Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Today's Health Show 400

Long-term care can take place at home or in an assisted living facility or nursing home, but there are many misconceptions about who foots the bill, A good insurance policy will help you pay for long-term care while preserving your assets, Many financial planners recommend long-term care insurance, Today’s 65-year-olds have a 9 in 10 chance of living to age 81, and according to the Department of Health and Human Services, 60 percent will eventually require assistance with everyday activities, like eating and getting dressed.

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Today's Health Show 396

Chest pains, shortness of breath, while these symptoms don’t necessarily mean you’re having a heart attack,they shouldn’t be ignored, 2005 USDA Dietary Guidelines suggest eating at least three servings of whole grains each day, More than 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from arthritis in the hands, Preplanned funeral arrangements are becoming more acceptable by people who don’t want to leave a burden on their loved ones, Nearly 60 million Americans have some type of coronary heart disease -- the largest single killer in the country, An estimated 7 million Americans suffer from psoriasis, a chronic, recurring skin condition with no known cure.