Unless you have experienced everyday life without health care insurance, you really cannot understand what that side of life is like. No medical coverage of any kind is not the ideal situation to find yourself in, especially with the risks that are involved. "What If" scenarios can suddenly become serious realities with disastrous results.The poor usually qualify for Medicaid and can get help when necessary. However, those who work, but cannot...more
Many business owners overlook the need for health insurance. They sometimes look at the cost of health insurance premiums and decide they would rather spend that money elsewhere in the business. What these business owners don't always consider is what would happen if they are not physically able to work and run the business. They overlook the importance of having health insurance in lieu of having cash available to spend on other projects such as...more
A couple years ago a study asked 200 patients who were treated by the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and Minnesota in 2001 to 2002 what qualities they looked for in their doctor. What they found were that patients wanted their doctors to be confident, empathetic, humane, personal, forthright, respectful and thorough.Overall, what patients were looking for was someone who made them feel confident in their diagnoses and care as well as someone who was understanding, caring, compassionate, connected, conscientious and willing to spend time with them. These qualities weren't rated by level of importance. They were just the characteristics that patients most frequently cited.Finding the Right Medicare Doctor for You"Finding the right Medicare provider or best Medicare supplement insurance plan for you is vital to your well being," suggests Alan Weinstock, an insurance broker at www.MedicareSupplementPlans.com. "Whether you've just joined Medicare or have been using it for years, it's nice to know there are tools to ensure you get the service you need."First, start by finding a medical group and doctor that you think might be right for you. You can ask friends and family members...more
Ow, that's my back! I can't bend over, stand up, move! Does this sound familiar? To me and my husband, it does. We have both found ourselves at various times in our lives with this particular ailment. Well, recently we have been going for a frequent back massage. What a difference. We have found that the best type of therapy for backs...more
How great! I just had my first (but not last) Swedish massage. I only recently discovered what many Americans, as well as Europeans have known for a couple of centuries. Now that I have had one, I know the benefits. This is more recent a massage than some of the more ancient ones. The technique was developed in Stockholm, Sweden, just a few...more
I'm not a professional athlete, nor do I have any sport-related injuries. Do I need a sports massage? You might be surprised, I've tried it, maybe you should too. Do you have a specific injury? A massage may be for you. The area of pain will be the focus, rather than the body in general. For men, it may be easier for them to go for a sports massage, as they may feel it a more masculine term than merely a massage. It can treat a frozen shoulder, pulled hamstring, tender knee.Having a sports massage allows the athlete to prepare for the next game. These days it is normal to have one as an athlete. The art of massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue. This is to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being. It became popular in the US in the 1800's and grew in popularity until the 1930's and 40's. When modern medicine came to the forefront, the art of massage therapy became discounted as lesser than. Suddenly, it became popular again in the 1960's when nurses began to use it to relieve pain in patients. Unusually, in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta it was deemed a core medical service. This gave a new range of remedies to these...more
Tired, stressed, feel you need a break? There are many types of pain relief, but none as luxurious as a massage at a spa. We have all seen those day spas, massage shops etc. Many of us have frequent massages, yet so many of us haven't even considered...more
Health insurance in Australia means that you should take a look at the private sources and also compare rate. You can do a health insurance compare when you go online and take a look at companies that provide this type of insurance. Many companies...more
You should do a health insurance compare when you are looking for health insurance in Australia. You will find that you can save quite a bit of money when you make this comparison from different companies that offer this type of insurance. In...more
When menopause occurs before age 46, it is considered to be early. That's a problem because it can more than double the risk of heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problem even among women who take hormone replacement therapy.The average age...more
It is estimated that somewhere around 50 percent of men will experience some form of hair loss during their lifetime. Hair thinning in men, and women, is very common and for many people, particularly for women, advancing baldness can be seriously...more
Aetna health insurance is one of the most famous names in the health care industry, providing wonderful resources serving health care plans to their members. With regards to their dental plans, they are designed to serve so many people...more