Tag: health

Auto Insurance

Auto Insurance Answers for Senior Drivers

December 13, 2018. Vanessa Young

Find out what you can do to lower the amount you pay for auto insurance as you age.

Air Travel

Using a Travel Checklist to Stay Organized and on Track

December 10, 2018. Ashley Richardson

A travel checklist can be the perfect companion on a road trip, cruise, family vacation or any other trek you’re taking.

Technology

Awesome Accessories for Your Phone

December 08, 2018. Vanessa Young

For fun or practicality, these are a few of our favorite mobile device enhancements.

Life

Tow Driver Saves Lives

November 15, 2018. Andrew Sheldon

May 17 started out like any other day in Mike Benson’s life. The owner of Powder Mill Towing & Auto Repair in Parsippany, N.J., was towing a car to Pennsylvania. But as he drove through the Mount Olive section of Interstate 80, everything changed. In front of him, a bus taking fifth-graders on a field…

Home

Removing Hazards Around Your Home

November 15, 2018. Susan Kreimer

Getting older doesn’t have to result in giving up familiar surroundings. Aging safely in your own home may be a distinct possibility. “We have more control than we think” over our immediate environment, said Dr. Alexis Eastman, a geriatrician in the Institute on Aging at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health…

Supplemental Health

Long-Term Care Insurance May Help You Rest Easy in Your Golden Years

November 14, 2018. Paul Grimaldi

How to decide if long-term care insurance should be part of your financial plan.

Health & Fitness

Top 10 Snacks for the Healthy Eater

November 10, 2018. Ashley Richardson

These snacks will fuel your day, pack in nutrients and improve your mood.

Supplemental Health

Health Risks for Young Adults to Think About

November 05, 2018. Paul Grimaldi

You may be young, but you’re not invincible! Pay attention to these health risks to stay at the top of your game for years to come.

Ocean Cruises

What Causes Motion Sickness on Cruise Vacations?

November 04, 2018. Christina Elston

Some of us experience an unpleasant sensation when at sea. Read on to find out why and how we can make our cruise vacations easier on ourselves.

Travel Insurance

What Is Travel Insurance? Top 6 Myths (Busted!)

October 22, 2018. AAA Staff

When it comes to travel insurance, there are a lot of misconceptions. Let’s clear them up.

Health & Fitness

Workout Routines You’ll Actually Enjoy

October 20, 2018. Ashley Richardson

From Zumba to kickboxing, these are workout routines that you will have fun doing and maybe even look forward to!

Home

Curb Fido’s Turkey Day Feasting

October 19, 2018. Rebecca Galib

Though it may be fun having your pet partake in the Thanksgiving meal, be cautious when giving handouts.

Student Lending

Affordable Ways to Earn a College Degree

October 19, 2018. Rebecca Galib

Let’s be honest. College is just plain expensive. A bachelor’s degree can cost anywhere from $37,000 to over $130,000, according to the College Board. In 2017, members of Generation X had outstanding student loans averaging $40,000, according to Experian’s State of Student Debt report. Compare that to baby boomers, who owed an average of $36,200,…

Food & Dining

Sampling Brooklyn Pizza With a Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour

October 19, 2018. Marisa Perjatel

A Slice of Brooklyn pizza tour is a fun way to experience Brooklyn and taste some of the best pizza that the borough has to offer.

AAA

NJ Tow Company Owner Recognized for Heroic Response to School Bus Accident

October 17, 2018. Andrew Sheldon

Mike Benson of AAA Preferred Service Provider Powder Mill Towing and Auto Repair received the Outstanding EMS Action by a Citizen Award for his life-saving action.

Hotels & Resorts

From Free Buffet to Gourmet: How to Have a Healthy Hotel Breakfast

October 01, 2018. AAA Staff

Nutritious eating isn’t impossible when you’re traveling. Follow these tips and tricks for the best hotel breakfast options to suit a healthy lifestyle.

Supplemental Health

Urgent Care Clinic or Emergency Room?

September 30, 2018. Paul Grimaldi

For smaller, non-life threatening medical issues, urgent care clinics offer a faster, more convenient way to get the help you need.

Retirement

Beyond Retirement Savings Options: 6 Key Actions to Take While Retired

September 22, 2018. Joanna Cutrara

The retirement savings options you may have overlooked and when to think of them during different stages of your retirement.

Travel Insurance

Will a Travel Advisory Affect My Travel Insurance?

September 21, 2018. AAA Staff

Visiting a trip to a region with a travel advisory can be tricky. Find out the various scenarios that can interfere with your trip and if you are covered.

Health & Fitness

Substitutes for Vegetable Oil and Other Healthy Eating Alternatives

September 20, 2018. Ashley Richardson

Eating healthier begins with making smart choices. Start by trying these substitutes for vegetable oil and reducing your intake of artificial sugars and salt.