Carley Prendergast

Nashville

Deputy Editor at Forbes Health

deputy editor @healthonforbes | @JMUwriting alum | formerly @sleepopolis @nickelodeon @myvpm

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Articles

Best Medicare Advantage Plans In Connecticut For 2025

Feb 14, 2025 | forbes.com | Carley Prendergast |Nicole Gregory

If you’re considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan (also known as Medicare Part C) in Connecticut to meet your various health insurance needs, you’re not alone. According to recent Census data estimates, nearly 690,000 people ages 65 and older live in Connecticut, accounting for more than 19% of the state’s total population[1].
Best Medicare Advantage Plans In California For 2025

Feb 12, 2025 | forbes.com | Sarah Berger |Carley Prendergast

If you’re considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan (also known as Medicare Part C) in California to meet your health insurance needs, you’re not alone. According to recent Census data estimates, approximately 6.3 million people ages 65 and older live in California, accounting for nearly 16% of the state’s total population.
Best Medicare Advantage Plans In Texas For 2025

Feb 12, 2025 | forbes.com | Nicole Gregory |Carley Prendergast

If you’re considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan (also known as Medicare Part C) in Texas to meet your health insurance needs, you’re not alone. According to recent Census data estimates, approximately 4.1 million people ages 65 and older live in Texas, accounting for over 13% of the state’s total population[1].
Best Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Providers of 2025

Feb 12, 2025 | forbes.com | Tamrah Harris |Carley Prendergast |Jessica Lester |Alena Hall

Medicare doesn’t cover all of your health care expenses when you turn 65. Medicare Part A covers inpatient care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, and Medicare Part B covers outpatient care and medically necessary supplies, resulting in about 80% coverage. For the 20% not covered by Medicare, you have the option to purchase Medicare Supplement (Medigap) insurance from a private insurance company.
I Tried Soul Sleepi CBD Gummies For Over Two Weeks—Here’s My Honest Review

Nov 26, 2024 | forbes.com | Carley Prendergast |Meaghan Harmon

Soul’s Sleepi CBD gummies are formulated to help users fall asleep and improve their quality of sleep with the inclusion of cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN), terpenes and melatonin, according to the company. While I found the unique chamomile honey flavor pleasant, the single-gummy serving size didn’t have a significant impact on my sleep quality. I was disappointed with the low dose of melatonin, as well as the amount of sugar and calorie content per gummy.
Survey: How Often Do People Clean Their AirPods?

Nov 18, 2024 | forbes.com | Carley Prendergast |Meaghan Harmon

Table of Contents {{ tocState.toggleTocShowMore ? 'Show more' : 'Show less' }} The use of in-ear listening devices, from Apple AirPods to hearing aids, is on the rise thanks to rapid advancements in technology like Bluetooth—but how do people keep their devices clean?
Best Medicare Advantage Plans In Montana (2025)

Nov 7, 2024 | forbes.com | Carley Prendergast |Nicole Gregory

Getty Creative Table of Contents {{ tocState.toggleTocShowMore ? 'Show more' : 'Show less' }} If you’re considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan (also known as Medicare Part C) in Montana to meet your various health insurance needs, you’re not alone. Nearly 232,000 people ages 65 and older live in Montana, accounting for more than 20% of the state’s total population, according to recent Census data estimates. Considering Montana’s average life expectancy is nearly 76 years,...
Best Medicare Advantage Plans In North Dakota For 2025

Nov 4, 2024 | forbes.com | Carley Prendergast |Nicole Gregory

Getty Creative Table of Contents {{ tocState.toggleTocShowMore ? 'Show more' : 'Show less' }} If you’re considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan (also known as Medicare Part C) in North Dakota to meet your various health insurance needs, you’re not alone. More than 133,000 people ages 65 and older live in North Dakota, accounting for 17% of the state’s total population, according to recent Census data estimates. Considering North Dakota’s average life expectancy is 77 years,...
Best Medicare Advantage Plans In South Carolina (2025)

Nov 4, 2024 | forbes.com | Nicole Gregory |Carley Prendergast

Getty Creative Table of Contents {{ tocState.toggleTocShowMore ? 'Show more' : 'Show less' }} If you’re considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan (also known as Medicare Part C) in South Carolina to meet your health insurance needs, you’re far from alone. Approximately 1 million people ages 65 and older live in South Carolina, accounting for more than 19% of the state’s total population, according to recent Census data estimates. Considering that South Carolina’s average life...
Best Medicare Advantage Plans In Rhode Island For 2025

Nov 1, 2024 | forbes.com | Nicole Gregory |Carley Prendergast

Getty Creative Table of Contents {{ tocState.toggleTocShowMore ? 'Show more' : 'Show less' }} If you’re considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan (also known as Medicare Part C) in Rhode Island to meet your various health insurance needs, you’re not alone. According to recent Census data estimates, approximately 211,000 people ages 65 and older live in Rhode Island, accounting for more than 19% of the state’s total population. Considering that Rhode Island’s average life expectancy...