Whatever your age, take steps now to make your hearing last for life
One in every 10 Americans has some degree of hearing loss. That includes teenagers, children, and adults. Though age is a factor, hearing loss isn’t a…
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Cold weather and the impact on your heart
Whether you live in a frigid climate or not, cold weather can affect your heart. According to the American Heart Association, cold weather and other…
Take a selfie for your health?
Imagine taking a selfie and using it for your health. New technology may allow for just such a use. A recent study tested a smartphone-based technology…
Cardiology moves forward for 2020
In recognition of American Heart Month, here are some cardiovascular research developments to keep an eye on in 2020, courtesy of Harvard Health…
Heart Month special recipe is tasty and healthy
In honor of American Heart Month, here is a recipe that adheres to guidelines for a heart-healthy meal and is also delicious: roasted balsamic chicken…
Snowblower injuries continue
It only takes one big snow storm and Emergency Room doctors know they will see an uptick in one kind of injury: finger amputations. Snowblowers, those…
Tough break: A stiff-arm fall
Football players hit the ground hard, time after time, but they rarely break their arms. Yet, when the average person falls just once, it’s not unusual…
Shut the file drawer
If you work with filing cabinets, it has probably happened to you. You snag yourself, or hit your knee on a file cabinet drawer left open. Or how about…
More people working; More flu
The better the economy, the more people working. The more people working, the more flu. With the unemployment rate at 50 year lows, more people are out in…
Comparison: 401(k) versus typical savings account
A savings account is the safest place to put money. It’s also good for money that you expect to spend within a year or so. But the rate of return is…