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Pros and Cons of Concierge Medical Care Consumer Reports

WEBThree-quarters of those with employer insurance have copays (out-of-pocket fees per office visit) for primary care that average $25, and one-quarter have …

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Secrets to Finding Great Doctors Consumer Reports

WEBA poll of more than 600 medical groups, released last year by the Medical Group Management Association, found that 40 percent reported they had a doctor leave …

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7 Foods With Surprising Health Benefits Consumer Reports

WEBSourdough bread, grapes, and popcorn are just a few of the foods that have lesser-known health benefits. When it comes to healthy eating, you have the basics …

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The Truth About Home Medical Tests Consumer Reports

WEBThe most useful home medical tests may be those that help people with chronic conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, and high blood pressure …

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How to Boost Your Brainpower at Any Age Consumer Reports

WEBServe Up a Salad. Eating just 1 cup of lettuce daily, or ½ cup of cooked dark leafy greens, may delay age-related cognitive declines, say researchers at Rush …

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Shop Smart for the Right Health Insurance Plan This Year

WEBThe maximum allowed by law for 2016 is $6,850 for individuals and $13,700 for families. Those plans can be a risky option if you have a chronic disease like …

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How Plastic Can Harm Your Health Consumer Reports

WEBIn the areas near plastic production facilities, researchers have documented increased risk for leukemia and lymphoma, lung cancer, asthma, stroke, premature birth, …

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Is Dairy Good for You

WEBDiabetes: Dairy, yogurt in particular, may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. In a 2018 review of studies in the journal Current Nutrition Reports, those who …

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How to Work Dark Chocolate Into Your Diet Consumer Reports

WEBSo milk-chocolate lovers may need to ease into the dark side. Start with a bar that has about 60 percent cacao. It can also help to look for cocoa butter in the …

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Which Food to Buy Organic (and How to Spend Less When You Do)

WEBAldi, Costco, Kroger, Target, and Walmart are just a few of the chains with their own organic lines, which are often cheaper than brand-name products. A recent …

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Best Smartwatches of 2024 Consumer Reports

WEBSmartwatches that do well in Consumer Reports' testing include models from (left to right) Fossil, Samsung, Google, and Apple. Photos: Fossil, Samsung, Google, …

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Is a Smartwatch Right for You

WEBYes, a smartwatch can still notify you about incoming texts and calls, as well as the latest news, stock prices, and weather forecasts. With downloaded apps, it can …

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Are Sardines Good for You

WEBVitamin D, another nutrient many of us are lacking, is plentiful in sardines. You get anywhere from 15 to 70 percent of the 20-microgram daily value in 3 ounces, …

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The Truth About What’s Really in Prime Energy Drinks

WEBThe base of both Prime drinks is filtered water and coconut water. They are sweetened with sucralose, and have electrolytes, B vitamins, and branch-chain amino …

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Is Decaffeinated Coffee Bad for You

WEBAt higher doses, it can cause headache, confusion, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and fatigue, and has been found to cause liver and lung cancer in animals. In …

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Best Headphones to Prevent Hearing Loss Consumer Reports

WEBWhen using any headphones, Fligor recommends following the 80-90 rule: If you listen at 80 percent of the maximum volume, do so for no more than 90 minutes per …

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Medical Alert System Ratings & Reviews Consumer Reports

WEBYou can trust our Expert Ratings on over 8,500 products. Consumer Reports is an expert independent, non-profit that works for you. We rate over 8,500 electronics, appliances, …

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Health A-Z from ConsumerReports.org

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Is Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken Good for You

WEBWhile the organic plain chicken has a healthy 70 mg of sodium in 3 ounces, the nonorganic plain chicken has 120 mg, and the nonorganic “classic” chicken has 450 …

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