Concierge healthcare becomes popular
Concierge healthcare is merely an agreement between a patient and a primary care doctor, or group of doctors, that a monthly or annual fee will be paid in…
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Technology makes living with type 1 diabetes more manageable
Type 1 diabetes is a disease that affects 1.25 million Americans and requires constant monitoring and treatment throughout the day, but new technology…
Better body composition has been linked to cancer survival
Increased muscle mass along with decreased levels of excess fat has been shown to help improve the chances of surviving cancer, according to a recent…
Cataracts: You can have your sight back
Cataracts, a clouding of the eye lens, have been known and diagnosed since at least 29 AD, but the treatments, until the 1940s or so, have probably been…
Kiss the cook: Grilled chicken with Moroccan spices equals love at first bite
Any summer night is Father’s Day when Dad mans the grill for relaxed dinners on the patio. Here’s an idea for fabulous grilled chicken that uses common…
On the road in a lightning storm: What you should do
It’s true that people are often safe inside a car during a lightning storm, but the reason for that is dangerously misunderstood. All-metal cars (not…
Road Trip! Check off these important points before setting out
If vacation-time means a road trip, a few simple preparations can keep you safe and out of trouble. Under the hood: Check all fluids, including oil,…
They save lives, but . . . Know what happens when an airbag deploys
In 1969, the new trend in driving safety was air pillows. Those pillows stayed around but their name changed, and no wonder. An airbag is no pillow, but…
The benefits of using a fiduciary financial advisor
Last year a new law was written that, for the first time, required anyone advising 401k and IRA participants to act as a fiduciary with the obligation to…
Home renovations that offer the best resale value
Homeowners can use renovations to improve their quality of living, but not all improvements will provide the same return on investment at sale, according…