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Your House Is Full And You Need to Be a Multi-generational Insurance Expert
If your home is like a growing number of households these days, your “empty nest” is anything but empty. According to the latest data from the Pew Research Center, the number of us living in “multi-generational households” has more than doubled since 1980. That means families are adapting to a whole new model when it comes to day-to-day living. As Baby Boomers are tasked more and more with supporting their aging parents, accommodating their college-aged…
Read MoreIs it too late to improve your memory?
When memory loss occurs for those over 50, the first reaction is the fear of dementia.
Read MoreExtreme health risks, common causes
A whole variety of health risks lie in wait in places you come in contact with throughout your everyday life. There may be very little you can do to spare yourself from falling prey to the common bacteria and viruses colonizing on your skin, in your bathtub, at the pool, the doctor’s office and in the nasal membranes of your coworkers… but in most instances, good hygiene is the only barrier that stands between you…
Read MoreASPCA offers Thanksgiving tips for pet owners
Pets may want to take part in Thanksgiving, especially as they crowd around the dinner table during the holiday.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals does have some advice regarding pets and Thanksgiving. While allowing them a little taste of the holiday spread is OK, the group says owners should stick to their furry companion’s regular diet.
Read MoreShingles vaccine beneficial for adults over 60
All Americans over the age of 60 are being encouraged to receive a shingles vaccination, as a new report found that vaccinations can reduce the risk of developing the disease by half. The study, conducted by Kaiser Permanente, found that the vaccine is even safe for older adults who aren’t in tip-top shape, despite a previous recommendation that the vaccine only be given to healthy adults. “We didn’t know how well the vaccine actually performed…
Read MoreWomen’s health in U.S. rated as unsatisfactory
Women’s health in the U.S. continues to fall way below desired standards, according to a study from the National Women’s Law Center. The 2010 edition of “Making the Grade on Women’s Health: A National State-by-State Report Card” found that the nation as a whole received a grade of “Unsatisfactory” for women’s health, and not one state received an overall grade of satisfactory, the highest possible. Only Vermont and Massachusetts received an “S-“, the next highest…
Read MoreTeen obesity on the rise
Obesity in teenagers is becoming more of a problem across the nation, according to a study presented by the National Center for Children in Poverty.
The study notes that one out of six adolescents is overweight in America, and one out of three is at risk. The alarming numbers are igniting conversations that researchers hope will result in strategies to combat the social and nutritional problem, according to the NCCP.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s can be slowed by walking
The Radiological Society of North America released the results of a study indicating walking may slow mental decline in adults with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as healthy individuals.
Read MoreTips to avoid lung cancer
Statistics show lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, but there are ways to avoid acquiring the disease, according to the Center for Disease and Control Prevention.
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Oct 30, 2019
LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Thousands of residents from Los Angeles
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Mar 17, 2020
The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
