Retirenet Media Team
Found in: Disabilities
Understand how disability affects retirement. Learn about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), eligibility rules, how to apply, and how it connects with Medicare and early retirement planning.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Obesity
A recent study argues that Americans are far more obese than present standards imply. The authors argue that our obesity epidemic is far worse than the disaster we already think it is. Are they right? And what does it all mean?
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Diet & Nutrition
Is chocolate capable of making you live long and well? The answer so far is “definitely maybe.” Like coffee, tea, and alcohol, chocolate is a food-drug which has been around for thousands of years. It can do much for you—both well and ill.
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Adrienne Muralidharan
Found in: Medicare
How’s your Medicare coverage working out for you so far this year? Does your plan feel like the right plan for you? If you’re not feeling happy with your coverage, you may have a new option: switching to a five-star Medicare Advantage plan.
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Editorial Staff
Found in: Cardiac Health
While heart disease continues to receive a lot of attention, certain myths surrounding it persist. A couple of the most common are that heart disease is more common in men, and that the first signs of a heart attack are the same for both men and women.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Europe’s medieval cathedrals were built without any true understanding of what kept them aloft. They still stand. And people can restore their health and regenerate their bodies without complete knowledge of how the process works.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Privacy is dead—so we hear. Somewhere on the Net lies all the data on you ever uploaded. And according to the Department of Health and Human Services, 18 million people between 2009 and 2011 were probably affected by health record breaches.
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Editorial Staff
Found in: Cancer
Research shows that ethnic minorities are more likely to develop cancer and die from it, but are historically underrepresented in clinical trials. As part of lung cancer awareness month, a frequent speaker on health issues provides his take.
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Editorial Staff
Found in: Vision
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Learn how diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes can help prevent or slow its progression.
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Editorial Staff
Found in: Women's Health
Leaking small amounts of urine when you do little things like laugh, sneeze or get up quickly are symptoms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Leaks happen when the urethra doesn’t get enough support or isn’t able to close properly.
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