The American Cancer Society predicted that in 2020, an estimated 1.8 million new cancer cases would be diagnosed. And treatments for cancer are not cheap, with the 2017 national expenditure...

As we close in on the Annual Enrollment Period, you may feel inundated with ads and phone calls for Medicare Advantage plans. But are these plans really as advantageous as...

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is every year from October 15th to December 7th. This is the time to really see what the following year may bring in terms of changes...

September is National Cholesterol Education Month with a goal of informing the public of the most common and misunderstood condition. All ages are susceptible to having high cholesterol, which is...

The Shingles Vaccine What is shingles? Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. When first infected with varicella-zoster, individuals will first experience chickenpox. Afterwards, the virus will...

Annual Physical vs Annual Wellness Visit Annual checkups with your primary care provider (aka PCP) are vital to identifying and preventing potential health problems. It is also a perfect time...

Protecting Your Skin From UV Light UV light is the main culprit for the skin cancers that 9,500 Americans are diagnosed with every day. The most common forms of skin...

History of Medicare This month we are not only celebrating Independence Day, but also the 55th Anniversary of Medicare! Prior to 1965 when Medicare began, most private healthinsurers either did...

Will Medicare Cover Alzheimer’s Related Expenses? The key to fighting Alzheimer’s and dementia is early and accurate detection. An Annual Wellness Visit and Health Risk Assessment with your primary care...

Cardiovascular Damage from Diabetes Increases Your Risk of Alzheimer’s June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month designed to promote education of these conditions and funding for research, as there is...