World Leprosy Day is celebrated on Sunday, January 31 to coincide with the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination. Gandhi worked tirelessly to impact those afflicted with leprosy.
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How Did 2015 End for the Atlanta Housing Industry?
The Atlanta housing industry ended the year on a more sluggish note than expected. Tight inventory, home sales and a variety of other housing indicators were factors in the end-of-year decline.
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Less sleep = aging faster
Research shows even the toughest of the tough are less effective, and even age faster, without a good night’s rest.
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Starting 2016 with the end in mind.
January is the perfect time to pause and think about how you want to age and to think backwards about how you want to “be” as you go forward.
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The Atlanta Housing Index Ends 2015 on a Sluggish Note
Once again, stagnation strikes the U.S. housing industry as home sales, home prices and home builder confidence painted an unclear picture of the industry.
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Professionals in the Housing Industry Have Plenty to Be Thankful For
For mortgage loan originators, Realtors, builders and potential borrowers alike, we near the end of 2015 with plenty to be thankful for.
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Male Menopause: Myth or Reality?
Maybe this year the better gift for a man is the gift of taking care of himself with a thorough physical and the consideration of male hormone replacement therapy.
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No Scares in the Housing Industry This October
The headlines regarding the U.S. housing industry over the past month have swung like a pendulum from positive sightings to neutral or negative happenings.
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True costs of alcohol addiction elusive; Atlanta has many supports.
The recent CDC report on the High Cost of Alcohol Abuse prompts a look at social costs of addiction, as well as the many supports available to Atlantans.
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CDC Report on the High Price of Alcohol
A new report by the CDC takes a top-line look at the high cost of excessive alcohol use in the U.S., detailing the impact on productivity, crime, and healthcare costs.
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Atlanta Housing Seals Summer with Good News
The Cal-Culator now stands at 6.9 – the highest recorded number ever for the index. Home sales, prices, rates and an increase in first-time homebuyers propelled the index forward.
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Torrential rains give rise to a couple of concerns: car caution in floods; keeping watch on proliferation of mushrooms with children and pets.
By David Martin, RN, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Relentless torrential rains plaguing the East Coast for days two weeks ago bring to mind many health concerns, including the hazards of flooding, and the dangers of our sudden profusion of mushrooms. With regard to the dangers of flooding: one needs look no further than South […]
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Coincidence? I don’t think so.
The day before Pope Francis arrived in Cuba, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew announced changes in U.S. regulations regarding doing business in Cuba. Coincidence?
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Seasons Change – So Should Your Habits
Between dealing with the pressure of swiftly closing deals, the growing mountain of paperwork, keeping a robust client pipeline and fostering partnerships in the housing industry, it can be extremely challenging for MLOs to carve out quality time for family, friends and life, in general. As this hectic summer season comes to a close, why […]
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Heart health and sleep: Is your doctor asking you how you’re sleeping?
By David Martin, RN, President and CEO of VeinInnovations This coming weekend between 15,000 and 18,000 people will gather in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park to participate in the Atlanta Heart Walk, a time-honored tradition and wonderful event promoting exercise as a way of helping prevent heart disease. This is important because heart disease is the […]
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Ragweed and ozone –What’s the impact of this combination on Atlanta air quality and your health?
Atlanta is among the top 10 cities in the U.S. to have a new type of air pollution concern. Learn about some measures that may to help minimize the impact.
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Saying Bye to Summer – And Stagnation in Atlanta Real Estate
After a month of stagnation, the Atlanta residential real estate index has inched forward due to rising home prices, increased home sales, and improved builder confidence.
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Challenges of Living Healthy in Atlanta – Part 1: Easing off the South Your Mouth
By David Martin, RN, President and CEO, VeinInnovations In September, as the weather cools down a bit and the dogwood leaves begin to turn, Atlanta is a remarkable place to be. For those of us who love being outdoors, it’s easy to agree on Atlanta’s desirability as a wonderful place to live. If you need […]
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Who is the Average First-Time Homebuyer?
According to Zillow, today’s first-time homebuyers are older, renting for longer periods of time and are much more likely to be single.
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Practice “Walking Away” Now To Help Prevent Holiday Heart Attacks
Walking away from a stressful situation can help reduce your holiday stress triggers. Here’s to walking, walking away, and other habits to build on now for heart-healthier holidays.
