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6 Thrifty Tips for Seniors to Save on Prescription Drug Costs

The high cost of prescription drugs is an ongoing problem that stings everyone, but it usually affects seniors more because they have a greater need for medications and because Medicare doesn’t cover all their drug costs.

These 7 Exercise Tips Are Essential for Diabetes

Here are 7 exercise tips that are essential for diabetics!

The Best (and Worst) Drinks If You Have Diabetes

What flavored drinks can be part of a healthy diet when you have type 2 diabetes? Which ones should you avoid at all costs?

How to Recognize a Mini-Stroke and What to Do

Each year, around 250,000 Americans have a mini-stroke, but less than half of them realize what’s happening. Here’s what to know.

Free Online Hearing Tests You Can Take at Home

These tests are a quick and convenient option for the millions of Americans that have mild to moderate hearing loss.

Recommended Vaccines for Seniors Over 65

All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage challenges you should be aware of.

How Does the Air Quality in Our Homes Affect Our Health?

Here’s a look at the relationship between poor air quality and respiratory-borne illness.

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These 10 Foods Exceed Your Daily Sugar Target in ONE Serving!

While everything is okay in moderation, too much of a good thing is usually a bad thing. Here are 10 sugary foods you should avoid!

Medicare to Cover Wegovy for Patients with Heart Disease

Medicare will provide coverage for Wegovy for patients who have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious cardiovascular problems. Here’s what you need to know.

6 Thrifty Tips for Seniors to Save Money on OTC & Prescription Medication

Taking care of your health should never break the bank. Unfortunately, for many seniors and retirees, it does; especially when it comes to affording prescriptions or other medication.