There are many reasons not to skip routine eye exams. First, research suggests vision loss can affect your brain. People who scored poorly on vision tests were more likely to suffer memory deficits. Also, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration can begin without symptoms. And eye doctors may be the first to diagnose systemic diseases such Read More …

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, reports the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention—but you can protect yourself. First, don’t smoke. Next, get regular exercise. Finally, eat right. Choose plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and foods high in fiber and low in fat and cholesterol. To help, Mazola Read More …

A new Genesight (jean-sight) mental health monitor national poll has found that eight in ten people with depression feel life would be easier if others could understand their depression. Yet, the poll found many do not. When Amanda began feeling depressed, it was hard to explain. (begin sound bite) “This isn’t who you are, it’s this illness Read More …

Asthma affects over twenty-four million Americans. More than fifty million suffer from allergies. One problem is that as air in your home circulates through the heating and cooling system, pollen, pet dander, dust, smoke, mold and other contaminants settle in the ducts and get sent back into the air you breathe. Fortunately, you can return Read More …

There’s no better time to start an at-home-fitness routine. Start creating your ultimate home gym with the space-saving, connected Bowflex M-NINE Max Trainer machine. The integrated J-R-N-Y digital fitness platform offers members personalized adaptive workouts, on-demand classes and streaming entertainment to keep you motivated and connected to your favorite shows and workout classes. Another home Read More …

Over a hundred thousand Americans, mostly Black and multi-racial, have sickle cell disease. While most can’t find a life-saving bone marrow or blood stem cell match, Gift of Life Marrow Registry works to change this. The non-profit facilitates stem cell and bone marrow transplants and encourages African-American, Caribbean and bi-racial people to join the effort. Read More …

As you age, you’re increasingly likely to develop cataracts—your eye’s natural lens becoming cloudy. Fortunately, an ophthalmologist can surgically remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial one. If the cost of an eye exam concerns you, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Eye-Care America program may help. This national public service provides eye Read More …

Whether you’ve been cleaning your home more this year or less, chances are the heating and cooling air ducts haven’t been cleaned at all. Unfortunately, that’s where dirt, germs, mold, mildew, pet dander and other allergens like to lurk, making the system work harder, use more energy and wear out faster. Fortunately, you can get Read More …

With the recent upheavals in many people’s work and personal lives during the pandemic, you may feel that saving for retirement is harder than ever—but there could be good news to make it a little easier. The I-R-S Saver’s Credit could help you cut your federal income taxes when you save through a four-oh-one-kay, four-oh-three-bee, Read More …

The Small Business Administration says there are some thirty million small businesses in America. Lately, far too many of them have been dealing with new demands. Business–services–connect–dot–com is helping small businesses meet demands with multi-location business networks, reliable business Internet, voice, video and local support whenever and wherever they need it. Small businesses prosper with Read More …