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TAX TIPS FROM SOCIAL SECURITY
by Rita Meier, Social Security Nevada Public Affairs Specialist in Las Vegas, Nevada, Posted on Mar 8, 2010
The holidays are over, the gift-giving (and spending) is done, and you’re almost finished returning all of the things you don’t want or need. You’ve even jotted down your New Year’s resolutions and plan to stick to them.
Time... Read More
My Grandson, the Crook
by Sid Kirchheimer, Posted on Mar 8, 2010
Hazel Lilly wasn't the first person to be swindled by a caller asking for help, and she won't be the last. But her case shows why the pervasive "grandparent scam" is more dangerous than ever.
The bait is usually the same: Someone... Read More
Kidney Disease - Part 2
by Karen Frye, Posted on Mar 3, 2010
Part 2 –Warning Signs, Symptoms, Detection and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease.
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Disease
Kidney disease affects both kidneys. Should your kidneys' ability to filter blood become seriously... Read More
Kidney Disease
by Karen Frye, Posted on Mar 2, 2010
Part 1 – Kidneys and Their Function, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Kidneys and Their Function
The kidneys are two bean-shaped, fist-sized organs about 4-5 inches long, located on either side of your spine at the lowest level... Read More
The Heart and Vascular Disease
by WebMD, Posted on Feb 25, 2010
Vascular disease includes any condition that affects the circulatory system. As the heart beats, it pumps blood through a system of blood vessels called the circulatory system. The vessels are elastic tubes that carry blood to every... Read More
Heart Disease and Aortic Aneurysm
by WebMD, Posted on Feb 24, 2010
An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the wall of an artery. Normally, the walls of arteries are thick and muscular, allowing them to withstand a large amount of pressure. Occasionally, however, a weak area develops in the wall of an... Read More
TO TAX OR NOT TO TAX: A SOCIAL SECURITY QUESTION
by Rita Meier, Nevada Public Affairs Specialist, Posted on Feb 22, 2010
When it comes to Social Security benefits, you may be wondering who must pay taxes on them and who does not. Let’s look at the numbers.
If you file a federal tax return as an "individual" and your total income is more than... Read More
Heart Disease and Pericarditis
by WebMD, Posted on Feb 21, 2010
Pericardial disease, or pericarditis, is inflammation of any of the layers of the pericardium.
The pericardium is a thin fibrous membrane sac that surrounds the heart and consists of:
•An inner layer (visceral pericardium)... Read More
Heart Muscle Disease (Cardiomyopathy) Part 2
by WebMD, Posted on Feb 19, 2010
Part 2 discusses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy.
What Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is associated with thickening of the heart muscle, most commonly at the septum... Read More
Heart Muscle Disease (Cardiomyopathy) Part 1
by WebMD, Posted on Feb 19, 2010
Cardiomyopathy, or heart muscle disease, is a type of progressive heart disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened. As a result, the heart muscle's ability to pump blood is weakened, often causing... Read More
