• A Safer Prom?

    Updated: 2012-04-28 20:27:00
    Most young people remember their high school prom as being a particularly important point in their lives. For many, it represents their first chance to participate in a formal event. It is also considered a chance to act as a full-fledged adult. The event involves arranging a complete evening of dining, dancing and socialization. However, [...]

  • 5 Ways to Prevent Chronic Back Pain

    Updated: 2012-04-26 16:32:50
    On average 40 million people suffer from low back pain the US.  It is the leading cause of absenteeism at work second only to the common cold.  Back pain puts a tremendous strain on the economy and is responsible for one-fourth of Workman’s Compensation claims. Here are five things the Lehigh Valley Health Network suggests [...]

  • Reducing Carbon Pawprints

    Updated: 2012-04-26 14:51:00
    Home How It Works PurinaCare Experience Pet Insurance Facts Claim Examples Insurance Plans Plan Overview Our Advantages Compare Plans Pet Insurance Information Pet Health Veterinary Advances Dog Care Cat Care PurinaCare Blog Get a Quote Organizations DVMs Affiliates Great Article on Air Travel with Pets Reducing Carbon Pawprints In honor of Earth Day , which was April 22, here are a few easy ways to reduce your pets' carbon paw . print Spring Cleaning Rather than throwing away those too-small collars and kennels or gently used toys and bedding , call your local shelter and ask if they are taking donations . When cleaning out your closet , instead of tossing out those mismatched socks , tie them together for a recycled tug-o-war toy for . Fido Lap it Up If you do use bottled water , be sure

  • Insurance and fallen trees

    Updated: 2012-04-26 14:30:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Pages Blog Home Our mission : consumer protection Insurance Consumer Hotline Thursday , April 26, 2012 Insurance and fallen trees Q : Will my insurance pay to repair my neighbor's home if my tree falls on his home A : It may not have to . Typically , a homeowner's own insurance coverage pays for such damage , unless you were negligent and your negligence caused the tree to fall . Say the tree was obviously diseased or damaged and posed a clear risk to your neighbor's home , for example . In such cases , you could be found negligent and your insurer would cover the . claim Note : This is one of a series of common or in some cases , particularly unusual questions received by our consumer advocacy staff , who answer questions from consumers . Got a question or

  • Routine Dental Care Pays Off

    Updated: 2012-04-25 11:00:00
    Home How It Works PurinaCare Experience Pet Insurance Facts Claim Examples Insurance Plans Plan Overview Our Advantages Compare Plans Pet Insurance Information Pet Health Veterinary Advances Dog Care Cat Care PurinaCare Blog Get a Quote Organizations DVMs Affiliates Reducing Carbon Pawprints Routine Dental Care Pays Off I was reading some pet insurance statistics the other day and came across some interesting . statistics According to one pet insurance company that keeps records on such things the average claim for routine dentistry , something like a dental cleaning , is 164. The average claim for treatment of a dental condition is 238. The obvious conclusion to me is that it's cheaper in the long rune to prevent dental disease than it is to treat . it Furthermore , when you consider that

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