Prevention is key, but contact a licensed professional for assistance Mold can take a hold just about anywhere in your home: bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and more. Learn more about this household issue and how to prevent and control it from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ABOUT MOLD…
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People and groups behind the places The place names might be well-known—Hearst Castle, Ahwahnee Hotel, Union Station—but do you know the architects behind the buildings? Get to know 25 of California’s must-see structures and their architects, as compiled by USA Today and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) California Council:…
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Shipping containers are a creative housing option Your new home could be on the back of a big rig, chugging by on a freight train, flying in a cargo plane, or cruising into port. People are increasingly upcycling shipping containers into new housing, and you could be one of them.…
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Little things can make a big safety difference Have a little one on the way? You’ll want to know about these 12 items recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that can make a big difference when it comes to your child’s safety: Safety latches and locks—Latches and locks…
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A new study correlates increased numbers of street trees to reduced antidepressant prescriptions, emphasizing the positive role even the smallest and simplest amounts of urban greenspace can play in our mental health. Experts from Germany’s Leipzig University and the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research analyzed health data from almost…
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Don’t ignore reminders; contact a licensed veterinary professional Looking in your mailbox, you see a cheerful postcard from your veterinarian’s office: “Make an appointment for your pet’s rabies vaccination today!” It’s easy to toss the card aside to the recycling, but this simple reminder is easier to appreciate—and act upon—when…
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Learn do’s and don’ts to help those affected The roar of the racetrack, the roll of the dice, or the ring of the slot machine can be exciting, but they also can be concerning and even damaging for millions of Americans struggling with gambling addiction. According to the National Council…
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Know the signs and call 911 for emergency assistance We’ve all seen the dramatic movie scenes where a man gasps, clutches his chest, and falls to the ground. In reality, a heart attack victim could easily be a woman, and her symptoms can tend to be more subtle, according to…
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Driving represents freedom, connection, and independence. These values don’t change as we age, but our physical and mental abilities to drive may. That’s why the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working to get the word out about safety for older drivers.
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Licensed financial and medical professionals can help We’ve always known certified public accountants and professional fiduciaries can play an important role in our financial health. But a new study shows financial experts like these could also hold a key to clients’ overall health through earlier Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses. Alzheimer’s disease…