UA Matters: What to Know About Oral Health and Children
It is never too early to start caring for your child's teeth and gums. The University of Alabama's Dr. Angelia Paschal provides some helpful hints on how to do just that.
View ArticleUA Matters: Three Tips for Improving Your Credit Score
Want to know how to improve your credit score? The University of Alabama's Tye Warren offers three important points on boosting, and maintaining, a higher score.
View ArticleUA Matters: Creating Fun, Imaginative Halloween Costumes at Home
With Halloween just around the corner, many parents are beginning to think about whether their little ones will delight or fright this year. The University of Alabama's Melissa Panzarello provides some...
View ArticleUA Matters: Building Positive Self-Esteem in Young Children
Positive self-esteem in young children is the foundation for success later in life. The University of Alabama's Dr. Laura Bloom provides just a few suggestions on how families can promote positive...
View ArticleUA Matters: Six Ways to Save On Your Electric Bill
Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and costs more money than any other system in your home; typically making up about 50 percent of your utility bill. The University of Alabama offers...
View ArticleUA Matters: Words to Use, Avoid during Job Interviews
There are many things you can do, or say, during a job interview that could either help you land the job or ensure you'll never hear from that job prospect again. The University of Alabama's Travis...
View ArticleUA Matters: Food Safety During the Holidays
There typically tends to be a lot of cooking, and eating, happening during the holidays. The University of Alabama's Diane Bridgewater offers suggestions on how to ensure your food is safely stored and...
View ArticleUA Matters: Tips for Buying Healthy Food on a Budget
Healthy eating is something many strive to achieve, but oftentimes the grocery bill gets in the way. The University of Alabama offers suggestions on how you can buy nutritious food, but stay within...
View ArticleUA Matters: Dealing with Stress During the Holidays
The holidays can be a busy, and stressful, time of year. The University of Alabama's Dr. Harriet Myers offers a few suggestions on how to deal with the stress.
View ArticleUA Matters: How to Help Your Children Build Credit
While it is important to establish a good credit rating early in life, there are other factors that need consideration first, such as your child's maturity level. But when the time is right, there are...
View ArticleUA Matters: Lower the Cost of Water Heating
Water heating is the second largest energy expense in your home, and it typically accounts for about 20 percent of your utility bill. The University of Alabama’s Greg McKelvey offers several ways to...
View ArticleUA Matters: Easy Holiday Traditions to Start With the Family
Traditions are beliefs, customs or practices that you do again and again to signify a specific purpose. The University of Alabama's Kelly Avery shares a few simple traditions families can start this...
View ArticleUA Matters: How to Lose Weight in a Healthy Way
Losing weight tends to be a popular New Year’s resolution or goal. But there is definitely a right way and a wrong way to go about achieving that goal. The University of Alabama’s Sheena Quizon Gregg...
View ArticleUA Matters: How to Use Energy-Efficient Lighting
The average household spends about 10 percent of its energy costs on lighting. The University of Alabama’s Greg McKelvey provides some basic tips on how to keep those costs as low as possible. Turn off...
View ArticleUA Matters: Fashion Trends for the New Year
Whether you like to replenish your wardrobe once a year or once a week, The University of Alabama's Brian Taylor offers some helpful fashion hints to stay in style.
View ArticleUA Matters: What’s New in Federal Tax Laws
With the April 15 filing deadline for personal federal income tax returns just around the corner, The University of Alabama's Shane Stinson provides a brief summary of federal tax updates that are...
View ArticleUA Matters: Do’s and Don’ts of Posting Photos Online
The University of Alabama's Meredith Cummings shares some tips on how to safely post photos online.
View ArticleUA Matters: Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft
The University of Alabama's Caroline Fulmer helps consumers understand how identity theft occurs, steps to minimize the chances of being a victim and where to get help if they are a victim.
View ArticleUA Matters: Energy Savings in the Kitchen
Because the kitchen contains many large and small appliances that are used daily, the kitchen is a good area to reduce energy. The University of Alabama’s Greg McKelvey shares some simple ways to help...
View ArticleUA Matters: Successfully Navigating School Science Fairs
Science fair projects can be rewarding, challenging and, sometimes, even a bit stressful for young students and their parents. The University of Alabama’s Julie Covin offers a few tips that just might...
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