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Genealogy Corner… New Ancestors On Your Family Tree At FamilySearch.org

Issue 41.16

The nonprofit FamilySearch International, the largest genealogical organization in the world, released 141 million new hints in its online Family Tree on September 29. The hints make use of the newest additions to FamilySearch’s massive collections of worldwide historical records made searchable online by volunteer indexers. These hints can lead to exciting new […]

Navigating Financial Waters

Issue 41.16

Recently, I had the opportunity to float part of the Colorado river. Seeing the canyon from the river’s perspective, allowed me to witness beautiful sights not visible from above. While admiring the beauty, I couldn’t help but think about the dangers that lurk within those magnificent canyon walls.

Most dangers seem obvious, such […]

Are You Ready For Fall? … Furnace Or Heat Pump Maintenance

Issue 40.16

Fall is just beginning in Southern Utah, the last thing most people want to consider are the chilly temps and morning frost coming right around the corner. Unfortunately, putting off chores like furnace or heat pump maintenance can create more headaches for homeowners very quickly as summer transitions into fall.

It is a […]

How’s Your Sleep Hygiene?

Issue 40.16

How is your sleep hygiene? If you’re among the 40 million-plus Americans suffering from chronic sleep disorders, you could be a candidate for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and even depression.

“If you’re not sleeping well, you’re not just subject to a variety of ailments, but you’re also aging faster since […]

Glaucoma—The Silent Thief . . .

Issue 40.16

Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of your eye. That extra fluid increases the pressure in your eye, damaging the optic nerve.

It is estimated that three million Americans have glaucoma, but only about half of them know […]

The Modern Features Of Life Insurance

Issue 40.16

We live in the golden age of information. The problem with this abundance of knowledge at our fingertips is that sometimes it’s easy to get overwhelmed and we can make mistakes based on the wrong information. This can create some major problems in our lives.

Because of this information overload, life insurance has […]

The Perfect Fit

Issue 40.16

There are many factors that create a successful hearing aid fit. We call this the perfect fit. While each patient is uniquely different, the process is similar for everyone. We begin by providing an otoscopic evaluation of the ear canal followed by thorough testing of both hearing and auditory processing abilities. These tests […]

Treating Low Back Pain

Issue 40.16

Low back pain is a condition that affects between 50% and 80% of the population every year. Apart from the significant suffering it causes, spinal pain has an enormous economic impact, with estimated direct annual healthcare expenditures of $100 billion in the United States annually. When low back pain radiates into one or […]

When I Die, Please Do Something

Issue 40.16

The following article by Linda Stuart helps answer a question I often hear.

In her dresser drawer, they discovered a hand-written note that read, “When I die, please do nothing.” She had just taken her last breath. And so became the distressing dilemma face by many families: honoring their loved one’s request to […]

Principles of Freedom – Unalienable Right to Property

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Among the inalienable rights originally outlined in the Declaration of Independence, the right to control of one’s property and to not be interfered with in that arena was both important and difficult to explain in a brief manner. In the final draft, property considerations were rolled into the phrase “pursuit of happiness” in […]