BENEFITS 101
BENEFITS 101
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Ellen D. Hosafros

Word Hoarder. Retired.
Lifelong poetic justice license-holder. Unapologetic cat lover. A former newspaper editor and co-founder of HealthDiscovery.org, Ellen was the Director of Corporate Communications for national employee benefits broker Corporate Synergies before retiring in 2020. She developed corporate messaging, oversaw media relations, and wrote and edited articles for the company’s blog, The Knowledge Center.
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infographic tobacco tooth loss | HealthDiscovery.org
These 3 habits can cause tooth loss and disease. See our infographic to prevent risk to your oral health.
These 5 steps to quit smoking or vaping get you started toward better health | HealthDiscovery.org
There are few actions more beneficial for your health than to quit smoking or vaping. Get started with these steps.
6 Ways a Savvy Healthcare Consumer Takes Control
Medical insurance is confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. The savvy healthcare consumer grabs the reins and self-educates.
African-American woman rubs her temples as she sits at her laptop.| HealthDiscovery.org
Migraines are not simple headaches. They can impact brain health and increase the odds of other health issues such as dementia and stroke.
A stethoscope sits on top of a paper explanation of benefits form.| HealthDiscovery.org
An explanation of benefits form or EOB, is not a bill. This form is sent by your health insurance provider to explain how they have processed a claim.
5 Options if You’ve Lost Health Insurance Coverage | HealthDiscovery.org
Is Telemedicine Right for You? Visit a Doctor on Your Smartphone, Tablet or Computer | HealthDiscovery.org
Another take on social distancing…with telemedicine you can use a smartphone, tablet or computer to visit a healthcare provider across town or from across the state.
Why I Never Leave Home Without My Face Mask | HealthDiscovery.org
Amid the continuing spread of COVID-19, a wellness blogger wonders why some people still resist wearing a face mask.
Another Reality of the Coronavirus Crisis: the Quarantine 15 | HealthDiscovery.org
Sheltering at home from COVID-19 can lead to the dreaded Quarantine 15. Read our 4 ways to avoid weight gain.
The Mayo Clinic’s heart disease risk calculator uses your basic information to estimate cardiovascular risk.
Blame today’s lifestyles. Younger adults now need to pay attention to the threat of massive stroke and heart attack.
A sleep study will put your chronic snoring into perspective…and maybe even save your life.
Do you have this sleep apnea warning sign? Ignore it at your peril.