Articles
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
Many Medicare TV ads may not be able to give you the information you need about your options, but Carl Lishing, with HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, certainly does
Flip to any channel, and you’re likely to see Medicare commercials during this time. You may not get all the information you need to make your Medicare plan decision. There could be several options with various benefits and costs. These commercials may offer a phone number to call and speak with a licensed insurance agent about your options,...
Read More
Create a new custom cabinet look without breaking the bank
Several years ago, a kitchen remodel set me back a budget-sapping forty grand. About half of that drain on my bank account was attributed to the cabinets. I opted for a lovely painted white to replace the outdated 1962 versions that were falling apart. But not everyone needs to sink their savings into replacing cabinetry like I did. Most people...
Read More