Do you know what's on your credit report? Do you know your credit scores? If you don't, you're not alone, but now is a good time to better understand how they work before you go apply for that loan. By waiting to check your report and scores until you want to buy a car or [...]
Hepatitis C is a silent epidemic in America. Millions of Americans have chronic hepatitis C, which is caused through infection with the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer. As many as 75 percent of people who are living with hepatitis C don't know they are infected. "People can get [...]
It doesn't take much effort to run your household in a more eco-friendly way. You might even be surprised by how much money you can save. "A small change can make a big difference," says Charles Valinotti, senior vice president of an insurance company which recently implemented a series of small environmental changes and the [...]
So what is a fibroid or polyp and how do you know if you have them? Fibroids and polyps Fibroids and polyps are growths in a woman's uterus that are usually benign but can be malignant in some cases. While they are mostly be benign, some of the most substantial problems they cause for women [...]
No matter how well maintained, most homes will need some exterior trim replaced from time to time. Traditional wood trim boards can split, crack and rot over time, as a result of damage from the rain, snow, wind and sun. Replacing old or damaged exterior trim with engineered wood composite trim is one way homeowners [...]
(BPT) - Being a mom is a full-time job. No matter how old the children are, a mom is on call at all hours of the day and night, responding to injuries and broken hearts, handling homework questions, setting household rules, and establishing consequences if said rules are broken. But moms often have other jobs [...]
Despite their active lifestyles, many baby boomers and non-boomers alike live with bladder control issues - also known as incontinence - a common condition affecting approximately 56 million Americans. It is a condition that can take away one's sense of normalcy, cause embarrassment and diminish confidence. Bladder control issues are caused by a variety of [...]
(NC)-As a young child, Virginia Arsenault was often sick in the hospital waiting for the latest kidney infection to subside, while dreading the one that would inevitably follow. "From birth, my right kidney was deformed, severely prone to infections and progressively failing," says Arsenault. "I had always been a dreamer and throughout my childhood and [...]
As the weather cools, we fire up warming devices such as fireplaces and gas heaters, which can create carbon monoxide (CO) gas or set the home aflame. A warning device, such as a smoke and carbon monoxide detector, can alert us of colorless and odorless dangers when we're sleeping or distracted. Detectors are crucial in [...]
The typical American household spends $2,200 a year on energy bills, with nearly half spent on heating and cooling costs, according to ENERGY STAR. Updating your home with more energy-efficient window options like Pella's 350 Series vinyl windows and patio doors can help protect your home from cold weather and save on costly repairs down [...]