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  • FAQ: Patient AdvocateTo help deal with today’s specialized, complex health-care system, consider using a patient advocate to communicate with health-care providers on your behalf.
  • FAQ: Universal DesignIf your wish is to live independently in your home as long as possible in your later years, incorporating aspects of universal design can help you fulfill that wish. These frequently-asked questions help dispel myths and explain the benefits.
  • Health Club Memberships: Get Fit, Be SmartExercise is good for your health, but joining the first fitness club you visit can wreak havoc with your finances. Do some sleuthing before you sign on the dotted line.
  • Medical Bills: Don't OverpayThe cost of medical care is high enough these days--make sure you don’t overpay. Know what to look for on your medical bills and what to compare.
  • Tips to Cut Health-Care CostsDouble-digit increases in health insurance premiums continue to serve as a wake-up call: We need to be proactive and take steps to curb health care costs.
  • Trim Doctor and Hospital BillsBe proactive in keeping health care costs as low as possible. These suggestions could mean much lower out-of-pocket costs for you.
  • ID Theft: Watch for Altered Medical RecordsVictims of identity theft now have another worry: altered medical records that reflect the crook’s medical information.
  • What to Know About Living WillsPlan ahead for end-of-life decisions with a living will. Although they’re not perfect, you’re better off having something in writing than if you have nothing in writing at all.
  • New Threat: Medical ID TheftHalf a million Americans are victims of medical identity theft. Know how to avoid it and what to do if you’re a victim.

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  • Audio: Making the Golden Years GoldenDr. Eva Mor, an epidemiologist practicing in New York and author of “Making the Golden Years Golden”, says we are a nation growing older—and that we are not prepared. She stresses the importance of planning early for your golden years, and touches on health care, estate planning, Social Security, insurance, and more.
  • Audio: Save on PrescriptionsHealth care costs can make a heavy dent in your wallet. Dr. Edward Jardini, author of “How to Save on Prescription Drugs,” offers suggestions on how you can cut expensive medication costs and get a handle on your health care costs.
  • Audio: Patient AdvocatesWhen you or someone you know has a major medical problem, the stress of bills, diagnoses and appointments can be overwhelming. Meg Gaines, founder and director, Center for Patient Partnerships, explains what patient advocates are and how they can help in a time of need.
  • Audio: Health LiteracyAfter meeting with your health-care practitioner, do you sometimes feel more confused than when you arrived? If that's the case, join Jeanan Yasari, senior lecturer for the Department of Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as she discusses the importance of getting your health questions clarified and following through with your practitioner if something is unclear to you.
  • Audio: Health Savings AccountsJoin Dennis Zuehlke, compliance manager, CUNA Mutual Group, as he talks about health savings accounts--what they are, who is eligible to have one, what they can be used for, and restrictions.

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  • FAQ: Medical Tourism-Is It For You?If youre considering an overseas medical procedure, read this article for answers to frequently asked questions.

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  • Add This Health Web Site to Your Favorites
  • Take Steps to Trim Health Care Costs
  • Exercise Your Noodle--the Muscle Between Your Ears
  • Balance Work, Family Responsibilities With FMLA
  • Create an Online Family Health Portrait
  • Buy Generic, Cut Health Care Costs
  • Tips for Talking to Your Physician

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