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It’s hard to stick to an exercise program. Life is busy, consumed with work, family and friends. Or maybe you don’t like working out. Maybe you’re a morning person and have to be at work early, so getting a workout in before you leave for your job just won’t work.…

It’s easy to eat junk food, but much harder to eat healthy. Here are a few nutrition hacks to help you stay on track. Make it colorful. You don’t have to count calories or log every food you eat to ensure you’re eating a nutritious diet. Just make sure your…

As a retiree, you’ve probably had dreams of traveling. However, as you age, health concerns become an issue and leaving the home becomes more difficult. Recurring illnesses and chronic conditions such as diabetes can make traveling a challenge. By taking some precautions to ward off problems, you can enjoy your…

Low-cost health insurance plans may seem like a good deal, but there’s always a catch. Lower-priced insurance plans usually come with a higher deductible, which means if you find yourself in the emergency room or are suddenly diagnosed with a chronic condition, you’ll be dealing with a lot of medical…

Shingles. If you’ve had it, or know someone who has, the mere mention of the word can bring you to your knees. The painful condition afflicts one million people each year in America alone. While people over 50 years of age are most susceptible to it, young people and those…

When one of your parents comes down with an illness or has a chronic condition, you should pay close attention. If an aging parent is dealing with even minor ills, it may be a sign that something serious is going on. As the primary caretaker, you should know what signs…

From understanding health care jargon to cost implications, making strategic health care decisions is imperative to your well-being and financial health. With more and more Americans losing employer health insurance and having to enter the marketplace, you can no longer sit back and disengage from the process of making health…

As you get older, it becomes more and more important to prevent falls because of the serious injuries they can cause. Medications you’re taking, health conditions and physical changes all contribute to the risk of falling.  Use these fall prevention strategies to stay upright. 1. Check-in with your doc Schedule…

If you’re tempted to go without health insurance, you should know that you will be subject to a tax penalty.   Part of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, individuals who choose for any reason to not purchase health insurance will be subject to the tax penalty. However, there is…

If it was really easy to eat better, everyone would be doing it  –  and we’d all be uber-healthy.   The reality is, however, eating healthy may be a challenge, but it’s a task that’s oh-so-worth-it, especially for your financial health. You see, by eating well, you’ll not only feel…

Medical bills can sometimes seem like they’re written in a foreign language, but it’s important to understand the contents to avoid paying too much. Insurance carriers have tried to ease your pain by providing an explanation of benefits (EOB); however, that can also be hard to decipher. Here are a…

You need your medication. That’s non-negotiable. Even if they cost a lot.   Consider these steps to lower your prescription costs: Go for a generic brand. Generic medications can cost significantly less than a name-brand drug. Check with your insurance company’s formulary to find out which comparable medication your policy…

If only purchasing Medicare was as easy as one-and-done. You spend a ton of time figuring out how Medicare plans work and choosing the best plan for you. Then, poof: The government makes one “simple” change and the dominos start to fall.   That’s what’s happened with Medicare Plan F…

As a traveler, you spend a lot of time planning the trip, choosing sights to see, and dreaming about the visit. But you’re probably overlooking one important factor: health insurance.   If you’re heading abroad for a leisure trip, going for business or spending a semester as a student, it’s…

You’ve probably heard that healthcare costs are rising, and wondered, What can I do about it? With the annual election period happening now, it’s time to take advantage of savings that can reduce your healthcare expenses and put a little more spending money in your pocket each month. What to…

For you and a huge number of consumers across Ohio, Medical Mutual has been the go-to individual health insurance carrier of choice. Unfortunately, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is causing many carriers like Medical Mutual to make adjustments to their product offerings or coverage area. Get ready, because your health…

No matter how you feel about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), if you need health insurance, you’re going to have to learn the ins and outs of Obamacare. With the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) coming up (between November 1, 2020, and January 31, 2021), you should take the time to…

With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period coming up for 2020, now’s the time to get a little bit more educated about why the Open Enrollment Period is important, what you can do during that time, and what’s changing.   Here’s the scoop on Medicare Open Enrollment Period 2017. Why should…