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Ways Seniors Can Save on Lighting Costs in the Winter
During the winter, the nights grow longer, and it may be tempting to leave the lights on. Lower your electricity bill with these tips to save on lighti...
Does Medicare Cover COVID Testing?
Does Medicare cover COVID testing? It's an important question to be answered, since testing can give you peace of mind and help slow the spread of the ...
CMS Announces Permanent Telehealth Services Expansion & More
CMS has announced a permanent expansion to Medicare telehealth coverage, along with changes to how doctors are paid and coverage for non-physician care...
3 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
Now that Thanksgiving is passed, what can you do with all the food you have left? Here are three ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers.
Safe Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving During the COVID Pandemic
Thanksgiving is a holiday when we typically gather our families together to share a big meal. Are there safe ways to celebrate Thanksgiving during the ...
The Coverage Rules for Medicare Part D Plans
You've come to rely on your Medicare Part D plan to give you coverage for your prescription drugs, but there are rules that govern this coverage and it...
Home Improvements for Seniors Aging in Place
As we get older, our needs at home change. If you're planning on aging in place, these are a few house modifications for seniors that can make home saf...
How to Speed Up a Cold Recovery
While the cure for the common cold hasn't been found yet, there are ways to make your recovery from it as speedy as possible. Here are a few ways you c...
Is the Intermittent Fasting Diet Healthy, Effective, and Safe?
The intermittent fasting diet is quickly becoming one of the more popular diets your friends won't stop talking about. The question is whether it's hea...
What the Color of Your Mucus Means
It may be gross, but your mucus plays an important role in your health. It can also help you know the severity of an illness or tell you specifics you ...
Here’s What Medicare Costs in 2021
CMS has announced the 2021 Medicare costs. Check them out so you know what to expect this AEP!
How Can a Diagnosis-Related Group Determine Your Care?
You may have never heard about a diagnosis-related group (DRG), but they can influence your health care. In fact, they are a critical part of the Medic...
Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Risotto
Risotto is a showstopping dish that you can whip out for just yourself or whenever you have friends or family over. Here's how to make this incredible,...
The Difference Between the Flu and a Cold
With cases peaking around the same time, it can be difficult to tell the difference between the flu and a cold. Since one can be much more severe than ...
Why Do We Celebrate That? Classic Halloween Monsters
What would Halloween be without monsters? There are many great classic Halloween monsters, but what's interesting is what these monsters say about us.