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High blood pressure (HBP) is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems. HBP is often referred to as the “silent killer,” as it has no symptoms. This is why it is so crucial to get your blood pressure checked at least every two…

More than one-third of U.S. adults are clinically obese. Furthermore, about one-third of children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are considered to be overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese poses a major risk for serious diet-related chronic and life-threatening diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.…

Earlier this year, a tax law change for 2018 reduced the health savings account (HSA) contribution limit for individuals with family high deductible health plan (HDHP) coverage from $6,900 to $6,850. After this change was announced, the IRS received complaints that the $50 reduction would be difficult and costly to implement. In response to these…