Archive for the ‘Arthritis’ Category
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA) AND GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE
Medicare. People may qualify for this federally funded health insurance program if they are over age 65 or if they have received Social Security DIB for more than twenty-four months. There are two parts of Medicare: Part A and Part B. Part A covers inpatient hospital care and is financed through FICA taxes. Part В [...]
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AEROBIC EXERCISES FOR PERSONS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: WHAT IS YOUR TARGET HEART RATE?
Your target heart rate is the heart rate required for exercise to produce cardiovascular benefits. It is based primarily on your age. Determining your target heart rate requires some calculation, with your maximal heart rate being the first computation. (This is the highest heart rate that is safe for individuals of your age.) Your target [...]