(NAPSI)—If you’re ever the parent or grandparent of a girl, recent research from the University of Essex in England may provide some surprising but important information: Girls are more willing to take risks, speak up, and take on leadership roles when in single-gender environments. In the study, researchers found that when in all-girl groups, female Read More …
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TIPS ON TRIPS Vacation Planning Simplified: Making Your Dollar Go Farther
(NAPSI)—Beach or mountains? Domestic or international? Deciding where to take a vacation can seem a daunting task—but it doesn’t have to be. Although the explosion of online options vying for travelers’ dollars makes choosing where to book your vacation challenging, the best option for many travelers is a full-service online travel agency. Why Use An Read More …
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS Give The Gift Of Music For The Present Of A Lifetime
(NAPSI)—This year, you can make singing holiday songs extra special—when you bring the joy of music home by purchasing a piano. Here are four reasons having a piano in your home is a gift that keeps on giving. Playing music is good for your health. Even though you’re sitting down, playing the piano is a Read More …
OUR HEALTH NHLBI: Exploring Research Directions In Hope Of A Widely Available Cure For Sickle Cell Disease
(NAPSI)—September is not just “back-to-school” month; it’s National Sickle Cell Awareness Month—a month selected to call attention to a life-long illness affecting around 100,000 Americans, the majority of whom are African American or Hispanic. Sickle cell disease is accompanied by severe pain attacks and poor oxygen delivery throughout the body that can cause critical damage Read More …
WATER FACTS & FIGURES Clearing Away The Clouds Of Turbidity
(NAPSI)—The next time you turn on the faucet and fill a glass from a household well, chances are you’ll see crystal-clear, sparkling water. There’s a good reason for that: The ground is an excellent filter for water, and groundwater—the source water for household wells—is usually of better quality than surface water. This is especially true Read More …
HOLIDAY IDEAS Give Something Special This Year
(NAPSI)—This holiday season, remember, the more thought you put into the gifts and greetings cards you choose, the happier the recipient may be. First, take your time by planning ahead. Is the purchase for a man or woman? Consider the recipient’s personality and interests. Does the person do jigsaw puzzles or love books? Make the Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS How To Be Prepared With A Backup Power Plan
(NAPSI)—In the dark reality of living without electricity, it’s best to set an emergency preparedness plan ahead of time. Understanding backup power supply options will be critical to surviving a blackout. In March, a wintry windstorm in Michigan caused a power outage so large that utility crews from other states traveled to lend a hand. Read More …
HEALTH NEWS AND NOTES Progress Against Cancer
(NAPSI)—Significant advances against cancer have resulted in a steadily declining cancer death rate for Americans over the past 25 years, according to the seventh annual American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Cancer Progress Report. The 2017 report, which provides an overview of the latest advances in cancer research, prevention and treatment, calls for robust government Read More …
MANAGING YOUR FINANCES The Simpler, More Affordable Way To Invest
(NAPSI)—Just as innovation is changing how people order food, shop and make travel arrangements, financial services companies have found a way technology can make investing more convenient and affordable. This latest trend is often referred to as automated investing. Before jumping in with your own finances, however, it’s important that you learn the details to Read More …
CAR CORNER Three Reasons Not To File A Claim For That Fender Bender
(NAPSI)—Although you’ll almost certainly want to have your insurance company cover the cost of a car accident involving multiple cars and serious damage, with plenty of other crashes, you may want to simply cover the cost yourself. Here are some conditions and situations when that option can make sense. The more of these that apply, Read More …