•'Re-tiring' Old Mulching Routine Paves the Way to Ten Worry-Free Years
'Re-tiring' Old Mulching Routine Paves the Way to Ten Worry-Free Years
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - The yearly routine of digging up last year's mulch and replacing it with a fresh supply can be time consuming, messy and expensive. But one new product can put consumers on the road to a full decade of worry-free mulching -- and that road is paved with recycled rubber.
Each year, millions of truck tires are recycled nationwide. The rubber from these tires does not rot, fade or break down, even...
•A Breakthrough for Chiropractic Patients: 'Snapshots' of Their Nervous System Lead Them to Wellness
A Breakthrough for Chiropractic Patients: 'Snapshots' of Their Nervous System Lead Them to Wellness
by: ARA Content
'Insight Subluxation Station' provides color scans of problems and progress
(ARA) - People under chiropractic care often wonder: "Why do I have to keep coming back if I'm pain free?" or "How do I know I'm getting the proper amount of adjustments?" Thanks to a breakthrough in technology, however, these questions no longer arise for patients in chiropractic offices that are...
•A Remedial Course in Investing
A Remedial Course in Investing
by: ARA Content
Or, How We Discovered the Real Y2K
By Carol Clark
(ARA) - Was it really just a year ago that we were all running around trying to prevent computers from coming to a grinding halt on the first of January, and speculating about civil unrest and traffic jams around the globe?
Time flies, even if the ensuing year hasn't been much fun for investors. In hindsight, I'd say the real Year 2000 Bug was the gut-wrenching flu that struck the stock...
•Adhesives Provide 'Nail Power' Without the Nails
Adhesives Provide 'Nail Power' Without the Nails
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(ARA) - Homeowners are finding that adhesives are indispensable when it comes to do-it-yourself projects around the home. Adhesives add stability and strength to most projects and offer an easy way to make projects "stick."
In fact, professional contractors say using the right adhesives can prevent a lot of costly maintenance down the line. And, a degree isn't needed to select the right adhesive. All it takes is a quick...
•Antioxidant Vitamins and Zinc Reduce Risk of Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Antioxidant Vitamins and Zinc Reduce Risk of Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Findings from a nationwide clinical trial reported that high levels of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduce the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and its associated vision loss.
Scientists found that people at high risk of developing advanced stages of AMD, a leading cause of vision loss, lowered their risk by about 25 percent when treated...
•Avoid Holiday Excess with Tasty, All-Natural Recipes
Avoid Holiday Excess with Tasty, All-Natural Recipes
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - The holidays have long been viewed, from a food perspective, as a time of excess. An extra helping of stuffing for Thanksgiving, a few cookies at the office party, an extra glass of champagne to ring in the New Year, and most people just give up on their good intentions to eat healthy foods. After all, healthy foods and celebrations seem like mixing oil and water, right?
Wrong. Americans are increasingly demanding...
•Bathrooms are a Home's True Underachievers
Bathrooms are a Home's True Underachievers
by: ARA Content
Research shows Americans are slow to invest in major bathroom remodels, but new products can enhance an existing bath
(ARA) - Judging by the myriad of magazines, decorating shows and how-to books that assail the average homeowner, it's easy to believe that Americans live in the lap of lavatory luxury. It's a world of gold-plated, claw-footed soaking tubs, special steam showers and huge, double-sink vanities in everyone's home but...
•Bathrooms That Make You Go 'Ahhh'
Bathrooms That Make You Go 'Ahhh'
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New luxury and convenience items provide for the perfect home retreat
(ARA) - If there is one room in the house that has been completely redefined in recent years it is the bathroom. Kitchens are still for cooking, living rooms are still for living and rec rooms are still for recreation. But the bathroom has evolved so far beyond its traditional functions that to truly reflect its current status in many homes, "spa room" or the "retreat"...
•Beat the Morning Rush
Beat the Morning Rush
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From eating exotic leftovers to brushing their teeth in the shower, Americans get creative when it comes to simplifying morning routines
(ARA) - With today's hectic lifestyles, many Americans say it's all they can do to get out the door in the morning.
According to a recent survey conducted for Chex(R) Morning Mix(TM), a new portable breakfast product, 75 percent of Americans multi-task in order to manage their morning routine, with some people...
•Beautifying Your Basement
Beautifying Your Basement
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Quick Tips for a Successful Basement Remodel
(ARA) - Need a place to entertain the guys and house the pool table? Want to rid the family room of toys from tots and teens? Remodeling your basement is the easiest and most affordable way to add value and additional living space to your home.
Depending on your skill level, you may need to hire a professional contractor to help out with parts of the project. However, with a little preparation and...
•Beyond the Box: Outdoor Spaces Can Extend the Boundaries of Your Home
Beyond the Box: Outdoor Spaces Can Extend the Boundaries of Your Home
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Fresh air, natural light and open space are key elements in today's home designs. New home buyers and existing homeowners alike want more open living and homes with a seamless connection between indoors and out.
