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When Should I Seek Mental Health Help?
We all struggle with our mental health sometimes. At times, you may need to seek professional help, either to work through something you’re...
Common Behaviors That Can Lead to Cancer
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and even when it’s not fatal, it can be still be expensive and life-altering to...
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Purchasing Medicare Part D is something that’s important to consider for anyone who is enrolled in Original Medicare. These privately offered plans...
Cooking for Beginners: Frying Safety
Frying is a method of cooking that is extremely popular, because it’s fairly simple and yields food that is crispy and crunchy on the outside, but...
Dealing with Bladder Control Issues
Incontinence is a condition that is often associated with the very young and the sick, but not always. If you’re living with incontinence, you may...
Am I Eligible for Medicaid?
Regular readers of Medicareful Living should be pretty familiar with Medicare. That’s one of the major goals of this site, after all. But you may...
What Should I Know About Aneurysms?
An aneurysm is something a lot people have heard of but aren’t certain of the exacts. Many believe that, if you have one, it’s really bad — almost...
The Basics of Medicaid Coverage
Medicaid is a program that partners the federal government with the states to help eligible United States citizens and residents receive health...
Early Warning Signs of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia is a life-changing condition that can be heartbreaking for both the person diagnosed and their loved ones. Over time as the illness...
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