These risk factors may be seen as red flags for insurance companies who may charge additional fees towards your homeowner’s insurance policy.
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Two tests can predict risk of developing dementia
Researchers have developed two easy tests that can help predict whether a senior citizen is at a higher risk of developing dementia, according to the Canadian Press. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, the news organization said the study analyzed the effect of standard neurocognitive tests on 1,500 patients aged 65 and older. Researchers found that the delayed word recall test, where patients are asked to remember as many words as possible from a…
Read MoreHeart disease treatment costs to triple in next two decades
By 2030, the amount of money spent in the U.S. on heart disease will be three times larger than it is today, according to the American Heart Association.
Read MoreCigarette advertisements boost rate of teen smoking
While it is generally known that teenagers are susceptible to the power of suggestion, a new German study has found that exposure to cigarette advertisements significantly increases the chances that a teenager will pick up the habit.
Read MoreResearchers cite obesity, diabetes as an epidemic in California
Californians have experienced increased rates of diabetes in recent years, and a majority of the state’s residents are either obese or overweight, according to the results of a study conducted by researchers at UCLA.
The proportion of the California populace afflicted with diabetes rose by 27 percent between 2001 and 2007, the study found.
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LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
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The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
