Archive for: October, 2011

Luck defeats another opponent: Adversity

Updated Oct 30, 2011 6:46 AM ET LOS ANGELES For most of the country, there has been a mythic quality to Andrew Luck, as if he were college football’s white whale. Luck, with a name out of a Dickens’ novel, is smart — he does go to Stanford, of course. He turned down the NFL not [...]

Personalizing gives used vehicles that new-ride feel

Driving a shiny, new and powerful vehicle can be quite a thrill. Fortunately, you don’t have to go into debt buying a new car or truck to get that feeling. More Americans are keeping their cars longer, thanks in part to the economy and partly because improved quality has extended the usable life span of [...]

Community involvement drives diabetes education

Diabetes is a well-known disease, affecting over 8 percent of the U.S. population. However, many adults are living with type 2 diabetes and are not aware they have the disease, according to the American Diabetes Association. Symptoms like frequent urination, blurred vision and excessive thirst often don’t appear until after the disease develops. Because of [...]

U.S. pets getting sicker; decline in vet visits blamed

When Michele Sebesto, of Staten Island, N.Y., adopted JC 10 years ago, she said the chihuahua was an invaluable source of comfort. As a New Yorker, she’d just gone through the 9/11 attacks, and the two developed a special bond. Unfortunately, JC had some minor but persistent health problems. About twice a year, JC would [...]

How to refresh home decor and be a budget-savvy trendsetter

Many people use just one word to describe lavish, luxurious homes filled with the latest interior design trends: unattainable. These dream homes that appear on television programs and grace the pages of magazines are seen as projects that can only be executed by affluent homeowners who chase trends and change decor with every season. But, [...]

Simulation training: a growing, life-saving trend

High tech mannequins bleed, cough, speak, cry and teach students, nurses and physicians every day in environments where mistakes aren’t deadly. They are used in hospital and university simulation centers and they are increasingly becoming a part of the training and continuing education of health care professionals. Nearly 100,000 patients die as a result of [...]

Is fruit juice good for you? Learn what the experts have to say

Fruit juice is something people of all ages enjoy, from toddlers to seniors. One glass is often the perfect way to start the day, as a refreshing treat, or a tasty mealtime staple. Recently, though, there has been confusion whether juice is good for you or not. Many question the quantity you should drink or [...]

How moms can find opportunities to chase business dreams

While raising children, many women find themselves looking for a solution in which they can work, while still being involved in their child’s life. This may be one of the reasons for the rising trend of successful “mompreneurs” – women starting and running their own businesses, often from home. There’s no need to choose between [...]

El otoño es un buen momento para conocer ciertas enfermedades que afectan a preadolescentes y adolescentes

En la medida que va pasando el verano, muchas madres comienzan a preparar a sus preadolescentes y adolescentes para el otoño. Antes de volver a la rutina cotidiana, las madres deben informarse más acerca de ciertas enfermedades que pueden afectar a sus hijos, y hablar con el médico de los mismos para conocer las formas [...]

Five things to consider before purchasing a wrinkle cream

If you’ve ever shopped for a wrinkle cream, you know there are a lot of options out there. In fact, there are so many, that finding the right cream might be more akin to trying to find a needle in a haystack. When choosing a wrinkle cream, ultimately, you want a cream that works, but [...]

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