(NAPSI)—The race to Mars has already begun—come be part of it! The new Astronaut Training Experience® (ATX) at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers the chance to “touch down” on the Red Planet. ATX uses immersive simulation technology to train participants to live and work on Mars using real NASA science to address engineering challenges. Read More …
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HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Keep The Spring In Your Step: Good Reasons To Exercise After Age 50
(NAPSI)—For many older adults, growing older seems to involve an inevitable loss of strength, energy and vigor—but that need not be, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The frailty and decreased energy associated with aging are largely due to muscle loss due to inactivity. And when it comes to muscle, the old Read More …
SAFETY IN THE HOME Protect Your House From Fire
(NAPSI)—House fires are more common than many people think. No matter the season, it’s important to ensure homes and families are well protected. Therefore, there’s no time like the present to evaluate the different fire-safety measures in place around your house. If you happen to be remodeling, it’s an ideal time to bolster your home’s Read More …
SENIORS SPOTLIGHT Good Nutrition Made Easy For Older Adults
(NAPSI)—Roughly 110 million adults in the U.S. are age 50 or older. If you’re one of them or know someone who is, there’s something you need to know: As you age, your nutrition needs change. You may become less active, your metabolism slows, and your ability to absorb some nutrients becomes less efficient. You need Read More …
TECH TIPS Cybersecurity Spring-Cleaning: How To Tidy Up Your Digital Footprint To Help Avoid Data Breaches
(NAPSI)—Similar to how dust collects in the nooks and crannies of homes during the winter, many people have accumulated years of data from old devices, e-mail accounts and online profiles. All this available information creates a digital footprint that could leave them exposed to unnecessary cybersecurity risks. As many people look to refresh their living Read More …
TIME TO REINVENT YOURSELF This Second Career Keeps You Rolling!
(NAPSI)—By 2020, one in three Americans will be over age 50. If you or someone you care about expects to be among them, there’s something you may want to consider—and it’s electric. An electric bike, that is. In fact, a whole shop full of them. Owning an electric bicycle store is an increasingly popular second Read More …
HINTS FOR THE HOME What To Do About Ducts
(NAPSI)—If your home is like most, it’s got a dirty little secret: your air ducts. Through normal occupation, houses pick up an awful lot of contaminants and air pollutants, such as dander, dust and chemicals. These get pulled into the HVAC system and recirculated five to seven times a day, on average. Over time, this Read More …
FITNESS MADE EASIER Out With The Old, In With The Old-Inspired: Retro-Feeling Essentials Make At-Home Fitness Fun Again
(NAPSI)—If you’re like most people, your resolution to eat well and get fit won’t even last six months. According to U.S. News & World Report, 80 percent of people ditch their resolutions after eight weeks. Fortunately, there are fun, retro-inspired tools you can use to stay on track while staying on trend. “The most effective Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS Students Discover New Aspirations Taking AP Computer Science
(NAPSI)—There’s high demand—and top salaries—for workers with computer science expertise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer science and information technology made up nearly half of the 8.6 million STEM jobs in 2015. In fact, a recent National Association of Colleges and Employers report shows engineering and computer science were the two highest-earning Read More …
NEWS OF EDUCATION How Families And States Help Kids Succeed In School
(NAPSI)—If a child you care about is ever struggling in school, unhappy, unchallenged, unable to get the help he or she needs, these four stories could inspire you to find an answer. How Four Families Found A Way Reyna Rodriguez attended Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne as part of the Indiana Choice Scholarship Read More …