How to keep your pets healthy and happy all winter long Dry skin, winter weight gain and the common cold - humans aren't the only ones to struggle with winter woes. Cold weather can affect our pets' health, too. While you can put in some extra time on t...
Veterans twice as likely to be infected with chronic hepatitis C The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued recommendations that all U.S. baby boomers should get a one-time test for the hepatitis C virus. This generation includes many v...
The impact of mesothelioma on U.S. veterans In the United States, Veteran's Day is a time to commemorate and thank the veterans of all military branches for their hard work and dedication to our country. Although this year's Veteran's Day ha...
Harmful sun exposure can happen at any time of year Protecting your skin from the sun is a 365 day-a-year job. Summer is officially over, but all the sun exposure from sunny days at a beach, playing outdoor sports or soaking up the rays may have dam...
Give your identity a health checkup When it comes to your health, the old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," still rings true. It's doubly valid when you're talking about the health of your digital and financia...
Veterans' biggest health concern involves hearing damage At least 60 percent of soldiers coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan report hearing problems due to noise exposure experienced during their time of service; surprisingly, hearing loss and tinnitus...
Why Alzheimer's should factor into your retirement plan In an ideal world, you will retire and enjoy many years fulfilling your dreams and spending time with those you love the most. Your retirement years can be some of the happiest and most enjoyable y...
'Tis the season for holiday baking The holidays are a busy season. From cooking and baking for family and friends to holiday shopping and preparing for time-honored traditions, the season will pass in a blur. Regardless, it's also t...
From hurricane help to health care questions - 2-1-1 is there Wouldn't it be great if there was a number you could call if you had any sort of question about resources in your community, from something as simple as where to find the nearest library to somethi...
Three unexpected areas where you can improve home safety While it's impossible to anticipate and guard against every eventuality, it still pays to think about some dangers that are often overlooked - but that can be every bit as tragic as more obvious th...
How those with a rare disease can stand up to intolerance Whether verbal or physical, bullying can cause real suffering for its victim and can ultimately interfere with a person's social and emotional development. A common target for bullying and intolera...
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