Gold Nanoparticles in Contacts Help Correct Color Blindness
Colorblind people see the world in muted shades, sometimes completely grey. Most colorblind people cannot see specific colors such as orange, red, purple, blue, green, brown, or a combination of those. Tinted glasses sometimes help but are not solutions for complete color correction or to eliminate blurry vision. Dyed contact lenses are currently in development… Read more
Toxic Hexavalent Chromium Released into Tap Water Through Pipes
The 2000 film “Erin Brockovich,” based on a true story, launched the carcinogen hexavalent chromium into the spotlight. Water supplies in California were tainted with the chemical, which caused a plethora of residents in Hinkley to succumb to cancer and all sorts of other deadly diseases. A new study is bringing this chemical back to… Read more
Disney and Philips Partner to Improve MRI Exams for Children
For the first time in its history, Disney will collaborate as part of a clinical research project. Children who undergo MRI might soon experience custom-made animation, including specially made Disney stories within Philips Ambient Experience. This solution integrates architecture and design to enable technologies such as dynamic lighting, video projections, and sound to create a… Read more
Four Natural Landscaping Stones
When planning your dream pool, it’s imperative to take size, aesthetics, and practicalities into account. What is your primary purpose of the pool? How much space will you need surrounding the water? How will you access it? These are just a few common questions one should ask and consider when preparing to build a pool.… Read more
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Ends March 31
If you’re unhappy with your current Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), you have options! Every year, there’s a Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period between January 1 through March 31. If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan and would like to change it, you can either: Switch to a different Medicare Advantage Plan with… Read more
Why an Insurance FMO Can Help Your Business
A Field Marketing Organization (FMO) can help market, sell, and distribute various insurance products; at Omega, we focus on Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans. To provide our clients with the best possible service, we focus solely on the Medicare realm. Carriers have added efficiencies and are often offered contracts by agents that they might not… Read more
Artificial Intelligence Could Be Answer for Mass Power Outages
While some hospitals were forced to use snow water to flush toilets, some homeowners used fence wood as firewood to heat their homes. The power outages in Texas and the southeast wreaked havoc on the area, creating a tragic situation that consequently pushed the nation’s fragile energy grids into the spotlight. Energy planning has become… Read more
Five Fun Mortgage Facts
The process of obtaining a mortgage can be daunting and time-consuming. However, for the amount of work involved – the reward in getting your mortgage pays off in the end. We’ve compiled a few fun facts about the mortgage process to give yourself a break from the daily grind. Read on! ‘Till Death Do Us… Read more
How to Use Microsoft Office for Free
Microsoft Office is usually a necessity for most people, yet the suite isn’t exactly considered budget-friendly. Subscriptions are between $7 a month or $70 annually, and stand-alone versions of the set start at $150. Despite the fee, there are (thankfully) ways to use the software for free. Without using the professional version that has all… Read more
FDA Authorizes New Device That Protects Athletes’ Brains During Impact
The United States Food and Drug Administration recently authorized a novel product that recent Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) shows might protect athletes’ brains from traumatic injury. A c-shaped, non-invasive device dubbed the “Q-Collar” goes around the neck and applies compression, which increases blood volume, therefore reducing brain movement. Several FDA studies proved the effectiveness… Read more