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Supplemental insurance is additional insurance you can purchase to help pay for services and out-of-pocket expenses that your regularmajor medical health insurancedoesn’t cover. Some supplemental insurance plans will pay for the out-of-pocketcost-sharingthat goes along with your health insurance plan (ie, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance), or for medical services that your health plan doesn’t cover at all, such as dental and vision costs. Other supplemental plans may provide you with a cash benefit paid out over a period of time or given to you in one lump sum....

Key TakeawaysA controversial CVS fundraising campaign for the American Diabetes Association has consumers wondering if checkout campaigns are worthwhile.The spare change and dollars donated at store and pharmacy checkouts add up to an appreciable amount of money for health-oriented and other charities: $605 million in 2020.Donating directly to an organization or charity is the best way to make sure your contribution won’t be redirected. Key Takeaways A controversial CVS fundraising campaign for the American Diabetes Association has consumers wondering if checkout campaigns are worthwhile....

Key TakeawaysMultiple studies have found that moderate and excessive alcohol consumption can increase one’s risk of high blood pressure.Experts say individuals who have high blood pressure should either decrease their alcohol consumption or drink in moderation.All types of alcohol can affect blood pressure levels. What matters isn’t the specific type of alcohol you pick but rather how much you drink and how frequently. Key Takeaways Multiple studies have found that moderate and excessive alcohol consumption can increase one’s risk of high blood pressure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It Worsens HangoversHangover Symptom CausesCan It Sober You Up?What to Drink InsteadFoods That May Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It Worsens Hangovers Hangover Symptom Causes Can It Sober You Up? What to Drink Instead Foods That May Help A night out with good company, good music, and good food can be invigorating and soul-warming. But throwing a few too many alcoholic drinks into the mix can leave you feeling ragged and regretful the next day....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCurrent ResearchMilk and Mucus ProductionWhy Mucus MattersMilk BenefitsWhen to Avoid MilkCold Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Current Research Milk and Mucus Production Why Mucus Matters Milk Benefits When to Avoid Milk Cold Treatments Some people believe you should avoid consuming milk and other dairy products when you have a cold or sore throat because they createmucusthat can make symptoms worse. To date, the evidence supporting the claim is mixed, with some suggesting that milk has no effect and others suggesting that it may in some cases....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPre-Workout StrategiesFasting BeforehandPre-Workout FoodHydrationPost-Workout NutritionPost-Workout MacronutrientsPost-Workout FoodsMacronutrient TimingUsing SupplementsConsiderations & Risks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pre-Workout Strategies Fasting Beforehand Pre-Workout Food Hydration Post-Workout Nutrition Post-Workout Macronutrients Post-Workout Foods Macronutrient Timing Using Supplements Considerations & Risks When it comes to improving or maintaining physical fitness, your exercise routine is crucial to your progress. But did you know that nutrition is just as important?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNeck CheckFatigueFeverCoughCongestionAthletes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Neck Check Fatigue Fever Cough Congestion Athletes Whether or not to exercise when you are sick depends on your symptoms, how you feel, and the intensity of your workout. There aren’t any concrete rules for when it’s OK to exercise with a cold or cough, but there are some general guidelines. Working out should be fine if your symptoms are above the neck and you feel up to it....

Key TakeawaysThe CDC now encourages doctors to discuss with patients about potential exposure to PFAS and to determine if blood testing would be beneficial.PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” are linked to serious health conditions, including kidney cancer and decreased birth weight.Some advocacy groups say the federal agencies should have more strongly recommended PFAS blood testing, especially for communities with high levels of exposure. Key Takeaways The CDC now encourages doctors to discuss with patients about potential exposure to PFAS and to determine if blood testing would be beneficial....

Key TakeawaysCases of measles are rising in the U.S. and around the world, which poses a risk for both children and adults who didn’t have the virus or the measles vaccine.Adults who don’t recall whether they had measles or the vaccine and can’t locate proof of either should get at least one dose of MMR vaccine. Key Takeaways Cases of measles are rising in the U.S. and around the world, which poses a risk for both children and adults who didn’t have the virus or the measles vaccine....

Key TakeawaysA highly transmissible mpox strain has spread outside of the Democratic Republic of Congo.Only 23% of the at-risk population in the U.S. has been fully vaccinated against mpox, despite the availability of the vaccine.While a two-dose vaccination is recommended for people at higher risk of mpox, there’s no recommendation for an additional booster shot right now.After the World Health Organization (WHO)declared mpox as a global health emergencyon August 14, some countries in Asia and Europe are ramping up safety measures....

Key TakeawaysSome people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are at higher risk for severe COVID-19 and are therefore eligible for early vaccination.According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines are safe for people with MS. The organization has not yet made a decision about the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine.If you have MS, talk to your doctor before getting vaccinated—especially if you are being treated with disease-modifying therapies (including Ocrevus, Lemtrada, Rituximab, Mavenclad, and Kesimpta) which may reduce the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShinglesContradindicationsTalk to Your ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Shingles Contradindications Talk to Your Provider Frequently Asked Questions The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthy adults ages 50 and older get two doses of the shingles vaccine (Shingrix). The shingles vaccine can prevent both shingles and related complications. This article will discuss the shingles vaccine, including frequency, effectiveness, side effects, and cost....

Being vaccinated against infections is a vital part of an overall healthcare plan for people who haveinflammatory bowel disease (IBD).Staying up-to-date on immunizations is important for many reasons, but especially when biologic medications might be used in the future. In general, the most beneficial time to give vaccinations is before a biologic is started, but some might also be given when they are needed after that. Pamela Moore / Getty Images...