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Ministers seek to overhaul disability benefits system

Ministers seek to overhaul disability benefits system

PIP was introduced in 2013 to replace Disability Living Allowance for people of working age to help with extra living costs caused by long-term disabilities or ill health. How much people are given depends on how difficult they find everyday tasks and getting around. The maximum weekly payment is £184.30. You can claim PIP whether […]

What a Dietitian Says About the Health Benefits of Okra Water

What a Dietitian Says About the Health Benefits of Okra Water

Drinks with purported wellness benefits are nothing new. There was celery juice for clearer skin, bone broth for gut health, and, most recently, the #Oatzempic shake for weight loss. And now, you can add okra water to the list. It’s one of the latest health trends making the rounds on TikTok, with many fans claiming […]

Mental health and the benefits process

Mental health and the benefits process

Laura, Paul and Hameed applied for benefits when they were struggling with their mental health. They sat down together to talk about what the process was like, and the things they wish they’d known when they first applied. #MentalHealth #Benefits source

What Happens When You Start Eating Peanut Butter Everyday

What Happens When You Start Eating Peanut Butter Everyday

Evidence-based: https://www.healthnormal.com/peanut-butter-benefits/ Peanut butter is a tasty, nutritious, and affordable snack that can be used in a wide variety of recipes. It is made from ground-roasted peanuts and has a unique taste and texture. The best peanut butter out there is made with only two ingredients: roasted peanuts and salt. Vegetarian diets often rely on […]

USDA report: Around half of those eligible for WIC in 2021 received benefits

USDA report: Around half of those eligible for WIC in 2021 received benefits

Only half of people eligible for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) receive benefits from it, a new United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report has found. The report, released Friday, said that despite 12.1 million Americans being eligible for the program in 2021, only 6.2 million received benefits, or […]

New study says even 4,000 steps a day has major health benefits

New study says even 4,000 steps a day has major health benefits

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. For a long time, it’s been drilled into our heads that we need to get 10,000 steps per day for optimal health. But before you lace up your running shoes, strap on a fitness tracker and head out the door, have you ever stopped to think about where that […]

Democratic lawmaker warns of ‘gray tsunami’ coming for Medicare benefits 

Democratic lawmaker warns of ‘gray tsunami’ coming for Medicare benefits 

Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) discussed the U.S.’s rapidly aging population and its potential strain on Medicare during a Tuesday morning event.   Sanchez referred to the growing population of Americans over 65 years old as a “gray tsunami” during The Hill’s More than Memory Loss: Caring for those with Alzheimer’s event, sponsored by Otsuka. The Hill’s […]