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How to ease arthritis pain
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[June
22, 2012]
(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.
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Springfield Social Security office moves to new location
SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield Social
Security office will move to its new location at 3112 Constitution
Drive on June 25. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
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Avoid becoming 'unscoreable' and maintain your credit history as you
age
(ARA) -- You've spent your whole
life managing your money with flawless proficiency. You have a
sparkling credit score and very little debt. But is it possible to
get to a point where you have so little debt that you could actually
fail to register a credit score?
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Disability: What you don't know can hurt you
(ARA) -- The average adult
rushes off each weekday morning to work or school, focused on the
busy day ahead. No one ever thinks that one day, suddenly, his or
her life will be changed forever by a sudden, unexpected disability.
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Tips to help seniors avoid identity thieves
(ARA) -- Tommy and Susie aren't
the only ones who love Grandmom and Grandpop. Identity thieves love
seniors too.
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story.)
Consuming more fatty acids may reduce symptoms of dry eye
(ARA) -- Spring weather may bring warmer, humid air, but millions of
Americans still experience discomfort associated with dry eye
syndrome. Dry eye is a condition where tears lack sufficient
moisture and lubrication, which is necessary to maintain good eye
health and clear vision. Tears not only wash away dust, but also
soothe the eyes, provide oxygen and nutrients to the cornea and help
defend against eye infections by removing bacteria.
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Medicare releases home health compare tool
The Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services now have a tool that beneficiaries can use to
search for and compare home health agencies in their area.
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Help mom save $4,000 a year
By Judith
Bartels,
Social Security district manager in Springfield
Given the current economic climate, buying a nice gift for
Mother's Day may be more difficult than in years past. But people
across the nation are discovering that the best gifts are often
free.
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Boomers: Living comfortably at home in style
(ARA) -- As the years
pass, Americans in the baby boomer generation are changing the
definition of how they want to live comfortably during their later
years.
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