Preventive care not only helps stave off illnesses, it can also slow the progression of a disease and help you maintain a good quality of life.
If you haven’t been taking the flu seriously, it may be time to reconsider. Here’s a look at the flu’s cost to our finances, our health and our society.
It’s probably no surprise that studies have found a direct correlation between your health and your wealth. You may want to save more money, of course, but you can also take steps to reduce your risk for developing a chronic health condition. In other words, consider putting your money where your health is.
If you or your family members sometimes skip annual flu shots, you aren’t alone: Only about 40 percent of U.S. residents got the flu vaccine last year. But skipping the flu shot could be a deadly gamble.