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As the US emerges from a long recession, managing rising healthcare costs remains an ongoing concern. The Affordable Health Act will eventually ensure the availability of health insurance coverage for over 30 million more Americans. This landmark legislation will increase access to a previously uninsured or underinsured group of Americans. Health and health inequalities are […]
The bone health revolution by Vivian Goldschmidt Recently my good friend Chris called to say that her mother’s most recent bone scan had revealed quite a bit of bone loss since her last test and the doctor wanted to put her on osteoporosis medication. This made Chris uncomfortable and she called to ask what I […]
VICE #1: Sleep in. It’s free, natural and has no downsides. Getting enough good sleep not only gives you energy, but also boosts your immune system, your memory, and can even help you control your weight. Lack of sleep has been linked to high blood pressure, glucose intolerance and belly fat, all known risk factors […]
Today’s era has brought us technological advances that extend our lifespans and make life easier even with debilitating diseases. However, these medical treatments also come with high medical bills. In fact, most people hesitate to go to the hospital in hopes that they won’t have to pay the hospital bills that come with seeking medical […]
If your debt is too high but pride prevents you from seeking protection under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, then Chapter 13 may be the option for you. While chapter 7 allows you to start with a clean slate, chapter 13 is a redemption plan overseen by the court. If you fall into an income category or […]
Over the past decade, studies in both men and women have shown that inflammation is a major risk factor for heart disease, perhaps as important as unhealthy cholesterol levels. Recent scientific discoveries suggest that part of the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, is due to variations in the genes we inherit. Just as […]
Nowadays, medical treatments are five times more expensive than they used to be, even if you get them in the less expensive and less popular hospitals. Although people, especially those who do not have health insurance, avoid visiting hospitals as much as possible, there are circumstances that still lead them to the hospital doors. If […]
We all know how bad it is for our financial situation when our credit history is bad. So if you’ve incurred a medical bill debt in the past, you need to pay it off properly, otherwise the next time you apply for a loan, you’ll have a hard time getting approved…that is, if you can […]
This could be one of the hottest topics during this covid19 pandemic. I have looked through many articles, blogs and videos. A strong health care system has excellent clinical staff who share their experiences in dealing with the patient. This catastrophic situation occurs for the first time in their lives, to treat so many patients […]
The most recent AMA Executive Summary, “Health in the United States: Health Care Trends,” contains both a little hope and a lot of gloom. population trends By 2050, the population over 65 will double from today to 83.7 million. This means that the prevalence of chronic diseases will increase dramatically. Since 1990, smoking has fallen […]