What is the 'Obamacare' Bronze Plan? The open enrollment period begins for the new health plans created by the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) on Oct. 1, yet most Americans couldn’t name one of the new health plans let alone d...
A 'not-so-rare' story in the journey of a rare disease diagnosis (BPT) - In the year 2000, Lisa Wollman, a young, vibrant woman in the prime of her life, was pregnant with her second child, and like many expectant mothers, was experiencing changes in her mood...
Listen up: For better hearing, work with an audiologist (BPT) - When it comes to startling health statistics, here are several you may not have heard: 36 million American have a hearing loss, yet only one out of every four people who could benefit from...
Expecting dinner guests? Tips for managing different diets (BPT) - With food allergies and gluten intolerance on the rise, it takes more than seating flexibility and a vegetarian option to host a successful dinner party these days. Hosts today need to be ...
How to host a healthier happy hour (BPT) - Going out with co-workers or friends after work is a great way to relax, but when you host a happy hour at home, you have full control over the guest list, atmosphere, music and, most impo...
Safety tips for seniors: reducing risk, increasing peace of mind (BPT) - If you’re just entering retirement, chances are you have many years of good health and independence ahead. But the normal aging process still brings limitations that we all need to prepare...
Knowing your health heritage: the familial link of diseases (BPT) - Family members can have many things in common, including physical characteristics and personality traits. While some traits are obvious, like having red hair or blue eyes, some shared trai...
What to do when your drinking becomes a problem (BPT) - There's no denying that drinking is a widely accepted element of social life in America. Cocktail parties, evenings out, formal functions, and even a drink or two with dinner are customary...
Pregnancy can be a beautiful thing (BPT) - The big news that a baby is on the way is a time for celebration, excitement and planning. Many couples choose to keep this information quiet for the first couple of months, so they can ce...
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Green Automotive, owned by Joey and Jamie Green, is located at 302 Doss Avenue in Lafayette. The business is located across from Key Park, behind Lafayette Missionary Ba...
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Since being formed in 1919 the banking ind...