Florida couple seeking Medicare advice says one agent resorted to pressure tactics
A Florida couple getting ready to enroll in Medicare says a meeting with a local agent left them feeling pushed rather than guided.
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Walgreens customer says prescription suddenly appeared after she mentioned switching insurance
A woman says she had a baffling experience at Walgreens and turned to viewers for help making sense of it. Melissa (melissalomuscio) posted a TikTok saying her prescription was…
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Recognizing the warning signs of vascular disease in the legs
Changes in leg circulation are easy to miss, but they can signal vascular disease and are worth paying attention to.
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Study Finds Collaborative Opioid Pain Care Works Just as Well for Patients With Substance Use Disorder
A new secondary analysis of a large pragmatic randomized trial suggests that chronic pain patients with substance use disorder can benefit just as much from structured, team-based…
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The most changeable dementia risk isn’t diet or exercise — and almost half of cases may be delayed or prevented
You might start the morning with a crossword, eat more blueberries and walnuts, or even use a brain-training app. Those habits are not useless. But the biggest shift, according to…
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Study Points to Relief for Patients with Persistent Hip Tendon Pain
A prospective multicenter study suggests that a minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided procedure using the TenJet device can substantially ease pain and improve function within six…
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How To Clean Vintage Dishes Without Damaging Them
Collecting vintage dishware is appealing for a lot of reasons. Finding a beautiful piece at a flea market or thrift store can be exciting, especially when it turns out to be one…
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Most dependable used cars under $20,000, ranked for budget shoppers
Looking for a used car that won’t strain your budget? Dependability matters most, and not every low-cost option offers the same value. This ranked list highlights some of the…
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CDC vaccine locator malfunctions as experts push people to get flu shots now
People trying to get a flu shot or a COVID-19 booster have plenty of online resources to choose from, but a free federal search tool widely used to find the nearest vaccine…
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Oregon Could Open the Door to Second Homes on Farmland, and a 64-Year-Old Landowner May Be Able to Collect Rent Without It Counting as Social Security Earnings
Oregon is considering a measure that could allow farmers to add a second home and begin collecting rent, but Social Security rules about what counts as earnings are full of…
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Doctor Says Stroke Risk Is Climbing Among Younger Adults | Eye on Health
Dr. Jeremy Brown of Baylor Scott & White says younger adults should not assume they are protected from stroke because of their age, noting that rates of high blood pressure, high…
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