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How Can I Prevent Lyme Disease This Summer?

Covering your skin minimizes the risk of finding exposed skin to bite as well as avoiding walking through tall bushes or other vegetation. Avoid sitting on the ground or on stone walls. You can also modify your landscape to create "tick-safe zone".

Erica Kahn27 Jun 2022

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How Much Does Life Insurance Cost in 2022

The average monthly premium for a $500,000 20-year term life insurance policy for a 40-year-old individual, is $27 per month. There are over six different types of life insurance policies available to most individuals.

Girisha Bharadwaj27 Jun 2022

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How Bad Is Self-Diagnosis?

At its worst, self-diagnosis is life-threatening. Every time we feel symptoms developing in our body, it can be intriguing to go online, attempt to piece together information, and diagnose ourselves. However, self-diagnosis can not only deliver incorrect information but can be dangerous. While there is an abundance of information available online, nothing can replace a visit to your doctor.

Girisha Bharadwaj28 Jun 2022

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Best Travel Health Insurance in 2022

The majority of travel health insurance plans last for one year from the start date, which should be the departure day of your trip. Like traditional health insurance, most travel insurance plans have a set deductible. Usually, they are around $250 and must be paid before the insurance coverage kicks in.

Alexandra Thompson28 Jun 2022

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5 Best Pharmacies in Williamsburg, NYC - 2022

The Williamsburg neighborhood in New York City’s Brooklyn borough is home to great pharmacy stores. Even though Williamsburg has major pharmacy chains like Duane Reade, CVS, and Walgreens, some of its best pharmacies are local, family-owned, and affordable “mom & pop” businesses.

Girisha Bharadwaj28 Jun 2022

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How Much Does it Cost to Test for Radon at Home?

Radon testing kits range in price from $10 to $200 depending on the duration of the test and if it is for professional use. Short-term kits are usually the cheapest, followed by long-term kits, and digital detectors are the most expensive. Professional radon testing ranges from $145 to upwards of $700 depending on the location, square footage, and age of your home.

Erica Kahn29 Jun 2022

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Do I need a Narcan Kit and is Narcan over the counter?

Opioid overdose continues to be the leading cause of accidental death in the United States so having and knowing how to use a Narcan kit could mean the difference between life and death. Narcan kits hold the potential to save lives by reversing the effects of a known or suspected opioid overdose in minutes. There are numerous community and government-sponsored programs that provide both Narcan kits and anti-overdose training.

Kendra Bean29 Jun 2022

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Signs of Stroke in Young Adults

Although most people who have strokes are older than 60, up to 10 percent of all strokes occur in those under age 45. This includes infants, high school students, and young adults. No matter the age demographic, you can recognize the sign of a stroke with the universal acronym F.A.S.T.

Alexandra Thompson28 Apr 2022

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Ultimate Guide to LGBTQ+ Friendly Healthcare

It is essential to find a provider who is educated on the specific needs of the LGBTQ+ community and with whom you feel safe and supported. There are a number of health issues that relate to the LGBTQ+ community, which many providers are not well-versed on.

Dvora Kluwgant, MD4 Apr 2022

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Do I Have IBS?

Common mild symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain and cramping, diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, fatigue and difficulty sleeping. he exact cause of IBS is not yet known but it appears that symptoms result from an irritation in the way the gut, brain, and nervous system interact.

Kendra Bean20 Jun 2022

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Cheaper Alternative to Cerebral Mental Health

To help you understand which healthcare subscription can best meet your needs, or the needs of your employees, we’ve compared four popular healthcare subscriptions: Mira, KHealth, Cerebral, and Plushcare.

Dvora Kluwgant, MD19 Apr 2022

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How Much Does Long-Term Care Cost in 2022?

Long-term care is not medical care, and therefore, is not covered by regular health insurance or Medicare. Instead, a long-term care insurance plan must be purchased to cover custodial care. 66 percent of caregivers use their own savings or retirement funds to pay for care.

Erica Kahn19 Apr 2022