When it comes to prescription medication, we will do just about anything in our power to make sure we cover the bill for the drugs we or our loved ones may need. However, that can have an extreme impact on our wallets over time. The good news is that more is being done to make […]
The phrase “pre-existing conditions” has been at the forefront of many people’s minds—and news cycles—in recent months. But humans aren’t the only ones who suffer from illnesses like diabetes, cancer, or asthma. As much as we with our fur babies were indestructible, they’re just as vulnerable to health conditions. By working with your vet and
Your health is important, but sometimes taking care of your body can be hard. It can be difficult to get all the nutrients you need and handle all your physical and mental care. Remember that you don’t have to do it alone. If your diet is lacking all the right nutrients or if you need
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It’s hard enough walking around with a chronic illness, like leaky gut syndrome or hearing loss, but knowing that your malady is invisible makes everything so much worse. There’s a sense of helplessness, not to mention a weird feeling you have to prove your illness to people. If you had a broken leg, everyone would
Workers’ compensation (also called workers’ comp or workman’s compensation) is a program that provides monetary benefits to workers who have been injured on the job, become ill, or who are otherwise unable to return to their jobs. It shouldn’t be confused with unemployment benefits or disability insurance. Workers’ comp exists to protect both employees and
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The Covid-19 crisis that has gripped the entire world’s population is also wreaking devastating havoc upon personal finance habits. We have all had to cut back extensively on our spending as a result of the reduced work hours available, layoffs and furloughs, and additional expenditures as a result of our new work-from-home schedules. Navigating the hazards of
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When we’re young, our parents take care of us. They hold us close and wash our face when we’ve been crying, bring us tea and medicine when we’re sick, and ease our pain when our hearts have been broken. That’s what parents are for. Truthfully, this job is never really done. Even when we’re adults, many of
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Pregnancy can take a toll on parents in so many ways, and those ways get magnified during the birth process. Of course, everyone hopes and prays for a straightforward, safe, and healthy birth for both the mother and child. Nevertheless, the sad truth is that there are a lot of ways that things can go
Blended families have become increasingly common in recent years, but that doesn’t mean that they’ve stopped being a challenge for those in them. As you juggle stepparenting, the divorce process, and meshing your families in general, keeping a few thoughts in mind along the way can make for a smoother process and a happier family.
Caring for an elderly parent or arranging for your own end of life care can be a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, it’s incredibly important to be candid about the situation you are faced with, but on the other, it’s not easy to square up against the mortality of your loved one or