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Tips for Making the Most of Your Medicare Advantage Plan

  “The start of a new year is the perfect time to take stock of the coverage and benefits available to you through your Medicare Advantage plan,” said Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer of UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. “Many Medicare beneficiaries are pleasantly surprised when they discover all the ways... Read More

Financial Planning Helps Manage Student Debt

  (Family Features) In an increasingly competitive global market, education is becoming more important. But many families find the cost of education to be outside their grasp. According to a study commissioned by the US Department of Education, from the 2001-02 to the 2010-11 academic year, the cost of attending a... Read More

Beyoncé's Cosmetology School Offers Domestic Violence Victims New Path

  (NewsUSA) - Many women who suffer from domestic violence feel powerless to remove themselves from abusive relationships because they are financially dependent on their abuser. This leads many to stay in an unhealthy or even dangerous environment. Empire Beauty Schools, one of the nation's largest systems of cosmetology schools, has created... Read More

Women Shop Cars More Thoroughly Than Men

Analysts have found women are more thorough than men when shopping for a vehicle. LeaseTrader analyzed customer transactions during 2011 when out-of-state lease transfers occurred and found that more women ordered third-party vehicle inspections compared with men. When women were on the “buyer” end of a lease transfer they ordered... Read More

Avoiding Ski And Snowboarding Accidents

  Even black-diamond skiers and snowboarders enjoying a weekend on the slopes can have their season spoiled by an injury that happens on the last run of the day. But the end-of-the-day tweaks and spills are more common than you’d think, says physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Ed Laskowski, M.D., of... Read More

Monica Featured At Honda Battle Of The Bands

  The 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands  Invitational Showcase, presented by Verizon, will welcome a special guest performer to share the spotlight alongside the nation’s top eight Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands. Celebrated actress, and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Monica is set to take the field at the Georgia... Read More

Ten Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2011

There are people who rely upon the fact Lady Justice is supposed to be blind. A lawsuit by a kidnapper against his victims for not helping him evade police tops the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s (ILR) survey of the Top Ten Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2011. “While these lawsuits... Read More

Drinking Is Good For You

  Believe it or not, being properly hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your body. That means being in balance -- the water your body loses from perspiration, breathing and other body processes is replaced by the water you consume. Based on clinical trials on adults, published... Read More

George Lucas' Red Tails Opens January 20

It’s 1944, the war in Europe continues to take its toll on Allied forces, the Pentagon brass has no recourse but to consider unorthodox options -- including the untried and untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program. Just as the young Tuskegee men are on the brink of being... Read More

Tips For Preventing Childhood Obesity

In the U.S., 10 percent of young children aged two to five are categorized as obese. The latest findings from the landmark Nestlé Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) reveal that, as early as 12 to 24 months, children are beginning to develop some unhealthy dietary patterns that may contribute... Read More



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