Medicare is preparing to launch a pilot program that will require millions of seniors to jump through a new hoop before they can receive certain medical services. Known as the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model, it will require prior authorization for 17 services that are currently covered by Medicare. In other words, health care providers will have to request approval…
Three conditions that affect the heart are also linked to impaired brain function and increased dementia risk, according to a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association in 2024. The statement is based on the latest scientific research on the relationship between heart and brain health, and it emphasizes the interconnectivity of the two organs. The findings suggest that…
After years of elevated real estate prices, mortgage rates, and rents, the housing affordability crisis in the U.S. is more apparent than ever. Policymakers, economic experts, and everyday households continue to search for solutions to ease the financial burden of securing housing. One option gaining renewed attention is manufactured housing. Manufactured housing includes homes that are…
Paying for college is no easy task. Families often start saving nearly as soon as their children are born. Some even begin planning where to live before that, aiming to get the best value within their home state. However, with the right research and accurate data, college planning doesn’t have to be such a daunting task. To assist with this process, EDsmart collected data from College…
For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California. A few years ago, though, he started to experience problems staying upright. “If another dog came toward us, every single time I’d end up on the ground,” recalled Vickers, 69…
Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Costco just released its latest monthly deals — dozens of discounts worth thousands of dollars in savings. The beloved retailer refers to them as “Instant Savings,” but they are essentially sale prices. In other words…
