(NAPSI)—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that there are more than 38 million drivers age 65 and older. Age is not the only factor that can impact driving abilities, but it is an important one. There is evidence that most people experience age-related declines in physical and mental abilities. These changes—which can affect Read More …
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PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN Childhood Trauma—It Happens More Than You Think
(NAPSI)—Traumatic experiences happen-but when they happen to children, it can affect their view of the world, their sense of safety, their development, and even their longer-term physical and mental health. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more than two-thirds of children reported at least one traumatic experience by age 16. Read More …
YOUR YARD Pave Your Way To A Better Home
(NAPSI)—What’s in these days is enjoying outdoor living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and more. An easy and elegant way to bring your home up to style and expand your living area is with colorful, durable concrete pavers. They can improve your family’s quality of life now and your home’s curb appeal when the time comes Read More …
SLEEP FACTS Fighting The Four Sleep Disrupters
(NAPSI)—Every night, while you’re peacefully sleeping, four things may be happening that could seriously harm your health. Fortunately, there are many ways to address these problems. A major one is to invest in a good mattress. Four Sleep Troubles That Hurt Your Health Pressure points—Tossing and turning can interrupt your sleep. Research shows that people Read More …
GRADUATION FACTS & FIGURES Important And Intriguing Graduation Information
(NAPSI)—If you’re among the estimated 3 million young Americans getting a high school diploma this year—Congratulations! If you’re not sure about what to do next, you should talk with your parents, teachers and counselors about your career goals and get their advice. Spend time with people who work in areas of interest to you and Read More …
UNDERSTANDING OUR ECONOMY When Free Trade Agreements Are Not So Free
(NAPSI)—As a successful businessman and negotiator, President Trump ran much of his campaign on promises of updating established international trade agreements to benefit American businesses and their workforces. Needless to say, he has taken on a challenge that many of his predecessors, with their focus on diplomatic relations, were unable to achieve. Time will show Read More …
TECH TOPICS Making E-mail Secure Is Just Not That Difficult
(NAPSI)—E-mail security is not the problem—it’s how we use e-mail that is the problem. There has been no lack of press and attention regarding the insecurity of e-mail and the consequences of account hacking. Look no further than the latest elections, the Sony Pictures hack, the latest Yahoo compromise, etc. We hear about the problem Read More …
HEALTH BULLETIN Fighting Cancer With Clinical Trials
(NAPSI)—About 1.7 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. If you or someone you care about is among them, you need to know all your options as that’s the best way to approach your cancer treatment. Why Explore Clinical Trials? For many types of cancer, clinical trials may offer the best treatment options Read More …
Many companies have found professional advisers can be the healthy choice when it comes to finding the best health care plans for their employees.
(NAPSI)—An excellent way to celebrate the season is with an outdoor home improvement project: a pool, perhaps, or professional landscaping. Many such home improvements, including planting trees, involve some type of digging. Selecting a quality contractor will help ensure workers follow proper digging practices while completing the project safely, on time and on budget. What Read More …
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Businesses Seek Guidance On Health Plan ‘Affordability’ And ‘Access’
(NAPSI)—When it comes to the national discourse on health insurance, politicians and the media frequently combine the terms “affordability” and “access” as if they naturally go together. But across the U.S., employers and their workers are finding that a balanced combination of the two is more exception than rule. This is why so many are Read More …