(NAPSI)—According to Minnesota Adult Tobacco Survey (MATS) data, 14 percent of Minnesota adults smoke. More than half of adult Minnesotans who smoke every day have attempted to quit for at least one day, according to MATS. Even better news is that 63 percent of Minnesota adults who have ever smoked have quit already. If you Read More …
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Five Reasons To Pursue A Cybersecurity Career In 2018
(NAPSI)—Cybersecurity, as an industry, is one of the highest-paying, fastest-growing and most in demand in the U.S., yet there are not enough skilled professionals in the pipeline to fill open positions, leading to a sizable skills gap. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finds that the demand for information security analysts who can prevent data Read More …
LET’S TALK ABOUT SYMPATHY Let’s Talk About Sympathy by Jim McCann
(NAPSI)—When someone you know loses a friend or family member, it’s not easy deciding when and how best to respond. You may find yourself unsure of what to say or do. Sometimes, a simple phrase such as “I’m sorry for your loss” can be extraordinarily meaningful. Here are six more helpful tips on how to Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Screen Time Is Here To Stay!
(NAPSI)—Halle Stanford, President of Television at The Jim Henson Company and mother to two boys, ages 19 and 6, shares her views on navigating the kids’ TV landscape. As a producer at The Jim Henson Company and a mom to two boys, I have a unique perspective on screen time. I’ve also explored this issue Read More …
HEALTH BULLETIN Major Study: Therapy Dogs Can Help Families Of Children With Cancer
(NAPSI)—Dogs have long been called Mankind’s best friend, but a major new scientific study now indicates that a dog may also be a family’s best friend in times of their greatest need. Following seven years of pioneering research, American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, revealed the results of its long-awaited “Canines and Childhood Read More …
GOOD NEWS DEPARTMENT #PoweringGood: Power Equipment Helps People Give Back
(NAPSI)—While digging out after a winter snowstorm can be a lot of hard work, the job is made easier thanks to many people who use their snow throwers to clear not only their own driveway, but also their neighbors’. Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), says he hears stories Read More …
HEALTH & WELLNESS Live Life Well: Keeping Your Resolutions In 2018
(NAPSI)—The New Year is a wonderful time to not only evaluate your past, but also explore your goals for the year ahead. While it is common that health and fitness resolutions land at the top of people’s list, the truth is that achieving any goal in 2018 is dependent upon good health. Whether planning that Read More …
EYE ON HEALTH Give The Gift Of Sight This Holiday Season
(NAPSI)—It’s a fact of life. When people reach their senior years, they are at high risk for developing age-related eye diseases that can lead to blindness if not caught and treated in time. The good news is, people can take steps to protect themselves through a simple eye exam. What You Can Do During the Read More …
NOW HEAR THIS Use Your Brain To Tackle Tinnitus
(NAPSI)—Approximately 80 percent of people with hearing loss also suffer from tinnitus—a ringing, buzzing, whistling or other noises in the ear. It can disrupt life and interfere with your enjoyment of everyday activities, but you can find relief. Hearing aids have proven helpful for people with hearing loss who also experience tinnitus. That’s because with Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Finding Help With Expensive Medications by Jeffrey Lewis
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you love is one of the millions of Americans with a chronic disease or a life-threatening condition, pharmaceutical manufacturers and their partners offer you a gift of hope this holiday season. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are criticized as Scrooge or the Grinch in our country’s health care system. Elected officials and advocacy organizations Read More …