For example, courtyards are appearing in more home designs across the county. Often connected to several rooms in the home, the courtyard serves as a central gathering spot for busy...
•Boost Your Metabolism for Fall
Boost Your Metabolism for Fall
by: ARA Content
A balanced approach to diet and nutrition provides long-term results.
(ARA) - As the balmy late-summer days give way to the cool breezes of autumn, many people are inspired to tackle their fitness routine with new vigor. With kids back in achool, parents have more time to get to the gym, and the crisp fall air makes it possible to exercise comfortably, free of the summer heat and humidity.
Even with a fitness regimen in place, most people...
•Brain Research Shows That Diet and Exercise are Keys to Living Well
Brain Research Shows That Diet and Exercise are Keys to Living Well
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - An old adage says that aging is a state of mind, but new research is beginning to prove it.
As brain research advances, experts are finding that some of the physical and mental changes normally associated with aging may not actually be normal at all, but instead, the result of treatable and preventable health conditions. In fact, by some estimates, only 30 percent of physical aging can be traced to...
•Building a New Home? Don't Take Plumbing for Granted
Building a New Home? Don't Take Plumbing for Granted
by: ARA Content
Today there are alternatives to metallic systems
(ARA) - Building a new home means having choices and making decisions. So if you're planning to build a new home, be prepared to spend an endless number of hours looking at options and making final selections.
When it comes to cabinets, faucets, light fixtures and floor coverings, everyone expects a lot of choices -- different styles, colors, finishes, price ranges, etc....
•Changing Your Salt Habit Starts at the Grocery Store
Changing Your Salt Habit Starts at the Grocery Store
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Many medical experts would agree that being worth your weight in salt in today's society is not quite as valuable as it may have been at one time. In fact, researchers and doctors across the world have found that a diet high in sodium contributes to a number of health risks, including high blood pressure.
This is not breaking news to many Americans, especially those already at a high risk of heart disease, stroke...
•Checking Your Gutter Prevents Summertime Problems
Checking Your Gutter Prevents Summertime Problems
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Gutter maintenance is something homeowner's tend to think about only after a problem occurs. They may soon discover that poorly functioning rain gutters can cause many problems, including foundation erosion, basement leaks and rotten fascia boards. During the warmer months, it is a good idea to check your home's gutter system for damages from ice and snow, heavy rains or clogged debris. If gutter inspections aren't...
•Controlling Costs Key to Running a Business
Controlling Costs Key to Running a Business
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - With more and more small businesses and dot.coms going bankrupt these days, businesses are developing new strategies to stay in the game and obtain a profit at the same time. More than ever, not enough emphasis is being placed on controlling costs.
"Increasing sales is overrated. The old adage that volume cures all ills is outdated and moldy," explains Patrick Bruce, senior business analyst for The Bankcard Store. "I was...
•Creating a Peaceful Sleeping Environment for Children -- Key to Parents' Sanity
Creating a Peaceful Sleeping Environment for Children -- Key to Parents' Sanity
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Is daylight-saving time wreaking havoc in your home? Is it difficult to get your infant to sleep in? Do your kids keep informing you "It can't be bed time, the sun is still out"? How about when the summer ends and it is time to get your children back onto a school schedule? Let's face it, just because the calendar says September, that does not mean that the sun no longer shines through...
•Dermatologists Offer Advice to Parents on How to Talk to Teens About Acne
Dermatologists Offer Advice to Parents on How to Talk to Teens About Acne
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States, involving 85 percent of the population at some point in their lives. Approximately 20 million teenagers have acne.
"Acne can be especially emotionally devastating for teens because they are extremely conscious of their appearance and their image," says Hilary Baldwin, M.D., associate professor of dermatology at the State University...
•Diabetic Eye Disease Can Cause Blindness, Gives No Early Warning Signs
Diabetic Eye Disease Can Cause Blindness, Gives No Early Warning Signs
by: ARA Content
Annual Eye Exams Crucial to Early Detection and Treatment
(ARA) - Loss of eyesight in people with diabetes is a national health problem. People with diabetes are 25 times more likely to become blind than those without diabetes, and diabetic eye disease can cause as many as 25,000 new cases of blindness every year, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI), one of the Federal government's National...
•Direct Deposit Brings Reliability, Safety and Convenience to Banking
Direct Deposit Brings Reliability, Safety and Convenience to Banking
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Have you ever rushed to the bank to deposit your paycheck before the cutoff time? Have you ever played "beat the bank" -- writing checks before making a deposit? Have you ever made a trip to the bank just to deposit your paycheck? Have you ever lost checks that needed to be cashed or deposited?
If you answered yes to any of the above, it's time to reconsider the way you bank. Banking should be...
