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Health Insurance

Save up to 80%* on prescriptions

How do we find the lowest prices? Did you know that drug prices vary from pharmacy to pharmacy? WebMDRx partners with major pharmacy chains to find you the best prices. How it works 1. Search & Compare Prices Search…

Auto, Safety

Refine Your Driving Skills and Maintain Your Independence!

Learn how to hone your driving skills and learn about new vehicle technology and driving tips for today’s drivers. AAA’s Roadwise Driver is an online course designed to help you be a better, safer driver. The course covers topics like, Extending…

Medicare

Rockford Priority Health Medicare Meeting

Details Date: July 18 - Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Venue Rockford Ambulance 8450 Shaner Ave NE Rockford, MI 49341 United States + Google Map

Auto, Safety

Evaluate Your Driving Ability

Self-Rating Tool Every time you get behind the wheel of a car, you must decide how to react to other vehicles and drivers, traffic signs and signals, highway conditions and your vehicle’s performance – and often take quick action.…

Medicare

Priority Health Walk-in Center

Details Date: July 16 - Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Venue Priority Health Walk-in Center 1257 E Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Pets

People Foods Cats Can Eat

You Can Share, Sometimes Most of your kitty's diet should be a nutritionally complete cat food, but you can give her a treat from your plate every once in a while. You just need to know how to choose feline-friendly snacks with the nutrients…

Medicare

Muskegon Priority Health Medicare Meeting

Details Date: July 15 - Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Venue Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Downtown 939 3rd ST Muskegon, MI 49440

Healthy Living, Safety

How Safe is Your Hospital?

Aren’t all hospitals safe? Sadly, no. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade scores hospitals on how safe they keep their patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. Go here to utilize the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital…

Healthy Living, Safety

Sleeping babies are dying in car seats when parents use them incorrectly, study says

Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY Published 9:56 a.m. ET May 21, 2019 | Updated 4:01 p.m. ET May 23, 2019 Car seats can be deadly places for babies to sleep when being used incorrectly, a startling new study has found. When…

Pets

Prevent Outdoor Pet Hazards

Here are some tips to prevent pet hazards. All the tips are available here Stave Off Sunburn The dog days of summer pose danger for our faithful friends. Short-haired, close-shaven, and light-colored pets are prone to sunburns. The…

Healthy Living

Take Care of Your Eyes Now For Good Vision In Later Life

Written By: Susanne Medeiros Reviewed By: Dianna L Seldomridge, MD, MBA Jun. 11, 2019 If you're in your 20s or 30s, you probably don't spend much time thinking about your eye health. But this is the exactly the time you should be acting…

Healthy Living

Health Partner: The Digital Tool That Can Help You Navigate Your Knee, Hip or Weight-Loss Journey

Grappling with joint or weight issues? Enter The Health Partner for Knees, Health Partner for Hips and Health Partner for Weight Loss Surgery suite of websites and apps—unveiled this week at the Consumer Electronics Show. By Amy Roberts January…

Healthy Living, Property Insurance

July Lawn & Garden To-Do List

Rainfall is scarce in July, and soaring temperatures can cause your garden and lawn to slow down and conserve energy. Vegetable gardens kick into high gear and will need some extra attention to stay happy. Other plants in your garden can…

Pets

Healthy People Foods You Can Give Your Dog

Treats for Dog-Day Afternoons To cool off a hot dog on a sultry day, give her pet pops. Make them with any food she likes, like veggies or applesauce. Freeze the pops in an ice cube tray. Or whip up some peanut butter pops: Mix…

Auto, Safety

Record-Breaking 48.9 Million Americans to Travel this Independence Day

Nearly 2 million more travelers than last year planning July 4 getaways, according to AAA ORLANDO, Fla. (June 25, 2019) – More Americans than ever recorded by AAA, nearly 49 million, are making plans to honor the red, white and…

Healthy Living, Safety

5 Things We Now Know About the Safety and Effectiveness of Sunscreen

How often is often enough to reapply sunscreen? Does a higher SPF make a difference? Experts weigh in on how to help protect yourself from sunburns and skin cancer this summer. By Krista Bennett DeMaio May 23, 2017 Beach season…

Healthy Living

4 Effortless Ways to Sleep More Soundly

Sleep plays a vital role in your health and well being. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental and physical health, safety, and quality of life.Establish a Sleep RoutineGoing to bed the same time every…

Healthy Living

How to Have a Happy, Healthy Summer

Summertime means longer days, sunshine, picnics, barbecues, and kids out of school. Here’s how to make the most of your summer and stay healthy, too. Be active; be cool Regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy…

Auto

Buying a Used Car – Tips and Scams to Avoid

Last Modified: May 28, 2019 by Jeff Ostroff | Originally Published August 12, 2000 Buying a used car can be a tricky process to navigate because no two cars are the same. Each car has a unique history which can either work…

Home

Best Home Security Systems of 2019

We researched the top home security systems. Compare packages to find the best systems for you. U.S. News 360 Reviews takes an unbiased approach to our recommendations. When you use our links to buy products, we may earn a commission but…

Financial Planning

Types of power of attorney documents

Limited power of attorney- This only applies to specific aspects of your life that you select. For example, you may appoint one individual to make decisions for you regarding your business affairs, and another individual to look after your…

Financial Planning

Why a Power of Attorney Document is So Vital

Disability and incapacitation can strike any of us at any time. Spending a couple of weeks "getting your affairs in order" is frequently not an option. Failing to do so can cause enormous financial and legal problems for you, your…

Auto

Your New Car Got Totaled; Will Your Insurance Pay Off the Loan?

It's the nightmare scenario for any new car buyer. You drive it off the lot and a few days later another driver runs a red light, smashing into your car and severely mangling most of the front end and irreparably damaging the frame - essentially…

Health Insurance, Medicare

More Most Common Errors Medicare Enrollees

Guessing when choosing a plan It takes a great deal of time to compare plans. But, it is essential to do some homework and invest time researching. Avoid the common mistake of just picking an option out of frustration. Before…