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Is the Health Care Crisis Causing the American Dream to Slip Away?

February 3, 2010 | By: Robert | Comments (0) | Posted in: Health

At its core, the American Dream is the promise of a good, prosperous life for all hard-working Americans. But one expert believes that failure to pass health care reform will put the American Dream out of reach for the vast majority of Americans.

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Texting Banned for Drivers of Big Rigs and Buses

January 29, 2010 | By: Robert | Comments (0) | Posted in: Auto

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Tuesday that text messaging by drivers of large trucks and buses has been banned.

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Is Healthcare Reform Dead?

January 27, 2010 | By: Jonathon | Comments (4) | Posted in: Health

With the election of Scott Brown to Ted Kennedy's former Senate seat, health insurance reform seems to be at a crossroads.

 

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Does it Really Pay to Compare Quotes?

January 26, 2010 | By: Robert | Comments (0) | Posted in: Auto

If you're still skeptical about the value of shopping around when buying insurance, here's some proof that playing the field actually can save you a bundle.

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Television Could Be Killing You

January 22, 2010 | By: Robert | Comments (1) | Posted in: Health

On average, Americans watch 31 hours of television per week. And new research shows that your television could be killing you--at least in one sense.

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What if Air Travel Operated Like Health Care?

January 19, 2010 | By: Robert | Comments (2) | Posted in: Health

If you've ever struggled to wade through the bureaucracy of airlines or health care companies, you'll appreciate this video.

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6.7 Million Children Without Health Insurance

January 15, 2010 | By: Robert | Comments (1) | Posted in: Health

Adults aren't the only ones struggling to secure health insurance. A report from the Oregon Health & Science University reveals that 6.7 million children in the U.S. are without health insurance.

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Running Shoes May Cause Joint Strain

January 13, 2010 | By: Jonathon | Comments (2) | Posted in: Health

I'm afraid I just can't pass this one up...just a couple of months after I wrote about some of the questions surrounding running shoes and Christopher McDougall's book "Born to Run," a new study has been released that seems to suggest that running shoes can cause more strain on the knees than high heels. To learn more, read the article from LiveScience.com.

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Michael Pollan's New 64 Rules

January 12, 2010 | By: Jonathon | Comments (0) | Posted in: Health

Even if you're a certified, card-carrying couch potato, you probably know that what you eat has a lot to do with your health. Health insurers certainly do.

 

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Kitchen Spoons Not Accurate for Liquid Medication

January 12, 2010 | By: Robert | Comments (0) | Posted in: Health

If you're still measuring your child's liquid medication with a kitchen spoon, a new study may shock you.

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