•Drivers of SUVs Saving Big Money with Diesel Engines
Drivers of SUVs Saving Big Money with Diesel Engines
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Half of all American vacationers on the road this year are driving gas guzzling SUVs and pickup trucks, according to a new survey on driving habits from research firm MarketFacts. These bigger vehicles burn high amounts of fuel, which not only puts a dent in drivers' wallets, but also increases the country's dependence on foreign oil. Ironically, the MarketFacts study shows that fuel economy is an important issue...
•Early Detection is Key to Preventing Vision Loss
Early Detection is Key to Preventing Vision Loss
by: ARA Content
Don't wait for symptoms -- regular exams are recommended
(ARA) - Which of your five senses would you most fear losing?
Most people say they fear losing their vision. Our eyesight enables us to maintain our independence, to gather information, to enjoy the people and places that are dear to us.
And yet, few of us worry enough about our eyesight to schedule regular eye exams to detect diseases that can lead to vision...
•Eat Right, Work Out, Sleep Better
Eat Right, Work Out, Sleep Better
by: ARA Content
The Three Components of a Healthy Lifestyle
(ARA) - In today's fast-paced world, moving at full speed isn't an option, it's a way of life. Finding the energy to keep up has led many Americans to improve their diets and increase their activity and exercise. Yet many people are missing the third vital component to a healthy lifestyle -- a good night's sleep.
"Committing to improving overall health requires ambition, focus and knowledge,"...
•Electric Radiant Floor Warming: the Affordable Luxury
Electric Radiant Floor Warming: the Affordable Luxury
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Mountain climbers have an old saying: "Don't cheat your feet." A homeowner might consider this advice when building or remodeling a bathroom or kitchen floor.
For floors, homeowners know that ceramic, slate or marble tiles are attractive and durable alternatives to wood, carpet or vinyl. They want the beauty of tile floors, but their feet tell them they're cold.
While most people are comfortable with air...
•Explore Less-Traveled Paths in Camping Comfort
Explore Less-Traveled Paths in Camping Comfort
by: ARA Content
Innovations provide the power to enjoy RV amenities miles beyond the last electrical hookup.
(ARA) - If you've already experienced the serenity and fun of camping with your towable recreational vehicle (RV), you know the freedom of getting away. Now you can travel even farther and discover your own quiet haven in nature. Without leaving every convenience behind, your family can dine amidst tall pines, identify constellations...
•Fall into a Great Routine for Car Maintenance
Fall into a Great Routine for Car Maintenance
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Fall is already here and in a short time, winter will be upon us. As you gear up for the colder temperatures, now is a good time to take preventive measures to care for your vehicle.
Maintain Your Car's Value and Appearance
According to the International Car Wash Association (ICA), regular professional washing and waxing will help maintain your car's appearance as well as its value.
"Most car owners understand the...
•Feed a Cold; Starve a Tumor
Feed a Cold; Starve a Tumor
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - One of the most exciting developments in modern medicine has been the discovery that cancerous tumors have the potential of being "starved" out of existence, or at least into dormancy. Scientists, doctors and, of course, patients, are all anticipating the prospect that cancer patients may take a drug that will stop a tumor in its track by cutting off the blood supply that nourishes it.
At the core of this medical breakthrough was the...
•Financial Planning for the MTV Generation
Financial Planning for the MTV Generation
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - So, you were born between 1965 and 1978. Are you tired of the Generation X label and being portrayed by the media as a cynical, Xtreme sports-loving, body-piercing slacker? If you're one of the 76 million Americans that are considered to be "Xers," you may see yourself more as an independent, career-minded, technologically savvy, young adult. As someone between the age of 22 and 35, "Xers" most likely tune out the thousands...
•Financial Tips for Trying Times
Financial Tips for Trying Times
by: ARA Content
IHateFinancialPlanning.com offers advice on managing your money
(ARA) - When life gets unpredictable, there's one thing Americans always want to hang onto: their money.
During times of national uncertainty, it's only natural to want to hunker down and hang on to your cash -- or at a minimum, squeeze as much as possible out of every paycheck (that is, if you're still getting one).
Many Americans are feeling less secure about their lives...
•Finding the Perfect Wallpaper Pattern May be as Close as Your Computer Screen
Finding the Perfect Wallpaper Pattern May be as Close as Your Computer Screen
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Technology can do wonderful things. If you surf the Internet, you can find the right wallpaper pattern for your decorating project -- fast. You may want to browse through floral patterns or you may have a pattern in your imagination and want to know if it exists and if so, where do you get it?
Historically, you would have gone to a wallpaper store (or many!), browsed through dealer...
•Finish Your Painting Projects Without Sacrificing Your Free Time
Finish Your Painting Projects Without Sacrificing Your Free Time
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - With a little planning, you can complete your painting projects faster than ever, without sacrificing all of your free time.
The first step is to get organized. Buy all your painting materials before the weekend, so that when it's time to get started, you won't waste time tracking down supplies. Your checklist should include paint applicators, a drop cloth, stepladder, screwdriver for removing hooks,...
