Monday, December 29, 2008

How to do a financial fast

The holiday bills have started arriving if you didn't pay cash. You might be receiving a raise with the New Year, but is it enough to keep you from spending more than you earn?

Thousands of Americans are fed up with economic woes and are taking advantage of the newest money tool: a financial fast.

Here's what you need to know to try it:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1340947/how_to_go_on_a_financial_fast.html?cat=7

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

The truth about mistletoe

That little kissing sprig isn't necessarily so benign as folklore and the cinema would have us believe. Read all about it here:

http://www.helium.com/items/754468-christmas-and-the-origins-of-mistletoe

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Doctors often overlook childhood heart attacks

Though they're rare, their symptoms are remarkably similar to those experienced by adults having heart attacks.

Heart attacks in children are rare, and physicians often overlook them. These attacks can be fatal:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1313368/rare_childhood_heart_attacks_often.html?cat=70

Monday, December 15, 2008

How to Grand-proof Your Home for Wee Holiday Visitors

They manage to get into places we'd never even consider. They're mobile and they're fast. If you have young grandchildren coming for the holidays, here are some tips on how to make sure your home is safe for them:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1297519/how_to_grandproof_your_home_for_the.html?cat=74

Wednesday, December 3, 2008