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Irritable bowel syndrome: As many as 1 in 7 have it, but few speak of it

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[August 18, 2012]  (ARA) -- It's a disorder that affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. Its exact cause is not known and for those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, the symptoms can have a significant impact on their life. It may impact a person's emotional, personal and work life. And there's the additional burden that comes from living in a society where the word "bowel" is rarely spoken. Many people suffering do not see their doctor and those around them may be unaware of the impact or even the existence of the disorder.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Find hot flash relief the natural way

(ARA) -- As women enter their 40s and 50s, it's inevitable. Menopause will begin. And so will the hot flashes. (Click here for the rest of the story.)


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(ARA) -- Not too long ago Susan Kladitis felt like quitting life.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


How women can take control of their financial future

(ARA) -- As women continue to break the glass ceiling in the working world, they also need to keep in mind their potential vulnerability in the financial world. Women tend to be more concerned about monthly expenses than saving enough for retirement, according to a recent survey sponsored by the Retirement Services Division of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual).  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Most Americans don't have life insurance, but wish they did

(ARA) -- If you know you need life insurance, but still don't have individual coverage, you're not alone. According to the Life Insurance and Market Research Association, most Americans say life insurance is important, yet only one-third of them are covered by an individual policy. That's the lowest level in 50 years. (Click here for the rest of the story.)


With boomers coming, hospice industry diversifies

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Forget that image of a hospice worker sitting next to a hospital bed in a dimly lit room. Today, hospice care is delivered everywhere from the golf course to the casino.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Longer life spans shifting focus toward dignity, quality of life

(ARA) -- The life expectancy for average Americans is longer than ever before -- 78 years for a child born in 2007 versus 71 who was born in 1970, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Click here for the rest of the story.)


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Seniors urged to apply for Circuit Breaker grant by June 30

Program ends July 1

Visit www.cbrx.il.gov or call Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966

SPRINGFIELD -- June 22, 2012.  Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is reminding Illinois seniors about their last chance to get approved for Circuit Breaker property tax grants before the program ends July 1. The Circuit Breaker program provides grants to eligible seniors and persons with disabilities to help them reduce the costs of property taxes, license plate renewals and rides on public transit. After June 30, property tax grants will no longer be available.  The General Assembly did not appropriate funds for Circuit Break[er] property tax grants for fiscal year 2013.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


How to ease arthritis pain

(ARA) -- For the 50 million American adults currently suffering from arthritis, symptom management is the name of the game. Although it's the leading cause of disability in the U.S., and the second most frequently reported chronic condition, there are currently no cures for the family of musculoskeletal disorders known as arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Therefore, arthritis treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and improving joint function.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


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