Stuffing — by any other name — still rocks Thanksgiving
In the north, it’s called stuffing. In the south, it’s called dressing. In the east, sometimes it’s called filling. The word you use means less than the…
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Identifying Alzheimer’s before symptoms
New tests to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease are emerging, offering hope for new treatments and therapies. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the…
Antiviral drugs still an option for flu
The best prevention during flu season is following the standard advice: Get a flu shot and wash your hands before eating or touching your face. But if you…
Simple food safety tips for Thanksgiving
– The best way to thaw a turkey is in a refrigerator, according to USDA recommendations. Allow 24 hours for each four to five pounds, in a refrigerator…
Respirators save lives, but some people can’t wear them
Some jobs require a half- or full-face respirator to mediate against dust, vapors or deadly fumes. Manufacturing settings can often expose workers to…
Now you can pay with gold
Gold is one of the world’s oldest currencies, and according to the World Gold Council, gold coins were first used around 550 BC as a way to purchase goods…
Employee stock purchase plans can be profitable
Many companies across the world include an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) as one of their employee benefits, but not everyone knows exactly how they…
Annoying chip readers
Swiping a credit card just seems so much more efficient than sticking the card into a terminal and waiting. And waiting. But the chip cards are actually…
Drinking water can save money
Sodas, teas and juices cost Americans a lot of money compared to getting by on plain old water. According to Statista, a full 28 percent of people in the…
Finding and using a small-business mentor
As a small-business owner, learning how to create and manage a successful business can be an overwhelming task. One way to help mitigate those challenges…