Health & Beauty

8 places to find a discount massage

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While I was getting an expensive four-part body treatment at the Four Seasons in Scottsdale -- offered to me free of charge -- I thought of that saying, "Do more of what you love." The quote generally applies to work. But as I lay on that massage table for 80 minutes, my masseuse, … [Read more...] about 8 places to find a discount massage

12 ways to save money on health care

The last time I went to the pharmacy to fill a prescription, for generic ear drops to treat eczema, I almost had a heart attack when they handed me the bill: $184. The last time, I had paid $10. I whipped out my phone and found a coupon that cut the price to $23, as long as the purchase didn't go … [Read more...] about 12 ways to save money on health care

8 ways to get help with high drug costs and medical bills

Medical costs are rising across the United States, and patients are left paying a bigger percentage of the bill. Most Americans, whether their health insurance is provided through an employer, the Affordable Care Act exchange or the open market, are paying a higher share of their medical care costs … [Read more...] about 8 ways to get help with high drug costs and medical bills

10 ways to save on prescription drugs

When my friend, Mark, developed whooping cough for the second time, he knew what to expect. A quick phone call to his doctor got Mark the antibiotics and cough syrup he needed. His only mistake? This go-round, Mark had the prescriptions called in to his nearest drugstore. When he went to pick … [Read more...] about 10 ways to save on prescription drugs

Medicare open enrollment: How to pick a plan

Medicare open enrollment is a time each year during which people who are on Medicare can change their health plans or their prescription drug coverage for the following year. This year’s open enrollment period is from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Here are your benefit options: Original Medicare: … [Read more...] about Medicare open enrollment: How to pick a plan

How to find the right Medicare Part D plan

Most people are surprised to learn when they reach age 65 and sign up for Medicare that the standard government health plan does not cover prescription drugs. To get prescription coverage, you need to sign up with a private insurance company for Medicare Part D. That supplements Part A (which covers … [Read more...] about How to find the right Medicare Part D plan

Find free and low-cost mammograms in October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to consider a mammogram. The National Breast Cancer Foundation recommends that all women over 40 get a mammogram every one to two years. If you have private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, at least part of the cost of your mammogram should be … [Read more...] about Find free and low-cost mammograms in October

Free lead testing kits for home hazards

Lead is a hot topic these days with water crisis in cities across the United States. Even if your water is safe, there can be lead hazards throughout your home, especially homes built before 1960, which may have lead paint. Lead may also be in soil, jewelry, toys, furniture, cosmetics and … [Read more...] about Free lead testing kits for home hazards

12 ways to save at spas

Hot stone massage. Chocolate body scrub. Lavender rose wrap. All sound lusciously decadent ... and expensive. But even the $14 billion spa industry isn’t immune to a skittish economy. Pressured to keep expenses low yet maintain customer levels, spas (both day and destination resort) continue to ramp … [Read more...] about 12 ways to save at spas

How to get salon results from your DIY pedicure

I love the look of a pedicure. Be it a shiny color or a beautiful design, a pedicure makes me think of carefree, barefoot summer days. The weather turning colder across much of America is no reason to neglect your feet. They're still dealing with all the walking, running and pounding you subject … [Read more...] about How to get salon results from your DIY pedicure

12 places to get beauty and health freebies

Hello, gorgeous! All those products we use to look and feel a bit better can be costly. But if you know where to look, you'll find a bounty of beautiful freebies. Look even more marvelous, dah-ling with these products and services on the house. Walk in and ask... Beauty and makeup stores such … [Read more...] about 12 places to get beauty and health freebies

How and when to sign up for Medicare

Think of it as a birthday with benefits. You turn 65 and you are finally eligible for Medicare. Signing up can be a breeze – under the right circumstances. Or it can be a confusing hassle. Lori McGinnis, a counselor with SHIP (State Health Insurance Programs), a federally funded program that … [Read more...] about How and when to sign up for Medicare