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Reduce Air Conditioning Costs, Electric Bills

Posted on 07/2/2012 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Home & Family | Money & SavingsMy grandfather would have loved the heat wave we’re having, if for no other reason than it would give him cause to unleash his endless arsenal of “It’s hotter than…” sayings. You know, “It’s hotter than a firecracker lit on both ends.” Or, “It’s hotter than the devil dancing in frying pan.” Or even, “hotter than a billy goat in pepper patch,” which I guess would be pretty hot, although admittedly some of Gramps’ sayings translated better than others between …

Staying Cool During Deadly Heat

Posted on 07/2/2012 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthThe current weather map says it all: Two-thirds of the country is colored fiery orange and red, reflecting the dangerously hot weather making life miserable for millions of Americans. Combine that with the power outages affecting some 2 million people and you have a recipe for an increased risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Heat stroke can occur quickly in seniors and those with chronic illness, as well as  in children and pets. And with the Fourth of July holiday …

The Takeaway: What’s in a Face at 50?; Debt Deal Goes to Congress

Posted on 08/1/2011 by | The Takeaway | Comments

News RoundupsWhat does your face say about you? Does it say you’re happy? Stressed? When people see you, do they think you’re powerful? Warm? Do you appear healthy? As President Obama turns 50, a new report examines how much he’s aged in the last three years and asks an interesting question: “What’s in a face at 50?”

The Takeaway: Heat Wave Moves East, How to Keep Cool; Gang of Six?

Posted on 07/21/2011 by | The Takeaway | Comments

News RoundupsAs the dangerous heat wave moves to the Northeast, here’s another explainer on how extreme heat attacks your body and why certain people have to be especially careful. Also: How to help a loved one or neighbor stay cool.

The Takeaway: Not Worried About the Heat? You Should Be; Debt Ceiling Updates

Posted on 07/20/2011 by | The Takeaway | Comments

News RoundupsThe summer heat wave that continues to blister the nation has claimed 13 lives in the Midwest, including a 65-year-old Kansas man who died while mowing his lawn. His internal body temperature was 107 degrees, police said. Still not worried about the heat? You should be. Also: How to protect yourself during a heat wave. (If might even be too hot to do what the guy on the left is doing.)

The Takeaway: Heat Wave; Fattest Generation?

Posted on 07/19/2011 by | The Takeaway | Comments

News RoundupsHeat wave continues. As temperatures continue to soar, 20 states are under heat advisories, according to the National Weather Service. Despite the warnings, many people still don’t recognize the signs of heat-related illness. And the older we get, the less tolerant we become of the heat. Which is dangerous: “Many older Americans don’t heed heat-advisory warnings as carefully as they should, because they don’t consider themselves old.”

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