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The Most Popular Oral Decongestants Are No Better Than Snake Oil

By Mark Sunshine | Oct 10, 2023

Who would have guessed that many popular oral decongestants are worse than snake oil?  Certainly not me.  Do The Most Popular Cold Medicines Work? But, it turns out that the most popular over-the-counter cold medicines do not work, and may be harmful to your health.   According to recent FDA panel findings, the most popular oral…

Coins Are Placed on the Graves of Former Soldiers

By Mark Sunshine | Oct 9, 2023

If you ever go to a cemetery, you will most likely see coins on top of some gravestones.   But has anyone ever explained to you why people leave coins and what they mean?  Where did the tradition of leaving coins on a gravestone originate? The tradition of leaving coins on gravestones has been around…

Is Cremation A Popular Practice?

By Mark Sunshine | Sep 14, 2023

Cremation Popularity Is Growing! According to the 2018 National Funeral Directors Associate Cremation and Burial Report, increasing numbers of families are choosing cremation over burial. The national and local trends are unmistakable and irrefutable. The reasons behind the relative increase in cremation are primarily cost and convenience. Cremation is simply less expensive and provides many…

Somehow Florida’s Hospitals are Getting Worse

By Mark Sunshine | Aug 14, 2023

Florida, with its sunny beaches and vibrant communities, is a dream destination for many. But is it the right place for high-quality healthcare? Let’s take a deep dive. Remember my email from last year about the US News and World Report hospital rankings?   A year ago I highlighted concerns about Florida’s healthcare system, emphasizing its…

Air B&B Rentals Have Hidden Cameras

By Mark Sunshine | Jul 17, 2023

It isn’t easy to constantly think up exciting topics to email you about.   I read hundreds of articles weekly and select the ones that catch my attention.  After additional research, I try to summarize what I have learned and then email you.   Hotel Owners Plant Hidden Cameras In Rooms So, imagine my surprise when I…

There Are No Good Uses For Dryer Lint

By Mark Sunshine | Jul 3, 2023

A few days ago, I was emailed an article that suggested dryer lint is a hidden source of value.  The article stated that if we only make a little effort to recycle our dryer lint, we can save a ton of money.  The article suggested recycling dryer lint as filler in craft projects, dog beds,…

Dogs Are Bucking The Trend

By Mark Sunshine | Jun 20, 2023

Hold on to your leashes, folks, because we’ve got some pawsitively mind-boggling news about our four-legged friends. Dogs Have Larger Brains Now Than Before Recent research reveals that dogs are evolving and now have larger brains than their ancestors. Hungarian and Swedish scientists have unleashed a surprising finding: our beloved canines are becoming brainier.  It…

The Perfect Father’s Day Gift

By Mark Sunshine | Jun 16, 2023

My First Try at the Perfect Gift Was Rejected by my Wife and Daughter Father’s Day is just around the corner, and I have been searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift recommendation.  I had a great one (I thought) that I was going to tell you about – that is until my wife and…

What Do Elder Care Lawyers Do?

By Mark Sunshine | Jun 9, 2023

Estate Planning & Elder Law A few days ago, I met with an estate planning attorney I have known since the mid-1980s (a long time to know someone).   I was surprised to learn that this well-known attorney had no idea what elder law lawyers did for a living or why.   So, my friend, the estate…

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