What happens when someone dies but doesn’t have a Will? By Colin Smith I rarely get calls from unmarried men to set up estate planning appointments. Most of my calls come from women, or from men who are calling me at their spouse’s request. Why? I’m male, so my theory is that most…
By Alicia Wanek Participating in sports is a huge part of the high school experience for many teens. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 57% of ninth- to twelfth-grade students compete in at least one school or community sport. Often, it’s a coach who helps promote…
By Sandra Gordon If you’ve never asked yourself that question, it’s high time to consider it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 high school students in the U.S. has taken a prescription drug, such as OxyContin, Vicodin, Adderall, Ritalin, or Xanax without a doctor’s…
By Sandra Gordon In an ideal world, you’ve got a satisfying career with plenty of time and energy to play with your kids, help with homework, exercise and catch up with your friends. The reality? You’re exhausted from toiling harder and longer just to keep your job and it’s taking…
By FDA.gov Taking out-of-date drugs carries certain risks Out with the old! Be it the fresh start of a new year or a spring cleaning, consumers are encouraged to take stock of what has surpassed its usefulness. Medicines are no exception. In 1979, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began…
By Mike Powell | Contributor Have you been considering expanding your family by adopting your first family dog? The Covid-19 pandemic has seen more dog adoptions than in previous years, which is excellent news. But how do you know the right time, the right dog, and where to find your new…
By Cheryl Maguire “Do I have to wear a mask all day?” My 12-year-old daughter asked me this question when we recently discussed going back to school. This question along with many others are being asked by kids since the rules about the pandemic are always changing. I want to…
By Sandra Ann Harris | Contributor Now is the season of picnic parties with friends and family. Before you stock up on throwaway picnic staples like plastic cups, plates, utensils, and napkins, take a minute to tune-up your eco-friendly lifestyle and learn how to ditch needless plastics. There’s no need…
By Michael Mackert, Ph.D | Contributor Any parent who worked from home for the last year has ridiculous, funny, or wince-inducing stories of children making appearances on work video calls. One of my more memorable moments was one of our three-year-old twins demanding to make an appearance on camera and loudly…