Published by: Medicare Rights Center Medicare Part B covers emergency ambulance services and, in limited cases, non-emergency ambulance services. Medicare considers an emergency to be any situation when your health is in serious danger and you cannot be transported safely by other means. If your trip is scheduled when your health is not in immediate […]
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Many people enjoy warm-weather outdoor activities like walking, gardening, or playing tennis. Make sure to play it safe in hot weather. Too much heat can be risky for older adults and people with health problems. Being hot for too long can cause hyperthermia — a heat-related illness that includes
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The dangerous skin cancer can take on odd forms and pop up in unexpected places Published by: AARP More than 97,000 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma this year, according to the American Cancer Society, making it one of the most common types of cancer in the U.S., especially among older adults who have endured
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Published by: Almanac Independence Day on the Fourth of July is an all-important American holiday. Take a moment to refresh your memory about the true history of this nation. How did the founders envision this holiday and what’s special about America’s celebration of freedom? A Brief History of Independence Day We think of July 4,
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Diet and nutrition tips to get a flat stomach once and for all Published by: AARP Researchers agree: Belly fat, specifically something called visceral fat, is harmful to your health. This fat in the belly area can lead to health problems including cardiac disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, dementia, and stroke. What’s more, it’s an
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Extra Help is a federal program that helps pay for some to most of the out-of-pocket costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage. It is also known as the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS). Extra Help eligibility If your monthly income is up to $1,843 in 2023 ($2,485 for couples) and
Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wildlife are undomesticated animals living in nature. Wildlife has countless benefits for the ecosystem and for our health and well-being, including pollinating our food, controlling pests, and being a source of beauty and inspiration. Seeing wildlife while outside can be a fun and educational experience, and spending
Published by: Medicare Rights Center The pharmaceutical giant Merck sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), challenging Medicare’s authority to negotiate drug prices under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Merck claims the IRA’s Negotiation Program violates their Fifth Amendment rights because it allows the government to “take” their private property without providing
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Knowing your type could give clues to your risk of stroke and heart attack Published by: AARP There are compelling health reasons why you should know your blood type, especially when it comes to your heart. Research suggests that people with certain blood types — namely A and B — are at higher risk to
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Published by: npr.org It seems perfect — the Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday this year, allowing for a nice long weekend to get away. But it might be a little too perfect: Record-setting numbers of people are predicted to travel in the coming days. AAA, the auto association, is projecting record-breaking travel volumes
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