What Is a Trust A trust is traditionally used for minimizing estate taxes and can offer other benefits as part of a well-crafted estate plan. A trust is a fiduciary arrangement that allows a third party, or trustee, to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary or beneficiaries. Trusts can be arranged in many ways and can specify exactly… Read More »
As we near towards Winter, we also move into the heart of the dreaded cold and flu season. That given, there’s no reason to resign yourself to living off cold medicine and cough drops for the next few months as there are plenty of natural remedies to help you boost your immune system and stay healthy all season long. Before… Read More »
Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that’s so sudden and strong you don’t get to a toilet in time. Though it occurs more often as people get older, urinary incontinence… Read More »
The liver may not be the CEO of the body, but it is still sitting in one of the corner offices. For an organ that measures just two to four inches and weighs two to three pounds, the liver has two titles (organ, gland) and more than 500 roles to carry out on a day-to-day basis. As the… Read More »
Pain is the most common symptom of kidney stones, and, unfortunately, it can be excruciating.Many women describe the pain of passing a kidney stone as “worse than childbirth,” notes Seth K. Bechis, MD, an associate professor of urology at UC San Diego Health. That said, the pain does vary from person to person, adds Dr. Bechis. If the stone does… Read More »
Constipation affects around 20% of people in the United States, resulting in 8 million doctor visits per year). People may experience constipation due to the foods they eat or avoid, their lifestyle choices, the medications they take, or the medical conditions they have. For many, the cause of their chronic constipation is unknown. This is known as chronic idiopathic constipation.… Read More »
Uric acid is a natural waste product from the digestion of foods that contain purines. Purines are found in high levels in some foods such as: Purines are also formed and broken down in your body. Normally, your body filters out uric acid through your kidneys and in urine. If you consume too much purine in your diet,… Read More »
It is very common to feel weak, tired and drowsy. Eyes become so heavy that you are not able to do a simple set of work. What if this condition keeps on disturbing you daily? Your productivity reduces and badly affects your performance. Although it may indicate some underlying disease but in many patients there is nothing in… Read More »
We used to believe that type 2 diabetes was a problem of obesity: eat too much sugar and junk food and you’ll gain weight and get diabetes. Simple. But through using sophisticated scanning technology, my team has been able to show that diabetes can strike whatever your girth. Interestingly, this is never a random attack problem that only… Read More »
Here are eight tips to give your hands a youthful look: 1. Wear gloves: Wear gloves while gardening, washing clothes, or doing kitchen work. Otherwise, simply oil your hands before any work involving water so your hands don’t look depleted and painfully dry. 2. Treat yourself to a manicure: It’s advisable to get a manicure from a reputed… Read More »