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Barotrauma & Ear Pain During Airplane Flights

On an airplane, barotrauma of the ear most commonly happens as the plane descends for landing. The pressure change can create a vacuum or negative pressure in the middle ear space that pulls the eardrum inward. This can cause pain, a stuffy feeling, muffled sound and a sensation that you need to "pop" it.  ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events Offer Activities for All Ages

On the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, schools are closed and it's a great opportunity to plan activities with grandchildren. Don't have any handy? From commemorative events to special happenings and free admission to area attractions, there is plenty to do for people of all ages in the greater Cleveland/Akron region. ...
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The Cleveland Orchestra announces four Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award winners

Established to recognize extraordinary contributions by individuals and organizations that have positively impacted Cleveland in the spirit of Dr. King’s teachings, the MLK Community Service Awards Selection Committee has chosen to recognize four women for their outstanding contributions to the Cleveland community. ...
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Social Security Q & A

There are certain questions regarding Social Security that keep coming up. Here are a few, along with the answers to help you take the next step in your decision-making. ...
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Diabetes and Hearing Loss

The most important step you can take in preventing hearing loss and other complications from diabetes is to control your blood sugars. Diet, exercise and appropriate medications all play a role in keeping your blood glucose within a healthy range. ...
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Keep Weight Off for Good – The Encore Goal

When it comes to weight loss, there is no such thing as a ‘quick fix.’ To achieve long term weight loss, slow and steady wins the race. Making lifestyle changes that you can keep up past January is key. ...
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The Extreme Fossil Roadshow: Let An Expert Take a Look

Did you collect fossils as a kid? Do you still keep an eye out for interesting rocks? Wouldn't you like to know what you've got? Stop in at the Rocky River Reservation and let local fossil hunters take a look. Better yet, learn more about this interesting hobby and how you can get started. ...
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Free Up Your Time by Using My Social Security Online

 


Time is one of our most valuable commodities. That’s why at Social Security, we are constantly improving our online resources to make doing business with us easier and faster.

With a My Social Security account, those receiving benefits can change their address and direct deposit information; get proof of their benefits; and request replacement documents, like a Medicare card. If you aren’t currently getting benefits, you can check your earnings record, get estimates of your future benefits, and view your Social Security Statement. In many states, you can even request a replacement Social Security card online. See everything you can do with a My Social Security account and open one today and at socialsecurity.gov.

You don’t need a My Social Security account to:

Select or change the way you receive information from Social Security if you are blind or visually impaired at socialsecurity.gov/people/blind.

Block electronic and automated telephone access to your personal information at socialsecurity.gov/blockaccess

Apply for extra help with your Medicare prescription drug plan costs at socialsecurity.gov/extrahelp.

Be sure to share my Social Security with friends and family. By freeing up their time, they may plan on spending more of their valuable time with the people they love.   

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