Ballpark Estimate: $10 to $15 per lesson If you’re looking for an activity that will exercise your mind as well as your body, you may want to consider the practice of yoga. Yoga is a form of exercise that combines stretching, strategic postures, meditation and breathing techniques in order to help a person achieve a more…

Ballpark Estimate: $500 to $1,000 If you’re exploring different methods of birth control, you may want to learn more about having a vasectomy. This is an easy male sterilization procedure that prevents pregnancy. If you’re weighing this option, keep in mind that it is permanent, so this is only for people who are truly sure they…

Ballpark Estimate: $600 to 800 per eye (with insurance); $3,000 to 4,000 per eye (without insurance) When the world takes on a blurry cast, and the problem is caused by a cloudiness in your eye lens (not in the sky), it may be a condition called cataracts. More than half of all senior citizens experience this problem,…

Ballpark Estimate: $25 to $50 per month You know all too well that living alone can pose serious risks when you’re elderly or infirm. If you (or someone you care about) are at increased risk for illness or injury, a medical alert system can provide the peace of mind you need so you can remain in…

Ballpark Estimate: $150 to $300 per tooth Words Of Wisdom Most dentists don’t pull any punches when it comes to your dental health. Therefore, if yours say that you need to have your wisdom teeth removed, you’ll want to take the diagnosis seriously and schedule an appointment to see an oral surgeon. You probably don’t think…

Ballpark Estimate: $35 to $85 combined, plus tip When you want to put your best foot forward, consider investing in a good quality manicure and pedicure. This is an easy step toward looking your best from head to your toe. Let Your Nail Polish Speak for You Well-groomed fingernails and toenails are the perfect finishing touch…

Ballpark Estimate: $2,000 to $4,000 per month There may come a time in your life when the demands of your day are more than you can handle on your own, yet you still want to maintain some personal space. That’s when an assisted living situation may be a good fit. What Is Assisted Living While nursing…

Ballpark Estimate: $30 to $350 to buy; $1 to $3 per day to rent If you want to give your child the healthiest start, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusively breast feeding your baby for the first six month of life and continue nursing combined with food for up to two years. In order for most…

Ballpark Estimate: $25 to $100 What does your jewelry say about you? If you have any chronic health conditions, serious illnesses, or life threatening allergies you may want to purchase a medical alert bracelet, or other type of medical alert jewelry, as a way to convey your special needs in the event of an emergency. The…

Ballpark Estimate: $700 to $2,500 If you or a loved one rely on a wheelchair to navigate, you probably know all too well how cumbersome this equipment is to move around. Investing in a vehicle wheelchair lift can make a big difference. This is a piece of equipment that allows you to secure your wheelchair to…

Ballpark Estimate: 50 to $100 per visit The next time you experience back pain, you may want to consider getting a chiropractic treatment. This is an alternative form of medicine that relies on manual therapy, such as manipulating your spine or your bones and joints, in order to provide relief from what ails you. A Growing…

Ballpark Estimate: Free to $2,500 Maybe, like most people, you started smoking in your teens, to look “cool.” Or maybe you smoke because your parents smoked, or all your friends smoke, or you started off “only smoking when you were drinking,” or “only smoking when you were stressed.” Whatever the reason, chances are you’re hooked, and…