Across America, footwear sales are outperforming records from 2020 and 2019. In fact, shoes are among the top six most purchased items this year. Shoe sales have jumped by 22% and casual footwear, such as sneakers, are leading the retail pack with a heightened replenishment cycle and demand. As restrictions...
5 Ways to Make Immunization Easy for your Child
Guest Blog Vaccines save the lives of 3 million people every year. According to an article by the World Health Organization (WHO), specific ingredients in the shots like the antigen, adjuvant, preservatives and stabilizers can protect against at least 20 diseases like diphtheria, pertussis, influenza and measles. Vaccines are continuously...
A Biracial Experience by Doc Golden
I saw this post on Facebook and asked permission from Doc Golden to share with this community. Doc and I are fellow triathletes and runners and we met back in 2016 when I ran the NYTriExpo. I have always been very impressed with her achievements. And, I wanted to give...
CBD: 10 Must-know Science-based Facts By Eddie Fatakhov, M.D.
Cannabidiol is quickly becoming a household name better known as CBD. This marijuana plant-derived, non-psychoactive, natural remedy is being adapted to treat a wide variety of ailments from anxiety and pain to various seizure disorders. So what is this “miracle drug” and why should you care? Here are 10 science-based...
Q & A About Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common cause of dementia, is one of the biggest medical challenges of our time. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.7 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer's disease in 2018. Although the search for effective ways to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s...
Three “Must Have” Documents for Parents of a Child with Special Needs
Three “Must Have” Documents for Parents of a Child with Special Needs Although legal planning documents such as a health care proxy, power of attorney, last will & testament, etc. are an important part of any estate plan, if you are the parent of a child with special needs, these standard estate planning documents...
What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? By Vincent J. Russo
What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? By Vincent J. Russo Although Medicare and Medicaid are both federally funded health insurance programs, they have different eligibility requirements and the benefits differ. Who is eligible for Medicare? Who is eligible for Medicaid? Medicare is an entitlement program. This means that if you have worked...
Website Review: TheGrommet.com by Jacqueline Gruber
Website Review: TheGrommet.com by Jacqueline Gruber Having over 140,000 social media fans and followers and 2.7 million monthly web visits, Jules Pieri, CEO of the website, The Grommet has achieved much success since their 1995 launch. The website has become a place dedicated for finding inventors, entrepreneurs and independent makers...
No Time For The Gym? Try these Desk-ercise Workouts!
John Rowley’s 10 Minute Lunchtime Circuit and “Desk-ercise” Workouts are two no-equipment, compact circuits that will work every muscle in the body and help you feel the burn in 10 minutes or less. Great for all levels, workouts can be done anywhere - whether you’re at the gym or stuck...
75M+ Wearable Devices to be Deployed in Enterprise and Industrial Environments by 2020
Wearable devices such as fitness trackers have started to impact consumers’ personal lives, making them more knowledgeable about their activity levels, sleep patterns, and eating habits. However, the impact of wearables goes beyond trackers and personal lives into work life, as well, giving companies and employees the tools and technologies...