How to eat healthy during the hectic fall season School, homework, soccer practice, ballet, board meetings – the list goes on and on. The end of summer often means the beginning of a hectic fall, and now is the perfect time to ensure that ...
Technology makes it easier than ever to age gracefully Many people chose to endure the inconveniences of aging, rather than wear the overly obvious devices that might have eased vision and hearing losses. Technology, however, is making aging less cons...
Seniors: When it comes to talking with your doctor, don't be shy With 25 years experience in health care, as a nurse and now certified physician assistant, Patti Emfinger admits that when she’s in an examination room as a patient, she used to feel a littl...
Taking cat naps can help support breast cancer awareness On average, cats sleep 13 to 16 hours a day. Many of those hours are composed of naps – 20 to 30 minutes in length – hence the term “cat nap.” As a cat owner, you probably ...
How to stay fresh while getting fit Getting fit makes you feel good inside and out. When you exercise, your clothes fit better, your energy levels get a boost and it helps the stresses of your life melt away in a pure endorphin rush...
What is involved in a medical exam for life insurance? Going to the doctor is not everyone’s favorite activity. But if you are interested in buying life insurance, whether it is term life insurance or whole life insurance, you will likely need t...
Can you get life insurance without a medical exam? So you want to buy some life insurance, but you’re not really happy about the idea of enduring a medical exam to get it. You’ve seen ads for life insurance without an exam, but you won...
Flu season is here: What you need to know The flu season is here and many consumers have questions about who should be vaccinated and when, especially given the H1N1 flu outbreak last year.
The heavy truth behind light cigarette labeling What does “light,” “low,” or “mild” mean to you? For many consumers, these words may suggest a healthier or safer product. But when it comes to cigarettes, ther...