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Mormon church is fastest growing Christian denomination, study shows
New figures show the Mormon faith is the nation's fastest-growing Christian church, and the missionary-minded denomination is expanding most outside the West's traditional "Mormon corridor." The Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is leading the way in attracting new adherents in Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, …
Helping seniors drive safer, longer
Since January 2011, nearly 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, joining the fastest growing age group in the nation. According to a recent American Automobile Association (AAA) survey of that booming population, nearly half of seniors worry about losing their freedom and mobility when the …
Cyber-thieves increasingly aiming at cellphones
Addicted as we are to our online life and our mobile devices, it's no surprise that a growing number of cybercriminals are lurking out there with us. Their newest target is right in our hands: our cell phones. Complaints of cybercrime topped 314,000 in 2011 -- up …
Bringing home puppy: Tips for a successful introduction to the family
There's no doubt a new puppy brings joy to millions of families each year. However, while bringing home a new dog is exciting, it can also be quite an adjustment period for both the puppy and his new owners. According to veterinarian Dr. Brent Mayabb, …
Enjoy outdoor activities while keeping ticks and mosquitos away
While warmer weather brings many opportunities to enjoy outdoor living spaces, it also ushers in unwanted pests like ticks and mosquitos. A mild winter often triggers an early emergence and larger populations of these insects. Frequent accounts of tick sightings and bites have been documented …
Why your social media habits are as important as your resume
You may have spent hours making sure you are using just the right action verbs in your resume, and crafted the perfect cover letter to catch the attention of your future employer, but if you haven't spent the time to clean up what's on your …
Gen X aren’t slackers, study finds
Forget what you might have heard about Generation X being a bunch of insecure, angst-ridden underachievers. In fact, most of what was once known as the “slacker generation” are hard-working, family-oriented adults who lead “active, balanced and happy lives,” a 20-year study of 4,000 Gen …
What makes Catholics Catholic?
For the vast majority of Catholics, being part of the faithful flock doesn’t mean buying into everything the Church tells you to do, a new survey has found. The survey finds that 86 percent of Catholics say “you can disagree with aspects of church teachings …
Hot topic: 5 ways to save money on health insurance
If you're like most consumers, you've probably seen your health insurance premiums go up in the last year. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, family health insurance costs for those with employer-sponsored coverage increased by nine percent in 2011. Maybe it's time for a health …
Protect your mobile devices - and your identity
Mobile devices have become an indispensable tool for many people - and the thought of losing one of those devices, or having it stolen, is disconcerting, to say the least. But it happens every day. It's estimated that lost or stolen phones alone could cost …
Need to know: 5 things to consider before sharing photos and videos online
More people are sharing photos and videos online with friends and family, as well as those they've never met. Consider this: One hour of video is uploaded to YouTube every second. Pinterest, which lets people collect and share digital images, has grown to about 12 …
Military families and mental health: Understanding the issues and available resources
Today's service men and women are facing particularly challenging circumstances. Many soldiers have been deployed several times to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, often serving in prolonged combat operations. Army Secretary John McHugh recently told Congress that, for perhaps the first time in history, …
Couples who give a little will get a lot
"What can I give you to help you give me what I want?" That's the question therapist Terrence Real recommends that couples ask each other in his book, "The New Rules of Marriage." And if that sounds like bartering to get your needs met, you get the …
7 tips to keep feet healthy and in-step with summer fun
Sunny days, warm breezes, outdoor sports and long weekends at the beach - all the fun of summer can sure put a spring in your step. Unfortunately, some summer situations can also slow you down unless you take precautions to prevent injury to your feet. …
6 ways to make over your medicine cabinet
Medicine cabinets are one of the most overlooked areas in the bathroom. People often stock them and forget to ever update products, especially as time goes on. As you age, it's important to reassess the types of products to keep on hand for daily comfort, …
7 effective habits to prevent hearing loss
Hearing loss is common, but the perception that hearing loss is only caused by aging is incorrect. More than 36 million American have hearing loss. Changing lifestyle habits, and treating a variety of health conditions can help to prevent hearing loss. Seven healthy habits may …