Articles
Safety tips to weather fall
October is National Fire Prevention Month, and a good time to give thought to how safe your home’s indoor/outdoor electrical is. Here are a few precautionary tips I’ve learned over the years. Fall is when you should safely store your warm-weather tools like the lawn mower and pull out cold weather tools such as your snowblower...
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Here are the telltale signs the time is right now for a new roof
You often hear people say, “As long as I have a roof over my head, I feel blessed.” We couldn’t agree more. But while your roof is an elemental part of your home, it often gets overlooked. The average life of a roof made of asphalt shingles is 25 years, and roofs made of metal can last 50 years or more. Workmanship is...
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Students at Willoughby-Eastlake Schools build confidence in their creativity and imagination, all stemming from a simple dot
“Make your mark and see where it takes you.”—The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds The transformative picture book The Dot tells the story of Vashti, a little girl who doesn’t think she can draw. She’s only able to make a dot on a piece of paper. To her surprise, the teacher asks her to sign it and displays it proudly the next...
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Do the BMI numbers lie?
I’m a big believer that knowledge is power. When it comes to their health, people should know their numbers. But there’s one number I’ve never been a fan of: BMI, or body mass index. It’s simply an equation of your height and weight. It doesn’t take into consideration factors such as muscle mass, bone density or body composition...
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The treatment for tinnitus
At some point in their lives, about one in five people will experience tinnitus. This perceived noise in the ears that doesn’t correspond to an external sound can be related to hearing loss or other issues such as noise exposure, high blood pressure, earwax buildup or certain medications. Tinnitus is sometimes the brain’s way of...
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