A new paper by Steffie Woolhandler et al. in the Annals of Medicine exposes our health care...
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Should you be screened for prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in the US. It is also the most common...
Free local resources to help older adults
If you’re looking for free local resources to help older adults, your local Area Agency on Aging...
To save money on your care, consider using a free health clinic
Because health insurance no longer covers large portions of people’s health care costs...
Programs that lower your costs if you have Medicare
Medicare only covers about half of a typical person’s health care costs. So, even with...
Health care costs continue to rise faster than inflation
Americans want Congress to address out-of-control health care costs; these costs have been...
Good news for anyone looking for help losing weight
Many of us are overweight, struggling to figure out how to shake off some pounds. And, it’s never...
Ready to quit smoking? Medicare will help you
It’s never too late to quit smoking and improve your health. If you smoke and are ready to...
Traditional Medicare offers better home care benefits than...
If you have Medicaid or can afford supplemental coverage to fill gaps in traditional Medicare...
Six tips for keeping your drug costs down if you have Medicare
Many people with Medicare find that they are paying a hefty amount for their drugs, even with...