When you purchase a new car, everything looks bright and shiny. Whether it is fresh paint, the shiny windscreen, the bounciness on the new tires or the smell of new leather seats, it all make you feel special. But as time goes by, this novelty starts to go away and you are left wondering what you can do to revive it, especially the leather seats, which seem to deteriorate at a very fast pace. Given below are a few tips and tricks to help you maintain your car seats and keep them looking as fresh as possible.

• Avoid the sun. If the vehicle needs to be parked out, use a sunshield or tints to protect the seats.
• Be careful of what you place on the seats. Very sharp or heavy items can cause damage to the seats.
• Check to see if you have any perforated areas on the seat. If you do then keep water and other substances away from that area to avoid clogging.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to get the dust and dirt from nooks and crannies. Be careful not to scratch the leather in the process. You can also use a blower to blow away the dust.
• Over time, leather can collect grime and dust and it is not necessarily seen by the naked eye. Use a microfiber cloth and a cleaning solution meant for leather to wipe the surface area of your seats.
• Use a brush to gently scrub your seats and wipe off with a microfiber cloth.
• Condition your leather seats with a good pH balanced, water based leather conditioner.
• Once the conditioner settles in, use a microfiber cloth to buff in the conditioner and remove any excess product.
• Clean your seats regularly. Don't let dirt and grime accumulate over the seats as this will damage the leather over time.
• Park your vehicle in a shady spot or inside a garage whenever you can. This will prolong the life of the leather, preventing it from drying out too fast.
• Use a moisturizer with lanolin oil in it as this keeps the leather supple and younger for longer.
• Avoid cleaners with petroleum jelly or silicone as they will leave a shine and are also greasy.
• If the leather does crack, use a leather repair kit to fix it as soon as possible.

The demand for coffee pods has increased significantly in the last few years. Whether you prefer a cup of cappuccino or like to take a sip of Italian roast coffee, you can find pods for almost everything. Though many of you may consider coffee pods to be the right choice for cafes or offices, pods like Keurig K cups can also be purchased for domestic use as well. Coffee pods can be an expensive item when purchased in lesser amounts for home use, it is therefore always better to go for bulk purchases. However, it is also essenttial that you are careful about preserving them or else the savings that you make by purchasing bulks will go in vain. Preserving: Preserving coffee pods is not something very difficult. If you follow some simple tips mentioned below, you can easily keep the rich aroma of the Keurig K cups intact. Package and storing the coffee pods: Best known for their excellent taste and aroma, Keurig K cups are packed in such a way that you can preserve them for quite a long period with ease. The professionals working at Keurig seal the cups in such a way that it does not allow any space for air, water or light to enter the package and affect its quality. To ensure complete freshness of the pods, every cup is nitrogen flushed before sealing. Therefore, if you do not tamper with the packaging of the cup, the freshness of the pods will remain unaffected, even after months. Though experts ensure the freshness of the coffee pods while packaging, it is also important to store them properly. Do not expose your cups directly to light or water. Also, protect it from cloudy weather. To retain the freshness for a longer period of time, it will be better for you to keep it in a cool, dry, and dark place. Check the dates carefully: Whether you are making your purchase online or from a brick and mortar store, it will be ideal for you to check the last use dates of the Keurig K cups and consume it before the specified dates. This will help in retaining the freshness of the coffee pods. When you are purchasing pods for your home, you should try to get the packages, which have the longest time period so that you can use them as per your need. Follow the dates when opening packages: When you are placing your order in a bulk, it is quite obvious that you will get packages of multiple dates. To preserve the rich aroma of your coffee, it is better for you to arrange the cups by date and use them accordingly. This will help you drink the pods before the last usage dates are over. Keurig K cups are quite expensive compared to the ordinary ones and making bulk purchases can be helpful in saving quite a few dollars. However, if you are ordering multiple packages for your home, you should ensure that you can finish them on time. The money that you save will be wasted if you fail to get the same taste by preserving them for a prolonged period. Just preserving the cups appropriately and using them before the date of expiry does not offer you a guarantee of quality. You also need to be careful about preparing the pods or else you might be disappointed. Like many products, several fraudulent versions of Keurig coffee are present in the markets. Beware of them when placing the order and verify every detail regarding the product you purchase, before making the final choice.

