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Why Do My Eyes Burn And Water?

Issue 12.16

This is one of the most common questions we as Eye Care providers get here in southern Utah. With all the beautiful scenery and outdoor activities we enjoy here, our dry environment and air conditioning doesn’t help with these symptoms. The most common cause for these symptoms is due to Dry Eye.

Dry […]

Witnessing Cremation

Issue 12.16

Fifty-four years ago, I had the opportunity to witness an open cremation on a Native American Indian reservation in southern Arizona. Open cremation was the tribal custom, and, to say the least, it was an interesting experience. At that time, I never would have imagined that I would later become an owner of […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Filing Taxes Just Got (A Little Bit) Easier

Issue 12.16

Now that it’s March, your annual tax filing deadline is fast approaching. If you receive Social Security benefits, one of the documents you need to file your federal income tax return is your Social Security Benefit Statement (Form SSA-1099/1042S). Your Social Security benefits may be taxable. This includes monthly retirement, survivor, and disability […]

Genealogy Corner… Cyndi’s List Turns 20

Issue 12.16

Cyndi’s List (http://www.CyndisList.com) was launched 20 years ago on March 4, 1996. What started out as a side-page in a personal genealogy web site has become one of the top genealogy resources online. The original site started on one web page with 1,025 links. By the end of that first year the site […]

Breathe! Your Life Depends On It

Issue 11.16

Snoring is more than just annoying—90% of the time it is associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). When the tongue and tissues of the airway relax during sleep they can vibrate (snoring sound) or become blocked (obstructed). You stop breathing! Lack of air and lack of sleep can be a serious and deadly […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Who’s Accountable? Part 4

Issue 11.16

Part 4

My friends, as we move towards the conclusion of this effort to bring you on board with who is at the helm of city government and ultimately accountable for both the good…….and yes, on those occasions when city government fails to toe the line or simply does not meet expectations, please […]

Geek Speak… Windows 10 Can Be Reversed

Issue 11.16

We have known for some time that you can go back to Windows 7 from Windows 10. The problem is that it is usually very expensive and time consuming. You have to back up all your files, wipe the hard drive, re-install Windows 7, pay well over $100 for the license key (if […]

Hearing Aids Improve Brain Function

Issue 11.16

According to a recent study by Jamie Desjardins, PhD, an assistant professor in the speech-language pathology program at The University of Texas at El Paso, hearing aids improve brain function in people with hearing loss.

Even mild forms of hearing loss can affect the brain, as it takes so much more effort and […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… Why Plan Your Estate?

Issue 11.16

The knowledge that we will eventually die is one of the things that seems to distinguish humans from other living beings. At the same time, no one likes to dwell on the prospect of his or her own death. But if you postpone planning for your demise until it is too late, you […]

Reverse Mortgage And Other Retirement Decisions

Issue 11.16

As our baby boomers continue through their retirement, the Department of Housing and Urban Development or HUD / FHA is projecting that 60% of our retirees over the next decade will need to tap into the equity of their homes as part of their overall retirement.

Let’s try and put that in perspective! […]