Healthcare
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Make Your Doctor Visits Work for You
Experts have found that doctors tend to interrupt patients just 20 to 30 seconds after they begin... -
5 Easy Medicare Enrollment Steps
1. Don’t wait! Open enrollment used to happen in November and December. But starting last... -
6 Great Reasons to Give Your Medicare Plan a Check-Up
Even if you don’t expect to change your insurance coverage, reviewing your current coverage... -
Understanding Medicare
Whether you’re brand-new to Medicare or are a long-time beneficiary, the inner workings of... -
Medicare: What’s New for 2012
If there’s one thing that’s constant about Medicare, it’s change. That applies... -
Is Your Doctor a Dud?
Whether you just received a scary diagnosis or moved to a new town, consult a... -
How to Checkup on Your Doctor
You can flip through Consumer Reports to find vacuums and cars, but it's way harder... -
A Primer on Painkillers
Figuring out which over-the-counter pain reliever is the best one to use for your headache,...
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5 Dangers in Trying to Diagnose Yourself
No matter what web site you're using, remember that self-diagnosis is a bad idea. It's... -
9 Tips for Doctor Visits That Work
By now, it's a world-famous statistic: Experts have found that doctors tend to interrupt patients... -
10 Health Inventions That Will Improve Your Life
1. Sight Saver This bionic eyeball might look like it's been plucked from the skull of... -
The Killers in Your Medicine Cabinet
The Pills They Take In 2009, high school seniors admitted to abusing these five commonly prescribed... -
10 Ways to Safely Use Prescription Drugs
1. Ask Questions Before leaving the doctor's office with a new prescription, make sure you understand... -
How You Can Reduce Medical Errors
Stay safe during your hospital stay with these guidelines. -
Doctors Spill Their Secrets to Getting the Best Medical Treatment
Dr. Oz explains how smart patients approach their health care. -
7 Home Health Checks That Can Save Your Life
1. Do a Wheeze CheckUntreated asthma leads to 1.8 million ER visits and 4,000 deaths a year.Asthma...
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6 Things These Caregivers Wish They’d Known Sooner
There are so many books and websites offering help to caregivers that you can get... -
Lonnie Ali’s 10 Best Tips for Caregivers
When Muhammad Ali and I married, he had already been diagnosed with Parkinson’s syndrome.... -
Is Your Doctor Out of Date?
Sharon Sakson was walking into her kitchen to make a sandwich one February afternoon when... -
6 Mistakes Your Doctor May Be Making
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE The mistake your doc may be making: Sticking with lifestyle changes when... -
How to Talk to a Doctor
It's one of the sorriest stats in modern medicine: The average doctor's appointment lasts 15 minutes... -
How to Talk to Your Parents About Aging
There's no easy way to broach the tough but inevitable conversations many of us will... -
18 Big Ideas to Fix Health Care Now
Everyone agrees that we need cheaper, better, easier care for everyone. You know it. The... -
The Complete List of Action Plan Websites
Learn more about the 18 Big Ideas to Reform Health Care in America 1. Fight the Big...
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Prescription Drug Side Effects: Take As Directed
Nearly 30% of us stop taking our medicines before we should. Why playing doctor can be... -
41 Secrets Your Doctor Would Never Share
Those free medication samples may not be the best - or safest. Find out what... -
How to Be a Smart Patient
An insider's guide to getting the best medical treatment, from "You: The Smart Patient: An... -
10 Questions That Could Save Your Life
What you need to ask the doctor when every moment counts. -
9 Fail-Proof Ways to Ensure Your Family’s Financial Well-Being
Protect your family's finances. -
How to Find a Good Doctor
Insider advice for getting the best medical care. -
Mixing Medication and Exercise
Is there a best time to exercise? The short answer is yes: anytime you can... -
How to Really Communicate With Your Doctor
How to get more out of your doctor visit.