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We love the snow! From Camelback Mountain to Keystone, Mammoth to Solitude to Jackson Hole, we are big fans of getting your family to the slopes. From skiing to snowboarding, snowshoeing to tubing, taking your family to the snow provides fun family bonding time, physical activity and challenges, and time in the great outdoors. Buuuuut...ski trips can be expensive. Today we're sharing five ways to shave some dough off your trip to the snow.
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If you are interested in improving your health and quality of life with weight loss surgery, know that gastric sleeve surgery is now the most common type of bariatric (weight loss) surgery in the United States.1 As you consider the possibility of getting this surgery, learn about costs, gastric sleeve financing, insurance coverage and more to help you plan and budget for a sleeve gastrectomy.
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Regular checkups and health screenings are the key to longevity and happiness. Learn about the health screenings you should be getting throughout adulthood.
Reviewed by Steve Marshall, D.N.P., M.S.N., B.S.N., R.N.
Making time for routine checkups and health screenings is a key step every man can take to maintain good health. Plus, some health screenings can help identify certain diseases in the early stages, when they're easier to treat. But which tests should you take and when should you sch...

“Can you say that again?" If you've found yourself struggling to follow conversations with coworkers, turning your “good" ear to others when they talk or adjusting the volume higher and higher on the television, then you may be suffering from hearing issues.
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 15% of American adults age 18 and older report some difficulties with hearing — and the number jumps up to 50% for those 75 and older.1 Hearing screenings and hearing tests can be an i...

Could that be...a pimple? You may have thought you left acne in your teen years, but breakouts can still be a concern into your 30s, 40s and even 50s.1 Even if you were lucky enough to have clear skin in high school, adult acne and maskne — acne caused by wearing a face mask — can also start to appear later in life. More than 25% of women and 12% of men in their 40s report still having breakouts.2
If you're suffering from adult acne or maskne, don't just grab the same lotions and treatments y...

Eyes may be the windows to the soul, but in reality, eyes do a lot more than that — especially for kids. Healthy eyes are important: for babies to recognize faces, colors and shapes; and in young children, clear vision is vital for hand-eye coordination and motor skill development. As kids get older, being able to see clearly is also a key component of doing well in school.1
A child's eyes go through a lot of change and development during their first 18 years, and many kids may not share if t...

There are several different types of liposuction, including tumescent, UAL, laser-assisted, power-assisted and ThermaLipo liposuction. Learn more about each, including average costs and how to help pay for the procedure.
Liposuction goes by many different names. You may read about it as liposculpture, lipectomy, lipoplasty or just lipo, but it's all the same type of procedure that targets and removes unwanted, fatty tissue.
What Is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a type of cosmetic procedure that...

Are you getting adequate nutrients for your body? In today's fast-paced world where convenience often takes precedence over nutrition, the importance of ensuring our diets are rich in essential nutrients can sometimes get lost.
The food choices we make can have a profound impact on our health, influencing not only our physical well-being but also our mental and emotional state. It is valuable, then, to take steps to maintain a balanced diet that provides the body with the necessary vitamins, ...

Do you have stubborn areas of fat that won't budge with diet and exercise? Interested in fat reduction but don’t want to go under the knife? A non-invasive fat removal procedure like CoolSculpting® may be worth considering.
Read on to learn more about CoolSculpting and how this non-surgical procedure can help spot-treat stubborn areas of fat.
What Is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is a popular brand name for cryolipolysis, a non-invasive fat removal procedure for freezing fat cells. This techni...

BOTOX® Cosmetic is the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure for both women and men, with an estimated 4.4 million procedures performed in 2022, according to the most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.2

This non-invasive treatment has seen a dramatic rise in popularity over the last two decades with a 459% growth in procedures since 2000; it outranks the second most popular treatment — soft tissue fillers — by one million treatments!2

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Thinking about a little nip, tuck or boost? According to the most recent Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, over 25 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2022.1 While some plastic surgery procedures may be covered by insurance if they are reconstructive or deemed medically necessary, most elective plastic surgery procedures are cosmetic and optional and are therefore not covered by insurance, leaving the financial burden solely on the patient.

Sometimes, diet and exercise only go so far to help people lose excess weight. For many of us, the extra weight isn’t due to a lack of willpower or effort. Rather, it's a progressive condition, potentially intensifying due to genetic and environmental factors.

From improving your overall oral health and preventing tooth damage to improving the function of your jaw and the aesthetics of your smile, orthodontic treatments can offer a range of benefits.
What's the first thing you notice when you meet someone new? It's their smile. While braces, retainers and clear aligners can help you attain a straighter smile, orthodontic treatments have more benefits than just cosmetic improvements for your teeth.
From improving your overall oral health and prevent...

Tired of those fine lines and wrinkles? Ready to do something about those acne scars and skin discoloration? Consider a chemical peel, which can be an easy, non-surgical, minimally-invasive way to look younger and improve many common skin issues such as fine lines, acne scars, hyperpigmentation and sun damage. It's no surprise that according to the most recent Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, chemical peels rank fourth on the list of the most common minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures. 1...