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The Healthy Geezer: What exactly is arthritis?

It seems to me that arthritis is a catch-all term for all kinds of aches and pains. What exactly is arthritis? Arthritis, which comes in more than 100 different forms, is inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout are the three most common forms of arthritis among seniors. Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent. None is contagious. Osteoarthritis You get osteoarthritis when cartilage—the  cushioning tissue within the joints—wears down. This produces stiffness and pain. The disease affects both men […]

todayJune 27, 2018 48

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COMMENTARY: Bank of Springfield Center and SMEAA — a massive drain on taxpayers

(Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois Policy Institute published a story Tuesday regarding the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (SMEAA) and the damning debt that Springfield taxpayers are on the hook for against their own will. Please note that I may be linking to some of IPI's articles in this commentary. Springfield-area residents often see as many as ten different governmental taxing bodies on their property tax bills each year, most of which include SMEAA. While being furthest from being […]

todayJune 27, 2018 85

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Jacksonville City Council Tables National Historic Registry Proposal

JACKSONVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) - Jacksonville's City Council was forced to table an issue on registering the Jacksonville Square as part of the National Historic Registry during their regular Monday, June 25 business meeting. Several private property and business owners in the district showed up to the council's chambers to voice their displeasure on the restrictions of the registry and the abrupt move by the City Council to push the matter through. The motion was based on a proposal by the […]

todayJune 26, 2018 37

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Bitcoin hits new market low as price trades below $6,000

(Heartland Newsfeed) -- Bitcoin prices sunk below $6,000 in market trading Friday, busting below an already established low for 2018. Based on an average of all major Bitcoin exchanges, the average price of Bitcoin sunk to $5,938.18 at 3:51 PM CDT, surpassing a prior market low of $5,947, which took place in early February. As of publication, prices have recovered to an average of nearly $6,138 since the new low was established, but it shows brief signs of relief as […]

todayJune 22, 2018 35

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Commentary: Supreme Court decision a slap to the face of small businesses

(Heartland Newsfeed) -- A U.S. Supreme Court decision made today marks yet another slap to the face of the free market and another example of the government intervening on behalf of Big Business. The recent decision now forces e-commerce retailers to pay (and essentially, charge) sales taxes, just like the ancient brick-and-mortar retailers do. Misinformed politicians like Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) claims this is a victory for downstate communities who have "claimed" economic decimation due to online shopping. It is […]

todayJune 21, 2018 80

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Eight states recall melons citing salmonella outbreak in ongoing investigation

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investing a salmonella outbreak in eight states so far, according to the New York Post. Officials now warn residents in these states to discard pre-cut melons linked to the outbreak. Caito Foods LLC has reportedly issued a recall of pre-cut melon packages due to salmonella contamination according to the New York Post. This includes their pre-cut watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and other medley products sold […]

todayJune 20, 2018 98

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All-female state officers elected at Illinois FFA convention

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois Future Farmers of America (FFA) elected their new state officer team Thursday during the 90th annual Illinois FFA Convention at the Bank of Springfield Center, marking the first time in state FFA history that all major state officers are women. The officers were installed in the afternoon to serve in the upcoming 2018-19 term. Sophia Hortin, 18, of Fisher was elected state president, the seventh woman in the state organization's history. Hortin, a 2018 […]

todayJune 15, 2018 76

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Compassion fatigue gives Americans a greater reason to take vacations

Americans need to take vacations now more than ever, and not just because of work-related stress. According to Psychology Today, a greater number of Americans are suffering from what's known as "compassion fatigue." Compassion fatigue is a form of secondary traumatic stress. It's commonly seen in health care professionals because of the situations their work puts them in. Symptoms often mirror those of depression including insomnia, poor self-care, excessive or undereating, isolation, and feelings of hopelessness. The Unfortunate Impact Of […]

todayJune 15, 2018 12

Alzheimer's memory loss

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The Healthy Geezer: memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease

I’m 78 and I'm forgetting things more often now. Should I be worried? For starters, worrying is a waste of time. If you think your forgetfulness is the sign of the onset of Alzheimer's, get to a doctor for a check-up. The scary truth is that Alzheimer’s begins with difficulty remembering the familiar—people, things, events. Or, you start having trouble doing simple arithmetic in your head. These annoyances are common to seniors with healthy brains, so most of us don’t […]

todayJune 15, 2018 61

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