Health care costs have continued to skyrocket and every politician, business owner and employee is trying to find ways to cut costs. The recent Buying Trends Study, released by the National Association of Health Underwriters and ChapterHouse LLC, shows that nearly 90 percent of insurance agents and brokers predict that the health insurance market will look remarkably different within the…
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Building Long Term Energy Savings Into Your Home
While new homes are 100 percent more energy efficient today than those built three decades ago, most people are not familiar with how to actually design energy savings into the infrastructure of their home. Here are a few ways to save energy in your home: * Windows and doors: Today’s architecture takes advantage of increased window space and elaborate entry…
Cedar Closets America S Best Kept Secret
Americans are opening the door a bit wider on cedar closets. A recent survey of 1,000 adults showed that while only 10 percent actually own a cedar closet, 41 percent would consider installing one in their homes when informed about the benefits. “Our research clearly shows that the benefits of cedar closets may be America’s best- kept home improvement secret,”…
An Overview Of Kenya For Travelers
Kenya is stunningly beautiful African country that has seen its share of good and bad times. If you are traveling to Kenya, the following information will give you a head start. An Overview of Kenya for Travelers Kenya is a crossroads country in Africa, which means a little bit of various African countries reside there. More than 40 languages are…
Eye Opening Facts About Stress
You look at the clock. It’s 1 a.m. You’ve been trying to sleep since 11, and you’re still awake. Your mind races. Your muscles are tense. You think you’ll never get any rest. Sound familiar? If so, you are one of 60 million people in the U.S. who suffer from some form of insomnia. A recent survey by the National…
Uk Employees See Return On Long Working Hours
The UK workforce has hit the headlines a number of times in recent years for working behaviour – short lunches and regular overtime being two major issues – but it seems that the rewards for such behaviour is starting to trickle down to the UK employees from the employers. Government statistics recently released (http://www.statistics.gov.uk/cci/nugget.asp?id=10 ) show that average earnings, excluding…
Helping Students Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest
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Lions Clubs Encourage Early Childhood Vision Screenings
Health screenings are a traditional part of the back-to- school season throughout the country. Eye screenings in particular are important for children entering school for the first time, since vision and learning are inextricably linked. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, vision problems affect one in every 20 preschoolers and one in four school-aged children. Unfortunately, most children do…
Alcohol Health Benefit Or Health Risk
We’ve all heard the news about the potential heart-health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. It’s no wonder such stories grab headlines. They’re the nutritional equivalent of the classic media formula of “man bites dog.” As for the rest of us, we celebrate by raising a glass to our health. But whenever I hear one of these reports, I wonder whether…
Road Rage Study May Help You Drive Safer
Road rage has become a way of life, both on and off the track. And more and more, in cities across America, people are acting out their frustrations on our roadways with dangerous results. It’s bad for professional and everyday drivers alike. In a new study sponsored by the Affinion Group and its AutoVantage automobile membership club, drivers from 20…