In a world where economic times are getting harder with every passing day, retirement benefits are hardly enough to meet daily living expenses. When long-term medical care costs are added to this, retirees have a difficult time meeting these needs. Reverse mortgage is a financial product that was developed to allow homeowners aged 62 and above to convert the accumulated equity in their home int...

People take digestive supplements for a variety of reasons. Some help with heartburn, others with constipation, and still others help with certain food intolerances, such as that for lactose. Some of these products are taken in pill or powder form. Many occur naturally in food and can be of benefit if included as part of a balanced diet. While health food stores and supermarkets are filled...

Although aging takes a toll on the body?s joints, bones, gut and immune system, relatively young persons suffer from joint pain as well. Eating a diet including anti-inflammatory foods, working out with weights and walking help the joints to remain fluid. In addition, supplements can help those joints by rebuilding lost cartilage to aid tendons and ligaments in their duties. The top three joint...

Want to lease the 2017 Toyota RAV4? This amazing crossover SUV was recently refreshed and features new standard equipment and safety features for the new model year. Getting behind the wheel of the new RAV4 is easy thanks to Toyota offering a generous lease deals, including one with monthly payments of less than a couple hundred dollars. The RAV4 is known for offering unmatched versatility, ple...

Type 2 diabetes is an incurable condition that affects millions of Americans. Fortunately, people who are diagnosed with this condition can benefit from numerous quality treatment options. The FDA has approved several medications for type 2 diabetes, and healthy lifestyle changes can also help people to control their symptoms. With that in mind, the top three treatments for type 2 diabetes are ...

Stairs can pose an obstacle for anyone who suffers from mobility issues, whether due to age, injury or both. Most people take their mobility for granted, so they have not planned how they will navigate their home when circumstances change. All of a sudden, an entire floor of the house is inaccessible. Unfortunately, age-related disabilities often prevent people from enjoying their home and can ...

Education at a university level is something that many seniors decide is an important investment for their lives. However, it is difficult for many of them to afford these classes, especially if they are simply interested in education, not job training. Thankfully, free and reduced-cost college courses are available for seniors across the nation. These courses are offered by accredited universi...

If you are looking to purchase a truck this year, you may already have your mind made up that you want to buy a Chevy. When you buy a Chevy truck, you are supporting an American car manufacturer and getting a truck that is long lasting. However, before you can buy, you have to decide which of the 2017 Chevrolet truck models is right for you. Chevy has two primary trucks: the Chevrolet Colorado ...

The Volvo XC90 SUV is one of Volvo?s most luxurious models. It is offered in five powertrains, so customers can choose from the basic model all the way to the limited-edition Excellence, which adds in features like a hybrid mode, luxurious individual seating in the center row and an online personal shopping concierge. This luxury SUV is a 2017 Top Safety Pick with boron steel and an automatic b...

Having atrial fibrillation, a heart problem that causes what is known as an irregular heartbeat, is the leading risk for a stroke. In fact, those with this disease have a heavily increased risk of heart disease: about 20 percent of all people who have strokes suffer from this problem, making it the single biggest contributor. Even worse, people have a 500 percent increased risk of stroke and ev...

While antidepressant medications have been the go-to treatment for many individuals suffering from depression, there has been an increase in the use of supplements for depression over the past several years. The number of individuals purchasing supplements to use instead of, or in addition to, conventional medications may be attributed to several factors, including a desire for more natural tre...

The incidence of skin cancer, despite modern technology and awareness campaigns, are still on the rise. Treatments for those suffering from skin cancer varies depending on the type of skin cancer diagnosis. The types of skin cancer are melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma. Basal cell carcinoma is the most frequently diagnosed and is usually located on areas of the skin ...