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Preventing health problems from developing is an important part of staying healthy and avoiding expensive medical care down the road. Preventive care can help your doctors detect and treat health problems early. Some examples include getting an annual checkup and screening for conditions like breast cancer.

According to Merriam-Webster.com, the word of the year is “frequently looked up at Merriam-Webster.com, and must show a significant increase in lookups over the previous year.”

In the small town of Littleton, North Carolina, you can visit a museum that displays all things that go bump…

Whether you’re a traditionalist and like the feel of pages in your hand, or you prefer to download your books, indulge this January in honor of National Book Month.

When I was a kid, I had a strange paranoid tendency, though I think I came by it honestly.

After news broke that up to 87 million accounts on Facebook were compromised, exposing raw data on users, significant effects were felt.

The best way to save time, money and stress when it comes to health care is to be an informed consumer. Check your benefits booklet to learn what is and is not covered by your plan.

It’s that time of year when the most delightful and inspiring holiday campaigns are unveiled; Tiffany & Co. is no stranger to bringing festive magic to life.

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, estimates are that more will be spent this holiday season than last.

The number of service dogs on airplanes has drastically risen over the past couple of years. Service dogs and other emotional support animals are allowed to sit with their owner on the plane, causing many issues for airlines.

Like to shop local? Yelp released its 2018 top 20 cities to shop locally. Asheville, North Carolina, ranked second on the list, behind Laguna Beach, California.

Over the past several years, fires have threatened the lives of passengers who ride on helicopters. Civilian helicopters are used for sightseeing, utility repairs, emergency medical transportation and everything in between.

The lights on your dashboard are indicators to alert you of an issue with your vehicle that shouldn’t be ignored. Here are the four most common dashboard lights.

The 13th annual Carrboro Film Festival features world-class films of every length and genre and is known for packed houses and standing ovations. The festival is a two-day celebration Nov. 17-18.

The Nowait guest app lets you see the current wait times for eating establishments that are close to you. You can put yourself on a waiting list, even if the place does not take reservations.

Medicare is the health insurance program run by the federal government that makes it more affordable to pay for health care.

Rather than leasing a car, a subscription service allows you to drive a car for an all-inclusive monthly fee. Most fees cover insurance, roadside assistance and maintenance.

You may notice moustaches sprouting on male faces this month. That’s because The Movember Foundation has generated an international awareness in men’s health during the month of November.

The North Carolina State Fair is in full swing, and I’m sure you have your list of things you must eat or do.

“I’ll finish, but I don’t know when,” I told the race director of the Ramblin’ Rose Chapel Hill triathlon in 2014. “Feel free to pack everything up.”

If you drive to work, traffic is one thing you probably wish to avoid. While your brain may be in knots sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, your vehicle is taking a bigger beating. High-volume periods of traffic tend to be accompanied by a pattern of rapid accelerations and sudden stops, which deplete the life span of your engine. Below are three ways traffic impacts your vehicle.

Taking lunch to work saves money and promotes healthy eating, but brown-bag lunches are a thing of the past. Check out these products that help you pack lunch like a pro.

This winter, Raleigh and Charlotte residents will be able to buy and sell their homes through Zillow.

Halfway through the work day, a wave of sleepiness occurs. Do you reach for another coffee as a pick-me-up? Instead of the normal remedies to fight drowsiness, Daikin Industries Ltd. discovered a new way to re-engage workers.

North Carolina ranked third in the country on corporate income taxes, which was the strongest component contributing to the state’s business climate status.

Whether you own a dog, cat, bird, lizard, fish, hedgehog or spider, selfies with your pet can help you buy their next meal or toy, while also helping other animals in need.

This summer, the third season of “Last Chance U” debuted on Netflix. The show offers a bluntly honest look at America’s football culture, especially the desperation of NFL hopefuls fighting their way through college to get there.

From cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches and color changes to holidays filled with family and friends, there are many reasons to look forward to fall.

As of the writing of this article, Hurricane Florence has passed through the Carolinas but left a devastating wake in its path. The recovery process will take many years.

It’s common to get an oil change and completely neglect the other essential fluids. But a vehicle is a machine made up of moving parts, all of which rely on the maintenance of fluids to stay functional.