In a study, researchers found that children who snore are more likely to become hyperactive than children who sleep quietly at night. Additionally, researchers noted that the snoring is most likely to come first, not the hyperactivity. Easy Fixes for Snoring In response to this discovery, one of the researchers who worked on this study…
Find the Best Financing Deal for Your New Car
As the economy looks to be trending in a good direction and the average American drives a car that is more than ten years old, many consumers are taking the plunge and deciding it’s time to buy a new or gently used car. Interest rates have recently stabilized at historically low levels, and financing is…
Foods That Are Toxic and Dangerous for Pets
Most Americans consider their pets a part of the family. They take them on vacation, buy them Halloween costumes, and can’t stand the thought of hurting them in any way. Unfortunately, poison is a serious concern for many pet owners. It may tug at your heart when Fido tilts his head and asks for a…
5 New Traditions You Should Start This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a holiday that has always been about starting new family traditions. Turkey dinners, football, and parades are now the standard national customs, but none of these things were present at Plymouth Plantation in 1621. Continue the holiday custom of adding new Thanksgiving traditions to your celebration. Remembering History Everyone has heard the story…
Obesity: Are Kids Getting Healthier?
Over the past 30 years, the incidence of obesity has more than doubled in young children and quadrupled in adolescents. In 1980, about 7 percent of children between the ages of six and eleven were obese; in 2012 that number had increased to nearly 18 percent, and over a third of all children and adolescents…
Become a Millionaire in Three Simple Steps
You can become a millionaire. It might not happen overnight. However, you can achieve your financial goals without winning the lottery. With enough drive and enough time, your net worth can have seven figures. There are three simple steps that almost every self-made millionaire in the United States has followed. Be Better Than Your Competitors…
High Vet Bills? What You Need to Know
It is easy to get discouraged and upset when you are slammed with a $300 vet bill after your furry friend needed some help. Before you blame your veterinarian for charging you to fix a broken limb or an ear infection, it is important to know a few things that your vet probably has not…
Why you should check your Social Security Statement
Has it been some time since you’ve reviewed your Social Security Statement? Most people probably haven’t checked the statement in a few years. That’s because the Social Security Administration (SSA) decided to stop sending paper statements in the mail because of budget issues. You can, and should, still check your recorded earnings and potential benefits…
Asthma-free home
Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic respiratory disease. It affects almost 25 million Americans, including roughly seven million children. Although there is no current cure for asthma, it can be controlled through medical treatment and managing environmental triggers. To help those with asthma breathe easier in your home: Reduce dust buildup by regularly wiping…
Your Family’s Past May Reveal Your Future
How well do you know your family’s health history? Can you name any medical conditions that your grandparents dealt with during their lives? Do you know the cause of death for any close relatives? If you’re like most people, you don’t have a thorough understanding of your family’s health history and have never thought to…