One of the most important regular maintenance items you can do for your car is to change the oil at recommended intervals, which is commonly every 3,000 miles or three months, whichever comes first. A car’s engine runs under high heat with many moving parts and it needs good lubrication to avoid damage. Engine oil …
According to SkinCancer.org, “Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have either basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma at least once.” Skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer and the most preventable and treatable. In fact, if one catches the cancer early enough, they have …
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obstructs the airways and decreases airflow in and out of the lungs. The disease’s primary cause is smoking, but it can also be caused by pollution, genetic conditions, and other diseases. Symptoms of COPD COPD has a wide variety of symptoms, but the most common include: Coughing Chest pain …
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the number of people who have diabetes has reached epidemic levels. Over 110 million people in the U.S. alone have diabetes or prediabetes. About 95% of all diagnosed cases involve type-2 diabetes. Unfortunately, most people do not know that they have diabetes, and their condition can go unnoticed …
Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) offer a lot of coverage including healthcare services and some supplies, but they don’t cover everything. Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as Medigap insurance, helps cover some of the additional expenses that an original Medicare policy may not. This additional coverage does not cancel or alter your current …
While there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, science has come a long way from the HIV epidemic of the 1980s to today. Prior to 1996, when new AIDS drugs were introduced, life expectancy after diagnosis was just 18 months. Now, patients with HIV/AIDS routinely live for decades. How HIV Medications Work The HIV virus attacks …
If you have a high balance on one or more credit cards, an option that could save you money is getting a balance transfer credit card with a lower interest rate. You’ll likely need a good or excellent credit score to qualify for the best deals, but balance transfer credit cards can have introductory annual …
Real estate investing is one of the most lucrative ways to earn a passive income or to increase your wealth or income source. The main goal of real estate investments is to get money to do its work today, so there is more money in the future when the value of the properties rise. There …
Depression is one of the most harmful mental health conditions, so it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. Most people just think depression is severe sadness, but the reality is that this mental disease can present itself in many different ways. There are a variety of symptoms associated with depression. Fatigue Many …
The thyroid gland is often called the master gland of the body. While your brain governs your thoughts and actions, your thyroid releases two hormones, or chemical messengers, that control critical body functions including breathing, temperature regulation, digestion, and metabolism. In children, proper thyroid function is also needed for normal growth and brain development. The …