If you’ve been researching bankruptcy as an option for solving your debt issues, you may have come across the terms “dismissal” or “dismissed” and “discharge.” At first glance these may seem like the same thing, […]
Older people can have a tough time dealing with heat and humidity. The temperature inside or outside does not have to reach 100°F (38°C) to put them at risk for a heat-related illness. Headache, confusion, […]
This summer is already a scorcher in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, with record-setting temperatures being recorded. Staying safe while you’re out and about in the heat can be challenging, especially if you aren’t […]
The majority of poor renting families in America spend more than half of their income on housing costs. When they get evicted it can be life altering, but little is known about the prevalence, causes, […]
Some things in life are just better when they’re bigger, and that includes fireworks. If you love a good pyrotechnic show, you may want to travel to some of the destinations included on this list. […]
Independence Day is the day we as Americans celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, but how much do you really know about the famous early-American breakup letter to King George penned back in […]
Let’s be perfectly honest: If bankruptcy is among your considerations for fixing your financial situation, the associated costs of filing likely aren’t significant enough to keep you from doing so. Still, it’s good to understand […]
Sickle Cell Disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that also known as Sickle Cell Anemia, Hemoglobin S or SS disease and Sickling disorder due to hemoglobin S. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages / iStock. 1. Why is […]
In case you were wondering, cats didn’t just become popular as soon as the Internet was created. Sure the web is infinitely more interesting because of all the cute cat videos and photos available, but […]
Ideas come and go, and more frequently than not, they die as they began – just ideas. Too few of us put our ideas into action, and even when we do, failure is sometimes the […]
Each stage of your life can create different and new challenges to good mental health. The events that worry you as a 20-year-old probably won’t be the same as what causes you stress when you’re 50. […]
You can lower your children’s risk of getting cancer later in life by getting them vaccinated against HPV and helping them make healthy choices. When Kristina had a routine Pap test in 2014, at age 34, she […]
Lupus can affect many parts of your life, but, many men and women with lupus live long, healthy lives. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers the following guidance on some of the […]
Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease that can affect the body in various ways, though the symptoms are usually not constant. Lupus most often consists of flares (the symptoms worsen and you feel ill) and […]
When it comes to life-threatening conditions like heart attack or stroke, every minute counts, so knowing the signs and symptoms of some of the more deadly health threats like a heart attack or stroke can […]
The type of stroke a person has affects both the type of treatment they receive and whether they are able to recover fully or at all. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Millions of people use ride services Uber and Lyft every week. It’s convenient and reliable. But every now and then a startling story comes out that makes some people question whether that convenience and reliability […]
Strokes can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, and even death, so if you notice the symptoms of a stroke for yourself or someone near you, call 911 right away. The sooner you get treatment, the better […]
Nearly twice as many women die of stroke each year as do breast cancer. While that figure may be surprising, stroke is the third leading cause of death for women, according to the National Center […]
How long it takes for you or a loved one to recover from a stroke can depend on many factors, including the type of stroke you had, the area of your brain affected, and the […]
There can be wide variance in your average monthly costs depending on where you live, and a new report analyzing what Americans pay each month in the 25 largest metro areas shows just where those […]
In some of the trendier cities around the country, folks are getting creative with their hair styles, and we’re not talking about the hair on their heads. The p’stache (short for pubic mustache and pronounced […]
Bankruptcy isn’t something most of us want to consider, even when we’ve dug ourselves into a significant financial hole. But in some circumstances, bankruptcy can provide the financial protection and relief we need. Perhaps the […]
It’s been a rough winter across much of the United States. The Polar Vortex. Mounds of snow in places that usually only see a light dusting (or none at all). Wind. Rain. Floods. If you […]
A cancer diagnosis can be both terrifying and confusing for those afflicted, as well as for friends and family who don’t really know what the diagnosis means. It’s no wonder. There are so many types […]
Divorce rates across the United States have been in steady decline over the last few decades, and recent figures show that decline may be speeding up. A recent report from Philip N. Cohen at the […]
For many people, the holidays are a time to get together with family – whether blood related or chosen – and a lot of those get-togethers involve food. But with holiday shopping, decorating, jobs, childcare […]
Traveling across America these days can sometimes feel like a cultural blur. There’s the same fast-food and chain restaurants almost everywhere, and the same is true for big box retailers, banks, pharmacies and virtually every […]
I recently popped into my local homebrew store, SoCo Homebrew in Austin, Texas, because I wanted to learn more about homebrewing options and the associated costs. The owner, Joseph Butler, was brewing a fresh batch […]
If you’re tired of shelling out $10 a day or more for a ho-hum lunch at the deli around the corner from your office, you’re in luck. We’re going to walk you through how to […]