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As a culture, it could be argued that Americans are rather obsessed with youth. And when our good looks start to fade, it's not uncommon for some people to panic. We may vow to exercise regularly, follow a strict diet, or splurge on fancy skin care and wellness products all in an effort to stay taut and smooth. But if the damage is already done, there's only so much you can do. That may well be why preventative methods are now becoming much more popular. Women in their 20s and 30s are now using eye creams that were once reserved for an older crowd. And some of them are even turning to procedures at an earlier age. Although one in every six drivers on the road is over the age of 65, the drivers of the cosmetic procedure industry will likely be of a younger generation: millennials. It'...

Storms are a part of life. Whether you live high in the mountains, by the beach, or out in the open plains, chances are, a low-pressure system or two will roll through your neighborhood and threaten the safety of your property. No matter where you live, storm preparedness is essential to keeping your family and your belongings safe. From securing household items down to making sure your septic tank is functioning properly (25% of U.S. use a septic system), there are dozens of things you need to consider prior to a storm striking your area. By taking the proper precautions, you can ensure that you don’t have to rebuild or replace parts of your home with each passing gale. Luckily, storm preparedness is fairly simple. It only takes a bit of planning and a few key steps to protect your ...

The U.S. flooring industry reported growth of 3.2% in value and 3.85% in dollars from last year. Selecting the right type of flooring is an important step no matter what kind of structure you're designing. You need to consider durability, appearance, and various other aspects when picking out flooring -- especially when it comes to creating the right balance of style and function. Here are some of the predicted most popular flooring trends for 2019: True to nature -- Flooring options like bamboo are becoming incredibly popular for a variety of reasons. Not only is bamboo one of the most durable and strongest materials available, but has environmental benefits, as well. Another natural materials that look great as a flooring option are stone and wire-brushed wood. "High variety w...

Homeowners need to take care of every aspect of their property in order to avoid expensive issues and other structural problems. Though you need to focus on everything from mold remediation to plumbing, it's important that you don't neglect your home's roof and gutters. Gutter cleaning should be done at least twice a year, but you can't just set up a ladder, grab a bucket, and start cleaning them out. You need to do a little more and avoid making some costly mistakes. First, you should be aware of how your gutters actually got clogged in the first place. There are several causes of clogged, overflowing, or damage and rusted gutters, including: Improperly pitched gutters -- In order for water to flow properly, your gutters need to be pitched correctly. Make sure the slope sits at the c...

Childhood trauma can impact the way an adult functions in society. Regardless of where the trauma originates, the result is the same: the child grows up unaware of how to deal with their conflicting (oftentimes overwhelming) emotions and finds themselves dealing with depression, health problems, alcoholism, drug abuse, and may even end up considering suicide. Idaho ranks fifth nationwide for children who have experienced more than three adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The definition of an ACE includes abuse and neglect, as well as dysfunction in the home, such as substance abuse, divorce, violence, or incarceration. Though Idaho's numbers are large, they're far from the only state facing such problems; statistically speaking, between 40% and 50% of marriages end in divorce, with 1...

The way business is done is always adapting and today's technology has lead to all sorts of revolutionary changes across the workforce, both throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world. Despite all the recent workforce changes, businesses still struggle with all sorts of document challenges. According to a U.S. Bank study, 82% of organizations that fail do so because of cash flow problems, but losing track of essential documents can lead to all sorts of organizational failure. Approximately 7.5% of all documents get lost; 3% of the remainder get misfiled. Additionally, according to a global survey of knowledge workers and IT professionals, document challenges account for 21.3% of productivity loss. "Information and the speed at which it flows throughout an organization is a key deter...

The pharmaceutical industry discovers, create, products, and markets pharmaceutical drugs for use as medications to be administered to patients (or self-administered) in order to alleviate a symptom, cure them, or vaccinate them. The global pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $1.12 trillion by the year 2022. Since the pharma industry is so essential for the health of billions of people across the world, pharma organizations need to be extremely careful down to the last detail. Even the smallest mistake can result in hundreds of millions of dollars in fines or worse. According to The National Law Review, a pharma company has agreed to pay a significant settlement to resolve allegations that they illegally made a few years ago to a fund meant to assist Medicare patients taking pulm...

Researchers at the New York School of Medicine believe that they have found a way to reverse the process of going bald. On average, people shed between 50 and 100 hairs a day, but some struggle with much more rapid hair loss. With approximately two-thirds of men in America experiencing some degree of appreciable hair loss by age 35, this discovery has the potential to change lives across the country. The research was published in the journal Nature Communications. Scientists examined the damaged skin of laboratory mice, and their research focused on fibroblasts, which are cells that secrete collagen. The study started with researchers activating a pathway in the brain known as the sonic hedgehog. This pathway is so named because of the spiky appearance of its molecules, giving it a r...