June Is Cataract Awareness Month Know the symptoms and treatments. A cataract is a clouding of a lens in your eye. Leading causes are age, smoking, and diabetes, with increased risk from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet sunlight and a family history of cataracts. Cataracts may also develop after eye surgery or an eye injury. “Early… Continue reading Understanding the Symptoms and Treatments for Cataracts
Author: Sondra Forsyth
Tips on Treatments for a Double Chin
Nearly 7 in 10 adults possess something they really don’t want: a double chin. But this extremely common facial feature – influenced by genes and aging – can be fixed with a wide array of cosmetic treatments and techniques. Known medically as submental fullness, a double chin typically signifies excess fat in the area under… Continue reading Tips on Treatments for a Double Chin
June is Brain Health Awareness Month
We are a society of shortened attention spans, thanks largely to technology, Smartphones and social media. Want to know the weather in Hong Kong? Ask Siri. Want to watch something, choose from thousands of shows on streaming services. Need amusement, scroll through TikTok videos until you laugh. Don’t want to labor over a hot stove,… Continue reading June is Brain Health Awareness Month
Four Ways to Diversify Your Emotional and Psychological Portfolio for A Successful Retirement
The lifecycle of professionals includes copious amounts of time working hard, saving money, planning for retirement, checking investments, and eventually – once amassing enough money – riding off into the sunset with the guarantee of a successful retirement transition. Sadly, this is often not the case. Society tells us that a fulfilling retirement is hinged… Continue reading Four Ways to Diversify Your Emotional and Psychological Portfolio for A Successful Retirement
May Is Healthy Vision Month
Taking care of your eyes should be a health priority, like eating a balanced diet and being physically active. “It starts with a comprehensive dilated eye exam to check for common vision problems and eye disease,” says ophthalmologist Calvin W. Roberts, MD, President and CEO of Lighthouse Guild. “We urge people of… Continue reading May Is Healthy Vision Month
Advances in Breast Augmentation: Know What to Expect
Cultural expectations change, particularly when it comes to the female body. Millions of women have embraced an active lifestyle in pursuit of a natural, healthy, athletic look. Nevertheless, many women still seek a more full-breasted figure, which is why almost 200,000 women underwent breast augmentation procedures in 2020. According to the American Society of Plastic… Continue reading Advances in Breast Augmentation: Know What to Expect
Use these 7 killer strategies to never run out of money in retirement
Are you concerned that you will run out of money in retirement? It’s a real issue, given that people live longer than ever before. It’s wonderful to live a long and healthy life. But it would be best if you spent your retirement years enjoying yourself rather than fretting about whether or not your money… Continue reading Use these 7 killer strategies to never run out of money in retirement
Use Rain Barrels to Capture Rainwater
Put rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries old technique allows you to capture rainfall to use for watering ornamental gardens and containers. Always start with a call to your local municipality. Some have restrictions on water harvesting, but most encourage this practice and some even offer rebates or… Continue reading Use Rain Barrels to Capture Rainwater
Why Wives Must Get Involved in the Family’s Money
The loss of your spouse or partner, no matter the reason, can turn your world upside down. You likely know someone who has shouldered the emotional burdens of this loss from a death, divorce, or other difficult circumstance. Perhaps she simultaneously inherited a money mess to untangle or endured a devastating financial hardship. I… Continue reading Why Wives Must Get Involved in the Family’s Money
Three Secrets to a Daring Retirement
Retirement. The time we kick back, relax, unwind, and enjoy unbridled freedom. And why not? We’ve worked all our lives for this. We deserve it. The trouble is, that for many, the reality of retirement isn’t a carefree existence. Unwinding and retreating leads to loneliness, desperation, and emptiness. Ageist thoughts start to ebb away at… Continue reading Three Secrets to a Daring Retirement
Increase Your Perennial Garden’s Beauty This Spring
Give your perennials a boost this spring with a topdressing of compost, aged manure, or other organic matter. It’s a great way to revive tired gardens, improve a garden’s overall health, and keep vibrant perennials healthy and blooming. Research found topdressing your garden with compost every year or two provides most, if not all… Continue reading Increase Your Perennial Garden’s Beauty This Spring
New IRS Rule Lets Early Retirees Take More Money from Plans
Fixed-annuity guarantees more income for penalty-free early withdrawals from retirement plans. Post-pandemic, more people want to tap their retirement plans so they can retire early. Thanks to an IRS ruling that became effective in January 2022, they now can take bigger early withdrawals without tax penalties. Here’s how it works. If you take out any… Continue reading New IRS Rule Lets Early Retirees Take More Money from Plans
May Is Mental Health Month
Mental health issues are not new. However, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed around the country since 1949 through the media and special events. Today, conversations about mental health have become more mainstream and much less taboo than ever before. Let’s continue the discussions with advice from authors and experts across a broad spectrum… Continue reading May Is Mental Health Month
Enlist Nature’s Help for Managing Garden Pests
Put away the harsh chemicals and work in concert with nature to manage pests in the garden. Create an inviting habitat for nature’s pest controllers to enlist their help with your gardening efforts. Lady beetles, praying mantis and other beneficial insects feed on damaging pests like aphids. Just tolerate a bit of damage and wait… Continue reading Enlist Nature’s Help for Managing Garden Pests
“Free Look” for Annuities Offers Safety Valve If Rates or Circumstances Change
Occasionally it makes sense to cancel a new policy and get a better one. With most financial products, you’re committed once you buy. After you’ve bought a stock or a mutual fund, you can’t cancel the purchase and get your money back if you’ve changed your mind or the stock market has plummeted. Even with… Continue reading “Free Look” for Annuities Offers Safety Valve If Rates or Circumstances Change
Take a Color-Themed Approach for More Attractive Arrangements
Growing dahlias is a must for anyone who loves cutting and arranging flowers. But there are hundreds of beautiful dahlia varieties to choose from and that can be overwhelming. To make the selection process easier, choose compatible colors that will look good together in the garden and in arrangements. The combination of peach and… Continue reading Take a Color-Themed Approach for More Attractive Arrangements
Breasts: Normal, Medically Worrisome and Things to Be Corrected
Breasts come in all shapes and sizes and there is infinite variety in the human experience. Beyond their physiological function of providing nourishment for babies, however, breasts occupy a unique place in the cultural ether and many women wonder and worry about whether or not they deviate from “normal.” “Unfortunately, we are often bombarded by an… Continue reading Breasts: Normal, Medically Worrisome and Things to Be Corrected
Understanding and Treating Warts
There’s a reason nobody wants warts, since these small, grainy bumps – which often show up on the hands – are bothersome and embarrassing. But so-called “common warts” are highly treatable and can even disappear on their own. Nearly 1% of the population is dealing with warts at any given time, according to the American… Continue reading Understanding and Treating Warts