Articles written by Eileen Bailey

If you own a business and use your car in the course of conducting business, you can deduct your expenses when preparing your business taxes.

Jan 11, 2011 - Eileen Bailey

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) require the insured to take on a larger burden of health care costs in exchange for lower monthly premiums.

Jan 3, 2009 - Eileen Bailey

Although there are some risks from eating fish, the benefits have been found to outweigh these risks and improve heart health.

Jan 2, 2009 - Eileen Bailey

The U.S. Federal Government allows individuals and married couples with qualifying children to take a tax credit of $1000.00 per child on their annual tax returns.

Jan 2, 2009 - Eileen Bailey

Children with convergence insufficiency, a common eye-muscle disorder, improved with weekly office therapy combined with home-based treatment. [1]

Jan 2, 2009 - Eileen Bailey

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that is spread through the air. Many consider TB to no longer be a threat, but over 14,000 cases were reported in the U.S in 2005.

Nov 25, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

From time to time, everyone experiences problems with attention and focus. Stress, fatigue, and general health can all lead to reduced mental abilities.

Nov 18, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Loud and continuous noise, such as from an mp3 player, can cause hearing loss. New research offers hope of preventing permanent damage.

Nov 12, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Learning disabilities (LD) not only impact a child's academic ability, they may also interfere with a person's performance in the workplace.

Aug 14, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Pre-diabetes is a warning sign, but with proper treatment and self-care, diabetes can be prevented or delayed.

Aug 12, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Parents often offer prizes as a reward for good behavior. Some experts believe this leads to trouble while others believe incentives simply recognize achievement.

Aug 10, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Kindergarten is a big step in a child's life. Young children entering school may have many questions and be nervous. Parents can do much to alleviate some concerns.

Jul 26, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Men visit the doctor less often than women and often put off going to the doctor, even when experiencing health problems.

Jul 25, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

A debate about whether vaccines cause autism leaves parents wondering if it is safe to have their children inoculated against normal childhood illnesses.

Jul 25, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Some medical professionals are suggesting limiting cell phone use based on a potential risk of developing cancer and other health problems.

Jul 23, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Central Auditory Processing Disorder, or CAPD, is a hidden disability. While it may be hard to understand these unseen difficulties, they are real just the same.

Jun 24, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Children with Central Auditory Processing Disorder often have normal hearing but difficulties processing oral information. CAPD affects about 5% of school age children.

Jun 24, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Children with dyslexia and reading disabilities may receive extra services at school, but there are ways parents can help at home as well.

May 19, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects language processing. Early detection and intervention provide an opportunity for children to succeed.

May 19, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

There are a number of misconceptions surrounding learning disabilities. Reading disabilities, when not addressed, can result in problems throughout school and beyond.

May 14, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Children with dyslexia have problems in reading and spelling. Making some changes to normal classroom activities can help these students succeed.

Apr 26, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

With the high price of gasoline, consumers need to find ways to save money. Making some simple adjustments in driving style and keeping your car maintained can help.

Apr 26, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Migraine headaches often appear in children. If a parent has migraines, there is a 50% chance that a child will also suffer from migraines.

Apr 26, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Although many people suffer from migraine disease, there are still many that do not understand this disease and the debilitating impact on lives.

Apr 26, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Recent studies have shown that incorporating music in learning can help to increase language skills in children with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.

Mar 14, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

The Center for Health at Harvard developed a series of philosophies they feel are necessary for parents to help teens make the transition to adulthood.

Mar 4, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Parents are able to request Early Intervention Services and receive an evaluation and assessment of their child's needs.

Feb 20, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Early Intervention Services providing evaluation, intervention for children from birth to age 5 that have or may be at risk for developmental delays have many benefits.

Feb 20, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Stress can cause many physical symptoms and has been related to illness. Taking a few minutes each day to relax can improve your health and your mood.

Jan 29, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Keeping lines of communication open and reminding children and teens about internet safety can help prevent cyberbullying and online predators from reaching your family.

Jan 28, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

The U.S. Department of Labor created the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to help parents balance work and family commitments and obligations.

Jan 27, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Several studies have shown that children are not delayed and do not suffer when their mother goes to work each morning.

Jan 26, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

It is sometimes hard for working mothers to feel involved in the daily school day of their children. But there are many ways for parents to get involved in education.

Jan 25, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

The daily stress of taking care of your children, your home, your job, and yes, your husband can leave your feeling run down. Taking a day off can help you rejuvenate.

Jan 25, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

The health and safety of your baby, toddler or preschooler may require you to make an extra effort to develop relationships with child care providers.

Jan 25, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Taking time to ask questions and find out about the policies of the day care center will help you make the right decision.

Jan 25, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Working longer shifts for three or four days per week and having more days off is an option to provide employees with flexible work schedules to fit their needs.

Jan 22, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Small businesses can offer flexible working schedules to help employees work around their schedule and increase productivity at the same time.

Jan 22, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

For some, the benefits of incorporation outweigh any disadvantages. For others, the time and expense involved create roadblocks to incorporating your business.

Jan 22, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Whether you use your office as your place of business or are an employee working from home, you may be able to claim a portion of your expenses on your tax return.

Jan 22, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Previous studies have shown that 300 mg. of caffeine a day can increase risk of miscarriage. A new study shows this to be true even at 200 mg. per day.

Jan 21, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

When you operate a business out of your home, you may have a higher risk of being audited by the IRS.

Jan 18, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

The IRS has plans of increasing the number of audits conducted on small businesses. Protect your company by making sure you understand red flags for a tax audit.

Jan 18, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Over one million taxpayers are audited each year, but your chances are only 2%. What types of things will increase your chances of being audited?

Jan 17, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

The transition from analog signal to digital signal can be very simple if consumers know what to expect and how to make sure their existing televisions still work.

Jan 12, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

The terms co-payment and coinsurance are sometimes used interchangeably, however, they have very distinct meanings within health insurance policies.

Jan 10, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

Individuals and families need to choose an insurance plan best suited to their needs and budgets. Different options are available based on plan type.

Jan 7, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

In health insurance, there are many different types of deductibles. It is important to understand the differences to help make the most of your benefits.

Jan 5, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

If your ring finger is longer than your index finger, you might be at a greater risk of developing Osteoarthritis of the knee.

Jan 5, 2008 - Eileen Bailey

The "Living to 100" website offers people an opportunity to see how long they may live and what type of lifestyle changes they can make to improve their overall health.

Jan 4, 2008 - Eileen Bailey