While summer is the time to dive into warm-weather activities like swimming, it’s also the time for a little extra precaution in order to guarantee an injury-free season. Nearly 12,000 new spinal cord injuries occur every year in the United States, according to the American Spinal Injury Association. And about 1,000 of those injuries are caused by diving accidents. Approximately 79 percent of spinal cord injuries occur among males. The spinal cord is made of soft tissue surrounded by bones … [Read more...] about Diving Into Summer
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I Have Allergies, Now What?
It’s a part of life that 55 percent of people suffer with allergies, so this is a broad article for a lot of people. I have been writing about pets and our homes for the past couple of weeks and I wanted to spend some time on a topic that comes up often in my flooring business. I hear people talking about having to break up a family because of allergies and surrendering the family pet. Before we go out and do something brash, I hope to shed a little light on the topic. And as usual, if … [Read more...] about I Have Allergies, Now What?
Embry-Riddle Eagles Soaring with Athletic Success
The Embry-Riddle Eagle Athletics Department has had a great amount of success this year, winning three championships in Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Women's Golf and finishing as runner up in four other sports. This success helped to secure their first ever Cal Pac Commissioner's Cup – and the success does not stop in the athletic arena. The Eagles have translated their success into the classroom as well this spring, posting an impressive 3.313 cumulative GPA for their 200 … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Eagles Soaring with Athletic Success
Hard Water: What are Your Options?
Do your shower glass doors spot easily or develop a milky white film? Does your dishwasher inside door and bottom contain a white crusty buildup? Do you find it difficult to get your glassware clean? Do your showerheads gunk up and spray in every direction except the direction they are designed to spray? If you answered yes to one or all of these questions, you have “hard water.” The good news is you don’t have to live with hard water. The bad news is there are so many choices out there to … [Read more...] about Hard Water: What are Your Options?
Creating Income for Life and Retirement
The number one concern for most retirees is the possibility of outliving their income in retirement. For example, Baby Boomers are retiring at astonishing rates and are looking for ways to replace their steady paycheck. They are worried about the potential of Social Security diminishing and what might happen to their retirement if it does. Baby Boomers are also concerned about the volatility in the market and the possibility of losing money in what may seem like the only place to earn money with … [Read more...] about Creating Income for Life and Retirement
Empower Yourself: Secrets to a Healthy Smile
Part 2: Avoiding Tooth Loss – The Acid Link and Tooth Decay Recently, a woman interviewed me to determine if I would best qualify to become her dentist. Her proactive approach in selecting her healthcare providers impressed me. She shared her frustration that, despite her best efforts to prevent tooth problems, no amount of brushing, flossing, waterpiking or visits to the dentist staved off her dental problems. Every trip to the dentist revealed new decay and resulted in costly treatment. … [Read more...] about Empower Yourself: Secrets to a Healthy Smile
Odors Affect Home Values
Most real estate agents spend adequate time with home sellers going through a laundry list of must do tasks prior to selling a home. In some cases, as with my team, we provide staging services by an individual with formal education or experience in interior design. Our goal, as with that of many agents, is to make sure the house shows well, reducing the length of time on the market while maximizing profits for the seller. In previous articles, I provided tips on preparing a home for sale, … [Read more...] about Odors Affect Home Values
Pairing Beer With Food
Let me begin the fourth article in this series with a couple of disclaimers: I am not a chef and I am not a brewer. With that said, I’m going to delve a little into the subject of pairing beers with foods. There is a plethora of information and ideas out there, including blogs, cooking with beer books, books on pairing suggestions, information on brewing/cooking websites, and information disbursed through our industry trade organization, the Brewers Association. This article pulls information … [Read more...] about Pairing Beer With Food
Plan Now to Ensure a Successful Return Home
When a doctor admits you or your senior loved one to a hospital or facility, you may not be thinking ahead to what will happen when the doctor eventually discharges you or your loved one. Just get through one day at a time, right? But preparing in advance for a smooth transition home is vital to a successful recovery. When seniors lack an adequate care plan for their return home, they have a higher likelihood of being readmitted to the hospital, usually due to falls, medication mismanagement … [Read more...] about Plan Now to Ensure a Successful Return Home
Top 10 Indestructible Plants
Every garden needs a few plants that can handle whatever abuse we throw their way. That’s not to say we should be needlessly tough on them, but let’s face it, there are places in the garden that are less than ideal conditions, times when we just don’t have the time or energy to water, and years when the weather mocks gardeners, despite all our efforts. For those and so many more times when our gardens must rise to the challenge, here are some (almost) indestructible plants. 1 . Black-eyed … [Read more...] about Top 10 Indestructible Plants