Cancer can be scary but if diagnosed early enough it can be treated. Multiple Myeloma refers to a type of blood cancer. This causes plasma cells to multiply at a higher than normal rate. Plasma cells typically generate antibodies that help build immunity but in these cases, they release excessive amounts of immunoglobulin proteins into the blood and bones causing organ damage and weakened bones. Multiple myeloma treatment takes many forms depending on the extent of damage caused. When it comes to treating cancer like this, the earlier the condition is diagnosed; the easier the Multiple myeloma treatment. Hence it is important to recognise the symptoms associated with multiple myeloma. In its early stages, this condition may not present any symptoms but as it worsens, it can cause bone pain, weakness and weight loss. It can also cause the development of purplish lumps under the skin called extramedullary plasmacytomas. People suffering from conditions such as Solitary plasmacytoma or Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance have a high risk of suffering from multiple myeloma. The risk of suffering from this condition is also high is you are older than 65 years, an African American or have a family member who also suffers from it. Multiple myeloma treatment is most effective in cases where the patient also suffers from anaemia, high levels of calcium, kidney problems or lytic bone lesions. Some of the most effective forms of treatment for this condition are: Stem Cell Transplantation: The first step of this procedure involves harvesting stem cells from a donor or the patient himself and freezing them. The patient is them given high doses of chemotherapy to destroy cells in the bone marrow. The destroyed cells include both healthy cells and plasma cells. The harvested stem cells are then re-injected into the patient's veins where they travel through the bone marrow and create new, health cells. This does not cure multiple myeloma but improves the patient's quality of life and elongates it. One of the possible side effects to this form of treatment is an increased vulnerability to infections. Chemotherapy: Like all other types of cancer, Multiple myeloma treatment also takes the form of chemotherapy. This form of treatment is very effective in cases where patients cannot be treated with stem cell transplantation. Chemotherap can also be combined with other drugs including that can help reduce its side effects. Immunotherapy: This form of treatment is usually reserved for patients who cannot be effectively treated with other forms of treatment. It involves the use of antibodies that attack and destroy cancer cells. Radiation therapy: Radiation involves treating patients with high energy beams such as X-rays. The beam is directed to parts of the body affected by cancer and kills the plasma cells thus reducing pain and strengthening the bones.

Dupuytrens disease, alternatively known as Dupuytren's contracture is a condition which affects your skin. It results in abnormal thickening and tightening of the elastic tissue beneath the finger and general palm area. The elastic tissue (fascia) is made up of strands of fibers that form the chords running from the palm to the finger, controlling movement. Dupuytrens causes the cords to tighten which tenses the strands causing the finger to curl inward. This is one of the most noticeable symptoms of the Dupuytrens disease. This condition should not be taken lightly since the curling can result in a number fo hand deformities. There are no known causes of the condition; however certain man-made factors can contribute to early onset of its symptoms. These include:

• Consumption of excessive alcohol.
• Diabetes, although not exactly a man-made factor since diabetes can be a hereditary condition.
• People suffering from epilepsy often get seizures which also increases the chances of Dupuytrens.
• Smoking is not just bad for your lungs, but can also lead to the factors that contribute to Dupuytrens.

Dupuytrens itself is a hereditary condition and is passed down through the family gene. The chances are even more increased as you get older, particularly affecting people over the age of forty. Noticeable symptoms of Dupuytrens include:

• Formation of lumps under the skin, which are also known as nodules, which are tender and can feel very sore at first.
• Bands of inflexible tissues are formed which causes the fingers to curl inward. The curling condition is worsened over time which forces the fingers to stay curled.
• Normal day to day activities will get affected since people who are beginning to experience the first effects of Dupuytrens cannot even perform simple tasks like picking up objects or putting your hands inside pockets properly.

