In a new survey, most people say they want to take steps to live healthier and longer, but some are unaware of the lifestyle factors that can make the biggest difference. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the life expectancy for an Arkansas resident is slightly less than 74 years. In the survey by the for-profit physician group Medical Doctor Value In Prevention, more than half of the respondents said they ve done more planning for their financial health than their physical health. .
Some 65 million people on Medicare have about six weeks to review and make changes to their health-care plans and prescription drug coverage. Medicare Open Enrollment started this week, and Texans who miss the Dec. 7 deadline typically must wait a full year before new changes to their health plan are allowed. .