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Chronic liver disease affects more than 1.5 percent of adults in the United States, which equates to about 4 million Americans. Liver disease can result in a number of health issues that can cause serious complications. Medicare can help provide coverage for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic liver…

X-rays use electromagnetic waves to generate images of structures within the body. X-rays are used in a number of medical specialties, and almost everyone has had an X-ray at one time or another. Depending on your specific circumstances, Medicare may help cover the costs of your X-rays. Medicare helps cover…

Getting enough sleep on a nightly basis is important for your body and brain to continue functioning correctly. The amount of sleep you need each night varies based on age and depends on individual needs, but the effects of lack of sleep are well documented. Exhaustion, depression, muscular fatigue, lack…

Dental health not only includes routine care, like cleanings and X-rays, it can help diagnose more severe medical issues that may require oral surgery. If your annual dental check-up leads to a more serious need for oral surgery, your dentist will likely refer you to a specialist. An oral surgeon…

Many people have to consider moving into assisted living due to age, illness, or injury. As we get older, an assisted living facility can sometimes provide the care and services that make life easier. An assisted living facility may offer a variety of benefits, ranging from social activities, community services,…

The odds of a multi-day hospital stay increase substantially the older we get. The odds of needing additional skilled care after that hospital stay also increase as we face more complex medical challenges. This often raises the question of whether Medicare insurance provides coverage for skilled nursing facilities. The good…

Orthodontic procedures that help align teeth or correct a person’s bite are often performed at a young age, but there may be many circumstances that arise for older adults that require this kind of care. Medicare recipients should have a comprehensive understanding of how their benefits work and what kind…

Your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy screening as you age or if you have certain risk factors that require monitoring your colon or rectum. Discover more about the types of colonoscopies available and how Medicare coverage can help cover these procedures. When are Colonoscopy Screenings Necessary? According to the U.S….

Chiropractic care encompasses a variety of treatments for issues related to the muscles, bones, joints and nerves of the body. These treatments can be recommended in order to improve mobility or reduce pain in affected areas, such as the back or neck. Learn more about determining your need for chiropractic…