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Dangerous, high stress jobs can take a toll on your mental health

Construction unions embrace mental health protections FREE

In an industry defined by physical risk, construction workers in New York are beginning to acknowledge a new safety crisis – one of substance abuse and mental health struggles –  which labor leaders say have gone unaddressed for...

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NAVIGATING MEDICARE

Navigating the maze of Medicare choices

The 67 million Americans eligible for Medicare make an important decision every October: Should they make changes in their Medicare health insurance plans for the next calendar year?

10 surprising things not covered by Medicare and ways you can pay for them

Even though people over 65 are now paying more than $1 billion for Medicare, which covers essential healthcare, the program omits services like long-term care, dental, and vision, necessitating financial planning for expenses.

5 big changes to Medicare coming in 2026

GoodRx reports five major changes to Medicare in 2026, including a $2,100 Part D out-of-pocket limit, prior authorization for some services, and auto-renewal for payment plans.
MORE HEALTH NEWS

Younger victims sought for 9/11 health benefits program

A 20-year-old who had just begun her junior year at NYU at the time of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Nadia Vizueta traveled through lower Manhattan in the weeks after the towers collapsed to conduct interviews with first responders and survivors.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder likely causes 9/11 first responders and survivors to age faster, leaving sufferers prone to immune system lapses, chronic illnesses and organ deterioration, a study published last month by researchers at Stony Brook...
Hundreds of protestors gathered outside City Hall on March 8 to call for better working conditions for home health aides and the passage of the “No More 24” act, which would set limits on the hours employers can require them to work. Organizers...
Despite the best of intentions, it's common for plans to build healthier habits to fall flat. Often, the culprit isn't a lack of motivation or discipline; rather, it's unrealistic expectations. Understanding your personal health needs and the challenges you need to overcome can help give you a more realistic roadmap toward better health.
Doctronic reports that weight bias adversely affects health, leading to avoidance of care and increased stress. 

Many middle-income families spend at least a tenth of their income on health insurance

More than half of working-age adults get their health insurance through an employer, but in many states premium contributions and deductibles take a significant bite out of household incomes.

How 17M Americans enrolled in Medicaid and ACA plans could lose their health insurance by 2034

The biggest changes will be to the Medicaid program, which currently covers more than 78 million people. And Congress may cut health care spending further.

17 signs you could benefit from therapy

Spring Health explores 17 signs indicating therapy may be beneficial, emphasizing awareness of emotional well-being and seeking support.

What percentage of Americans have medical debt in 2026?

CreditNinja reports that about 41% of working-age Americans (72 million) have medical debt, affecting lower-income and minority groups the most.

The cold comeback: Why your sickness is still hanging on, and what may be secretly making it worse

(BPT) - A lingering cough. A stuffy nose that just won't quit. If you've ever felt like your cold is overstaying its welcome, you're not alone. Most respiratory infections clear up within a week or …

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