It’s health insurance sign-up season and here are some warning signs to help you avoid shoddy policies. A zero deductible may mean it pays a set price per procedure and you cover the rest. Promises that the plan is good everywhere and offers the best coverage are often red flags, and be wary when a free quote that triggers a deluge of phone calls and email pitches. Source Link
Online shopping is great, but you may not want to purchase that new puppy from a website. That’s because scammers are setting up fake pages and promising expensive pure breeds but never delivering the dog after a deposit is made. Look for a reputable breeder on social media or consult with Facebook groups or Reddit to see if you’re dealing with a con artist. Source Link
It doesn’t take many extra pounds to up your risk of needing a knee replacement. A study found that a weight gain of just 11 pounds increased a woman’s risk of total knee replacement by one-third and a man’s by one-quarter. But losing just 10 percent of your body weight can improve knee arthritis and help you avoid replacement. Source Link
