Think of it as insurance for your health insurance.
For workers who lose their employer-sponsored health-care coverage, a first-of-its-kind product from Indianapolis-based Golden Rule Insurance Co. could kick in and save the day.
The plan allows workers currently covered by another policy — and possibly fearing a layoff — to pay a monthly fee for the right to enroll in a Golden Rule policy should they become uninsured.
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Located at Bond Clinic’s satellite office at 199 Ave. B, N.W., the new Women’s Health Center offers not only obstetrics and gynecological services, but aesthetic services such as microdermabrasion, facial rejuvenation, massages, laser services and botox.
The center has been open since November, but a grand opening and ribbon cutting will take place at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 27. An open house will follow from 5 to 7 p.m.
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HealthCare Pharmaceuticals has just introduced a new $20 million advertising campaign for Yaz, the most popular
pill in the United States.
But the television ads, now running during prime-time shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and on cable networks, are not typical spots promoting the benefits of a prescription drug. Instead, they warn that nobody should take Yaz hoping that it will also cure
.
As part of an unusual crackdown Read the rest of this entry »
Dec. 13
Winter/spring registration programs: Registration is under way for residents and starts Dec. 13 for nonresidents at the Lockport Township Park District. Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 7 a.m. and registration begins at 8 a.m. Register at Challenge Fitness, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., in Lockport. Registrations will also be taken at Challenge Fitness during regular hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday Read the rest of this entry »
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Teenagers who underestimate the risks of smoking — or overestimate the social value — are substantially more likely than their peers to take up the habit, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that among 395 high school students they followed for two years, those who thought the health risks of smoking were fairly low, or the social benefits fairly high, were about three times more likely than their peers to start Read the rest of this entry »
t’s the kind of prim summer dress women once wore to church 30 years ago. Except Liz McDonough is standing in a dingy mob hangout, purse on her arm, white high heels on her feet. And she’s trading a coy glance with a monster named Whitey Bulger.
Two of the other gangsters flanking her in this classic state police surveillance photo are dead: Liz’s boyfriend, Angiulo lieutenant Nicky Giso, and Winter Hill front man George Kaufman. Read the rest of this entry »
If getting in shape is one of your New Year’s resolutions, here’s good news—some gyms are
. Among the deals: a free guest pass for two weeks at Bally Total Fitness, a free month followed by 50 percent off the monthly membership fee at Curves, free enrollment at Gold’s Gym, and a 30-day money-back guarantee at L.A. Boxing, according to the
Los Angeles Times.
Independent gyms are also offering deals, so consider asking the manager for savings, Read the rest of this entry »
Ky. lawyers back on trial in diet drug case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Opening arguments are under way in Kentucky in the retrial of two former lawyers accused of bilking clients of millions of dollars from a diet drug settlement.
Arguments began Wednesday in federal court in the fraud case against William Gallion and Shirley Cunningham Jr. The two men own a minority stake in two-time Horse of the Year Curlin.
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Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 20-year-old man, police said.
The man was seriously injured in an incident in Hook, Hampshire, and died in hospital. Unconfirmed reports said he had been stabbed.
Three others have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary in relation to the same incident.
The man was seriously hurt at a house in Holt Way, Hook, and taken by car to Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey Read the rest of this entry »
Jelena Jankovic had a stellar 2008, earning the world No. 1 ranking and reaching the semifinals or better at three of the four GrandSlams.
But the 23-year-old Serbian says she has never before tried hard to stay in good physicalshape.
“I have never paid so much attention to being fit. Many people thought I was very fit because I look fit. But in general, I was never really fit and I always had problems when I had to play tough matches,” Jankovic Read the rest of this entry »