•Finishing Touches Make the Difference Between Drab and Fab
Finishing Touches Make the Difference Between Drab and Fab
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Three thousand parts. According to the National Association of Home Builders, that's what the typical home contains. And when you're building a home, you're faced with hundreds of decisions regarding those 3,000 parts. One or two car garage? Carpet or hardwood floors? White or oak cabinets? Paint or wallpaper? Chrome or polished brass fixtures? And the list goes on and on.
While these questions may...
•Four Tips to Draw Traffic to Your Web Site
Four Tips to Draw Traffic to Your Web Site by ARA ContentNow that the Internet is used by roughly 70 percent of all Americans, just about everyone has a site or two they log on to regularly. Aside from search engines, some of the most popular sites on the Web today include eBay, Amazon.com, Google and MSNBC. Google, for example, generates millions of page views each month. So what is it about these sites that draw such huge crowds? One secret lies in constantly evolving content. Internet...
•Glide into Tax Season with Solid Financial Planning
Glide into Tax Season with Solid Financial Planning
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - With good planning, you can start the year off right by making sure you and your family are financially fit and ready for the new year, and possibly reduce your tax bill. Here is a financial checklist to consider:
Tap into the Power of Tax-Deferral
If you are thinking of investing in mutual funds for long-term or retirement savings, purchase a variable annuity. You've got the 1099 forms for 2000 already from any...
•Grilling, Gardening or Storm Watching: Thermometers Provide the Numbers You Need
Grilling, Gardening or Storm Watching: Thermometers Provide the Numbers You Need
by: ARA Content
(ARA)- To make the most of outdoor activities, people need more information: the temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and whether any storms are lurking over the horizon.
Fortunately, there are thermometers that fit the bill for the weekend gardener, the grilling enthusiast, the weather aficionado or anyone in between. And with various outdoor celebrations throughout the season,...
•Happy Employees are More Productive Employees
Happy Employees are More Productive Employees
by: ARA Content
Small workplace-enhancing changes can reap big rewards
(ARA) - It's not surprising that employees cite compensation as the number one factor that makes them professionally satisfied these days.
What is surprising is that the comfort and aesthetic appearance of their physical workplace virtually ties with benefits for second place.
With an increasing number of people spending more time in their offices, the physical comfort,...
•Hard Economic Times, Expensive Gas & Oil Prices -- No Problem
Hard Economic Times, Expensive Gas & Oil Prices -- No Problem
by: ARA Content
Scooters Offer A New Inexpensive, Ecologically Friendly Way to Travel
(ARA) - People of all ages are zipping around towns and cities on scooters these days. Back in the early 1960's, scooters were considered merely a toy for boys to get around their immediate neighborhoods before they had a license. Yet today, scooters have transcended the sexual divide and are now being used as a serious form of transportation....
•Internet Provides Wealth of Information on Car Maintenance
Internet Provides Wealth of Information on Car Maintenance
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - A thorough check of your vehicle's major systems is a good idea before the snow flies, and checking your tires, brakes and battery is a good start. But if you're like many drivers, you may not know enough to recognize a problem when you see one.
For instance, do you know the telltale signs of a weakening battery? Do you know the difference between all-season tires and performance tires, or which one is...
•Isoflavones Help Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms
Isoflavones Help Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms
by: ARA Content
However, Independent Study Finds That All Isoflavone Supplements are Not Created Equal
(ARA) - As baby boomers age, large numbers of women are entering menopause. Doctors often prescribe hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate symptoms associated with menopause. However, more and more women prefer to try other therapies as an alternative to conventional HRT.
"Many women are turning to products containing phytoestrogens...
•It's Never Too Late to Prevent Osteporosis
It's Never Too Late to Prevent Osteporosis
by: ARA Content
Calcium - a key element in the fight
(ARA) - Osteoporosis, a chronic disease that results in the deterioration of bone mineral density, affects nearly 28 million Americans -- 2 million of which are men. Despite these staggering numbers, this disease is often preventable.
Though osteoporosis has been thought of as a disease that affects mostly women, 5-6 million men are at risk of developing this disease each year and the risks...
•It's Not Just Water Under the Bridge
It's Not Just Water Under the Bridge
by: ARA Content
Americans want better drinking water -- and are doing something about it
(ARA) - Did you know nearly 90 percent of Americans have a serious drinking problem? The problem? Significant concern about the quality and taste of their drinking water.
That's according to the results of a new 2001 National Consumer Water Quality Survey which analyzed respondents' perceptions about their household water supply and other home water quality...
•Joint Discomfort Has No Age
Joint Discomfort Has No Age
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - It can happen at any time and at any age. Strenuous activity, whether from jogging, a set of tennis or even gardening, can cause joint stiffness and discomfort, limiting range of motion and decreasing mobility among younger people as well as those who are more mature.
But it doesn't have to be that way. There are several ways to keep joints healthy and flexible so that you can continue to enjoy favorite activities.
Although many...
