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If you’re having suicidal thoughts, or you know someone who is, don’t wait. Help is available on state and local levels. Talk to your doctor or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. They’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). If you need TTY, call…

As expected, Medicare costs will increase in 2020. Additionally, there will be a change in Medigap that will affect those new to Medicare. Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance) Plans in 2020 Medicare has announced that Medigap plans may no longer include the Part B deductible as part of the coverage. As…

For millions of Americans, supplementing their Original Medicare benefits with a Medigap policy in order to fill in the gaps left by Medicare is a necessity. A Medicare Supplement plan pays for coinsurance, copayments, and some of the deductibles that Original Medicare insurance does not cover. It also provides extended…

Enrolling in Medicare or making changes to how you receive your Medicare benefits can be restricted to different times of the year or tied to specific circumstances. If you do not enroll during the annual enrollment period, you may be wondering what options you have. Understanding the Open Enrollment Period…

E-visits, or electronically conducted visits, refer to medical services that a patient receives via electronic means, such as a videoconferencing call with a health care provider. As technology makes this type of service easier to access for many patients, it may be offered more frequently by health care providers. Pros…

With the CDC estimating that about 5.7 million US adults experience heart failure, it’s important to understand treatment options carefully. Medications like Entresto may be prescribed by your doctor if you have symptoms of heart failure. Common Types of Heart Failure                       The left and right side of your heart function…

While exposure to allergens is a common cause of angioedema, it can also occur due to hereditary conditions. The cause of angioedema determines what type of treatments will be most effective. Identifying Angioedema            The most simple description of angioedema is a swelling just beneath the skin, typically in areas of…

Our feet do not always get the attention they deserve. Most people follow a daily regimen of bathing, teeth brushing and grooming but do not give due care to their feet. There are certain things you can do to help protect your feet. For instance, you can should examine your…

After a cardiac medical episode, patients will often need to undergo rehabilitation to not only strengthen the body and monitor the progress of any medical procedures that have been undertaken, but also to promote healthy living in the future. In many cases, the rehabilitation process is carried out in phases….