Jan
17

Flowers and chocolate again?

Flowers and chocolate again?

(ARA) – Buying the standard bouquet or box of candy for the love of your life doesn’t show you’ve put much thought into the sentiment. In fact, if your valentine is like many others, they are just six weeks into the new year that likely began with all sorts of promises to get fit or…
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Jan
17

Valentine’s Day gift-giving tips

Valentine's Day gift-giving tips

(ARA) – Giving your significant other the right gift can make or break your Valentine’s celebration. If you’re also giving something to your best friend, mom and children, you may need a little help finding the perfect token. Erase some of frustration involved in finding the perfect gift and enjoy the holiday of love and…
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Jan
17

Who is giving you that flu shot?

Who is giving you that flu shot?

(ARA) – Pharmacies, doctors’ offices and walk-in clinics – you have more opportunities than ever before to get that all-important annual flu shot. But if you’ll be getting yours somewhere other than the doctor’s office, you might wonder just who is giving you that shot and what that person’s qualifications are. As an experienced registered…
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Jan
17

How students can meet the challenge of the evolving health care industry

How students can meet the challenge of the evolving health care industry

(ARA) – Health care reform has expanded access to health care insurance coverage to more than 30 million new patients beginning in 2014, stretching the resources of health care facilities nationwide. Meanwhile, the introduction of new regulations and technological innovations, as well as the rapid adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), have added new layers…
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Jan
17

Expert Tips for Staying Healthy Into the New Year

Expert Tips for Staying Healthy Into the New Year

(ARA) – While the winter months bring the joys of snowy days, holiday feasts and New Year’s resolutions, they can also be a challenging time to stay healthy – especially for people living with diabetes. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Lara Hassan notes that maintaining blood sugar levels during the winter months can be done. “Nearly…
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Jan
17

How new home trends can apply to remodeling existing homes

How new home trends can apply to remodeling existing homes

(ARA) – A significant shift in consumer preference in new home purchases is the latest by-product of the still-struggling economy. The residential construction market is shrinking and so are houses. Homebuilders expect newly constructed single-family homes to average just 2,150 square feet by 2015. That’s 10 percent smaller than previously, according to the National Association…
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