Overcoming Arthritis

juvenile rheumatoid arthritisThis week Arthritis Radio host David Martin traveled to Harrisburg, PA to speak with Pennsylvania State Representative Jennifer Mann. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 2. In this interview Jennifer discusses growing up with an invisible disease, being diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, serving as an elected official, the importance of physical activity and much more.

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Health Insurance

Health InsuranceEmployment-based coverage is still the most prominent form of health insurance in the United States; however, the rate of this coverage has fallen in every year since 2000. Due to the high cost of health insurance, many employers are scaling back their insurance or eliminating it altogether according to a survey by the non partisan Kaiser Family Foundation. This leaves many individuals to make their own health care insurance decisions.

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Personal Security Tips For Seniors

Seniors, like many of us, are taking measures to secure their physical security and safety, especially as they desire to live independently despite the health challenges that come with aging.

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Mild Hearing Loss

Mild Hearing LossHearing loss doesn’t have to be permanent. In fact, there are several types of hearing loss that are temporary in nature. With mild hearing loss, especially noise-induced hearing loss, chances are that it can be improved. Don’t feel embarrassed to discuss your problem with your doctor and consider these options to help you restore your hearing.

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Hip Protection For the Elderly

Posey Hipsters EZ-On Brief with High Density Poron Pads Large (Waist 34-38Jokes about the elderly and hip replacements are common, but the truth is that fall protection is a major worry for many who are aging. Falls are very common with the elderly because as people age, their gait becomes more unsteady. This susceptibility to falls often results in debilitating injuries such as hip fractures.

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