•Laminate Floors Offer Beauty, Durability
Laminate Floors Offer Beauty, Durability
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - You might not give your floors much thought -- until it comes time to replace them. Then you realize that there are many options out there. For busy families whose floors need to stand up to kids and pets, laminate flooring is an excellent choice.
Laminate flooring has been a fashionable option in Europe for more than 20 years, and it's rapidly gaining popularity in the United States. The most common designs have a wood grain...
•Life-Saving Pediatric Drug Becomes Readily Available to Those in Need
Life-Saving Pediatric Drug Becomes Readily Available to Those in Need
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - We can all sympathize with the frustration people experience waiting for a new drug that is being tested for a certain disorder. Imagine you have a child with a rare disorder and the only drug effective for treating the disorder is not only extremely hard to obtain, but available only through a nationally-administered random selection process. For many American families, this dilemma is a harsh...
•Managerial Malpractice Claims on the Rise
Managerial Malpractice Claims on the Rise
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Protect Your Assets and Executives with D&O Insurance
(ARA) - When disgruntled shareholders, employees, customers or competitors allege financial mismanagement, discrimination or other wrongful acts, blame often lands at the feet of corporate directors and officers. Claims of managerial malpractice are on the rise, along with the costs -- legal fees, settlements and judgments -- associated with them.
Just how expensive can a...
•March is Family Eye Health Month
March is Family Eye Health Month
by: ARA Content
From 6 months old to 106 years old - everyone needs an eye exam
(ARA) - Almost 80 percent of preschool-aged children never have an eye exam. And many vision screenings in school don't test for common eye diseases. What can you do to help protect your family's eyesight? A regular eye exam - during Family Eye Health Month - is a great way to start!
Sears Optical is sponsoring Family Eye Health Month in March to remind families of the...
•New Class of Drugs Brings Hope to Cancer Patients
New Class of Drugs Brings Hope to Cancer Patients
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - This is an exciting time in cancer research. Recent information on angiogenesis -- the growth of new blood vessels -- is providing researchers opportunities to find new ways to slow or stop a tumor's growth by cutting off the blood supply it needs.
Angiogenesis performs a critical role in the development of cancer. To grow, solid tumors need oxygen and nutrients provided by new blood vessels. Once a vascular network...
•New Drug Offers Hope to Cancer Patients
New Drug Offers Hope to Cancer Patients
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - A decade ago, research into angiogenesis-inhibiting compounds was still in a relative state of infancy. The principle itself was not new -- as far back as the early '70s, there was speculation that human cancer tumors could not grow beyond a few millimeters in diameter without obtaining their own blood supply. But opinion was still divided in the scientific community.
Angiogenesis itself is a natural and necessary...
•New, Less Painful Option for Varicose Vein Sufferers
New, Less Painful Option for Varicose Vein Sufferers
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Being "vain" about their looks was not the primary motivation for schoolteacher Jacqueline Munoz and barber Sal Salvaggio to seek treatment for their varicose veins. Rather, it was the fact that it had become increasingly more painful for them to stand for eight hours a day as required by their professions.
Tens of millions of people around the world suffer from the aches, pains and swelling of varicose veins...
•No Business Is Safe from Environmental Disaster
No Business Is Safe from Environmental Disaster
by: ARA Content
Protect Your Assets and Future with Pollution Liability Insurance
(ARA) - Fears that the environment will suffer under the Republican administration are misplaced, say the world's leading pollution liability experts. Thanks to privatization and the shift to state enforcement, pollution is being rapidly uncovered. Good news for Mother Nature -- devastating news for those footing the clean-up bill.
The fact is, nearly every...
•Ready to Move? Consider Remodeling Instead
Ready to Move? Consider Remodeling Instead
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Is your home feeling a little squeezed or out-of-date? You may want to join the millions of Americans who are turning to professional contractors instead of Realtors.
According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), home remodeling may be preferable to moving. Remodeling can be less expensive -- the process of selling a home and moving can cost up to 10 percent of the value of your current home....
•Refresh, Renew, Rejuvenate Your Home with a Makeover
Refresh, Renew, Rejuvenate Your Home with a Makeover
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Consider renewing and refreshing your living environment with a makeover. To make a notable difference this year, spruce up your home with a touch of personality and style. Combining fashion and function, lighting is one of the easiest ways to rejuvenate a room, giving it an entirely fresh look and feel.
"Now more than ever, it's easy to revitalize your home with simple accents like lamps, mix-and-match...
•Remain Active with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Yoga Guide
Remain Active with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Yoga Guide
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - More and more people are performing the age-old practice of Yoga. Yoga can stretch you, it can relax you and now it may help people with arthritis. According to the American Yoga Association (AYA), Yoga may help people with arthritis deal with pain and stiffness, improve range of motion and increase strength for daily activities.
One of the most common forms of arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which...
