(NAPSI)—One out of every six people lives with some degree of hearing loss, and the earlier you have your hearing evaluated and treated by a professional, the better your outcome. These facts and hints can help: What Is Hearing Loss? Experts have identified multiple potential causes of hearing loss, including aging, noise exposure, head or Read More …
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HEALTH BULLETIN Spread The Word, Not The Flu
(NAPSI)—Here’s good news about health: Flu vaccines are already available at doctor’s offices, retail stores, pharmacies and flu clinics. In fact, Sanofi Pasteur, the largest provider of influenza vaccine to the U.S., sent its first vaccine shipment last month. You hear it all the time: “It’s just the flu.” But the flu can take on Read More …
WATER FACTS & FIGURES Steps Well Owners Can Take During Drought
(NAPSI)—In any given year, parts of the United States experience conditions ranging from abnormally dry to severe drought, and for private water well owners there are steps that can help them weather a dry spell, according to the National Ground Water Association (NGWA). Drought Effects On Wells When a well goes “dry” due to drought, Read More …
MAKING LIFE MORE FUN Four Ways To Show Your School Spirit
(NAPSI)—Class is back in session, which reunites friends after a summer apart and kicks off the football season. Back-to-school can also be a time of nostalgia for those who have already graduated, but staying connected to your alma mater doesn’t have to be a challenge. Whether it’s football season, basketball season or all year long, Read More …
OUT GREAT GROWERS How American Farmers Feed The World
(NAPSI)—According to the Census Bureau, there are 3.2 million farmers operating 2.1 million farms covering 915 million acres. Each U.S. farmer, reports the Farm Journal Foundation, produces enough food to feed 155 people and is the leading producer of more than 50 foods of importance to diets throughout the world. How They Do It Fortunately, Read More …
CHILDREN’S HEALTH Screen To Keep Spine Trouble From Getting Worse
(NAPSI)—The end of summer is a good time to re-establish healthy habits and back-to-school routines. In addition to dental checkups and annual physicals, pediatric medical specialists recommend adding a scoliosis screening to back-to-school checklists. What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis, a musculoskeletal disorder that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine or backbone, is the most common Read More …
VETERAN NEWS & NOTES When Veterans’ Caregivers Are Left Behind
(NAPSI)—Dave Riley doesn’t take a step without his wife, literally. “In the morning, he needs help putting on his shirt and his prosthetics—both his legs and arms. Then, I brush his teeth and shave him,” said Yvonne Riley, who serves as her husband’s primary caregiver. At night, Yvonne reverses that routine to get Dave into Read More …
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTHCARE A Guide For Health Care And Insurance Usage: Four Factors That Inform Americans’ Health Care Decisions
(NAPSI)—Access to quality health care and reliable insurance coverage is in a constant state of change. Regardless of your health care services and treatments, there are basic terms and concepts that are universal in the health care industry. Below is a guide to help you navigate these terms and effectively use your insurance. Here are Read More …
SEA PRUDENTE, CUIDE SU CARRO Lista de chequeo antes de compartir el carro o carpooling
(NAPSM)—Si usted junto con los padres de casi 65 millones de niños en EE. UU. se están preparando para regresar a la escuela compartiendo carros o carpooling, como dicen en inglés, asegúrese de que su vehículo es seguro para niños y que ha chequeado las cinco cosas de esta lista: Chequeé las luces y limpiaparabrisas Read More …
CONSEJOS PARA PADRES Este año escolar déle prioridad a la vision de su niño
(NAPSM)—La temporada de volver a la escuela es el momento perfecto para chequear la visión de su niño. Quizás usted sabe que la miopía es un trastorno en que los objetos cercanos se ven con claridad mientras que los objetos lejanos se ven borrosos. También hay evidencia de que la miopía está aumentando. La miopía Read More …