National Diabetes Month: The Free Program That Can Help You Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Told your blood sugar is “a little high”? Learn how the Diabetes Prevention Program works, who qualifies, and how Medicare covers it.
Chuck Kinney
When Shorter Days Bring You Down: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Feel low every fall and winter? Learn what seasonal affective disorder is, which treatments to ask about, and how to start the conversation.
Not Ready to Leave the Hospital? How a Medicare Fast Appeal Works
Feel like you’re being discharged too soon? Learn how Medicare’s fast appeal works, the key deadlines, and what to say when you call.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Quiet Signs and Build the Right Care Team
Pancreatic cancer signs can be quiet. Learn what to watch for, who may need screening, and where to find free support.
How to Get a Copy of Your Medical Records (and What to Do If You Get Stuck)
You have a right to see and copy most of your health records. Here is how to ask, what it may cost, and what to do if you get stuck.
Clocks Fall Back November 1: Make It Your Carbon Monoxide Safety Check
When you set clocks back on November 1, test your carbon monoxide alarms. Learn the signs of CO poisoning and simple heating-season safety steps.
Bladder Health Month: Leaks Are Common, Treatable, and Worth Bringing Up
Bladder leaks are common and not just part of aging. Here is how to bring them up, track symptoms, and learn about treatment options.
Traveling for the Holidays? How to Pack, Carry, and Protect Your Medicines
A simple plan for holiday travel with medicines: refills, carry-on packing, airport security tips, a medicine list, and a backup plan.
Medigap Made Simple: What It Covers and the Enrollment Window You Don’t Want to Miss
Medigap has its own timing rules. Learn what it covers, your one-time six-month window, and questions to ask before switching plans.
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: The Quiet Signs, the Risk Factors, and Why Family History Matters
Early stomach cancer signs can feel like everyday indigestion. Learn the patterns, risk factors, and questions to bring to your next visit.