How to pick a health insurance plan
How to pick a health insurance plan that works for you There is no mistaking the fact that health care costs are rising. With the rise in health care …
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Using FSAs and HSAs for prescriptions
Using FSAs and HSAs for prescriptions Many Americans have an HSA or FSA as part of their health insurance. These accounts act like medical savings acc…
Seasonal affective disorder (major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern)
What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is an older term for major depressive disorder (MDD) with seasonal pattern. It’…
Coronavirus vaccine updates
Is there a vaccine for coronavirus? And other COVID-19 updates Since COVID-19 swept through the world in early 2020, researchers have been ha…
What parents should know about the CDC’s guidelines for reopening schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new guidance last week encouraging schools to reopen in the fall. The new…
Generic vs brand name drugs
Generic vs. brand name drugs When you head to the pharmacy to fill a prescription, you are oftentimes offered a generic drug. In fact, 9 out of 10 dr…
COVID-19: Cost of care deters 1 in 7 people from seeking treatment
New research conducted by the analytics firm Gallup and the nonprofit organization West Health has found 1 in 7 people in the U.S. would avoid seeking …
The Medicare donut hole: what’s new for 2020
What is the Medicare donut hole? You may have heard of the “donut hole” in reference to Medicare Part D, Medicare’s prescription drug coverage…
The Importance of Regulating Mood with Activities during Lockdown
A new study finds that people with depression are less likely to use activities to help regulate their moods. This is something that is even more diffi…
COVID-19 Reasons for Hope: Vaccine Trials Take Center Stage
What are the shining beacons at this uncertain time? This is a question that we, at MNT, have been asking ourselves. To try to answer it, every othe…