The Skin Cancer Foundation is taking the opportunity this Father’s Day to highlight the risks that men above the age of 40 tend to face when it comes to high levels of sunlight. In a recent announcement, the foundation noted that a growing number of people are diagnosed with melanoma each year, even as many … Read more
Recent survey data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers some mixed news for people who are concerned about nationwide health issues. One encouraging sign highlighted in this week’s CDC report was the increase in the number of people who engage in physical activities during their leisure time. In 2009, 34.7 percent … Read more
By Justin Stoltzfus With health experts and agencies pointing out the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, American society is starting to look collectively at body weight goals for all ages. From school lunch programs to local community gyms, many are investing in preventative care in the form of better overall fitness, thus lowering the risk … Read more
By Amy Higgins Medical tourism — traveling abroad for medical care — can save you money. According to the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions’ 2009 report, “Medical Tourism: Update and Implications,” medical tourism can offer up to 70 percent in savings after travel expenses. Savings of this magnitude can be intriguing, especially to those in … Read more
By Marcus Pickett According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people without health insurance rose to 59.1 million in the first quarter of 2010, up from 58.7 million in 2009 and 56.4 million in 2008. As such, it’s no surprise that more people are skipping doctor visits, delaying surgeries and missing … Read more
Whether you’re a college student searching for health coverage to tide you over before you start a new job, or a recently laid-off breadwinner who no longer can afford the COBRA coverage from your old job, you may want to consider exploring a short-term health insurance policy. Short-term plans offer temporary coverage for a designated period of time (often … Read more
By Daniel Workman Young people without insurance have been dubbed the “young invincibles” by the media and the insurance industry. The perception is that a false sense of security is what keeps this group from buying health insurance. Yet research into the experiences of the young and uninsured suggests that they’re simply finding health insurance … Read more
Crawford Frazer During Medicare open enrollment (which continues through the end of the year), you may find yourself struggling to understand your options. Should you go with Plan D coverage? If so, should you choose option 1, 2, 3 or even 12? Or should you opt out of traditional Medicare altogether and select a Medicare Advantage plan? … Read more
Amy Higgins Leaving a job to pursue your own business means working your own hours, being your own boss — and paying your own expenses, which includes health insurance. If you start your own business without proper health insurance coverage, you could face extreme medical bills in the event of a major illness or accident. … Read more
Mary Lou Jay A critical illness can affect more than a person’s physical health — it also can take a toll on an entire family’s economic well-being. A 2005 Harvard University study of U.S. bankruptcies found that about half were related to medical expenses. Even if the impact isn’t that devastating, families with a seriously ill … Read more