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Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash The good news on the medical front is that with advances in therapy, people with chronic diseases are able to remain in their homes and even live active lifestyles, which improves their quality of life and can save them, the government (Medicaid/Medicaid), and the insurance industry money. But — and it’s a…

Photo by Kim S. Ly on Unsplash Lifestyle choices can be costly to patients, their insurance companies and to the American healthcare system in general. For instance, obesity-related healthcare costs top $190 billion each year, while inactivity adds another $117 billion to our annual bill. Even things we generally take for granted, like drinking an adequate amount of water each day, can have…