Simple precautions help avoid identity theft during tax season
Identity theft affected 10 million Americans last year, an increase of 22 percent from the previous year, according to Javelin Strategy and Research. Those numbers make identity theft one of the nation's fastest growing crimes.
Preparing for a domestic attack: What families can do today
With recent arrests in suspected domestic terrorism plots in Colorado and New York and almost daily news reports of international terrorism incidents, Americans need to remain vigilant and be prepared for the unknown. The good news is there are things we can do to be prepared and take responsibility for the safety and security of ourselves and our families.
Frequent hand washing, covering your mouth when you cough and avoiding others who are ill - you probably already know the basics of protecting your health during cold and flu season. But you may not be aware of the important role proper humidity in the home and workplace plays in preventing the transmission of viruses.
Customers can expect a new look to their credit card statements - the enhancements are designed to help consumers better understand their accounts and will be introduced in February when the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure of 2009, also known as the CARD Act, goes into effect.
It's no secret. In small towns and large cities across the country, colleges and universities are magnets for crime, both on and off campus. While students may feel relatively safe at college, the reality is that at some point in their college careers, many college students will become a victim of a crime.
Having a family meal isn't easily accomplished these days. Busy schedules, long work hours and even technology make it feel easier to simply grab a meal and go, rather than take the time to sit everyone down together around the table. But American families really do miss coming together around the table. Americans who eat with others more frequently are more satisfied with every aspect of their own lives, including their relationships, their physical and mental health and their level of achievement in life.
For all the good information out there on how to improve your health, there are a lot of weight loss myths that continue to circulate. Debunking those myths can help you live a healthier lifestyle in 2010.
Spotlight on HIV/AIDS: Barriers still keep thousands from HIV care and treatment
Today, almost three decades into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, there are 1.1 million people currently living with HIV in the United States. While strides have been made in the fight against this disease, there are an estimated 640,000 people with HIV in the U.S. who, for a myriad of reasons, are either undiagnosed, not in medical care, or not receiving HIV treatment.
In the diet craze that has captured our attention over the last four decades, the one plan that stands out from the rest is the Mediterranean Diet. Since the Mediterranean embraces more than 20 countries, each with its own cuisine, the diet is really a fusion of the many foods consumed by the nations bordering the sea.
Emerging disease expert advises vigilance, not panic
Vigilance, not panic, is what is needed to manage an emerging disease threat like H1N1, according to Dr. Corrie Brown, University of Georgia, Athens. Dr. Brown has been working with some of the leading experts in the world to learn the real story behind emerging diseases like H1N1.
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