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When establishing a business blogging strategy with my clients, I always ask if they want to earn money from their blog. The response is almost always the same, “I can do that?” The answer is yes, you can monetize your business blog and you should start now.   “Monetize” seems to have a negative connotation these days. It is easy to start a blog t and who doesn’t like the idea of sitting around in your pajamas writing an article a day and making millions? Well, it isn’t quite that … [Read more...] about Is Your Business Blog Earning You Money?

According to the Women’s Heart Foundation: Worldwide, 8.6 million women die from heart disease each year, accounting for a third of all deaths in women. Eight million women in the United States currently are living with heart disease; 35,000 are under the age of 65. 435,000 American women have heart attacks annually; 83,000 are under age 65; 35,000 are under 55; the average age is 70.4. Forty-two percent of women who have heart attacks die within one year, compared to 24 percent of … [Read more...] about Women and Heart Disease

“I have watched the relationship of my family shift from loving and charismatic to cordial and formal. Every interaction has to be directed and preplanned. The spontaneity is almost totally gone.”   The Family Family support plays a crucial role in maintaining successful relationships, as the emotional strain of hearing loss on the entire family must be treated as aggressively as the hearing loss itself. Hearing loss can cause isolation and depression. It can also hurt the emotional and … [Read more...] about The Trinity of Hearing

  The Greek Sophists taught their followers the importance of Antilogike, the ability to argue both sides of an issue. This concept is still being taught by law professors and debate team coaches. Ancient Sophists taught Antilogike out of a belief that truth is relative. Law professors and debate coaches teach the technique in order to win arguments. Leaders should understand both sides of an issue to evaluate their own opinions. Effective leaders make a habit of questioning and testing their … [Read more...] about Contrary Voices

 Arthritis is the leading cause of disability, reduced quality of life and high health care costs in the United States. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, typically worsening with age, and are caused by an inflammation of one or more of your joints. Of the 46 million Americans who suffer from arthritis, nearly half say that arthritis limits their normal day-to-day activities. Most arthritis sufferers may not think of massage when they start to explore alternative … [Read more...] about Massage for Arthritis

Unfortunately, symptoms of a Urinary Tract infection (UTI) in the elderly are not as cut and dry as for younger people. In fact, a urinary tract infection in elderly men and women often does not produce any of the symptoms a younger person might experience, and therefore can be tricky to diagnose. Additionally, elderly men and women often have conditions that increase their risk factor for developing UTIs. A UTI is an infection of the urinary tract, most commonly the bladder. For most people, … [Read more...] about UTI – Sudden Behavior Changes

Today, like many other days, Jeannette chooses to walk home by way of San Francisco Street. The more direct route is heading west along the railroad tracks, through the hole in the chain link fence and over the tracks – keeping an eye out for oncoming trains. After a long day at work, a stroll in the sun and a little window shopping helps her relax and find joy in her day. Heading east toward San Francisco Street, Jeannette passes the train station – beautifully restored and now the home of … [Read more...] about Quality of Life