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CVS Caremark, Walmart reach agreement to continue in-network coverage

After falling out over reimbursement rates, CVS Health and Walmart have reached a multi-year agreement on the terms for a continued contract. Under the terms, which were not released, Walmart will continue participating in the CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management commercial and managed Medicaid network. Walmart and CVS Health already had an existing agreement in… Read More »

Can You Freeze An Avocado To Keep It Ripe?

It’s a tale as old as time: You buy a rock-hard avocado in the store, then wait patiently for it to hit peak ripeness. Next thing you know, it’s overripe, brown, and mushy. Talk about a finicky fruit! Its like the stars need to ~magically~ align in order to find an avocado in that narrow… Read More »

Medical News Today: Central obesity linked to brain shrinkage

Being overweight can lead to several health problems. Scientists now believe that obesity in the stomach area could even have associations with a smaller brain size. A new study investigated the links between obesity and brain size. Researchers already know that the size of the brain can determine its health and function. However, they know… Read More »