Category Archives: Useful Info

Do anti-cancer superfoods really work?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

The short answer to this question is — drum roll, please — yes. They really do. While studies are ongoing, and in many cases experts still don’t know exactly how these superfoods work, there’s strong evidence that certain fruits and … Continue reading →

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Getting Relief – You Can Lower Your Prescription Medication Costs

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

Arlington has launched a program to help provide residents with some relief from the high cost of prescription medications. Through the program — sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC) — the City is making free prescription discount cards … Continue reading →

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Long-Term Care Costs on the Rise

Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin

WESTPORT, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Costs continue to rise for those requiring long-term care in the U.S. According to the newly released 2011 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs, conducted by the MetLife Mature … Continue reading →

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Medicaid Scam Alert!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) issued this news release late yesterday warning Texans with Medicaid coverage to be aware of a recently reported scam involving a caller asking a Medicaid recipient to provide a bank account number in an … Continue reading →

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This guide might save your life…

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

literally.  Between work, school, and activities, we are often forced to eat on the run.  If you’re watching calories or simply trying to eat healthy, it’s nearly impossible to find something to eat that isn’t laden with fat and calories, … Continue reading →

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New Law Allows Employees to Bring Guns to Work

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

On June 17 Gov. Rick Perry signed SB 321, which provides that a private or public employer may not prohibit an employee from storing a firearm or ammunition in a locked, privately owned motor vehicle in a parking lot, garage … Continue reading →

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For Spenders, the Down Market Has an Upside.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

Though saving money during tough economic times is always a smart idea, sometimes a little splurge here and there does not hurt either. Need a short trip to escape the daily grind? Now may be the time to start looking. … Continue reading →

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Best Belly-Fat Buster

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

Which should you cut back on first if you want to trim belly fat — carbs or fat?  You might think that dietary fat goes straight to your middle, but research suggests that too many empty carbs is really the … Continue reading →

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IRS Increases 2011 Standard Mileage Rates

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

The IRS released Announcement 2011-40 that increases the optional standard mileage rates due to recent gasoline prices. Effective July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, the new six-month rate for computing deductible business, medical, and moving expenses will increase by … Continue reading →

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Even our Government knows that quitting smoking is hard

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

…so they are offering some help!  Please visit their site at http://www.smokefree.gov/default.aspx.  Whatever stage you are in, from thinking about quitting, to trying to stay quit, they have something on the website that can help. There is also information about research … Continue reading →

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