Dental Disease is a common and often overlooked problem in pets. While cavities represent the most common dental disease in humans, dogs and cats are more frequently bothered by tartar buildup on the teeth. Tartar accumulation leads to irritation of the gums around the base of the teeth, ultimately leading to the exposure of the roots. Contributing Factors Unfortunately, one of the main contributing factors to the amount of tartar buildup in pets is the individual chemistry in their mouths. … [Read more...] about Preventing Dental Disease in Your Pet
Understanding Medicare Health Plan Rules
As more and more older Americans stay in the workforce, employers may have questions about how employees’ Medicare entitlement impacts their group health plan coverage. Employers sponsoring group health plans that cover individuals enrolled in Medicare should understand the rules below. Medicare’s coordination of benefits rules, which determine whether the group health plan or Medicare pays first on claims is fairly straightforward. If an employer has 20 or more employees, its group health plan … [Read more...] about Understanding Medicare Health Plan Rules
Teddy Roosevelt Comes to Life for Grand Canyon Celebrations
Bill and Susan Ahearn first visited the Grand Canyon as a couple in 1971. Nearly five decades later, they continue to explore the place that they say never disappoints. “We visit several times a year,” said Bill. “It is so big compared to us and physically challenging. It puts you in your place physically and mentally; yet, it can be so intimate with its side canyons, hanging gardens, waterfalls and big horn sheep.” Active as volunteers, hikers, researchers, financial supporters and protectors … [Read more...] about Teddy Roosevelt Comes to Life for Grand Canyon Celebrations
Choosing a Family Care Provider as the Foundation for Your Health Care
Regardless of your age, it’s important to your health that you develop a relationship with a Primary Care Provider. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), “In this increasingly fragmented world of health care, one thing remains constant: family physicians are dedicated to treating the whole person. Family medicine’s cornerstone is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship focusing on integrated care. Unlike other specialties that are limited to a particular … [Read more...] about Choosing a Family Care Provider as the Foundation for Your Health Care
Can Eating Oatmeal Really Reduce Your Cholesterol?
The short answer is, yes! And it can reduce heart disease as well. Why? Because foods such as oatmeal, whole grains and plant-based diets increase good cholesterol and decrease bad cholesterol. Cholesterol, also called lipids, is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your body and many foods. The body needs cholesterol to function normally and can make all that is needed. When too much cholesterol builds up in the blood, it increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and other conditions. When … [Read more...] about Can Eating Oatmeal Really Reduce Your Cholesterol?
Considering a Pet-Friendly Workplace
A survey by the American Veterinary Medical Association revealed that there were approximately 70 million pet dogs and 74 million pet cats in the United States in 2011. As the figures continue to grow, more and more people are not only becoming pet owners but consider their pet a member of the family. Annually, Take Your Pet to Work Day is scheduled for the third Friday in June. This year, it’s Friday, June 21. Many companies are initiating policies to allow their employees to take their dogs … [Read more...] about Considering a Pet-Friendly Workplace
What to Consider When Making a Balance Transfer
When you have high-interest credit card debt, making monthly payments can feel a lot like chipping away at a mountain with a hammer and chisel. If you’re paying the minimum each month, most of your money likely goes to the interest, meaning it can take years to make notable progress on the principal – the money you borrowed in the first place. If you’re carrying a balance of $5,000 on a credit card with a high 22.99 percent Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and paying $150 per month, over $95 is … [Read more...] about What to Consider When Making a Balance Transfer
Cold Weather Tips to Protect Your Feet and Ankles
It is never a good time for a foot or ankle injury, but some might consider the colder months to be the most inconvenient time to have their feet or ankles out of commission. Ironically, it is during the winter when many injuries in the lower extremities occur because of weather-related incidents. From ankle sprains to frostbite to broken toes, the damage can vary. However, by taking proper preventive measures, a person can decrease his or her chance of incurring a foot or ankle problem during … [Read more...] about Cold Weather Tips to Protect Your Feet and Ankles
Why High Blood Pressure is Dangerous
Blood pressure is the force needed to push the blood from the heart through the arteries to the body. It is the measurement of how hard the heart has to work to pump blood. Each time the heart beats, it is pushing blood and oxygen through the arteries to the entire body. Blood pressure is measured with two numbers, such as 120/80. The top number is the measurement of the force it takes to push the blood through the arteries – systolic pressure. The bottom number measures the pressure on the … [Read more...] about Why High Blood Pressure is Dangerous
Why Communication is Essential in the Real Estate Process
We’ve all heard the saying, “No news is good news,” right? Well, not necessarily in the real estate process. While not hearing anything could be deemed as everything is moving along smoothly, it could also mean there are critical dates and deadlines being missed. There should be one person at the helm of the entire escrow/transaction process and typically, that person should be your licensed real estate professional. A lot of companies will enlist the help of a licensed transaction coordinator … [Read more...] about Why Communication is Essential in the Real Estate Process