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Will Health Insurance Pay for Massages?
There is nothing more relaxing than a massage. It works out those kinks and can completely relieve stress and tension. But, while massages can be very relaxing, they can also be medically necessary. In fact, there are several medical treatments that can benefit from...
HOW TO GET A FITNESS REIMBURSEMENT THROUGH YOUR INSURANCE PROVIDER
Did you know that, depending on your health insurance provider, you may be eligible for hundreds of dollars in annual savings on your gym or fitness center membership? Whether you’ve been enrolled in one of our kickboxing classes in Mt. Laurel. or you’re starting off...
12 Foods To Lower Cholesterol Levels
CHOLESTEROL By: Niamh Brosnan Think about lowering cholesterol levels and the first thing that comes to many peoples mind will often be to avoid eggs. And while it’s true that dietary cholesterol is found in things like eggs, shellfish and liver, this type of...
What Are Triglycerides?
Triglycerides are a type of fat that is found in the blood. Triglycerides are also known as fat, fat cells, lipids and lipoid. Each time you eat, your body processes food to energize different parts of the body. When you eat more calories than you burn, these calories...
What Is HDL Cholesterol?
HDL cholesterol aka high-density lipoprotein is known as “good cholesterol”. Like LDL, HDL isn’t necessarily a type of cholesterol, it is a combination of a protein and a lipid that has the purpose of carrying excess cholesterol to the liver for filtration and removal...
What Is LDL?
LDL cholesterol, aka low-density lipoprotein is known as “bad cholesterol”. LDL cholesterol is responsible for transporting cholesterol throughout the body. An elevated level of LDL in the blood is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke...
What Is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy compound that is found in the blood and makes up part of the membrane of each and every cell in the body. Cholesterol is also known as a lipid, a type of sterol or a fat. We are all born with cholesterol in our bodies, and it carries out a number...
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis Also called: atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Overview Symptoms Treatments Specialists Main Results Images Source Description The build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls. A build up of cholesterol plaque in...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Also called: COPD Overview Symptoms Treatments News Specialists Main Results Images Source Description A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most...
Asthma
Asthma Also called: bronchial asthma Overview Symptoms Treatments News Specialists Main Results Images Source Description A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Asthma...
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