WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE A 
PERSONAL MEDICATION LIST

​Providing effective and safe medical care is impossible without accurate medication records.  Incomplete and outdated medication lists often cause omissions and duplications, incorrect doses, drug-disease interactions, and drug-drug interactions.  Moreover, it is essential to care for a person in an emergency, especially without the person's medical records.  

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​The minimum credit score required to get a mortgage varies depending on the lender and the loan you request.

Is ORGANIC Worth the Additional Money?
By Pierre Mouchette | Bits-n-Pieces

Organic produce is grown under the eye of the USDA Organic Program.  There is an ongoing controversy about organic vs. inorganic fruits and vegetables.  What exactly makes organic fruits and vegetables different is the way they are grown.  For example, only fertilizers like compost or manure can be used; chemical fertilizers are not allowed, nor are most synthetic herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.  Thus, organic produce has a significant environmental benefit that even the industry's most steadfast critics will not deny. 

MENIERE'S disease is a vestibular disorder of the inner ear and brain that affects balance, hearing, and vision.  People with this disorder have sudden vertigo attacks, tinnitus, hearing loss, a feeling of fullness in the affected ear, and uncontrolled eye movements. 
 
The worst part of having this disease is that an attack can occur anytime.  Yes, the person looks and acts normally because they are normal.  The liability is that they can suddenly have a vicious attack, leaving them helpless on the ground, unable to walk, open their eyes, or even stand up!  This is shocking and scary, not only to the victim but also to everyone witnessing it. 

​Many women and men suffer from urinary incontinence.  Most people do not tell anyone about their symptoms because they may be embarrassed or believe nothing can be done.  So, they suffer in silence.  This medical problem can affect the individual's emotional, psychological, and social life.  It keeps them from enjoying their life.
 
In writing this book, we aim to present information in an easy-to-read format so that individuals suffering from this condition are made aware that they are not alone.
 
And yes, there is closure.

​Shaky hands are commonly known as a hand tremor.  Having hand tremor is not life-threatening, but it can make performing everyday tasks problematic.  It could also be an early warning sign of neurological and degenerative disorders.  The leading cause of shaking hands in adults is essential tremor.  A condition doctors do not fully understand. 
 
This publication focuses on the Quality of Life of those affected by this disorder.  Here we explain 'What Are Hand Tremors, Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment' in an easy-to-read and understand format. 
 
The reader can utilize the information to help them understand the disorder more fully, relieve symptoms, understand treatments, and how their lifestyle affects them.

​When you see food labeled organic, it refers to the product itself and how the product or ingredients were grown and processed.

​PFAS Chemicals
By Pierre Mouchette | Bits-n-Pieces

Scientific studies show that certain PFAS may affect different systems in the human body. NCEH/ATSDR is working with various partners to understand how exposure to PFAS affects human health, especially how exposure to PFAS in water and food may be harmful.  Although more research is needed, current research suggests that high levels of particular PFAS may lead to the following:

​NCEH
CDC/National Center for Environmental Health
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Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
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ATSDR
ATSDR Office of Community Health & Hazard Assessment
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​Many landlords use their smartphones to handle calls, emails, text messages, and countless other chat apps.  However, keeping track of your conversations with your tenants can become challenging between calls, emails, SMS messages, and instant chat.  

​Older adults tend to suffer from shortness of breath more often than younger people.  When a person grows older, their energy levels decrease, and they have more and more ailments that bother them daily.  

Did You Know?
By Pierre Mouchette | Bits-n-Pieces

​Scammers do not fall prey to their scams!  We are writing this brief to let you know about some of their current favorites:

• Bitcoin - with cryptocurrencies becoming common, crooks are taking advantage of this new cash venue. 
  
  
• Credit/Debit Cards and Checks – rarely accepted by scammers since they can be easily tracked. 
  
  
• Peer-to-Peer Apps allow you to move funds quickly to another account.  Apps such as Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App are made for convenience for those who quickly move their money, but they do not offer the same protection as banks.  Never transfer to those that you do not personally know.
  
  
• Retailer Gift Cards – are a favorite with scammers.  These cards can be redeemed to purchase other gift cards which are untraceable.  Scammers often sell these cards at a discount online.
  
  
• Wire Transfers – convenient for sending funds, but the crooks use them too.  Money Gram and Western Union transfers are mostly untraceable and have limited protection.