(NAPSI)—The holiday season is a time for celebration, renewals of faith, and setting goals for the year ahead. During family and social gatherings, champagne corks may be popped and wine passed as family and friends gather. While holiday parties invoke the spirit of the season, unhealthy alcohol use—drinking over the recommended limit of three drinks Read More …
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HOLIDAY TIPS Protect Your Gear, Your Gifts And Your Memories Through The Holidays And Beyond
(NAPSI)—The holidays can be an exciting and frenetic time of year, full of equal parts stress and joy. A little planning and taking a few precautions can help give you peace of mind and save cherished memories. Protect your investment from accidental damage. From cell phones to major appliances and other electronics, retailers have been Read More …
CHILDREN’S HEALTH Four Big Reasons For Little Kids To See An Orthodontist
(NAPSI)—Although parents may assume that they must wait until a child has all of his or her permanent teeth before seeing an orthodontist, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) says that all children should get a checkup with an orthodontist no later than age 7. Why Then? By age 7, enough permanent teeth have arrived Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Tackling Depression Can Lead To A Happier New Year
(NAPSI)—As cheerful and joyous as the New Year can be, it can also be a trigger for stress and depression for some people—but there is hope. There are many resources for people who feel wrung out ringing in the New Year. For example, Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) can help. MFTs are licensed mental health Read More …
YOUR HEALTH Tips For Coping With Depression While Traveling
(NAPSI)—According to a recent University of Phoenix® survey, 39 percent of respondents say they have personally experienced depression. With the holiday travel season under way, University of Phoenix social sciences program chairs Mary Jo Trombley, Ph.D., N.C.C., and DeAnna Henderson, Ph.D., L.P.C., N.C.C., say that living with chronic or situational depression can be challenging to Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS AND NOTES PSAT/NMSQT Gives Students Learning Tools And Opportunities
(NAPSI)—Every year, some 4 million students take the PSAT/NMSQT, a valuable part of preparing students for college success. When the results come in, they get so much more than a score—they get an invitation to productive practice and a connection to distinct benefits and opportunities to support their journey to college. That’s because the PSAT/NMSQT Read More …
YOUR CREDIT How Can I Protect Myself From Identity Theft?
(NAPSI)-While there are many advantages to living in a connected world, the rise in cybercrime poses risks to our personal information. So how can you safeguard this information while enjoying online opportunities to achieve your financial goals? One important way you can help protect your identity is by regularly reviewing your credit reports. Doing so Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS New Survey Finds Teen Acne Can Take The ‘Self’ Out Of Selfie
(NAPSI)—According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S., affecting up to 50 million Americans annually, and 85 percent of people ages 12 to 24 will experience at least mild acne.1 It’s also one thing that prompts teens to pause before posting their “selfies” on Facebook, Twitter Read More …