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Having adequate health insurance coverage is an important consideration for people who are close to retirement age. As people grow older, health care expenses generally increase, and this may cause concern if they don’t have enough insurance. Today in the United States, most people begin receiving Medicare coverage as soon…

Original Medicare Part A and Part B covers many costs for medical services and supplies, but some Medicare recipients find that out-of-pocket costs can still be too high. Supplemental insurance is offered by private insurance companies to help pay for some of the expenses Original Medicare does not cover. Medigap,…

Massage therapy is a therapeutic practice that involves working on the tissues throughout the body. There are a variety of different techniques that can be used for massage, and each carries its own benefits. This type of therapy can be very beneficial for relieving muscle pain, preventing migraines and headaches,…

Hundreds of thousands of abortions are performed each year in the United States. Although Medicare is often associated with individuals over the age of 65 who are likely past their reproductive years, many people under the age of 65 qualify for Medicare due to disabilities. Medicare benefits may include abortion…

Vision can decline with age, due to certain health conditions, or because of trauma or injury. The eyes can develop disease or you may just notice a change in your vision as you get older. Many people who are diagnosed with a decline in vision turn to glasses or contact…

Even if you make the right choices when it comes to diet and exercise, the fact remains that bone density can change as people age. This is especially true among women who have gone through menopause. Medical conditions and diseases like cancer and associated treatments can also have a detrimental…

Although surgical procedures have come a long way in preventing and treating conditions that were once life-threatening, there are still limitations as to how systems can be re-organized within the body after surgery. In many cases, an ostomy will need to be performed in order to allow for waste products…

People living with breathing disorders such as COPD, asthma, lung disease, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnea, or pneumonia may have difficulty absorbing enough oxygen through their lungs. For them, getting oxygen therapy may mean improving their quality of life, or even surviving. Your health care provider may prescribe oxygen therapy if…