The US government offers many citizens the opportunity to save on their taxes and take care of medical expenses at the same time. Two options allow for this benefit. These options are either a flexible spending account or a health savings account, also known as FSAs...
As we age, we often find ourselves taking more prescription medications. Part of the aging process means our bodies don’t always function as well as they used to. Often we find ourselves taking medications to counterbalance the side effects of aging. According to...
Doctors typically recommend a series of vaccines for children that begin at birth. These vaccines are meant to help the child become immune to several potentially deadly childhood diseases. Vaccines are created from dead, or weakened versions of a disease or part of...
Frequently touted as a means to quit smoking, vaping took the country by storm. It wasn’t long before those vaping were not just individuals seeking to wean themselves off cigarettes, but also teenagers. So much so, that now many schools across the country have...
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) age, just like the rest of the population; however, their needs and health-related issues may be unique due to their disability. Healthcare professionals lack formal training in caring for this...
Most people don’t stop to consider the health of their physicians, but doctors aren’t immune to the ailments that plague humanity. When doctors become patients, they often walk away from the experience with more empathy for their patients. Especially when the...
