A man is taking his blood pressure, an important aspect of managing serious illness.

09.11.2023

Managing and Coping with a Serious Illness: Tips for a Supportive Journey

Managing and Coping with a Serious Illness: Tips for a Supportive Journey A diagnosis of heart disease, cancer, or other serious illnesses can be traumatic. But there are effective measures you can take to preserve your quality of life and cope with the emotional distress. A severe injury or illness can create chaos in every aspect of your life, whether a life-threatening disease or chronic health problems, such as a stroke, cancer, debilitating injury, or heart attack.A serious health condition can

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07.05.2023

Enhancing Your Well-Being: Navigating Medicare Advantage for Your Annual Health Assessment

Enhancing Your Well-being: Navigating Medicare Advantage for Your Annual Health Assessment Getting an annual checkup is important for people of all ages. It can help assess potential problems before they start, and early detection of illnesses or conditions is a way to practice preventive health care. Preventative measures such as establishing a baseline with your doctor can often lead to better treatment options.Normally, Original Medicare does not cover an annual checkup. Depending on your Medicare Plan, any tests and the exams

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01.18.2021

Understanding Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment

Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that causes widespread pain all over the body, insomnia, fatigue, and mental and emotional distress. Over 4 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The cause is unknown for fibromyalgia, but the good news is that it can be managed and treated effectively. Doctors usually diagnose fibromyalgia using the patient’s blood work analysis, history, X-rays, and a thorough physical examination. Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Widespread stiffness and painLethargy, tiredness, and fatigueAnxiety and

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