Happy And Healthy

One of most iconic rock and roll introductions of all time happens to be the 1971 intro to Led Zeppelin’s timeless tune: “Stairway to Heaven.” But did bandmates Jimmy Page and Robert Plant rip the tune off from the 1967 instrumental “Taurus,” which was composed by Randy Wolfe of the band Spirit? A jury will decide […]

How secure is your retirement nest egg? If you are like one-third of Americans, recent studies say you are ill prepared for retirement. Just because you may not be adequately prepared to retire doesn’t mean that you are getting any younger, though. The clock will continue to tick as your savings get used up, and

They come in just about any flavor you could imagine, from Dr. Pepper to honey barbecue. They’re a staple at bars and grills nationwide and a fan favorite food for watching professional sports. In particular, they are not that great for you. But the last thing we really think of when chomping into a greasy,

A new study has concluded that vitamin D may be the solution for those who suffer from diseased hearts. In a trial study, 163 patients who had suffered from heart failure used various supplements containing the vitamin, which is only processed by the skin via exposure to sunlight, to improve the heart’s functions. Namely, the

Do you know what the odds of your retirement? If you have nothing saved up and you are in your 40s, they are not so good. But a new GOBankingRates survey has found that just 23% of workers have $10,000 or less saved up, and about one-third have nothing. According to J.P. Morgan, by the

If you are of age 62 or older and your home has at least 50% equity or more, you may be a candidate for a reverse mortgage, or a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. A few other stipulations do apply. For example, you have to demonstrate that financial ability to pay property taxes and upkeep and

Lifestyle and personal technology items are one economic portion that doesn’t leave out the male sector, possibly favoring male consumers. And although they are necessary, I’m not talking nose hair trimmers, body hair removal wands and 4-D jelly-bristled electric toothbrushes. Even electric razors, in my opinion, were once categorized right along with the Father’s Day

The Zika virus has made its way into many countries around the world, and has been directly linked to severe birth defects as leading experts issue warning after warning. This mosquito-borne virus has many people on edge in the US, and there are some helpful facts that you should be aware of it, because a

The wealth of older Americans continues to grow and it’s actually worth a lot more than you think. But you won’t find it in many bank accounts or savings, pension funds or hedge funds – even though you will find plenty in those avenues. Rather, you will find it home equity, where experts say an

Not to dash the selfie – which should have never been made a real word – just to dash the idiocy of some people who take selfies. Case in point: Yellowstone National Park has hosted its population of bison for eons. In the modern era, since smartphones and social media become mainstays, more people are