The Health Insurance Marketplace opened on October 1. While there were some difficulties with navigating the website, this piece of the Affordable Care Act is still moving forward as planned. The positive news for consumers is that the enrollment deadline for coverage beginning January 1, 2014 has been extended. Enroll by December 23 for coverage […]
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It's that time of year! The 2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, is hitting cities around Missouri this month. This 5K (3.1 mile) event is an opportunity to join up with friends, family, and coworkers to celebrate the holiday season by giving. Bonus – you get some physical activity/exercise too! St. Louis
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With Thanksgiving less than a week away, many families are preparing to travel to spend time together for the holiday. Spending time with your family around the holidays may feel comfortable since you likely have spent a lot of time with them over your years. The start of the holiday season may even feel a
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) recommends that virtually everyone six months and older get the flu vaccine. It is especially important for children younger than 5 years of age, pregnant women, adults 65 years of age and older, American Indians, Alaskan Natives, people who live in nursing homes or other long-term
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If you smoke, and are open to the idea of quitting, you're in good company. Many people around the country are using tomorrow, November 21, 2013 as a quit day. The Great American Smokeout, an initiative by the American Cancer Society, takes place every year on the third Thursday in November. Smokers are encouraged to
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Do you know what the leading cause of death in Missouri is? What about the leading cause of disability? If you answered heart disease (leading cause of death) and arthritis (disability), you are correct. With these chronic health conditions being very impactful on their own in Missouri, it’s very important that we take a look
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Are you or is someone you love at risk for type 2 diabetes? November is National Diabetes Awareness Month – a good reminder find out if you are at risk for diabetes (and learn the risk factors) and to think about how prevention activities can be incorporated into your life to prevent or delay the
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Individuals who are considered overweight and obese are at an increased risk for arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “excess weight can contribute to both the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis”. Obesity is also a risk factor for other health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood
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Today, November 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). This week’s report contains important information for the arthritis community. A report was released on regular activities that were limited for persons self-reporting as diagnosed with arthritis. The report, Prevalence of Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity
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Have you heard of "Tips from Former Smokers" (Tips) before? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched their first-ever paid national tobacco education campaign in March of 2012; new advertisements were released in April of this year and a third set of advertisements are scheduled to be released in 2014. This campaign featured
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