There are a few tests you can do on your own to understand the severity of any developing symptoms. Check and feel your palm for nodules developed, these will be tender lumps which feel sore when touched. Check how well you can grasp anything with your hands, pinch certain items, check the feeling in your thumbs and fingers, in general, determine the movement of your fingers. There is no known cure for the Dupuytrens disease, and the condition can be persistent for many years, causing discomfort. General treatment includes surgery and medication to heal the nodules developed, mostly corticosteroids injection recommended by medical professionals.

Groceries are a combination of everyday items like fresh and dry ingredients that we all pick up for our everyday nutritional needs. You can buy groceries from a variety of super stores spread all over the country. With varied departments for all kinds of groceries, you can take your pick from many brands and types of ingredients to put together meals and snacks that will see you through the day. For those who like to save on groceries and those who have large families, it would be a good idea to get coupons that will help you get the best deals so that you do not end up with large grocery bills. Let's take a look at the super stores that offer you coupons on various grocery items! 

• Walmart: This is one of the most widespread chains of super stores in the US. You can several items from this store. From cosmetics and toiletries to furniture, stationery, toys, home improvement and decor items, to groceries of various kinds, there are a number of things that Walmart has on offer. With the help of the various coupons that it features online as well as offline, you can find good deals on many dry and fresh items. You can easily buy the everyday items like fruit and vegetables with these coupons, or save them for other items like meat and poultry as well as baked good and condiments, sauces and dressings. These coupons will help you pick up all the items that you need to stock up your pantry.
• Target: Along with many essentials in the home and fashion departments, you can easily get the best things for yourself and your home. Besides all the things to set up your home and wardrobe, you can also get your weekly and monthly groceries as well as other groceries for parties and other events at this nationwide super store chain. With the use of Target coupons, you can find many deals on the various dry and fresh ingredients in the aisles. This will enable you to have a well-stocked pantry at home.
• Costco: With Costco, you have a definite price edge, which will help you make huge savings. Yet, for even more savings on the wholesale prices that the store offers, you can easily avail coupons and discounts for the various kinds of groceries available in its aisles. Costco is a chain of stores where you can get items in bulk for wholesale prices rather than the regular retail pricing. This makes it a place where you can buy grocery for weeks and months, and for the entire family, at prices that are beyond reasonable.

In order to avail coupons of these stores, you should subscribe for their newsletter and emailers so that you receive regular updates on the same.

Every investor is concerned about the risk and returns associated with an investment. You need to understand the features and the expected return on an investment before you make a decision. There are a number of investment products in the market. Bonds are one of the debt investment products. They are highly preferred as a long-term investment. A high-yield bond is basically a high-return bond with a low credit rating. The credit rating of the bond is slightly lower than that of treasury or corporate bonds. High-yield bond funds pay a higher return on investment and have a high debt ratio. Risks on high-yield bond funds High yield bond funds are high on risk. The default rate on this investment is as high as 4% per year, and a lot of investors do not see a major change in the defaults in any year. The bonds are highly volatile as compared to any other area of the market. However, it does not mean that the bonds have not performed well. At the same time, it is important to keep in mind that they fall quickly when the market tumbles. Before you make an investment decision, you need to understand that the bonds carry a high rate of risk, and consider your risk appetite with regard to the same. Returns on high-yield bond funds The return on any kind of investment is a second major concern after risk. Over a long period of time, it has been noted that the performance of high-yield bond funds has not dampened. If you consider a 10-year period, the bonds have performed consistently well and better than all other segments of fixed income. The returns have been positive and the risk-reward trade-off has been excellent. When investor confidence is high, the bonds perform much better. If you compare all the fixed-income investment products, you will notice that the high-yield bond funds have performed much better in the last decade. A year-on-year comparison will help you make a better decision with regard to the investment. If you already invest in exchange-traded funds and high-risk mutual funds, you need not worry about the risks associated with these bonds. If you have a high-risk appetite and are looking at the long-term, bond funds are ideal for your investment and will lead to a good diversification of your portfolio.