•Replacing the Irreplaceable
Replacing the Irreplaceable
by: ARA Content
There's Hope for that Broken Tea Cup or Lost Fork
(ARA) - "They were the only ones that offered any encouragement," says Margaret Winters. The Northridge, Calif. resident is talking about Replacements Ltd., a company that tracks down discontinued china, silver, glassware and collectibles. Winters lost the teapot from the tea set her husband bought her before they were married, as well as several pieces of her Noritake wedding china, in the 1994...
•Retirement: Why Quit for Good, When You Can Quit for the Better?
Retirement: Why Quit for Good, When You Can Quit for the Better?
by: ARA Content
Talking About Money
With Jim Larranaga
(ARA) - Only one quarter of Americans age 35 and older have amassed $100,000 or more for retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute's 2000 Retirement Confidence Survey. What's more, the previous year's survey found that 20 percent of "forty-something" workers haven't even begun saving for retirement. If you're among them, you might be in for an...
•Retreads: The Highest and Best Use for a Worn Tire
Retreads: The Highest and Best Use for a Worn Tire
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Although they may look round and black, retreaded tires are one of the greenest, environmentally friendly products a fleet can buy. Retreaded tires have one of the highest post-consumer contents of all recycled products, and are responsible for saving North Americans more than 400 million gallons of oil every year.
Most people don't know that tires contain a very large percentage of synthetic rubber, which is...
•Roofing Secrets Revealed
Roofing Secrets Revealed
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Choosing the right roofing material for your home can be a mystery for many homeowners. With the number of options available, it has become increasingly difficult to choose.
Over the last few years, residential metal roofing has grown significantly in popularity as many homeowners have learned of its durability, while others have focused on the many styles and colors available. However, there is still a greater number who are trying to...
•Rustic Accessories the New Buzz in Home Decor
Rustic Accessories the New Buzz in Home Decor
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - As the cooler seasons draw closer, thoughts and activities drift slowly from the outdoors to the inside, and the annual human version of hibernation begins. We re-acclimate to shorter days and longer, colder nights. There is a sense that the house must be buttoned-up for the winter.
More time is spent indoors, and so this is also when many people decide to give their home decor a new look. Many people are rediscovering...
•Seniors on Muscle Beach? You're Never Too Old to Get Fit
Seniors on Muscle Beach? You're Never Too Old to Get Fit
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - If you think you're too old to benefit from a fitness regimen that includes weight training, think again.
Seven years ago, Beatrice Maullin read about the Crown Valley Senior Olympics competition in her hometown of Pasadena, Calif. She had been working out at a local gym doing aerobics, machine weights and free weights. Thinking that there was no sport in which she could compete, she called to volunteer for...
•Show Your (Decorating) Colors
Show Your (Decorating) Colors
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Because of recent tragedies, Americans are looking more to home and family this year and want to create a safe and comforting haven in their homes. We are seeing a resurgence of national pride, as the flag is being flown everywhere. For many, money allotted for travel and entertainment will be re-channeled toward creating a refuge for our hearts, bodies and souls this fall and winter.
Something as simple as changing a light bulb from...
•Slam the Door on Debt
Slam the Door on Debt
by: ARA Content
IHateFinancialPlanning.com offers ten tips to help you get out and stay out
(ARA) - According to American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc., the average balance on a credit card is $7,000, offering an average interest rate of 18.9 percent.
Additional statistics show that the average household has 10 credit cards and, not surprisingly, over half of those households report having trouble paying their minimum monthly payments.
Common indicators of a...
•So You're Shopping For A Car
So You're Shopping For A Car
by: ARA Content
Whether you buy or lease, save money on the deal with tips from IHateFinancialPlanning.com
(ARA) - For many Americans, a car is the second largest purchase they make. Advertisers devote millions of dollars to convince us that we deserve to own the hottest set of wheels. The same people who used to yell, "I want my MTV!" are now shouting, "I want my SUV!"
But step inside a dealership, and confident car shoppers are like deer in headlights when...
•Sprinklers Provide Best Chance for Surviving a House Fire
Sprinklers Provide Best Chance for Surviving a House Fire
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Although it's impossible to put a dollar value on a human life -- especially the life of a loved one -- the reality is that the decision to purchase many life-saving products often comes down to cost.
For the amount of money it would cost to upgrade your choice of carpeting in your new home, you could protect your family and possibly even your home from a fire. Think you can do without the added protection...
•Spruce Up Your Home Without Busting Your Budget
Spruce Up Your Home Without Busting Your Budget
by: ARA Content
Do-it-yourself tips for summer remodeling projects
(ARA) - Ah, summer. Between neighborhood softball games and trips to the community pool, it's the biggest time of the year for moving and home remodeling.
While many of us turn our thoughts to upgrading our homes, our budgets may already be tapped. Here are some simple do-it-yourself ideas to spruce up your home, specifically the kitchen and bath, without breaking your...
•Steps to Buying a Used Car With Confidence
Steps to Buying a Used Car With Confidence
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(ARA) - Industry statistics show that almost three times as many people buy used cars as buy new.
