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How to use up an FSA (flexible spending account) by the end of the year - QCInow.com

How to Use Up Your FSA Balance

If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) for health care, you might be wondering how to use up your balance before the end of the year. With a few of months remaining, and a potential grace period, you have time to incur eligible expenses.

Which health insurance records should you keep? QCInow.com

Which Health Records Should I Keep?

Maintaining an organized system for your medical records could help you get better care! This simple task can help them provide more effective treatments—and skip ones that you don't need.

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How Not to Gain Weight During the Holidays

Indulge wisely during the most 'carbiest' time of the year by Kimberly Goad, AARP, November 22, 2019 BHOFACK2/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS/GETTY IMAGES Two pounds. That's how much adults gain, on average, after Thanksgiving. Not…

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How to Beat Holiday Stress

Whether you're feeling anxious, worried or lonely, we've got tips for bringing back some peace of mind by Barbara O'Dair, AARP, November 22, 2019 ARIEL SKELLEY/GETTY IMAGES Whether you're looking forward to the holidays or secretly…

Healthy Living, Safety

12 Ways to Have a Healthy Holiday Season

Español (Spanish) Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays. Wash hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. It’s…

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Happy Thanksgiving from QCI

L to R, Jack Draper, Rachel Danz & Marcia Thompson Quality Choice Insurance Agency (QCI) wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy the day with family and friends. If you can not spend the day with family and friends,…

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Knowing is Not Enough—Act on Your Family Health History

Has your mother or sister had breast cancer? Does your mother, father, sister, or brother have diabetes? Did your mother, father, brother, or sister have colorectal (colon) cancer before age 50? If you answered “yes,” you are more likely…

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Painkillers Driving Addiction, Overdose

Drug poisoning is now the No. 1 cause of unintentional death in the United States. In 2017, a total of 61,311 people died from drug overdoses – many from prescription opioid medicine. Many adults prescribed opioids by doctors…

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4 Reasons Sleep Is So Important for Weight Loss

By Bojana GalicOctober 29, 2019 While every weight-loss program or diet has its own nuanced take on the process, the basics are generally the same and involve trimming calories while increasing exercise. But most plans neglect…

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Self-Care Practices to Try Over the Holidays to Avoid Seasonal Stress

Together with Athleta, we're compiling actionable wellness advice you need from the experts—and Well+Good is bringing it to life all year long at events in NYC. Here, reiki master and empowerment coach Kelsey J. Patel…