Category Archives: Life and Health Related

Preventive Services Covered Under the Affordable Care Act: follow the link for a list

Preventive Services If you have a new health insurance plan or insurance policy beginning on or after September 23, 2010, many preventive services must be covered without your having to pay a copayment or co-insurance or meet your deductible. This applies only … Continue reading

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Most people are willing to have more preventive health services done if they were FREE.

It’s quite possible that many services are available at no cost to you.  Visit the Prevention & Wellness page on Healthcare.gov to find out what many insurers are required to cover.

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Does FREE preventive healthcare for you and your family sound good?

It’s possible that under the Affordable Care Act, you and your family may be eligible. What does this mean for you?  If your plan is subject to these new requirements, you may not have to pay a copayment, co-insurance, or … Continue reading

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Adding fish to your diet doesn’t have to boring!

We all know the benefits of adding fish to our diet, but many are left wondering how. Here are six heart-healthy recipes from Woman’s Day to help you out! http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/healthy-recipes/6-heart-healthy-seafood-recipes-102845

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Immunizations for adults? Sound silly? Well,

if you think vaccinations are only for children, you may want to read the article below. Around 40,000 people a year die from diseases that could have been prevented with simple immunizations. http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/23/11352715-adults-need-vaccines-too-but-were-not-getting-them?lite

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Do anti-cancer superfoods really work?

The short answer to this question is — drum roll, please — yes. They really do. While studies are ongoing, and in many cases experts still don’t know exactly how these superfoods work, there’s strong evidence that certain fruits and … Continue reading

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Getting Relief – You Can Lower Your Prescription Medication Costs

Arlington has launched a program to help provide residents with some relief from the high cost of prescription medications. Through the program — sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC) — the City is making free prescription discount cards … Continue reading

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Long-Term Care Costs on the Rise

WESTPORT, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Costs continue to rise for those requiring long-term care in the U.S. According to the newly released 2011 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs, conducted by the MetLife Mature … Continue reading

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Medicaid Scam Alert!

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) issued this news release late yesterday warning Texans with Medicaid coverage to be aware of a recently reported scam involving a caller asking a Medicaid recipient to provide a bank account number in an … Continue reading

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Best Belly-Fat Buster

Which should you cut back on first if you want to trim belly fat — carbs or fat?  You might think that dietary fat goes straight to your middle, but research suggests that too many empty carbs is really the … Continue reading

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