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Michele has been an R.N. for almost 30 years in a variety of settings from Medical Surgical care to ER to homecare businesses and has a masters degree in Health Services administration. Michele writes on a broad variety of topics though healthcare is often

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Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Advancements in hearing and vision treatments: 2 of 6
Hearing and vision loss may be a common part of aging but both can be greatly improved due to advances in hearing aid and eye surgery treatments. Knowing about options available will help in the selection process. Hearing Aids: The FDA reports that more than 25 million Americans have hearing loss and one out of four people... More..
Health & Fitness > Vision Choosing between contact lenses and glasses: 8 of 21
By the time I was 10 years old, my vision was so bad that if I went swimming and left my glasses lying on a table, I couldn't see them to pick them back up again. I would have to pat my hands along the surface of the table to find them by feel. Our optometrist recommended I change to contact lenses to slow down the progressio... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) When it's too early to start thinking about a career choice: 2 of 5
The words "career choice" can stir sensations of stress and ambivalence in many students minds especially high schoolers. Parents and school counselors often keep reminding students of this big decision in their attempts to focus the student on only applying to those colleges worth spending the money and time.This push to dec... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Issues Should you go see a dentist for canker sores?: 2 of 5
Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, can be pretty painful and annoying especially if you are someone who gets them often. It is estimated canker sores affect at least one in five Americans. Canker sores are not related to the cold sores which appear as small outbreaks on the outside of the mouth. There is no known ... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors Advance your career with a certificate from a career college: 2 of 5
Obtaining a certificate in a field in which you are already working, or one in an entirely new field, will boost your ability to be competitive in today's job market.Career colleges are a path to return to school that is affordable, flexible and may even be done entirely online. They provide skills and careers paths tradition... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness What you need to know about food allergies: 5 of 12
What are food allergies? Scientists estimate that approximately 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Food allergies occur when the body reacts to proteins in the food and causes the release of histamine, the main chemical responsible for initiating an allergic response in the body. Non-food related allergies ... More..
Autos > SUVs SUVs: Are they worth it?: 5 of 12
Absolutely they are worth it, if you have a legitimate reason for owning one. I drove a Ford Villager minivan for 10 years before I bought my current SUV, a Honda Pilot. Typically, I am one of those car buyers that purchases the car outright knowing I will drive it to its death or until it is too expensive to resuscitate. Tha... More..
Business > Customer Management What is customer service?: 8 of 19
Customer what? Oh, you mean the ability of employees to treat the customers the way they would like to be treated. That small detail about going the extra mile or the ability to say, "I'm not sure but I'll go see if I can find out for you." We all have stories and rants about customer service, myself included. I remember ... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Foot orthotics 101: 3 of 7
Our feet provide the foundation of our bodies, much like the base of a building. If problems and pain in our feet affect the way we walk, we lose the stability, balance and evenness in our steps. Our bodies instinctively try to compensate for the shortcomings experienced by our ankles, knees, pelvis and back which may or m... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Virtual colonoscopies vs. colorectal exams: What are options in Connecticut?: 3 of 7
Virtual colonoscopy sounds like the name of a medical school video game. Actually, it is a cutting edge method for screening colorectal cancer, the third most frequently diagnosed form of cancer in this country, and is rapidly gaining use and popularity as doctors become more proficient with the technique.March is National Co... More..