Finding Love Online

(ARA) – Whether you live near or far, technology has a major impact now on how you connect to those you care about. Keeping in touch with your loved one 24/7 has never been easier. Send an e-mail, make a Web video, go online and chat, create your own blog, send a romantic text message […]

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Diabetes on the Rise in Hispanics

(ARA) – Diabetes is becoming more and more prevalent in Hispanic populations in the United States, according to 2008 statistics from the National Institutes of Health.  This trend has serious health implications because of the increased prevalence, the greater number of risk factors and the greater incidence of complications. In general, Hispanics are diagnosed with […]

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Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner

ARA) – For anyone that owns a pet, you know that they are part of the family. But even though they bring lots of joy, they can also cause a bit of strife. They make messes, shed an astounding amount of fur, can be expensive and simply make life a bit more hectic. “Like with […]

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The Importance of Eye Exams for Those with Diabetes

(ARA) – Nearly 23 million Americans are affected by diabetes and, of these people, one-third, or almost 6 million, are unaware that they have the disease. Undiagnosed, diabetes can result in vision impairment, a frequent complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and blindness An optometrist is an important member of the diabetes […]

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Taking the Stress out of Vet Visits

(ARA) – Spring is here and for many pet parents that means taking their family cats and dogs for their annual veterinary check-up to ensure they are in good health and prepared for the upcoming flea and tick season. As most people with pets have experienced, leaving home and going to the veterinarian can be […]

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Demolition Tips for Do-It-Yourselfers

(ARA) – Tune in to your average home improvement show and you may get the idea that anyone can do demolition. Think again.  Virtually every home remodeling project begins with demolition. Homeowners who do their own demo can save big bucks, especially on projects where professionals will finish the construction part of the job. But […]

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Living and Loving with Prostate Cancer

(ARA) – A man is supposed to be physically healthy and emotionally strong. So where does he turn to when a disease such as prostate cancer comes along, which threatens this? An international call to action has been launched which draws attention to the impact that prostate cancer has on a man’s love life, and […]

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Preparing for a Class Reunion

(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, […]

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Simplify your Family Budget

(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 […]

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Preventing falls is Important to Senior Health

(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 […]

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