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Native American Marketplace Health Coverage

Native American Marketplace Health Coverage and Year-Round Enrollment Native Americans who are enrolled members of a federally recognised Tribe may have special health insurance options through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Eligible applicants may qualify for: Year-round Marketplace enrollment Monthly premium assistance Reduced medical costs Access to doctors and hospitals outside Tribal health facilities Marketplace coverage

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Is Alcohol Bad for Your Cholesterol?

Alcohol does not contain cholesterol, but it may still affect your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The impact can depend on several factors, including the amount you drink, your overall health, genetics, diet, body weight, and any medications you use. How Alcohol Affects Cholesterol Your cholesterol numbers include: LDL, often called “bad” cholesterol HDL, often called

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Pickleball Injuries Are on the Rise: Is Your Health Coverage Enough?

Pickleball has quickly grown into a popular activity among people of all ages. It offers a fun combination of social interaction, competition, affordability, and lower physical impact compared with many traditional court sports. However, being lower impact does not mean it is completely free from injury risks. As participation continues to grow, injuries involving the

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Can you take a Vyvanse break on the weekend?

WANT TO TAKE A WEEKEND BREAK FROM VYVANSE? HERE’S WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT TAKING A DRUG HOLIDAY Taking a break from medications may sound appealing, but it should never be done without guidance from a healthcare provider. Some medications require continuous use, while others may be appropriate for a temporary pause under medical supervision. These

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Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?

Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference? Cardiac arrest and a heart attack are both serious medical emergencies, but they involve different problems with the heart. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart becomes blocked. The heart usually continues to beat, but the reduced blood supply can cause

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9 types of medications that may cause Insomia

9 Types of Medications That May Cause Insomnia Having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up earlier than expected? Your medication may be contributing to your sleep problems. Some prescription and over-the-counter medications can increase alertness, cause restlessness, or trigger side effects that interfere with a good night’s sleep. Medications That Can Interfere With Sleep Cold and allergy

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What to avoid on bupropion

BUPROPION INTERACTS WITH OTHER ANTIDEPRESSANTS, ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE, AND OTHER SUBSTANCE Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL, Wellbutrin SR, Aplenzin, Forfivo XL) is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) that treats major depressive disorder, prevents seasonal affective disorder, and helps people stop smoking. Bupropion interacts with antidepressants, drugs that increase the risk of seizures, and drugs that increase dopamine. It also interacts with alcohol and caffeine. If

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