Are You Covered For Disability?

Disability InsuranceAs Americans deliberate out-of-network co-pays, dental coverage and other choices during open enrollment, they often overlook disability insurance — a potentially devastating financial mistake.

Many people discount the idea of disability insurance — they feel healthy and don’t expect to miss work as a result of illness or injury. But disability does happen with more frequency than workers think, and it doesn’t always mean wheelchairs or permanent bed confinement. Anything from back surgery, a broken bone, cancer, heart disease or even a short-term illness like pneumonia can cause someone to miss work. Read More

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Autoimmunity: Many Diseases, Same Cause

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Recognize the Signs of Seizures

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Health Insurance and The College Graduate

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Impacting Cancer Survival With Good Nutrition

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Substitute Yogurt in Your Recipes for Healthier Meals

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Train Your Brain for Better Memory

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Prevention is the Key to Food Safety

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Hyssop Herb: Hyssop Officinalis

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