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Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can affect anyone, but seniors often experience changes in sleep patterns, finding it more difficult to fall – or stay – asleep. Occasional disturbances in your sleep can be natural, but when it becomes a chronic condition, it can help to talk to your…

If you are new to Medicare, you may have questions about how Medicare benefits work when it comes to your specific podiatry needs. According to the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA), approximately 13,320 practicing podiatrists in the United States treat an estimated 14 million people (or five percent of the general population)…

According to the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP), someone becomes eligible to enroll in Medicare insurance every eight seconds.  If you are one of them, or if you are assisting a loved one who qualifies for Medicare, you may already know some of the basics of Medicare, but you may…

When discussing Medicare coverage for migraine relief, it’s important to understand the symptoms, causes and treatments related to this issue. Read below to learn more about how migraines occur and what remedies may be available to you. Identifying Migraine Symptoms The three primary differences between migraines and common headaches are…

Medicare recipients can be especially vulnerable to sepsis, which is the body’s extreme response to an infection. People with weakened immune systems due to chronic conditions, such as diabetes, lung disease, cancer, or kidney failure, are commonly at risk of developing sepsis, and seniors make up 65% of all cases….

Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that affects some children as they grow. Symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the condition, but parents should look for uneven shoulders, shoulder blades, hips, or the appearance of a child’s ribs showing more prominently on one side of the body….

Mental health care is an important part of Medicare coverage, and if you suffer from mental illness, you can get access to the care you need to improve your condition. If you qualify for Medicare benefits due to age or disability, your coverage can help cover the costs of mental…

If you have experienced a consistent and often uncomfortable urge to move your legs, especially at night, you may have a condition known as restless leg syndrome. Restless legs syndrome, or Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological disorder that affects approximately 7% of the population. What are the signs of restless…

Protonix, the brand name medication for Pantoprazole, is a proton-pump inhibitor prescribed to treat a range of stomach and esophagus-related disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammation of the esophagus, stomach ulcers, heartburn, and the rare Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Protonix can be effective in preventing damage to the esophagus or stomach…