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How to navigate your Medicare Advantage plan in a disaster

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In the event of a disaster or emergency, Medicare Advantage plans (MA plans) must ensure that members in affected areas can continue to access care and prescription drugs. These special rules are triggered by a formal declaration of emergency or disaster by a federal or state government. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) created a ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Exercise and longevity

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Q: How can exercise impact my longevity?

A: You’ve probably heard that exercise is good for you — but did you know it can actually help you live longer? Staying active doesn’t just keep you fit; it plays a big role in keeping your body and mind healthy as you age.

Regular physical activity helps lower your risk for major health problems ...Read more

8 healthiest snacks to eat between meals

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Snacking often gets a bad rap — but it can actually be helpful for staying energized and full throughout the day. The key is to choose foods that are rich in satiating nutrients, such as complex carbohydrates, fiber, lean protein, and healthy fats.

Ahead, learn about the top eight healthiest snacks you can enjoy between meals.

1. Dark ...Read more

What can magnesium do for you and how much do you need?

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In the world of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and supplements, magnesium seems to be having a moment. Perhaps it’s long overdue: in many ways, magnesium has been overlooked, underappreciated, or even forgotten. That may be ending.

But why is magnesium getting so much attention lately? Are claims about its benefits true? Are you getting ...Read more

Mayo Clinic Q&A: What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard from some of my relatives that heart disease runs in our family, so I’ve been reading a lot about different conditions. I can barely pronounce it, but what is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

ANSWER: It is a mouthful. Let’s break it down a little. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition where the heart (...Read more

Smoky Notes

Health Advice / Scott LaFee /

As every oenophile knows, wines that convey hints of smoke or woodiness are generally the result of winemaking techniques, particularly oak aging. They are often appreciated.

But as wildfires become more frequent and intense in wine-growing regions, they don't just threaten the landscape, they change the nature of the grapes, which act like ...Read more

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Congress looks to ease restrictions on veterans' use of non-VA clinics and hospitals

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WATERLOO, Iowa — John-Paul Sager appreciates the care he has received at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics, but he thinks it should be easier for veterans like him to use their benefits elsewhere.

Sager, a Marine Corps and Army veteran, uses his VA coverage for non-VA treatment of back injuries stemming from his military ...Read more

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Bill of the Month: A tourist ended up with a wild bat in her mouth -- and nearly $21,000 in medical bills

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In retrospect, Erica Kahn realizes she made two big mistakes.

The first was choosing to temporarily forgo health insurance when she was laid off from her job.

The second was screaming when a wild bat later landed on her face.

The bizarre encounter happened last August, while the Massachusetts resident was photographing the night sky during a ...Read more

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As California's behavioral health workforce buckles, help is years away

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If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.”

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REDDING, Calif. 𑁋 This spring, the Good News Rescue Mission, which runs the only emergency homeless shelter in Shasta County, received a game-changing $17.8 million state grant to build a ...Read more

Rash And Hives Develop After Taking An Aramotase Inhibitor

Health Advice / Keith Roach /

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 years old. Breast cancer runs in my family, and I am one of the lucky ones who had a lump that was caught early through an annual mammogram. I had a partial mastectomy, which entailed the surgical removal of a lump about the size of a pea. I underwent 14 days of radiation and was cleared.

I then saw an oncologist who ...Read more

Don't backslide on your backside

Good glutes mean good health. The muscles in your backside aren't just there to make you look good in your jeans -- they are essential for a healthy spine and back, good balance, and to give you the power you need to walk (10,000 steps a day), climb stairs, lift that bag of groceries, dash to catch a bus or play pickleball! But in this sit-down-...Read more

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Health officials report first measles case in Idaho Panhandle since '91

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An unvaccinated child who lives in Kootenai County was diagnosed with measles just weeks after the virus was found in the area’s wastewater. It’s the second confirmed case of measles in Idaho this month.

The case also marks the first confirmed measles case in the Idaho Panhandle since 1991, according to a news release Tuesday from the ...Read more

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Nonprofit hospitals spend millions on stadium naming rights, raising eyebrows

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Nonprofit hospital systems across the country are spending millions to plaster their names on sports stadiums and arenas, even as federal Medicaid cuts and economic uncertainty cloud their financial futures.

Health care systems and hospital groups have bought naming rights at ballparks and arenas in states such as California, Florida, Georgia, ...Read more

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'Japanese walking' promises big health gains in 30 minutes. Health experts are skeptical

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It promises the benefits of a 10,000-step walk in just 30 minutes. No gym membership required. Just a pair of shoes and a willingness to alternate between brisk and slow-paced walking in three-minute bursts.

Dubbed "Japanese walking," the latest viral fitness trend is all over TikTok and has people wondering whether this short-interval workout ...Read more

Can you process this information? Stop eating processed meats!

Joey Chestnut won his 17th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025, downing 70 1/2 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. Yikes! A new study in Nature reveals that eating even one hot dog (or other processed meats, like salami, bacon or sausage) a day boosts your risk of Type 2 diabetes by 11% and colon cancer by 7% -- and drinking a 12-ounce ...Read more

Here Are Changes People Can Make Now To Avoid Dementia Later

Health Advice / Keith Roach /

DEAR DR. ROACH: The females in my family on my mother's side seem to develop dementia/Alzheimer's on a fairly regular basis. It seems to become noticeable once the women are in their mid-70s or so. We girls are concerned as we head toward our elderly years and wondered which sort of diet or supplemental changes we should look into? There seems...Read more

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New tuberculosis case detected in Northern California. Here's who is at risk

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After a case of contagious tuberculosis was identified at a popular Yolo County tribal casino, Californians may be concerned whether they’re at risk of catching the deadly disease.

The individual with contagious TB was recently detected at Cache Creek Casino Resort, prompting Yolo County health officials to conduct ...Read more

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Washington malaria case prompts further study of region's mosquitoes

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SEATTLE — Local health officials are still investigating how a Pierce County woman who hadn't traveled recently might have contracted malaria — but however it happened, the situation involved an unusual sequence of events."

The case is rare for a few reasons, said Dr. James Miller, health officer of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health ...Read more

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Hospital food is often unhealthy. This program is changing that

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PHILADELPHIA -- Nutritious snacks like dried mango slices, roasted edamame beans, and sweet potato tortilla chips are easier to find than traditional junk food options in vending machines at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

HUP’s machines are just a few of the 322 so-called “healthier vending machines” now offered at ...Read more

 

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