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Help maintain your health with regular physical exams

Help maintain your health with regular physical exams

2-minute read

Did you know you’re supposed to see your doctor even when you’re healthy? Through regular checkups, your doctor can learn about your personal and family medical history, screen for potential or ongoing medical issues, and even help you determine your risk for future health problems. Establishing a relationship with a regular physician also makes it […]

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  1. Why swimming has big benefits for seniors and women

    Why swimming has big benefits for seniors and women

    2-minute read

    Not only can swimming be fun and rewarding, it’s also an incredible aerobic and all-over-body exercise. Because of the resistance and support water-based exercises provide, swimming is accessible to people of various ages and physical ability. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of swimming for seniors and women. Benefits of swimming for seniors Swimming […]

  2. How can you guard against this common liver disease that has no symptoms?

    How can you guard against this common liver disease that has no symptoms?

    4-minute read

    If you put your hand on your chest, you can feel your heart beat and your lungs fill with air. Your stomach growls when you’re hungry. But the biggest organ in your body — your liver — usually goes unnoticed. And your liver is essential for keeping you healthy. For example, your liver helps with […]

  3. How to eat 5 cups of daily fruits & vegetables—and why you should

    How to eat 5 cups of daily fruits & vegetables—and why you should

    2-minute read

    If your brain automatically jumps to “5 a day” when you’re thinking about how many fruits and veggies you should eat, you’re not alone. Dietary guidelines say adults should have 1.5-2 cups of fruits and 2-3 cups of vegetables daily, totally 5 cups a day. That’s a tall order, but it’s achievable. Read on to […]

  4. Questions to ask your doctor and other ways to make the most of your visit

    Questions to ask your doctor and other ways to make the most of your visit

    3-minute read

    Whether you’re seeing your primary care provider or a specialist, your appointment is the time and place to ask questions and address your concerns. Here are a few ways to make sure you get what you need out of your next medical appointment. Write down questions to ask your doctor Even though you often wait […]

  5. 5 Ways Your Home Can Increase Your Fall Risk (and How to Make It Safer)

    5 Ways Your Home Can Increase Your Fall Risk (and How to Make It Safer)

    5-minute read

    Falling down might sound like a minor mishap, but for older adults (age 65 and up), it can be serious—or even fatal. It’s also common: More than 1 in 4 older adults report falling each year—and more than half of these falls occur at home. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

  6. Hand calluses hurt? 5 smart tips to treat and prevent calluses

    Hand calluses hurt? 5 smart tips to treat and prevent calluses

    3-minute read

    Hand calluses hurt? If you lift weights, play guitar, or work with your hands (doing things like gardening, farming, or construction), you may have calluses. It’s your skin’s way of toughening up to withstand the kind of work you put your hands through every day. And if you’ve ever said “my hand calluses hurt,” you’re […]

  7. Exercises for Limited Mobility: 7 Easy Ways to Stay Active

    Exercises for Limited Mobility: 7 Easy Ways to Stay Active

    5-minute read

    Staying active can be difficult if you experience limited mobility. In this article, we’ll talk about the importance of regular exercise and show you 7 exercises you can do if you’re older, have limited mobility, or both. Exercise helps prevent health problems like: Type 2 diabetes Heart disease Certain types of cancer Depression Anxiety Dementia […]

  8. Heat Stroke And Heat Exhaustion: Hot-Weather Tips to Stay Safe

    Heat Stroke And Heat Exhaustion: Hot-Weather Tips to Stay Safe

    5-minute read

    Warm-summer days, lots of sun, and outdoor activities can be fun. But when the temperature rises, so do cases of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. A day at the beach, working outside, or confined indoors without a fan or air conditioning on a hot day could be dangerous. An estimated 28,000 people a year are […]

  9. Get in Shape Faster: 3 Exercises to Improve Your Health

    Get in Shape Faster: 3 Exercises to Improve Your Health

    4-minute read

    Ready to get in shape, but you’re short on time? Chances are pretty good you’re busy. Spending hours in the gym probably isn’t realistic. Right? The truth: only 23% of adults exercise at least 20–30 minutes a day.1 If you want to get in shape, lose weight, get stronger, and improve your health, exercise will […]

  10. Take Charge of Your Hearing

    Take Charge of Your Hearing

    9-minute read

    Let’s say you’re at one of your dearest friend’s retirement parties, and your mutual friend gives a speech. Everyone ends up in tears … except you. Because you couldn’t hear what the speaker was saying. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 1 in 8 Americans—or 30 million people—ages 12 […]

  11. Timing Is Everything: The Best Foods for Before and After a Workout

    Timing Is Everything: The Best Foods for Before and After a Workout

    4-minute read

    When it comes to a nutritious diet, it can seem like there’s a lot to keep track of. You’re probably already paying attention to what and how much you eat. But considering when you eat certain foods in relation to your workout—before, during, and after—can make a big difference, too. With a few simple guidelines, it’s easy […]

  12. Social Media and Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Future

    Social Media and Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Future

    5-minute read

    For many people, focusing on and filtering information can be a challenge. Gutenberg opened the information floodgates first with the invention of the printing press.1 Similarly, all the devices and channels now used to access that information, with social media playing a starring role, made information more available—and removed social restrictions on who publishes new […]

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We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 844-704-7357), 24 hours a day/7 days a week, to get information on all of your options.

Attention: This website is operated by HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. and is not the Health Insurance Marketplace® website. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed as an insurance agency in all 50 states and DC. Not all agents are licensed to sell all products. Service and product availability varies by state. Sales agents may be compensated based on a consumer’s enrollment in an insurance plan. No obligation to enroll. Agent cannot provide tax or legal advice. Contact your tax or legal professional to discuss details regarding your individual business circumstances. Our quoting tool is provided for your information only. All quotes are estimates and are not final until consumer is enrolled. Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers the opportunity to enroll in either QHPs or off-Marketplace coverage. Please visit HealthCare.gov for information on the benefits of enrolling in a QHP. Off-Marketplace coverage is not eligible for the cost savings offered for coverage through the Marketplaces.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call the Plan’s customer service phone number for more information.

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To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week). If your complaint involves a broker or agent, be sure to include the name of the person when filing your grievance.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 844-704-7357), 24 hours a day/7 days a week, to get information on all of your options.

Attention: This website is operated by HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. and is not the Health Insurance Marketplace® website. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed as an insurance agency in all 50 states and DC. Not all agents are licensed to sell all products. Service and product availability varies by state. Sales agents may be compensated based on a consumer’s enrollment in an insurance plan. No obligation to enroll. Agent cannot provide tax or legal advice. Contact your tax or legal professional to discuss details regarding your individual business circumstances. Our quoting tool is provided for your information only. All quotes are estimates and are not final until consumer is enrolled. Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers the opportunity to enroll in either QHPs or off-Marketplace coverage. Please visit HealthCare.gov for information on the benefits of enrolling in a QHP. Off-Marketplace coverage is not eligible for the cost savings offered for coverage through the Marketplaces.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call the Plan’s customer service phone number for more information.

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