The same devices used to take selfies and type out tweets are being repurposed and commercialized for quick access to information needed for monitoring a patient’s health.
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Every fall, like clockwork, health experts start talking about how important it is to get a flu shot. And every year, some people say that the flu isn’t so bad — until they get it.
Medicare has special rules for employees, or their spouses, who are covered by an employer’s group health insurance. It can mean you don’t have to answer underwriting questions to qualify.
Providing care and support for an aging parent who lives far away can present a variety challenges. Here are some tips and resources that might help.
Gabrielle Union has pair of big movies out — “Strange World” and “The Inspection” — but her mind is on family. And dancing.
Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference for the estimated 96 million Americans who have prediabetes, local health experts say.
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is an under-the-radar health condition that affects approximately 8 million to 12 million Americans.
Many Americans who are enrolling in Medicare or retiring, whether healthy or with a serious health situation, struggle with what to do when losing employment benefits.
Oncology nurse turned movie star spreads message of courage, kindness through role in new “Zootopia+” series.
Janet Dietz — founder of Mrs. Williams Diabetic Delights, a Las Vegas fixture for more than 30 years — created her diabetic-friendly recipes out of necessity.
Fall makes a fine time to explore areas best avoided during scorching summer days, such as Valley of Fire and Sloan Canyon.
Having second thoughts about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan? What should you do if you find out after Jan. 1 that it’s not working for you?
After two months, anxiety as measured on a severity scale declined by about 30 percent in both groups and continued to decrease during the next four months.
Why not learn a new skill at any age? Actor Patrick Dempsey poses the question while talking about his new film, the Disney+ fantasy sequel “Disenchanted.”
DMMs are financially savvy professionals who can help older adults who have difficulty managing their day-to-day financial affairs.
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