Angela Haupt

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Angela Haupt has been a health writer and editor for more than a decade. She was previously the managing editor of health at U.S. News & World Report, where she spent 11 years covering and editing wellness and conditions topics. She helped launch the popular Best Diets rankings and continued to oversee the franchise throughout her time there. Angela has also written about health and wellness for publications such as the Washington Post, USA Today, Everyday Health and Verywell Fit. She’s passionate about helping people make healthier decisions through accurate journalism that delivers the facts and puts them in context.

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  • What You Need To Know About Menstrual Cups—And Expert Recommendations

    The movement toward sustainability has impacted many aspects of life—even menstruation. As part of the push to go green, some menstruators have adopted the use of menstrual cups, which are funnel or bell shaped cups inserted in the vagina to...

  • Best Shower Chairs Of 2022

    When you’re older, recovering from surgery, or dealing with a chronic illness, showers can be exhausting—it can be difficult to muster the strength to stand long enough to clean yourself. Shower chairs can help. “We’ll recommend a shower chair to...

  • How To Talk To A Loved One About Getting Hearing Aids, According To Experts

    Talking to a loved one about getting hearing aids might feel like you’re shouting at them over and over again until they understand what you’re saying. Sometimes, your loved one might genuinely not hear you when you suggest seeing an...

  • What Is Gestalt Therapy?

    Gestalt therapy—founded by Fritz and Laura Perls in the 1940s—centers on increasing self-awareness in part by teaching how to be present in the moment. “It’s the therapy of experiencing,” says Steven M. Sultanoff, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist and adjunct faculty...

  • Best Portable Oxygen Concentrators Of 2022

    Portable oxygen concentrators are life-saving medical devices. They provide supplemental oxygen to people with pulmonary, cardiac and blood disorders. Plus, they’re convenient for those on the go—unlike stationary oxygen concentrators, they’re battery-operated and don’t have to be plugged into an...

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments And More

    About 70 out of every 100,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed annually with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune and inflammatory disease in which your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, often causing painful swelling in the joints of the...

  • Best Lightweight Electric Wheelchairs Of 2022

    A lightweight power wheelchair is a more portable version of a standard motorized wheelchair. They often resemble manual wheelchairs, but have a control unit generally mounted on the armrest, says Beth Eisenbud, an associate information specialist with the Christopher &...

  • Health Benefits Of Spirulina

    Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that’s packed with nutrients and often considered a superfood. It’s been used as a food source for several centuries in Mexico and some African countries, and in the U.S., it’s been sold in...

  • 15 Gifts For Seniors For Healthy Living

    ‘Tis the season to wrack your brain for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. If you’re shopping for a beloved senior in your life, look for a present that can make daily life easier, healthier and more enjoyable....

  • Your Guide To Walk-In Showers For Seniors

    Showers and bathtubs are part of daily life—but they can also be high-risk places in the home. Aside from concerns of slipping on the wet surface, stepping into a shower can be dangerous for seniors who struggle with mobility and...

  • Best Adult Diapers Of 2022

    Adult incontinence, which can include involuntarily leaking urine from the bladder and/or eliminating fecal matter from the bowel, is experienced by at least half of older adults, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. This condition is especially common...

  • Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?

    Nearly 30 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids, according to government figures. Age is the biggest predictor of hearing loss, especially for people between ages 60 and 69. But not everyone who needs hearing aids gets them. Among...

  • Does Medicare Cover Flu Shots?

    Millions of people fall ill with the flu every year, and seniors age 65 and older are at higher risk of developing serious complications from it than young, healthy adults. For this reason, many older adults take important preventative steps...

  • Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living?

    At a certain point in life, some seniors move into assisted living facilities, housing for people who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing or taking medicines. They don’t need the skilled medical care provided...

  • Does Medicare Cover Dental?

    Dental care can be expensive. But nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries—about 24 million people—don’t have dental coverage, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Proposed legislation aims to change that: Democratic lawmakers hope to add dental coverage to Medicare, which would...

  • Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?

    More than half of U.S. adults 80 and older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them. With cataracts, the lens of your eye becomes cloudy, leaving you with blurred vision. You can develop cataracts in both eyes...

  • What Is Medicare Plan F?

    Medicare can be a complicated subject—especially when you dive into all its variations. “A lot of people hear ‘Part A,’ ‘Part B,’ ‘Plan F’ and all these different letters flying around, and they definitely get a little confused,” says Sterling...

  • CBDistillery THC-Free Pure CBD Oil Tincture Review

    Anxiety is one of my defining character traits, so I’m always interested in products that claim to have calming powers. One such product is cannabidiol (CBD), a popular supplement many people use to help manage pain, alleviate anxiety and improve...

  • Best Bed Pads Of July 2022

    Many seniors experience urinary incontinence, or a loss of bladder control, sometimes caused by an underlying medical condition like diabetes, certain medications, menopause or an enlarged prostate. In fact, more than 25 million people in the U.S. experience bladder leakage...

  • Everything You Need To Know About The Best Wheelchair Ramps

    Steps are often the access points to our home, but for some, that access can be limited. When stairs pose a challenge, wheelchair ramps offer a solution to preserving physical health and maintaining independence. Here’s what you need to know...

  • How Does Home Health Care Work?

    Some research suggests nearly 90% of people over 65 want to age in place—to live at home as long as possible. But to make it happen, additional care is often necessary, which is why some families turn to home health...

  • How Much Does Home Health Care Cost?

    Many seniors want to age in place and receive home health care (often called home health) instead of spending their final years in a nursing home or other facility. And it makes sense for more than just personal reasons: “We...

  • Best Electric Wheelchairs Of 2022

    An electric wheelchair, more commonly known as a power wheelchair, gives the gift of mobility to people otherwise bound to their homes due to illness, stroke or injury. “I have one in my garage right now for zooming around the...
What You Need To Know About Menstrual Cups—And Expert Recommendations Best Shower Chairs Of 2022
How To Talk To A Loved One About Getting Hearing Aids, According To Experts
What Is Gestalt Therapy? Best Portable Oxygen Concentrators Of 2022 Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments And More
Best Lightweight Electric Wheelchairs Of 2022
Health Benefits Of Spirulina 15 Gifts For Seniors For Healthy Living
Your Guide To Walk-In Showers For Seniors Best Adult Diapers Of 2022
Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids? Does Medicare Cover Flu Shots? Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living? Does Medicare Cover Dental? Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?
What Is Medicare Plan F? CBDistillery THC-Free Pure CBD Oil Tincture Review
Best Bed Pads Of July 2022 Everything You Need To Know About The Best Wheelchair Ramps How Does Home Health Care Work? How Much Does Home Health Care Cost?
Best Electric Wheelchairs Of 2022

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