By Mike DuBose With Dermatologist Allison Cashman, MD During our interviews, a heartbroken-Mother described how her 40-year-old daughter, with young teenagers, was dying from melanoma. The disease originated with an innocent-looking mole, until the colors changed from an even-toned tan to a concoction of tan, black, red, and white. BordersContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Covid is spreading like wildfire across the nation. Healthcare professionals we interviewed in September 2024, stated “It’s rampant.” An extremely elevated level of COVID-19 is being detected in wastewater and sewage in all states. Covid, unlike flu and RSV—where activity accelerates in cooler months, doesn’t have aContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Back pain is a common, often debilitating condition that affects millions of people. As I recently unexpectedly experienced, it varies from mild discomfort to severe, chronic pain. Finding effective treatments for back pain depends upon its severity and accurate diagnosis. To follow upContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Back pain is a highly prevalent condition worldwide and affects people of all ages and backgrounds. The Global Burden of Disease Study reported 65% of adults experience back pain during their lifetimes which is a leading cause of disabilities. Older individuals are moreContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Who can say they never had any life’s regrets? Haven’t we all blindly traveled down what appeared as appealing roads that unexpectedly turned into nightmares? And, made stupid decisions, experienced turbulent relationships, or did things that led to traumatic outcomes which stick to us—like super glue? IContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Previously, we focused on the largest family expenses—housing, transportation, and food. Let’s continue. Automobile and Home Insurance zaps 20 percent of household costs. Rates are based on multiple variables, so independent agents can compare different companies’ deals. Scott Mosely of Irmo Insurance reported families often don’t communicateContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose With prices soaring, saving is a critical lifestyle for living comfortably, preparing for unexpected expenses, and achieving secure retirements. Previously, we shared broad saving categories—seeking deals, developing budgets, and striving to be debt free. Let’s continue our journey. Homes: If planning to buy real estate, markets areContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Consumers are plagued by soaring prices, empty shelves, and hard-to-find items since the Covid Pandemic interrupted supply chains. Families, with limited income, experienced the fiercest struggles, often depleting savings, borrowing money, or tapping retirement funds. Many are penny-pinching, even dangerously reducing vital medicines and food to survive.Continue Reading
By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Olive oil is part of the formula for healthier lives, especially when combined with regular exercise and consuming foods found in the Mediterranean Diet. Its use was documented in Greece and Italy dating back 6,000 years. While beneficial for cooking, salads, and dips,Continue Reading
By Mike DuBose We recently discussed inferior products and services inflamed by poor customer service. Now, we outline successful complaining techniques. Park emotions: After experiencing frustrating, dreadful avenues to resolve problems, it’s often difficult to calm down. Before launching full-scale, feel-good attacks towards people or organizations, carefully develop complaint strategies.Continue Reading
Part 2 Why do people complain? After all, it’s a natural part of human behavior. People complain about anything from the weather, dangerous drivers, slow WI-FI, waiting in line, and leaving toilet seats up! Simply stated, if something doesn’t meet our expectations, we’re going to let someone know! This spillsContinue Reading