There are few things in life that are more inconvenient or miserable than getting sick. While nothing can take your illness away instantly, there are some things that you can do to ease your symptoms and recover more quickly. DO stay hydrated. Whether it’s tea, water, broth or sports drinks, it’s important to maintain proper hydration […]
Federal health officials have issued a public health advisory about kratom, a botanical supplement that has been promoted as a safe alternative to opioids for pain relief and as an aide in treating addiction. The Food and Drug Administration said that there is growing evidence that the supplement is dangerous. Kratom is a plant that […]
Vacation is an exciting time for everyone. The air is warm, the drinks are cold, and the stresses of daily life feel worlds away. While kicking back and relaxing, it’s easy to lose sight of your safety. Here are a few helpful reminders to keep you safe on your next vacation. DO be aware of […]
Finding out that you have been sued is incredibly stressful. What you do after receiving this emotional blow can ultimately determine your long-term legal and financial well-being. DO find an attorney. You have already found a great place to start. Use the Handelonthelaw.com directory to find an attorney immediately. HandelontheLaw.com staff members carefully screen attorneys […]
In an historic accomplishment of collaboration and concern for consumers, sixteen major U. S. automakers and the federal government have reached an accord to advance auto industry safety and lay the groundwork for future partnership. The alliance began in December 2015 between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a Who’s Who of American […]
On October 7, 2015, California became only the 4th state to enact a law giving special protections to healthy cats and dogs that were formerly laboratory animals. Assembly Bill 147 was passed by the state legislature, signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown and became § 66017.7 of the state’s Education Code. Cats and dogs […]
The Millennial Generation, born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s, is getting ready to move up in the U S economy. Mind you, they were already a force but 2015 and beyond is ushering them into the high corridors of business. Unlike my Baby Boomer Generation, which went from typewriters and landline telephones […]
The U. S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has good news and bad news: – rates of new adult diabetes cases have steadily decreased, from 1.7 million in 2009 to 1.4 million in 2014; but – the number of new cases has more than tripled since 1980. Though diagnosed diabetes cases have significantly risen in […]
More than 50% of all adult Americans supposedly use Facebook. The Powers that Be at Facebook do not want us overwhelmed with every friend’s cute baby pictures, recipes or requests for hugs, so Facebook tweaks its users’ feeds by algorithm. An algorithm is a formula, in Facebook’s case, used to predict posts that most interest […]
Effective January 2, 2016, Hawaii became the first state to raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21. The law, which lumps e-cigarettes with real cigarettes, coincides with Hawaii’s intent to remain the healthiest state in the Union. A YouTube video of the law’s historic signature in June 2015 is accessible here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihk4T6Lq7G4 While Hawaii […]
