health

As we grow older, it’s important to pay attention to all of the risk factors that make us vulnerable to different conditions. Some of these risk factors include our diet, personal habits, and lifestyle choices, but too often people don’t think about the factors that are out of our control. There are some conditions that affect women disproportionately more than men and increased awareness will only help women identify potential symptoms and catch the condition early on. To help, here are some health conditions that women need to know about.

Like other cancers, lung cancer can metastasize, spreading to other parts of the body from a tumor that has formed in one of the lungs. It spreads from the lungs through the lymphatic and blood systems, and additional tumors form in other organs. Lung cancer that has metastasized can generate new kinds of symptoms and may require modifications in treatment.

One-third of Americans experience heartburn at least once per month and one in 10 experience the problem almost daily. Heartburn is a common issue, but it is treatable. If you think you might be experiencing heartburn, you should understand the causes, symptoms, and treatments of the condition, so you can reduce your discomfort and improve your quality of life.

Medicare isn’t comprehensive. Most plans have gaps, so Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, policies are designed to subsidize the costs and services that would otherwise land in beneficiaries’ laps.1 Medicare open enrollment may be over, but certain seniors can still purchase Medigap policies. If they’re between the ages of 65 and 65½, then they’re eligible to […]