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AGING AMERICA: Poll finds US unprepared, in denial about need for long-term care as we get old

April 24th, 2013 No comments

WASHINGTON — We’re in denial: Americans underestimate their chances of needing long-term care as they get older — and are taking few steps to get ready. A new poll examined how people 40 and over are preparing for this difficult and often pricey reality of aging and found two-thirds say they …

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Preventive health care: Who needs it?

April 11th, 2013 No comments

If you’ve never had a serious illness, getting sick is . . .

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Nail care tip: Moisturize

April 8th, 2013 No comments

Your nails need moisture just like your skin does. Dry, . . .

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Obama health law anniversary finds two Americas

March 22nd, 2013 No comments

Washington • Three years, two elections, and one Supreme Court decision after President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, its promise of health care for the uninsured may be delayed or undercut in much of the country because of entrenched opposition from many Republican state leaders …

Obama health law anniversary finds 2 Americas

March 22nd, 2013 No comments

WASHINGTON – Three years, two elections, and one Supreme Court decision after President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, its promise of health care for the uninsured may be delayed or undercut in much of the country because of entrenched opposition from many Republican state leaders. In …

Signing up for Obamacare won’t be easy

March 13th, 2013 No comments

WASHINGTON — Applying for benefits under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul could be as daunting as doing your taxes. The government’s draft application runs 15 pages for a three-person family. An outline of the online version has 21 steps, some with additional questions. Seven …

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