To help consumers make informed decisions in the process, the experts at CarMax, America's leading used car retailer, have put together a basic list of the things to check when buying a used car.
1. Check the vehicle's safety features.
Consider a vehicle with air bags and anti-lock brakes. Not only will they make a car safer, but...
•Stopping Sleepless Nights: What You Need to Know about Restless Legs Syndrome, a Common but Unrecognized Condition
Stopping Sleepless Nights: What You Need to Know about Restless Legs Syndrome, a Common but Unrecognized Condition
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - "Creepy-crawly," "prickly," "tingling," and "twitching" ... These are the words typically used to describe one of the most common but relatively unknown sleep disorders in the United States: Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), nearly 12 million Americans have RLS, and even though it's slowly becoming more...
•Study Shows Low-Sodium Diet Can Decrease Blood Pressure as Effectively as Some Medications
Study Shows Low-Sodium Diet Can Decrease Blood Pressure as Effectively as Some Medications
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(ARA) - A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology says that women who limit their salt intake can substantially lower their blood pressure.
In fact, the study, which looked at the health benefits of a low-sodium diet for postmenopausal women, showed that some women's blood pressure decreased by 16 points as much as would be expected from some blood...
•Successful Dot-Com Offers Strategies for Success
Successful Dot-Com Offers Strategies for Success
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Lost amidst billions of dollars in squandered venture capital funding and endless reports from network anchors about the macabre state of e-commerce lies a seemingly overlooked fact: Not all of today's dot-coms use red ink in the accounting ledger.
As the e-commerce tree hourly shakes off companies with poorly laid business plans, and the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks continue to disrupt the national economy, the viable...
•Taking the Guesswork Out of Finding a Good Auto Technician
Taking the Guesswork Out of Finding a Good Auto Technician
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(ARA) - Finding a competent auto technician need not be a matter of chance. Much of the guesswork has been eliminated, thanks to the national program conducted by the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
ASE tests and certifies automotive professionals in all major technical areas of repair and service. With more than 430,000 currently certified professionals, the ASE program has...
•Tax Information for Small Businesses
Tax Information for Small Businesses
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(ARA) - The IRS publishes a lot of tax information to help small business owners and there are many ways to get it. You can always visit an IRS office to pick up copies of IRS forms and publications, although the IRS continues to make it easier for you to get these materials without leaving your office or maybe even your home.
The IRS will send you forms and publications free of charge when you call them at 1-800-829-3676 with your...
•Tax Strategist Advises IRS Extensions Due to National Tragedy
Tax Strategist Advises IRS Extensions Due to National Tragedy
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(ARA) - Taxpayers and companies whose deadline for tax returns was September 17th or in coming weeks, are being granted extensions by the IRS due to the national tragedy which disrupted lives as well as flight delivery and mail services.
According to CPA and tax strategist Diane Kennedy of TaxCents, a tax education company that helps people make informed tax-advantaged financial decisions from a position of power...
•The Romance of Coffee
The Romance of Coffee
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - As the great composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said, '"Ah! How sweet coffee tastes! Lovelier than a thousand kisses, sweeter far than muscatel wine!"
Since its introduction to Paris in the late 17th century, romance has surrounded the coffee bean. Whether it was served to two lovers on a cobblestone street or enjoyed in front of an evening fire at home, coffee has stood the test of time as a luxury and comfort to couples around the...
•The Time to Remodel Your Home is Now
The Time to Remodel Your Home is Now
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Remodeling your home can be a daunting task and devoting quality time to make your house a home can be a challenge any time of the year. If you’ve been thinking of remodeling, now is a great time to freshen your home’s appearance and make it more energy efficient (www.abcseamless.com).
It's a good idea to inspect your home now. As you do this, ask yourself these questions:
Do I have high heating and cooling bills?
Is my...
•The Top 10 Rules of High-Mileage Car Maintenance
The Top 10 Rules of High-Mileage Car Maintenance
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - Americans are keeping their vehicles longer and driving farther than ever before. Today, the average age of vehicles on the road is greater than nine years and more than 68 percent of vehicles have more than 75,000 miles.
As a vehicle's engine ages, its performance decreases and oil starts to break down at a faster rate. Over time, seals begin to deteriorate, gaskets become brittle and oil consumption increases --...
•The Uglier The Better
The Uglier The Better
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American Standard Announces the 2002 America's Ugliest Bathroom Contest
(ARA) - Floor to ceiling harvest-gold ceramic tile … foam-padded toilet seats … that lovely peach and teal wallpaper from the '80s. These are just some of the "fashion don'ts" still masquerading as bathroom décor. American Standard realizes that homeowners with such dated bathrooms will go to great lengths to avoid the public eye (or maybe even seek a 12-step program to deal with...
•Think Your Car is Safe from Thieves? Think Again
Think Your Car is Safe from Thieves? Think Again
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(ARA) - Every time you park your car, you're taking a risk.
