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Beat the clock on your health benefits

Presented by Gateway Diagnostic Imaging

Between holiday shopping, family gatherings + everything else on your calendar, it's easy to push health appointments to the new year.

But before saying, "I'll deal with it in January," consider your insurance deductible, which may reset on Friday, Jan. 1.

If you've already paid toward your deductible this year, scheduling recommended imaging before it resets could help you make the most of your benefits.

Maybe your doctor has suggested an MRI for a lingering knee injury, a CT scan for a closer look after trauma to the head, or an X-ray for that wrist that's still bothering you after a fall during a pickleball match. Whatever the concern, start by talking to your doctor about whether imaging makes sense and getting an order.

Once your doctor provides an imaging order, you can choose where to go.

Enter: Gateway Diagnostic Imaging.

With 13 locations across DFW, Gateway makes it easy to fit imaging into your busy holiday schedule. Think same- and next-day appointments, plus early morning, evening + weekend hours.

Even better? Gateway is in-network with major insurance plans and offers savings of up to 93% compared to hospital imaging, along with board-certified radiologists + state-of-the-art equipment.

Don't let the holiday hustle put your health on hold. Talk to your doctor now, then schedule your imaging at Gateway before your deductible resets.

Poll: How do you use your health benefits before the year ends? Let us know.

Schedule before the new year

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Steal our go-to lip combo

Presented by Smashbox

If you’re anything like us, once you find something that works for you, you stick with it. Whether it’s your morning routine or your signature coffee order, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Recently, we found a new lip combo that’s earned a permanent spot in our rotation. Meet Smashbox’s Full Fill-ter Smoothing Lip Glass Balm and Studio Extreme Longwear Lip Liner. The liner delivers up to 16 hours of transfer-proof, smudge-free wear, while the gloss provides eight hours of hydration and a high-shine finish.

We love pairing the Medium Brown liner with Coax gloss. Or, opt for a perfect-for-fall combo: Deep Walnut liner with Unbuttoned gloss.

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