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Living With Asthma?

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Asthma (from the GREEK word “panting”) is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath.

It is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Usually its diagnosis is based […]

Genealogy Corner… Research Process

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Research is done in cycles. You will complete a series of steps and then repeat the steps again, using the new knowledge you have gained. An illustration of the research cycle appears at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Research_Process

For many years these have been the steps you need to take when doing your own family history research. […]

Four Reasons Why Progressive Lenses Don’t Work

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It’s not unusual to hear patients say they have tried progressive lenses in the past and didn’t like them. They offer more visual ranges than bifocals, but if they are not made right then it can be frustrating. Here are the four main reasons why progressive lenses don’t work and when done correctly, […]

Understanding Your Social Security… 13 Fearless Things To Know About Your Social Security Number

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While many of us look forward to Friday, with its end-of-the-workweek designation and our weekend plans, certain cultures consider it an unlucky day. Some people, suffering from triskaidekaphobia, are truly terrified of the number 13. Combine the two factors and it’s not surprising that many believe that Friday the 13th is a frightening […]

Making St. George Your Retirement Home

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Well it is October and a perfect time of the year to be in Southern Utah. Amazing weather with lots of happenings going on. Most importantly the Huntsman Senior Games are in town. There is a reason that St. George is perennially voted as one of the best places to retire in the […]

Geek Speak… Do I Need A New Iphone?

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Last month, Apple rolled out the new Iphone 8 and 8 plus. They also announced that the Iphone X will be coming out soon. This interesting approach has customers confused about whether to upgrade now, upgrade later or consider a different type of phone altogether.

The Iphone 8 series have added a few […]

Genealogy Corner… FamilySearch International Worldwide Indexing Event

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Salt Lake City, Utah (3 October 2017), FamilySearch International announced its Worldwide Indexing Event held October 20 through October 22, 2017. The annual 3-day initiative unites individuals and online communities globally to create awareness and help make billions of historic records freely searchable online by family history seekers. Whether an experienced online volunteer […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Social Security is There for Those who Served our Country

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The men and women who served our country in the military can count on Social Security to be there for them throughout their lives. Active duty military members earn credits toward Social Security retirement benefits. Wounded Warriors can receive expedited handling of their claims to receive disability benefits. We also provide survivor benefits […]

What Can Cataract Surgery Do for You?

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Sharpen your vision!

A cataract is a human lens that has become cloudy or yellow, instead of remaining clear. Cataracts are like wrinkles; they come with birthdays. How many birthdays depends on your family’s health history and your luck.

Improve your focus, without glasses!

Cataract surgery gives the patient and doctor an opportunity […]

The World of Hearing Aids Just Changed

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Hearing solutions are dropping in cost.

As of October 1, 2017, a new category of hearing technology will begin to hit our local marketplace. These hearing aids are being referred to as OTC (Over The Counter) ‘hearables’. You may begin to see them in pharmacies, technology stores, and on the Internet. We […]