It Turns Out Being Fat Isn’t So Bad After All
Walk into any clothing store or open up just about any magazine these days and you’ll see all sorts of unrealistic depictions of humanity. Clothes are always modeled by the men and women in the best...
View ArticleA Frugal Cure to the Common Cold
It’s the middle of winter. We’re in the peak season for the cold and flu. Unless we live in complete isolation from the rest of humanity, we’re at risk of infection. Nobody likes getting sick, whether...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
At the beginning of each year many of us realize that we’re not exactly where we would like to be at in some part of our life, whether it’s our health, our relationships, our hobbies, our jobs or...
View ArticleWill The Ends Ever Meet?
In a 2007 survey conducted by CareerBuilder.com, the nation’s largest online job site, four out of every ten American workers survive living paycheck to paycheck. 41% of the working public would not be...
View ArticlePractical Tips for Staying Safe in A Winter Storm
A winter storm is brewing in the east with a promise of snow and ice for the next several days. Today’s weather technology allows us to be more informed that ever about impending storms. By being...
View ArticleAn Inexpensive Alternative to a New Mattress is Money Well-Spent
Got an achin’ back? Hips and knees giving you trouble? It may be your old mattress causing you some of your sore and aching problems. Mattresses are meant to last for many year; however, with the cost...
View ArticleFinancial Freedom Begins With Decisions
“I hate paying bills.” Have you ever said that? I have. But it was more than just hate. I loathed the whole idea. Probably the most disgusting thing I had to do was pay bills. It wasn‘t because I...
View ArticleTips for Staying Healthy While Traveling
After investing thousands in a vacation, the last thing you want to have happen is to get sick, preventing you from enjoying the much-anticipated destination and trip activities. A few trip precautions...
View ArticleKeep a Check on Your Blood Pressure
Happy Election Day! GO VOTE! With all of the news swirling around this year’s Presidential election and the crisis with the nation’s economy, many people are more affected by the goings-on than they...
View ArticleFew Americans See Food Safety as an Important Issue
There is a study out which tells a bleak story concerning a less than enthusiastic attitude towards food safety. This study from Rutgers University on consumer behavior about safety issues suggests...
View Article8 Reasons You Should Cancel That Costly Gym Membership
While New Year’s is the prime time to see expensive gym memberships rise in number, the gym clubs continue to make a large profit throughout the rest of the year simply because people are locked into...
View ArticleGeneric Prescriptions – Money Saver or Safety Hazard?
If you have been watching television lately, you may have seen advertisements from different pharmacies for very cheap generic prescriptions. If you buy prescriptions regularly, buying generic could...
View ArticleTougher Laws Mean Safer Kids
In light of the numerous recalls of children’s products and toys that have been pulled off the market and upset parents around the country, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is launching a new...
View ArticleFrom Women’s Hand bags to Pet Beds – Chemical Toxins Everywhere
After testing 900 common products from women’s hand bags to children’s car seats, researchers at the HealthyStuff.org developed the largest database of toxic chemicals in consumer goods. Sometimes...
View ArticleFootball Helmet Technology
On September 23, the college football world held its breath as Florida Gator’s quarter back Tim Tebow went down with a concussion. Though he returned on October 10th, cleared to play against LSU,...
View ArticleNew Mammogram Guidelines Cause Controversy
The United States Preventive Service Task Force recently released new recommendations for women in regards to when they should start getting mammograms. The task force’s recommendations say that women...
View ArticleLoss of Smell May Determine Memory Loss
People diagnosed with memory related disorders such as Alzheimer’s or dementia suffer from several different symptoms. A loss of smell now suggests the potential for Alzheimer’s disease. An olfactory...
View ArticleMichelle Obama Kicks of Campaign Against Childhood Obesity
This past week Michelle Obama kicked off a campaign to begin a national movement to fight childhood obesity. Obesity has been on the rise and year after year the numbers reach new shocking highs....
View ArticleStudies Show Marijuana May Increase Psychosis
In numerous studies around the world, the use of cannabis has been shown to increase the risk for schizophrenia and psychosis. Researchers in New Zealand found that individuals using cannabis before...
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