(NAPSI)—Whether we live in Idaho or India, we are bound together by, and intimately connected to, the ocean. It covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and over 90 percent of the habitable space; it is the source of half the oxygen we breathe; it regulates the temperature and creates the climate and weather we Read More …
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PLANNING AHEAD Five Steps To Plan For Dealing With Diminished Capacity And Illness
(NAPSI)—Aging can change many things in a person’s life, including the ability to manage one’s own money. That sobering reality is behind the creation of a new resource, “Planning for Diminished Capacity and Illness,” issued by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). These organizations offer this key Read More …
CAREGIVER’S CORNER How Some Of The Toughest Guys On The Planet Can Get Help Caring For The Ones They Love
(NAPSI)—Taking care of a family member who is aging or ill can be tough—but you don’t have to do it alone. Just ask actor Danny Trejo, who stars in a new PSA (public service advertisements) campaign supporting male caregivers. “I’ve helped care for a friend of mine who had cancer, so I know how hard Read More …
HEAL Bringing Doctor House Calls To Nation’s Capital
(NAPSI)—There’s good news about better health care at less cost in Washington, D.C. The nation’s leading on-demand doctor house calls service is now available in most of D.C. and parts of Northern Virginia. Patients will now have instant access to an unhurried, highly qualified doctor, in-home or at their office, at an affordable cost. Having Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Protecting Mental Health In The Wake Of Natural Disasters
(NAPSI)—The often sudden and overwhelming devastation and destruction caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and other natural disasters take an emotional toll on millions of people each year. Many survivors experience anxiety, trouble sleeping, depression and substance misuse. Help protect your mental health by learning ways to cope before, during and after these stressful events. Emotional Read More …
VETERAN NEWS & NOTES A Look At The Vibrancy Of The Human Spirit
(NAPSI)—As a special tribute to the people involved in a 75-year-old atrocity, modern American veterans and others participate in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March challenge. What Happened Then It commemorates the forced march of Filipino and American civilian and service members captured in 1942. Approximately 10,000 individuals died along the roughly 62-mile route to Read More …
FITNESS MADE EASIER Stay Motivated To Stay Fit
(NAPSI)—Staying motivated to work out can sometimes seem like a daunting task. It’s easy to prioritize other things ahead of your fitness routine. It’s no surprise that researchers have found that lack of motivation is one of the leading causes of inactivity. “Committing to a healthier lifestyle doesn’t have to be as challenging as it Read More …
CHILDREN’S CORNER A Present For A Future
(NAPSI)—Take a look at the children you care about. Then picture them far from family and friends, in foster care, and with very little in the way of luxury or even stuff they can call their own. That was the situation eighth grader Latasha “Tash” Haynes was in when a special organization helped change her Read More …
CONTEST CORNER Legendary Travel Guides Celebrate 60 Years By Honoring Military Families
(NAPSI)—While for over six decades millions of Americans have depended on the Frommer’s line of travel guides to help them experience unforgettable vacations and adventures, few of those travel fans know that it all started with Arthur Frommer giving travel advice to fellow GIs in Europe after World War II. Now, to celebrate this landmark Read More …
MOVING IDEAS Don’t Pack This Pest
(NAPSI)—If you’re moving to a new home this year, watch out for certain stowaways: gypsy moths. These insects are among the most destructive pests of trees and shrubs in America. Gorging themselves on leaves, gypsy moth caterpillars weaken and can kill more than 300 different species of trees. Since 1970, they’ve defoliated more than 75 Read More …