(NAPSI)—While it’s always a good time to make sure your vehicle is in good shape, it’s particularly important when bad weather and the busy travel season occur. Vehicle maintenance and preparedness are key for keeping you protected but it can be challenging to know where to start. To help, here are the answers to the Read More …
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HEALTH AWARENESS Managing A COPD Diagnosis—Tips For Living Well
(NAPSI)—It can be confusing and scary when someone first finds out that he or she has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a leading cause of death in the United States—but there are ways to keep living life to the fullest. The Problem Recently diagnosed patients and their families can be taken by surprise—they might not Read More …
CAR MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR HOLIDAY ROAD TRIPS Car Maintenance Tips For Holiday Road Trips
(NAPSI)—Proper car maintenance promotes reliability, making it important to perform proper vehicle check-ups before heading out on holiday road trips. Tackle this basic care routine to maintain the value of your car and avoid road trip headaches by addressing minor issues before they become costly repairs. Replace the Filter Experts recommend changing your car’s engine Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEBUYERS How To Be Prepared In Case The Housewarming Party Isn’t The Only Surprise In Your New Home
(NAPSI)—No matter how thorough your home inspection, the odds are your new house will reveal a surprise shortly after you move in. That’s why one young woman, Andrea, was prepared the second time she bought a house. Andrea is a digital marketing manager who relocated to Wisconsin from Michigan. Although she had enough saved from Read More …
TECH TOPICS Despite Increases In Cybercrime And Growing Skills Gap, Most Americans Aren’t Interested In Cybersecurity Careers, Survey Finds
(NAPSI)—The United States has experienced a constant uptick in personal and business data breaches in recent years, according to a report by Symantec.1 Consequently, companies are increasing cybersecurity spending, which is expected to grow to nearly $100 billion in 2018, up seven percent from last year, technology research firm Gartner finds.2 To keep pace with Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS New Guidelines Mean More Americans Have High Blood Pressure—You Could Be One Of Them
(NAPSI)—The American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology recently announced new blood pressure guidelines that will change how high blood pressure is detected, prevented, managed and treated. The big news? There’s a whole new definition for what constitutes high blood pressure. It’s now considered any measure over 130/80 mm Hg, rather than the Read More …
BEWARE OF STOCK FRAUD Beware Of Stock Fraud In The Wake Of Natural Disasters
(NAPSI)—Financial fraud routinely follows on the heels of natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes—but you don’t have to be a victim. After a disaster, you may receive unsolicited phone calls, e-mails and texts, including from messaging apps, about investments that exploit a variety of disaster-related opportunities. Best bets for scams include stock or crowdfunding Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Antibiotics Aren’t Always The Answer CDC Urges Public To Be Antibiotics Aware
(NAPSI)—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages patients and families to Be Antibiotics Aware by learning about safe antibiotic use. Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people get infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. At least 23,000 die as a result. Antibiotic resistance, one of the most urgent threats to the Read More …
PETS AND PEOPLE ‘Bone Up’ On Wise Winter Weather Practice For Your Pet
(NAPSI)—Notwithstanding their fur coats, pets can feel the cold just as humans do. So it’s up to you to ensure that your furry friends stay safe and warm during the colder months. To help, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers Read More …
WATER SAFETY Well System Parts Vital For Good Water Quality
(NAPSI)—If you ever get water from a well, you should know there’s more to it than just, well, a well. In fact, a water well is really a water well system because it consists of numerous components—many of which can affect water quality if not well maintained. What’s In A Well These components are designed Read More …