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Colorado Caps Price of Insulin

Colorado Caps Price of Insulin

On May 22, Jared Polis, the governor of Colorado signed a bill to put a price cap on the cost of insulin. This bill limits the co-pay price of insulin for those with private insurance to $100, saving billions of dollars on insulin each year.

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Gentle Exercises for Those with Arthritis

Gentle Exercises for Those with Arthritis

According to the Arthritis Foundation, exercise could be the best way to manage the pain from an arthritic flare-up. Below are a list of exercises designed to help relieve arthritic pain in areas like your ankles, knees or wrists. 

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Viola Davis - An Advocate for Diabetes

Viola Davis - An Advocate for Diabetes

Award-winning actress Viola Davis has announced that alongside her journey as Annalise Keating in the ABC hit TV show How to Get Away With Murder, Davis is also working on a documentary called A Touch of Sugar which highlights the seriousness of diabetes.

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Reduce Alzheimer’s Stigma in 4 Easy Ways

Reduce Alzheimer’s Stigma in 4 Easy Ways

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s affects 1 in 3 seniors and there are currently over 5 million people living with this disease. Recently there has been a push to erase the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s. Many celebrities have spoken out against the disease and some, like Seth Rogan, have founded organizations to help raise money and awareness. This blog explains 4 ways to help break the stigma of Alzheimer’s.

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Suffer from Dizzy Spells? Find Out Why

Suffer from Dizzy Spells? Find Out Why

Do you suffer from dizzy spells, suddenly finding that you feel lightheaded, off-balance or even fainting? It’s surprisingly common to sometimes feel dizzy and it’s not usually serious in itself, although it can have serious consequences if it causes you to fall, especially for older people. If you have any kind of dizziness or vertigo which causes you worry, you should seek medical advice especially if you don’t know what’s causing it.

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10 Apps Targeted for Seniors

10 Apps Targeted for Seniors

Nowadays it seems like there is an app for everything, whether you’re looking for the weather, games, or medication reminders, there is an app for it. Although some apps may seem too advanced for seniors to use, there are a surprising number of apps targeted to seniors and their lifestyle. Below a list of 10 apps that are useful for seniors and their loved ones.

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Cold Hands? Try This Quick Tip!

Cold Hands? Try This Quick Tip!

Having cold hands and feet can cause pain to those who have arthritis. If you are someone who suffers from cold extremeties with or without arthritis, try this quick tip to help soothe the pain.

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