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StatePoint February is American Heart Month, and an excellent reminder that there are many easy steps you can take to improve your heart health. Unfortunately, nearly half of all U.S. adults are living with high blood pressure, putting them at an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according...
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News and Experts For those suffering from alcoholism, the temptation of the holidays is gone but there are a lot of social situations in the coming months that will test their commitment to turn their lives around. “There are a variety of social situations – from after work drinks...
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Evan Arnold-Gordon Golden Gate Better Business Bureau With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you may be thinking of getting that special someone in your life a piece of jewelry. Or perhaps you received a piece of jewelry over the holidays that you’re not too fond of. In either case, your...
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StatePoint Heading to college or grad school next school year for the first time or as a returning student? Don’t forget to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for academic year 2019-20. Completing it is the most important step to qualify for some of the...
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StatePoint Though Tax Day happens every year, it still seems to take many Americans by surprise. This year, don’t miss the deadline or let this crucial to-do loom large over your head. To have a smooth tax season, consider the following: • Getting Started Early: If you can, get...
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Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk Carpeting is an oft-overlooked culprit when it comes to compromised indoor air quality, but the chemicals used to produce it are typically far from natural. According to the non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG), most carpeting is made from synthetic fibers derived from non-renewable...
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Council of Better Business Bureaus Online shopping always jumps in December, as busy consumers take advantage of online sales and free shipping. Although you can’t beat the convenience of getting what you need at the click of a button, all too often, consumers find what they ordered is not...
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BPT If you’re a parent, you bring your kids to their annual checkups, get their teeth cleaned twice a year and help them eat well and get enough sleep. You do this to keep them physically healthy, but what about their mental health? For parents, it can sometimes seem...
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Evan Arnold-Gordon Golden Gate Better Business Bureau During the holiday shopping season, the last thing consumers want to be worried about is if their packages will get stolen or not. Unfortunately however, package theft is a main concern for those waiting to receive their online orders, especially here in...