Author: Sharika Soukup

Paying out of pocket can be cheaper than with health insurance — Quartz

June 10, 2024March 16, 2023 Sharika Soukup

Sometimes even insured people are better off paying out of pocket. This might seem counterintuitive for policyholders, since when they get their bills they see how much discount their insurance company was able to get over the list price. For example, according to my own insurance report, this year I accessed services for a total…

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Healthy Lifestyle Tips From The World’s Longest Living People — Eat This Not That

June 9, 2024March 16, 2023 Sharika Soukup

Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to order a bottle of longevity direct from Amazon? You know—a magical elixir you could drink up each night in a shot glass, and each swig would assure a long, healthy life. Okay, it’s fun to dream. Although there’s no fountain of youth-type potion that can be ordered,…

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10 Myths About Heart Disease

June 8, 2024March 16, 2023 Sharika Soukup

Introduction According to research data, over 25,000 heart attack-related fatalities in India over the past four years and over 28,000 over the previous three years were recorded. Just the term ‘heart disease might be frightening, but there are numerous fallacies around this phrase and it is simple to be misled by misconceptions. Heart disease is…

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Overnight Health Care — Judge deals setback for surprise billing rules

June 7, 2024March 16, 2023 Sharika Soukup

Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup. There’s a lot going on in the world, so as a pick-me-up, here’s a Good Boy. A Texas judge gave a win to doctors in a lawsuit in the latest twist in the battle…

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The cost of retiree healthcare is climbing — here’s what you should expect to spend

June 6, 2024March 16, 2023 Sharika Soukup

Healthcare costs continue to rise, and Americans planning to retire should prepare ahead of time. The average 65-year-old couple retiring in 2022 can expect to spend $315,000 in retirement on healthcare alone, according to Fidelity Investments’ annual report on retirees’ healthcare planning — that’s a 5% increase from 2021 when it was $300,000 and nearly…

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Parents gamble on children’s lives – Times News Online

June 6, 2024March 16, 2023 Sharika Soukup

Published June 15. 2022 02:45PM A few months ago, I was commenting to a friend of mine who works security for Mount Airy Casino near Mount Pocono about an article I had read where a 2-year-old child was found wandering the halls of a casino hotel while the parent was on the gambling floor at…

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Association of Indonesian Pharmacists in Improving the Quality of Health Services

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 Sharika Soukup

PAFI Role in Improving Pharmaceutical Standards The Indonesian Pharmaceutical Experts Association (PAFI) commitment to improving pharmaceutical standards is clearly visible in its proactive approach. Through education, training and ongoing collaboration with industry stakeholders, PAFI ensures that pharmacists stay up to date with the latest developments. This focus on developing standards will not only benefit professionals…

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The 5 Best Lifestyle Habits That Will Keep You Feeling Young, Science Says — Eat This Not That

June 5, 2024March 16, 2023 Sharika Soukup

Some say age is a mindset, but it’s also a lifestyle. The decisions we make each and every day can determine and sway just how much the hands of time hold over us. By getting into the right lifestyle habits, you’re going to look and feel younger, regardless of the decade you were born. Consider…

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