Today���s tough economic environment would give anyone a headache. America���s workforce faces increasing pressures to meet the bottom line and achieve financial results with less, particularly small businesses. So, it���s no wonder that small-business owners��� most pressing wellness concerns include stress and employees��� sick days, as identified through a recent study of more than 1,000 small-business owners and decision-makers. High employee stress ranks No. 1.��
For many, the holiday period between Thanksgiving and New Year���s means family get-togethers, rich food and good times. But it can also mean heartburn.
Like many parents, Heidi Staats had never heard of respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, until she almost lost her son to the common, yet potentially severe disease it can cause.
Snow, ice, slush and other winter driving challenges can threaten both driver and passenger safety, and adding distractions into the mix only exacerbates the situation. So instead of dashing through the snow in your four-wheeled ���sleigh��� and ending up o���er the hills, it may be best to simply drive with caution and focus, to stay on the road this winter.
The need for retirement security cuts across all social, gender and ethnic lines. The fact is, everyone is going to age and will need support after leaving the workforce. Studies show that women approach this issue differently than men, and women of different ethnicities have varying viewpoints when it comes to setting financial goals.
While it���s a bit of a stereotype to say men are from Mars and women are from Venus, when it comes to financial planning styles, the fact remains the sexes are worlds apart in their approach to saving and investing.
If all is working well, most homeowners put little thought into their water heater. But when this critical appliance fails, it can be a nightmare that halts a home���s productivity completely. With no hot water for washing dishes and clothes – let alone for bathing – homeowners are left scrambling to find a new water heater as fast as possible.
Did you know that when you and your family dine out, you are helping your community���s economy and the economy at large? That���s because restaurants employ millions of Americans nationwide.
The roles and perceptions of women have greatly evolved over the last 50 years.��From homemaker to executive, women have fought for their voice and advanced tremendously ��� altering virtually every aspect of American culture.��In 2013, the women of the past continue to pay it forward and emerging leaders take the reins.
Bullying is reaching epidemic proportions in North America, with 83 percent of American girls and 79 percent of boys saying they���ve experienced harassment, according to the National Education Association. Adults typically respond to bullying issues with concern, outrage and frustration, and for many, the only thing worse than being the parent of a bullied child is discovering their own child is the one committing the bullying.
From home decor to fashion and food, the styles and trends of the 1970s have slowly been creeping back into the mainstream, and this year they���re out in full force. Don���t be alarmed when you see the vibrant colors, bold patterns and relaxed entertaining of the decade taking over in today���s world. There are many ways to embrace the retro style while staying thoroughly modern with some simple expert tips. ��
