Getting into an accident can be incredibly stressful, but it’s unfortunately not uncommon. There are approximately 6 million car accidents in the U.S. each year. Some states fare better than others. South Carolina has a staggering 62% more fatal car accidents than the national average, making it the ninth-most car accident ridden state. Illinois, on […]
We’re in the midst of flu season and according to the Centers for Disease Control, flu cases around the country are continuing to rise. Fortunately, we’re not yet at epidemic levels, but we’re still early in flu season. The U.S. Health and Human Services have divided the country into 10 regions, nine of which have
In the midst of a legal battle over Iowa’s state fetal heartbeat law, Planned Parenthood is constructing billboards in support of a woman’s right to abortion. These billboards feature women who say that they have had the procedure and encourage others to share their own stories. According to Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, its “Say
Have we been thoroughly duped? Against the wily ways of the woman who currently holds the title of the world’s oldest woman in the Guinness Book of World Records, new claims of fraud have been brought forward against her and her family. Jeanne Calment passed away in 1997 at the record-breaking age of 122 years
American life expectancy has reached a new high of 77.8 years. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that there are currently 27 million people over the age of 70 years old in the U.S., and that number is projected to nearly double by 2030. Just because people are living longer, however, doesn’t necessarily mean they are
Despite numerous disagreements across party lines on a variety of different issues this year, Congress voted for an $867 billion farm bill with strong bipartisan support and President Trump has signed it into law. The farm bill is a centerpiece of the federal food and agricultural policy and Congress updates it about every five years.
If you thought the crowds were intense before Christmas, you haven’t seen anything yet. In fact, nearly 68% of holiday shoppers are expected to continue taking advantage of holiday deals in the weeks following Christmas. The few weeks following Christmas have truly become a holiday all their own. Between end-of-year sales, post-Christmas sales, and other
If you’re in a committed relationship, you know the stress that comes with planning the perfect Valentine’s Day. There’s the perfect gift to choose, the perfect day to plan, and luckily, the perfect person to spend it with. Regardless, waiting until the last minute can make Valentine’s Day planning all the more chaotic and stressful.
Most households in the U.S. have at least one pet, and chances are, there will come a point where you’ll have to relocate — whether you’re upgrading to homeownership, moving in with a friend, or getting acclimated in a new apartment complex, keeping your furry friend happy and healthy every step of the way should be
Autumn is the most popular season overall, with 29% of Americans preferring autumn over the other three seasons. While most people associate autumn with the back-to-school season, it’s not the only time of year students need to be prepared to start classes. The spring semester will be starting for students everywhere very soon. Here are a few