Stephen Bell

Costs of Medicare: What You Need to Know

By Stephen Bell
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September 28, 2023
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Medicare costs can add up, including a monthly premium, deductibles and copayments. You can find help with these costs.

Traditional Medicare is financed mainly through payroll taxes and other receipts. Beneficiaries without supplemental coverage spend more out of pocket on average than those with supplemental coverage …

5 Secret Signs of High Blood Sugar

By Stephen Bell
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September 18, 2023
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People with diabetes must test their blood sugar levels often to stay within a target range. When their levels get high, it's called hyperglycemia.

Symptoms of high blood sugar include classic signs like frequent urination, excessive thirst, and unexplained weight loss. But some of the symptoms …

How to Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa

By Stephen Bell
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September 05, 2023
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A dermatologist can create a treatment plan to relieve symptoms and prevent further damage. Treatment may include surgically removing the areas that are most prone to painful boils.

HS is a chronic condition, and people with HS often have periods of improvement or worsening. There's no …

6 Simple Exercises For Chronic Pain Management

By Stephen Bell
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August 29, 2023
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Chronic pain can be very difficult to manage. Many times, incorporating a well-rounded exercise program can help alleviate the pain.

Regular exercise results in the release of natural endorphins, which enhance mood and ease pain signals. It also increases flexibility and strength, which can lead to …

Dermatitis 101: What Are the First Signs of Dermatitis?

By Stephen Bell
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August 29, 2023
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Dermatitis can develop on any area of the body and at any age. It often starts in early childhood. Rashes may ooze clear fluid or bleed. The itching is intense. Scratching can make the rash worse.

A rash called atopic dermatitis is the most common type …

7 Foods That Can Trigger Allergy Symptoms

By Stephen Bell
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August 28, 2023

Millions of Americans have food allergies. Many can’t even eat small amounts of the problem foods without serious symptoms.

Allergies to milk, eggs, peanuts, fish and wheat are most common. Many children outgrow their reactions to these foods, but others remain allergic throughout life. Reactions to the proteins in …

4 Essential Pain Management Options and Treatments

By Stephen Bell
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August 28, 2023
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Pain is a natural part of many diseases, conditions and injuries. It can last a short time and stop when you heal (acute pain) or it can continue for months or years and interfere with your daily life (chronic pain).

Your provider may recommend different approaches …

The Best Vitamins and Supplements For Memory

By Stephen Bell
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August 28, 2023
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Losing aspects of your memory as you age is one of the major worries many people have. But a study published in 2022 found that taking a multivitamin supplement over just one year improved participants' performance on memory tests, compared to those taking placebos.

The best …

How to Treat Neuropathy

By Stephen Bell
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August 28, 2023
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There is no cure for neuropathy, but treatments can reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life. If you have an underlying medical condition, such as diabetes, managing it as recommended by your healthcare provider will help prevent or limit the severity of the neuropathy …

5 Common Signs Of A Weak Immune System

By Stephen Bell
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August 22, 2023
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Your immune system is a collection of organs, cells and proteins that defends your body from germs. It protects you from colds, infections and even serious illnesses.

If you’re constantly popping antibiotics or visiting your doctor to curb illness that keeps resurfacing then it could …

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