The simple answer to this question is no. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 2,513,171 deaths in the U.S. in 2011. Leading end-of-life causes included diseases of the heart, malignant neoplasms, chronic lower respiratory diseases, cerebrovascular diseases and accidents—most of which can strike at any age. This means we can all...
Read MoreThe simple answer to this question is no. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 2,513,171 deaths in the U.S. in 2011. Leading end-of-life causes included diseases of the heart, malignant neoplasms, chronic lower respiratory diseases, cerebrovascular diseases and accidents—most of which can strike at any age. This means we can all...
Read MoreAmerican author John Steinbeck once wrote, “A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ.” While certainly a poetic statement, and even somewhat true, those pesky germs—found everywhere and on everything—can still make you sick. Fortunately, washing your hands is one of the best defenses against the infections and illnesses they induce. According to the Centers for...
Read MoreAmerican author John Steinbeck once wrote, “A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ.” While certainly a poetic statement, and even somewhat true, those pesky germs—found everywhere and on everything—can still make you sick. Fortunately, washing your hands is one of the best defenses against the infections and illnesses they induce. According to the Centers for...
Read MoreDuring the inaugural enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), an estimated 9.3 million previously uninsured Americans obtained healthcare coverage. Whether you’re one of them or among the other millions who had to choose new ACA-compliant insurance plans, you may still be confused about the factors that affect your healthcare premiums. According to...
Read MoreDuring the inaugural enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), an estimated 9.3 million previously uninsured Americans obtained healthcare coverage. Whether you’re one of them or among the other millions who had to choose new ACA-compliant insurance plans, you may still be confused about the factors that affect your healthcare premiums. According to...
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