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- Filing an SSI Claim for Peripheral Vascular Disease
Apr 17, 2013
Peripheral vascular disease, also known as peripheral artery occlusive disease and peripheral artery disease, is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. PAD causes your extremities, usually the legs, to not receive enough blood flow to keep up with demand, causing notable leg pain while walking. Intermittent claudication symptoms include muscle pain or cramping in the legs or arms, triggered by activity such as walking, but will disappear...Read More - Laundry Pods Danger: Kids Eating Detergent Packs
Apr 17, 2013
Anyone who has had or currently has an infant or toddler around their home knows just how important it is to baby-proof everything. Little fingers and toes love to explore every fascinating thing they encounter along the way. But, unfortunately, danger looms around every corner, and it is important that we as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends be careful to keep an ever-watchful eye on our little explorers. As the majority of time, the...Read More - Filing an SSI Claim for Osteoporosis
Apr 2, 2013
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fracture due to weak bones. Your bones become so brittle that even mild stresses like bending over, coughing or sneezing can cause a fracture. It’s thought of as an older person’s disease but it can strike anyone – at any age. If you or your loved one has osteoporosis, you may consider getting help from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social...Read More - Apply for SSI – Filing a Claim for Mental Impairments
Mar 29, 2013
A claim for SSI benefits under Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a mental disability or impairment can be granted as long as medical evidence can be provided to prove it. To apply for ssi, you must prove that you’re disabled from performing past relevant work for at least 12 months and that there are no alternative occupations that you’re able to perform. So before applying consider if there are any jobs that you could reasonably...Read More - Poison Help – What To Do and Who To Call
Mar 26, 2013
Poisoning can happen in numerous ways. Ingesting a poisonous substance or inhaling dangerous fumes are two common means of poisoning. In some cases, you may not know that a person was exposed to a poisonous substance. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of poisoning as well as what to do if you suspect poisoning of any type. Poisoning – Signs and Symptoms Different poisons have different effects on the body’s systems. Because...Read More - Calculating SSI Benefits for the Self-Employed
Mar 25, 2013
When you calculate your earnings regarding self-employment, the Social Security Administration (SSA) counts Net Earnings from Self Employment (NESE), which is your gross receipts minus your business expenses x .9235; therefore a portion of your net earnings count in determining your income from self-employment. The SSA will work with you to project your average earnings from self-employment over the calendar year. Based on these projections, your monthly SSI check will be adjusted based on what...Read More - What is Supplemental Security Income?
Mar 21, 2013
Reaching retirement age should be a breeze. But unfortunately, not everyone can look forward to a secure retirement, which is why the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program may be something to look into. What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? SSI is a separate income from Social Security. It’s a federal program designed to help blind, disabled, or elderly individuals financially. Unlike Social Security benefits, disabled individuals eligible for SSI need not have worked and paid...Read More - Dangers of Pesticides Drive Organic Food Market
Mar 20, 2013
Organic food has been rising in popularity, and it's no surprise why. “There is a growing consensus in the scientific community that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can have adverse effects on health, especially during vulnerable periods such as fetal development and childhood,” reports author and physician Andrew Weil, a leading voice for so-called integrative medicine combining conventional and alternative medical practices. He adds that keeping one’s family health isn’t the only reason...Read More - DMAA is a Synthetic Compound, According to the Food and Drug Administration
Mar 19, 2013
In the past we have written about the controversial stimulant found in many sports supplements, called dimethylamylamine, better known as DMAA. We informed you of the dangers of the supplement, as well as how the FDA warned supplement manufacturers to remove products from their product line that contained the stimulant. In the latest news concerning DMAA, a new study found that the stimulant found in certain sports supplements containing DMAA is frequently of synthetic origin,...Read More - Bisphenol A (BPA) May Interfere with the Endocrine System
Mar 14, 2013
In recent months, a chemical found in several common household products has been in the crosshairs of a number of organizations as they have sought, at this point unsuccessfully, to ban a dangerous chemical that has been linked to several adverse health events. The chemical is Bisphenol A, or BPA, and it is found in bottled waters, plastic packaging, and other products. It is believed that when these plastics degrade, BPA is released into the environment and...Read More