When a baby is born, the umbilical cord is typically discarded as medical waste. However, in recent years, more and more parents have been choosing to store their baby’s cord blood, which contains valuable stem cells that can be used to treat a variety of diseases. It is important to understand the reasons for and…

Owning your first home is a big responsibility. To start, it comes with significant financial obligations. You have to pay your mortgage and property taxes. The way you handle these obligations can have a lasting impact on your financial future. Beyond the financial responsibilities, you also have to concern yourself with home maintenance. You’re putting…

It’s no secret that losing weight is hard. And for many people, it seems like they can’t win the battle against the bulge – they lose a few pounds, only to gain them back (plus some extra). This frustrating cycle is often called yo-yo dieting. But it doesn’t have to be this way! In this…

If you have a friend who has been in a car accident, it can be difficult to know what to do. You want to make sure that they are okay, but you also don’t want to overwhelm them. In this blog post, you’ll gain some tips on how to help your friend after a car…

Death and taxes are not the only sure thing in life. If you own your own home, chances are something is eventually going to break. If you’re lucky, it will be something small and relatively inexpensive like a wall-mounted electrical outlet (about $100 to repair and replace). But if you’re not so lucky, your AC…

From a societal point of view, the growing number of older adults in industrialized nations has put more of a burden on public pension systems. Unfortunately, private (i.e., business) pensions and individual savings are the only ways to ensure a comfortable retirement in today’s culture. As a result, governments have instituted more proactive programs to…

All around the world, plants containing psychoactive or hallucinogenic compounds have been incorporated into the lives of native people. Many of these compounds and plants were used in their natural state, while others were dried and smoked or made into tea. The plants were usually used medicinally or as important parts of cultural and religious…

If you are facing a situation where you may need to transfer to a different medical provider, or even visit more than one provider on an ongoing basis, you may be worried that your care will be compromised. From struggling to get records transferred to the confusion with insurance, there are many things that can…

If you are facing a situation where you may need to transfer to a different medical provider, or even visit more than one provider on an ongoing basis, you may be worried that your care will be compromised. From struggling to get records transferred to the confusion with insurance, there are many things that can…

Do you have a friend from childhood that you’ve lost touch with? Maybe you went to different schools, or your families moved away. Or perhaps it’s an old neighbor or work colleague you’re keen to track down. It can be difficult to find someone after years of separation, but it’s not impossible! In this blog…