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Health care professionals can create heart-healthy diet plans and encourage exercise. But they cannot simply reach in and change a person’s mindset.

Gym-goers tend to prioritize fat loss, strength and stamina. It isn’t until they struggle to move that many people grasp the importance of mobility drills.

Studies suggest women — especially mothers — shoulder an estimated 80 percent of the family’s medical decision-making responsibilities.

If you’re a Social Security and Medicare recipient, you definitely need to contact federal agencies so there are no hiccups in your coverage.

If I do not apply for a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, do I still have to pay the extra monthly amount?