Are you in the market for a new car? To buy or to lease, that's the question. With interest rates going up, consumers are increasingly shifting gears and thinking about leasing. And dealers are responding with great deals. This might be the time to give a lease a chance
Want to treat stubborn skin conditions like acne, rosacea, even psoriasis, but you've had only temporary relief from pills, creams and ointments? Just put your mind to it!! There's an actual growing medical specialty called psychodermatology, where doctors insist there's a psychological component at the root of common skin conditions, and that traditional treatments only attack the symptoms and not the cause. Experts say they're seeing great success with therapies such as biofeedback, relaxation techniques and even hypnosis at helping clearing stubborn skin ailments, used alone or in combination with popular medication
Crawling through the debris in your kid's old room or a dusty attic may not be pleasant - but it could be profitable. Old posters featuring everything from rock stars to airlines have become a hot property for collectors. We'll take a look at what they're after.
Your teen gets behind the wheel. It's one of the first times it really hits you: you can't always be there to protect your child…or can you??? A number of new tracking devices let you keep tabs on whether he/she's gunning the engine, slamming on the brakes…even headed to a forbidden part of town! From computerized car chips to GPS devices…even mounted cameras, a Heads Up! on how to tag along with your traveling teen!
Does your teen stay up until the wee hours and have trouble getting up in the morning? While it may just be normal teenage behavior, leading doctors say parents need to wake up to another possibility: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome. It's a little known sleep disorder that's estimated to affect anywhere from 360,000 to several million teens and young adults. Experts say kids with this condition are often misdiagnosed with things like depression and attention deficit disorder and frequently have trouble in school. We'll tell you how to determine whether your teen has this sleep sickness
Health officials are sounding an alarm about a new wrinkle in the drug name game. You've been warned about possible mix-ups from drugs sold in the US with similar sounding names. Now, officials are warning that the exact names used for specific medications in this country are being used for completely different types of drugs overseas! For example, Flomax is a prostate drug here in the states, but it's a pain medication in Italy. Norpramin: an antidepressant in the US, but an ulcer drug in Spain. Officials are concerned about potentially dangerous, even deadly, mix-ups as people travel abroad or turn to online overseas pharmacies for prescriptions.
It's the hottest new exercise class…a mega-cardio work-out mixed with a little Zen! It promises to whip your body and your mind into shape at the same time. Why are so many people rushing to raise their heartbeats and their self-awareness?
If you've ever needed a top-notch second opinion, you know it can take forever to get in to see the doctor. Now, you can stay home and get a second opinion over the Internet from some of the most respected medical institutions in the country. Find out why millions of Americans are turning to online e-opinions to get a better handle on their medical health.
Seems everyone's diving into digital photos these days now that it's simple and affordable to snap and download your most memorable moments. But, when it comes to preserving the past, experts say most of us make big mistakes. You know to save your favorites onto CD, but do you know what type to choose? Did you know CD's have a shelf life and you need to transfer your photos after a given amount of time? When it comes to printing, does the paper matter? A Heads Up! to help make you picture perfect
Having trouble getting promoted at work? Tough time on the dating scene? Maybe it's time to put your money where your mouth is and examine not just what you say, but how you say it. Enter the world of voice styling. No longer just for actors and singers, it's now a booming business for people looking to spruce up their speech to try to get ahead.
You see them everywhere -- offers to upgrade all kinds of software with the latest features and security. Sounds good…but, is newer always better? Experts say upgrades can actually turn into downgrades for some users…possibly even wreaking havoc with certain computers. How do you know if you should click and download? If you want your old version back, what should you do?
Everyone's looking for "the" travel deal of the season, especially with gas and flight prices sky-high! But rather than depending on a travel agent, or scouring all the comparison sites, why not bid for a bargain?! Thousands of vacation items are listed on auction sites like eBay…from condo rentals to airline vouchers. Do the deals really fly or will you be taken for a ride? You'll meet a couple who bid and saved thousands on a dream cruise… along with a man who insists his timeshare was not all it was cracked up to be.
Dieting …then overeating…then exercising like crazy to make up for it. Do you ever feel like food is the focus of your life? You don't have anorexia or bulimia, yet you feel out of control? If the answer is yes, you're not alone. Now, experts say there's a newly defined eating disorder that's hitting millions of Americans…mostly mid-lifers, especially women. It's called Runaway Eating. What is it, how do you know if you have it, and what can you do about it? We serve up some food for thought…
How many times has this happened to you? You think your cell phone is in your pocket or purse...but when you check, it's missing. Or you drop your phone and, just like that, it's ruined. Buying a brand new replacement can really cost you, so why not ring up savings by going used?! Experts say the used cell market is really taking off, with phones only costing about five to fifty dollars. But, is it the right call? From warranties to activations to battery life …it's a Heads Up! on what you need to know!
For most of us, it's been 10, 20, even 30 years or more since we took a drivers' education course. No big deal…driving is second nature by now-- you simply get behind the wheel, start the car, and go. But experts say when it comes to safety 101, the old lessons are outdated thanks to high-tech advances in braking and steering systems, not to mention new safety equipment. Experts say it's time to head back to class! Schools across the country are revving up advanced driving courses to teach even the most veteran drivers the new rules of the road!
Next time you head to the hospital pack your clothes, some reading material…and your own nurse?! More and more people are hiring private duty nurses to ensure dedicated round-the-clock care after surgery. And, it's not solely for the rich and famous, either!
We all know how serious postpartum depression can be. But, is it also possible to suffer from baby blues if you've adopted a child? Experts say yes and it happens more often than you may think. It's called post-adoption blues-a condition widely recognized by adoption professionals and the medical community. If it's not caused by hormonal changes, how do you end up with this kind of depression? Find out how to spot the symptoms of this sudden sadness and when to get help
When it comes to cosmetics, you want to use what makes you look and feel your best, naturally! Today, consumers are going nuts for "natural" and "all-natural" products, believing they're superior to synthetics for everything from texture and smell, to the anti-aging benefits. But what does the term "natural" actually mean? The FDA says --nothing! Is your favorite botanical beauty cream chemical free? Does it matter? Can synthetics actually be better for you? SELF Magazine gives you a guide
Seems like every time you turn around these days someone's reminding you to check your credit report to correct mistakes and, of course, to protect your identity. After all, identity theft is undeniably a huge problem, with more than 9 million Americans becoming victims last year alone! But, even if you do a yearly ---or even quarterly-- check, a lot of damage can be done in between. That's where credit monitoring services come in. It's now a multi-billion dollar industry, with all sorts of companies promising to not only check your reports, but also monitor accounts for suspicious activity and notify you almost immediately if something doesn't seem right. Some even offer identity theft insurance. Are the services worth the money? Which one should you choose? The experts monitor the monitors!
If you enjoy having plants around the house-not only because they look good but because they just seem to make you feel good… Heads Up! Scientists say you may be onto something. Studies show many household plants can actually help filter the air, absorbing and destroying common toxic chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde. The chemicals are given off by things like furniture, carpets, even appliances. A former NASA scientists says some household favorites-- like palms, the peace lily, and fichus-do the trick better than others. Can a little foliage really help you breathe easier?
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