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A simple blood test taken for middle-aged American males could help predict your risk of contracting prostate cancer, says a new study that was conducted at Harvard University. PSA tests (prostate specific antigen) are accurate enough now to predict whether or not an adult male is at-risk for contracting this deadly disease later in life. […]

New studies are coming out about the obesity epidemic in the U.S. and they are not pretty. Men and women are both getting fatter at alarming rates, but according to a new study that was published in JAMA, women are currently on pace to outdo men. Over the past thirty some-odd years, men and women

Taking care of our elders is something that we take pride in as the children of the parents and relatives who helped rear us. Tragically, instances of financial elder abuse take place all of the time, with many going unreported and unnoticed to the general public, and to the people who care for them the

What are the smartest ways to use a reverse mortgage if you are considering these lucrative home loans for older Americans? A reverse mortgage is becoming a popular way to access your home equity and use the funds to provide an added vehicle toward retirement security. Recent studies have found that most retirees have about

When the G500 4×4² was officially unveiled a year ago, off-roading fans went nuts. It’s the supped-up version of the already popular G-Class SUV, but it comes with so much more. Until now, you couldn’t get your hands on one in the U.S. But that’s all about to change. In a short period of time,

With skin cancer rates increasing nationwide, newer initiatives are being created to help reduce these rates. According to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, getting screened for skin cancer by your primary care physician can reduce your risk by a large margin, namely because pre-cancerous lesions can be identified and treated during

Retirees in today’s market have many things to consider. Namely, what does the future hold and will you have enough income and assets to persevere. Aside from any investments, savings and assets that you have, a commonly overlooked but beneficial method may be your home equity. Can a reverse mortgage home loan be a viable

More Americans are dying each year, a new report finds. After years of decline, US death rates increased in 2015. According to the National Center for Health Statistics. The updated death rate was set at 730 deaths per 100,000 people, an increase from just 723 per 100,000 people a year prior. “Among the causes of

If you enjoy lighting up, you likely have a brand of tobacco that you favor for your cigarettes. In spite of all of the evidence that we have against smoking, millions of us still enjoy this untimely, smelly vice. When we head into the store to buy a pack of our favorite brand, we usually

The 4th of July is just around the corner. As families the world afar prepare for what is going to be a truly invigorating Independence Day, there are some who may be timid instead. This is especially true for those who suffer from interstitial cystitis. It’s a condition that’s defined by Mayo Clinic as those