How Your Insurer May Be Ripping You Off

Posted by Health JYDC Admin | Health Informations | Monday 29 June 2009 2:44 am

Article Source: Health And Fitness Journal


According to a report released yesterday by the staff of the Senate Commerce Committee, health insurers have forced consumers to pay billions of dollars in medical bills that the insurers themselves should have paid.

The report comes at a time when many U.S. politicians are seeking to offer a public alternative to private health plans as part of broad health-care reform legislation. Health insurers are doing everything they can to block the public option.

At a committee hearing yesterday, three health-care specialists testified that insurers go to great lengths to avoid responsibility for sick people, use deliberately incomprehensible documents to mislead consumers about their benefits, and sell “junk” policies that do not cover needed care.

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Doctor’s diary

Posted by Health JYDC Admin | Health News! | Friday 26 June 2009 8:00 pm

Article Source: Health And Fitness Journal


By Dr Susie Tunstall-Pedoe

Postnatal depression affects about one in 10 mothers in the UK. It usually develops in the first few weeks after childbirth. BBC diary doctor, Dr Susie Tunstall-Pedoe, talks about the condition, and how she helped one new mum cope.

The baby blues usually occurs in the first week after a new baby is born and is a very normal experience. Mums feel tearful, exhausted and anxious about how they are going to cope, but these feelings usually don’t last for long.

Around 10% -15% of women develop post-natal depression. It often presents when the baby is around three months old, but can occur up to one year after birth. Some of the common symptoms are crying a lot, difficulty sleeping, feeling like a bad mother, anxiety and panic attacks.

Some women are more at risk; those who have had depression in the past, and those who have had a difficult pregnancy or problems with the baby’s health. Also women who are isolated, or have had a recent bereavement.

Often treatment will involve increased support or talking therapies, but some women require antidepressants. These work well and can be prescribed to breast feeding women.

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Pet Stages Dental Health Chews pair

Posted by Health JYDC Admin | Pet Health | Wednesday 24 June 2009 12:42 pm

Article Source: Health And Fitness Journal


Pet Stages Dental Health Chews pair

Dental Health Chews is an innovative cat chewing toy that offers cats the opportunity to crunch, chew and clean while they play. Helps remove tartar and improve dental health. Filled with catnip stalks for better chewing and cleaning.

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