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Medicare Español: Cómo reducir el riesgo de un mal uso de los opioides

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Los opioides pueden ser útiles cuando se toman de la manera correcta. Pero cuando se usan mal, pueden causar dependencia. Esto puede llevar a una sobredosis o incluso a la muerte accidental. En 2023, alrededor del 76% de todas las muertes por...
- February 27, 2026
Blogs: Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

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Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can d...
- February 27, 2026
Blogs: Learn About Prescription Costs

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There are many things to know when it comes to getting the medicine you need. How much will it cost? Is there one that will work just as well but cost less? Does it matter where I go to get my prescription filled? And these are just a few. We have so...
- February 27, 2026
Blogs: Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

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Medicine can help your health in many ways. From over-the-counter medicines to prescription medicines that treat life-threatening conditions, medicine can have a major positive impact. But only if it’s taken — and taken correctly. Over a ...
- February 27, 2026
Blogs: What Is a Premium Tax Credit for Health Insurance?

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A premium tax credit is a form of financial assistance. It helps with the cost of buying health insurance. Before you enroll in a new plan, check to see if you qualify for a tax credit. Who Is Eligible? Premium tax credits are for individuals and fam...
- February 25, 2026
Tu Salud: ¿Por qué no puedes dormir?

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¿Te sientes más cansado de lo habitual? Sabes que no disfrutaste de una buena noche de sueño. ¿Pero qué te impide dormir? Resulta que existen muchos obstáculos potenciales para conciliar el sueño y man...
- February 25, 2026
Blogs: Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

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You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or yo...
- February 24, 2026
Blogs: How Fiber Helps Keep You and Your Heart Healthy

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Just about everyone knows eating fiber is a key in keeping you regular in the bathroom. But that's just one benefit of the foods in this essential category. It’s true. High fiber foods make you poop. They also have a role in preventing heart d...
- February 20, 2026
Blogs: Lowering the Risk of Opioid Misuse

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Opioids are helpful when taken the right way. When misused, they can lead to dependence. This can lead to overdose or even accidental death. In 2023, about 76% of all overdose deaths involved opioids. Opioid misuse and related deaths have been consi...
- February 12, 2026
Blogs: Are Your Knees Telling You They Need Help?

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Millions of people deal with aching knees. It’s one of the most common health problems, and it affects people of all ages. Some hope the problem will just go away. And for a minor injury like a strain, time and rest may help. But some people ma...
- February 12, 2026