The New New Deal: What Two New Federal Infrastructure Plans Mean for the Average American
Big news from Washington in August as President Biden signed a major new infrastructure bill into law. Insiders say the bipartisan passage of this $1 trillion plan to rebuild U.S. could pave the way for a second, even more expansive package. If you’re like most Americans, what you really want to know is how these […]
Why You Should Never Drink Almond Milk: How It’s Made, and Why You Shouldn’t Get Too Excited About It
Plant-based dairy is a growing trend. Most people who adhere to non-milk dairy do so because of the environmental and economic costs of cow’s milk. However, while choosing dairy alternatives is admirable, not all plant-based products are equal. Almond milk is among one of the most popular milk alternatives, but it shouldn’t be. Between the […]
Understanding Lasik Surgery: Its Potential Benefits, Risks, and Costs
Lasik eye surgery seems too good to be true; for less than one hour in a chair, you can come away from surgery with perfect or near-perfect vision. While it was a concept that seemed quite out there when it was invented in the 80s or when it made its debut in the states in […]
The Man’s Guide to a Healthy Prostate — 5 Things You Can Do
For guys, aging has ups and downs. On the upside, we become wiser and look more “distinguished.” People look up to us. And you don’t need me to tell you how amazing it feels when your granddaughter gives you kiss and tells you she chose you as her “hero” for a school project.Now for the […]
Finding Affordable Ways To Stay Active and Healthy
As people age, mobility and flexibility become significant challenges, mainly if the individual does not focus on advancing or maintaining those skills. Too often, people decide to purchase overpriced and overcomplicated exercise equipment, only to leave it collecting dust in their basements or garages. While these pieces of machinery can become excellent and inconvenient shelving […]
Stock Alert: Will Big Pharma Be in Trouble If Patents Go Public?
According to The Guardian, the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine used over 95% funding from the public and from donations. Similar things can be said about Moderna and Pfizer. Should the government force Big Pharma to make these patents public? Would that damage pharmaceutical stock prices?What Exactly Is Going on With Vaccine Patents?In the U.S. and around the […]
5 Ways To Reduce or Eliminate Back Pain
It is no secret that as people age, their bodies start to weaken, especially if you are not one to exercise or if you live a sedentary life. The weakness, especially in the spine, or the pains from sitting in an office chair day after day can lead to discomfort or frequent back pain bouts. […]
Everything You Need To Know About the New Coronavirus Vaccines
After many months of waiting the coronavirus crisis to go away, it’s normal to get excited about the announcements of new coronavirus vaccines. When will they be available and how effective are they? Here’s what we know so far.How Many Coronavirus Vaccines Are Available?As of December, 2020, there are three main coronavirus vaccines that appear […]