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FINANCIAL HEALTH A secure and worry-free retirement is a cherished dream for millions of us. What will it take for you to achieve that dream? The experts say – Save more than you think.Most people have not tried to estimate how much money they will need for retirement. And those who have, usually underestimate the […]
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BE FIT Think of the money you’ll save on gas, train fare, and parking. If you live within 10 miles of your work, find solutions to overcome these popular excuses: *Not safe:Use less congested roads if rush-hour traffic clogs the main streets. *Have to dress nicely at work:Drive to work one day each week and
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SELF-CARE CORNER Developing tinnitus or ringing in the ears can be annoying at best. At worse, the condition can cause anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other serious medical issues. Tinnitus is often described as buzzing, ringing, hissing, humming, roaring, or whistling that someone hears. Imagine hearing something that seems to come from inside your head. More
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BE FIT Vigorous exercise is good for your health, but too much can do more harm than good to your heart. Limit your exercise to a maximum daily dose of between 30 and 50 minutes, say researchers in an editorial published in Heart. The idea that more and more high-intensity exercise, such as marathons, can
BE FIT Cycling is a good form of exercise. But with more than 1.4 million injuries reported in 2012 according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, riders need to be safety conscious before hitting the pavement (literally). The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers cycling safety rules: * Use a bicycle that is the proper
SELF-CARE CORNER Warts are noncancerous growths caused by a contagious virus. Common warts usually appear on the hands, and plantar warts appear on the bottoms of the feet. Most common and plantar warts are harmless and will go away on their own with time. But, they may cause pain or embarrassment. As a result, many
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WELL-BEING Every year, more than 400 people die in the U.S. from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is found in fumes produced by furnaces, portable generators, stoves, lanterns, and gas ranges, or by burning charcoal and wood. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces. People and animals in
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MEDICAL NEWS As concern increases about Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, in the Middle East and in Asia, Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, answers questions on what we need to know about this emerging infectious disease. What is MERS? It is a serious
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WELL-BEING Built-up lint blocks air flow in your clothes dryer, which leads to high heat and a potential fire. Thousands of fires occur each year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Take these simple steps to keep your home safe: * Clean the lint screen every time you use the dryer. * If you use
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FINANCIAL HEALTH 1. How are you paid? Is it by a fee and commission? Do you fully disclose the fees and the commissions you earn on every investment you make or service you offer? If paid by fees, what is the average fee your clients pay? 2. How many years have you been in the
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