Health
A Feel-Good Apple Story With A Happy Ending
This is a very personal story for me that fortunately ended well. My History I was born with severe congenital heart defects that, in the middle of 2021, resulted in more than 14 hours of open heart surgery. The operation affected something called the “bundle branch.” The bundle branches are part of the heart’s electrical…
Read MoreAnother installment in our “Believe it or not” series
After years of searching, I have finally discovered the most annoying gift ever!!! I have tested it on my wife, and the results are in – she says that our 35th year of marriage may be our last. So, I consider the test “a success,” and I believe with just a few years of marriage…
Read MoreGetting Married? 8 States Allow Dogs to Officiate
I am a dog owner, and our furry friends are part of our family. Also, I am happy and proud to say my oldest son is getting married in October (he and his fiance live in Colorado and are getting married there). Your Dog Can Serve As A Wedding Officiant So, I started doing a…
Read MoreGel Manicures Are Not Safe
In yet another installment of my “believe it or not” series, I was surprised to learn that the drying process used in most gel manicures causes cancer. I have never had a manicure and have little idea of what a gel manicure is. I have been told that it is the current “best quality” type…
Read MoreHonest Hospitals Vs. Dishonest Hospitals
Apparently, many poor-quality hospital executives are graduates of the “Vladamir Putin School of Propaganda,” where they were taught that if a bad fact isn’t reported, it can be ignored. So What Facts Are Some Hospitals Conveniently Forgetting To Report? According to a study by the University of Michigan Medical School, many hospitals routinely underreport strokes…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Dementia
The Number Of Americans With Dementia Will Likely Increase According to a new study published by the University of Michigan Medical School, approximately one-half of older Americans die with a diagnosis of dementia listed on their medical records. That is up from 36% two decades ago. Using data from 3.5 million Americans over the age…
Read MoreEmbalming Is Not Needed Before Cremation
No, It Is Not! Embalming is not needed before cremation. What Is Embalming? Embalming is a method of preserving a dead body with chemicals. During embalming, the embalmer flushes out the blood and replaces it with a chemical solution to prevent decay and the spread of disease. Embalming also changes the appearance of the body…
Read MoreNursing Homes: Who Is Financially Responsible?
I am willing to bet that everyone receiving this email knows of a family financially obliterated by the cost of nursing home care for a loved one. But did you know that family members cannot be required to pay for a relative’s nursing home care? And, did you know that it is illegal for nursing homes…
Read MoreWe Take Care Of The Details So You Don’t Have To!
The United States Is About To Go On A Wild Ride I assume everyone receiving this email knows about last week’s Southwest Airlines meltdown. However, I am guessing no one other than me is wondering what happened to the scores of deceased individuals in transit with Southwest when it stopped operating. Southwest is one of…
Read MoreWhat Is Whole Body Donation To Science?
What is whole body donation to science, and how does it work? Mark Sunshine provides everything you need to know about the program and if it makes sense for you or your family. Please watch the below video. Please visit our FAQs page for more topics and information.
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