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Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. It’s important to learn about your heart to help prevent it. This is the term for ...

Cholesterol: The Big Picture

You have high cholesterol if your LDL is 160 or above and your total cholesterol is 240 or above. (Total cholesterol is calculated using a formula:...

Facts on Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Fish oil supplements (EPA+DHA) may curb stiffness and joint pain. The effects of fish oil supplements on depression has been mixed. But more studie...

Subtle Signs of Hearing Loss

When aging takes a toll on your cochlea, the inner ear organ that helps you hear, the cells that detect high-pitched sounds are usually the first t...

Sarcopenia with Aging

Reduced activity further shrinks muscle mass. The primary treatment for sarcopenia is exercise, specifically resistance training or strength traini...

Probiotic Strains for Older Adults

However, these bacteria don’t always survive strong stomach acids and may not be able to add to gut health. ‌Whether a food truly has beneficial pr...

How to Choose a Medicare Part D Drug Plan

Make sure the drugs you need are on the plan's drug list, called its formulary. A drug plan won't help pay for medicines that aren't on its list. A...

Medicare Part A: Hospital Care and Services

If you do not have employer health insurance and you delay signing up for Medicare, you will have to pay a lifetime late enrollment penalty when yo...

Medicare Advantage: Private Health Insurance Through Medicare

On top of that, you may have to pay a monthly premium for your Medicare Advantage plan, though many plans come with no additional monthly cost at a...

Financial Aid for Medicare

These state programs may help pay for your monthly Medicare premiums, copayments, and more. To find out if you qualify, go to Medicare.gov to see t...

Financial Aid: Tax Credits and Subsidies

You can also pay the full cost of your insurance premium during the year and take your credit instead at income tax time. When you enroll in a plan...

Prescription Drug Costs and Health Reform: FAQ

If you take a more than a few medicines and you're choosing a health insurance plan, look closely at each plan's drug benefits. The benchmark plan ...