Senior Living Blog

Power Walking for Heart Health and Endurance

We began an earlier post on cardio fitness workouts by pointing out, “About two-thirds of Americans over 50 are overweight, […]

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How Much Does My Total Medicare Coverage Cost?

We’ve often discussed Medicare costs … particularly, the deductibles, copays, coinsurance charges, and premiums someone might expect to pay for the […]

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Why Do I Always Have a Runny Nose?

A persistent runny nose doesn’t usually sound like the most serious health problem anyone is likely to face.

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Why Did Medicare Deny My Claim?

There is a perception that denied Medicare claims are on the rise, and evidence seems to bear that out.

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Medicare Identity Theft – How to Protect Yourself

Identity theft has become a concern to countless Americans in recent years—and with one horror story after another having surfaced […]

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American Medical Association Recognizes Obesity as a Disease … What Does it Mean?

Last month at its annual meeting in Chicago, the American Medical Association (AMA) declared that obesity was a disease.

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Potassium is a Key to Good Senior Health

Every health-conscious senior knows about the dangers of including too much sodium in the diet, and any serious effort at […]

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Is the IRS Violating HIPAA Medical Record Privacy Laws?

In recent weeks the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has garnered plenty of publicity it would probably rather do without.

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What Do Those Extra Letters on Your Medicare Card Mean?

Your red, white, and blue Medicare card is a valuable resource, and the best evidence that you are enrolled in […]

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