One in 10 women will be called back after a screening mammogram: time for panic or patience?

It���s the telephone call no woman wants to receive ��� you need to come back for additional tests after you���ve had your annual mammogram. It happens more often than you would think – one in 10 women will be asked to come back because the doctor spotted a potential area of concern. Before you panic, you should know that usually the area of concern does not turn out to be cancer. Here are some facts to help you get through the experience of a callback.

Four steps to combat hearing loss: the silent epidemic

An estimated 275 million people across the globe can���t hear clearly all the sounds they love. These people suffer from hearing loss, which the World Health Organization lists as the No. 1 sensory disability in the world.

Top 6 tips to save money on winter travel

Whether you need a break from the cold, some time off after the busy season at work, or simply need to get away after a hectic holiday season, a winter vacation can be a welcome respite. Winter can also be the most cost-effective time of year to book a vacation, before the summer travel season heats up and families with kids are looking to get away.

DIY home improvement fixes to create a healthier home

You might not be aware that your home may pose some hidden risks for you and your family. But you don’t need a fat budget to give your home a safer and healthier boost. After all, there is nothing more important than keeping your family safe.

The busy person’s guide for entertaining on short notice

Ideally, you���ll have a few days notice to get everything in order when you���re hosting guests. But everyone knows that���s not always the case. Drop-ins happen and you can make a choice between panicking or embracing the spontaneity of a last-minute get-together with your friends and family. The key to being an unflappable host is having a simple process to get your home guest-ready in a hurry.

Focusing on diabetes in the older adult population

In the U.S., there are nearly 26 million people living with diabetes and more seniors have diabetes than any other age group ��� 10.9 million, or 26.9 percent, of all people age 65 and older.

Holiday rush: last-minute shopping made easy

Each year, we vow to get our holiday shopping done early. And each year we find ourselves wondering if some ���holiday magic��� could be used to get it all done in time. In fact, about four out of 10 holiday shoppers will buy gifts at the last minute this year.

Preparing your credit profile for the spring real estate season

When you are out shoveling snow and scraping ice off the car���s windshield, winter can seem like an eternity. Yet when it comes to your credit profile, house-hunting and the spring real estate season is just around the corner.

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