Just ask David J. of Stanford, Conn., whose 1998 high-performance Acura Integra Type R was stolen right under his nose just one month after he installed a top-of-the-line security system for $1,500.
Mother's Day is a long-held tradition of revering the woman who gives the gift of life.
"Mothering Sunday" is another early Mother's Day tradition that has shaped...
•Thinking About Early Retirement? 10-Minute Quiz Determines Your Readiness
Thinking About Early Retirement? 10-Minute Quiz Determines Your Readiness
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - If you've delayed planning for retirement because it makes you feel a) old or b) financially inept, think again. With a little foresight, you could be out there enjoying life like other people -- maybe even before you reach the so-called "retirement age."
Like many people in the prime of life, it's not unusual to think of retirement as such a distant idea that you avoid saving for it until...
•Tire Retreads Save Money and Resources for Many Industries
Tire Retreads Save Money and Resources for Many Industries
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(ARA) - Retreaded truck tires represent a savings of more than $2 billion annually for truckers and trucking companies in North America.
For most fleets, tires represent the third largest item in their operating budget, right after labor and fuel costs. The lowest possible cost-per-mile is achieved with a good tire management program that includes the use of quality retreads.
Retreads are the replacement tire of...
•Too Stressed to Snooze?
Too Stressed to Snooze?
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Solutions for a More Peaceful Night's Sleep
(ARA) - Most Americans do not get the recommended eight hours of sleep required for good health, safety and optimum performance. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recently reported that 63 percent of Americans are sleep deprived.
During stressful times -- such as the loss of a loved one, a change in job status or a serious illness -- the numbers of those who suffer from sleep deficiency can be...
•TUNA Therapy Combats Benign Prostatic Hyperlasia
TUNA Therapy Combats Benign Prostatic Hyperlasia
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(ARA) - With age, most men's prostates grow larger, resulting in irritating problems associated with urination. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition affecting the prostate. It is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that restricts the flow of urine from the bladder. Millions of men worldwide are affected by BPH, but fewer than five percent are receiving treatment. Fifty percent of men older than 50...
•Tunes To Go: Music From Your Computer to Your Car
Tunes To Go: Music From Your Computer to Your Car
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(ARA) - The digital audio revolution is in full swing as music lovers worldwide are using their computers as high-tech jukeboxes.
But you're not just limited to listening to songs on your PC while you check your e-mail. It's easier than ever to manage your collection and listen to it in your car, whatever your destination.
"It's great to hit the road and hear hours of the songs you want, when you want them. You're no...
•Want to Loosen Uncle Sam's Grip on Your Wallet?
Want to Loosen Uncle Sam's Grip on Your Wallet?
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Talking About Money
With Jim Larranaga
(ARA) - The average person pays more than $6,000 in federal income tax, according to the Congressional Budget Office. If you cringe at sending a big chunk of change like that to Uncle Sam, you may be looking for ways to keep a little more jingle in your pocket. I'll give you some tips, but, like me, you should consult a tax advisor before taking steps that could affect your tax...
•Web site Offers Skincare and Beauty Advice to Meet Unique Needs of Teens With Darker Skin
Web site Offers Skincare and Beauty Advice to Meet Unique Needs of Teens With Darker Skin
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(ARA) - Acne-prone teens with dark complexions have skincare and makeup problems unique to their darker skin tones, and also have difficulty finding skincare information that speaks directly to their needs. Now, teens with complexions ranging from the darkest shades of black skin to lighter olive-colored skin, can get expert skincare and makeup advice on www.pimpleportal.com.
Jeanine...
•Welcome to the Age of Bionic Hearing!
Welcome to the Age of Bionic Hearing!
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(ARA) - Better. Stronger. Faster. That was the promise made by those fictional techno-doctors who used their imaginary electronic wizardry to reconstruct Jaime Sommers' character into The Bionic Woman. Fiction back in the 1970s -- today, a reality. Many of the body's functions that have been either damaged or lost can be restored with technology so advanced, it would make even those fictional doctors green with envy.
For those who are...
•When Should Hearing Be Tested?
When Should Hearing Be Tested?
by: ARA Content
(ARA) - What? ... I'm sorry I couldn't hear you? ... Could you repeat that? ... What did you say?
If these are the questions you ask when talking with others, then it's likely you need to have your hearing tested.
If you're wondering why your friends mumble when they talk to you or when restaurants suddenly become cacophonous, frustrating places, have your hearing tested. If your family consistently turns the television volume down when...
•Why Your Mutual Fund Doesn't Return as Much as You Think
Why Your Mutual Fund Doesn't Return as Much as You Think
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(ARA) - As tax time nears, many mutual fund investors are starting to wince. While most mutual funds' returns were down last year, their tax bill remains high.
After years under-performing the S&P 500, the average US stock mutual fund finally beat the index last year. But while the average fund was down just 0.37% v. the S&P 500's 9.1% drop, investors in the average fund actually lost around 3% when you add in the...
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