(ARA) – It’s reunion season, and if your 10-, 20- or even 30-year reunion is around the corner, you might be contemplating whether you should attend or not. Although the opportunity to see old friends and teachers is appealing, many people find themselves apprehensive about going. If you’re on the fence, you should consider attending, […]
read more(ARA) – Times are tight and you’ve cut back on the luxuries your family once enjoyed but could live without. However, every family has expenses, so how do you save money on the products or services that are necessities? Compare and bundle If you’ve got phone, Internet and cable services, it pays to shop around and […]
read more(ARA) – When you think of your aging loved ones, what do you worry about most? Is it a heart attack or stroke cutting short their life, or perhaps cancer? While these illnesses are very real worries for everyone as they age, it may surprise you to discover that falls are the second leading cause […]
read more(ARA) – “People act as if death is contagious. It’s not contagious, you know. Death is as natural as life,” so said Morrie Schwartz in the 1997 best-seller by Mitch Albom, “Tuesdays with Morrie.” The popular biography made death seem almost accessible given Morrie’s comfort level talking about it. Yet, most people still avoid the […]
read more(ARA) – Americans are giving a clear indication that one way they can improve their health and reduce the risk of disease is through food. Eighty-nine percent of Americans agreed that certain foods have benefits that go beyond basic nutrition, according to the International Food Information Council Foundation’s (IFIC) “2009 Food & Health Survey: Consumer […]
read more(ARA) – With the onset of spring comes the Easter holiday and the celebration is not complete without the traditional treat-filled basket. For those looking for a unique twist to this holiday ritual, consider customizing the Easter baskets you give your loved ones. Include a variety of trinkets and toys that match your little (and […]
read more(ARA) – Are you taking risks with your life without even knowing it? You may be one of the nearly 6 million Americans who have type 2 diabetes and don’t even know it. Diabetes affects nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States and another 57 million have pre-diabetes, a condition that places […]
read more(ARA) – For Nancy Lumb, one of the hardest parts of having cancer was dealing with the appearance-related side effects of treatment. “I never cried when I was told I had breast cancer or had to tell my mother and husband,” says Lumb. “I only cried when I started to lose my hair. Cancer has […]
read more(ARA) – Ever since she was a little girl, Amanda Davis dreamed of one day having her grandmother’s cherished wedding china as her very own. “As a child, I always loved listening to stories about past family gatherings as Mamo took each piece of her china out of the hutch so carefully,” says Davis. “I […]
read more(ARA) – Children can add so much to a wedding day – from the ring bearer toddling down the aisle carrying a pillow with precious cargo, to the flower girl who sweetly perfumes your path to the altar by dropping tender petals in her wake. As special as you feel on your wedding day, you’ll […]
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