(NAPSI)—Nearly 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If one of them is you or someone you care about, you may feel confused about how to go about it. Research by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association has shown that Read More …
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CHILDREN’S HEALTH Don’t Let Lice Ruin Summer Camp
(NAPSI)—When sending kids to summer camp, parents have always worried about homesickness, safety and sunburns. One more concern is head lice. The likelihood of exposure to lice increases at places such as school and camp, where children share belongings and are in close proximity to other kids. What You May Experience at Camp Check-In Many Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Stroke Incidence In The United States: What You Didn’t Know
(NAPSI)—In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 secondsi, accounting for one in 20 deaths.ii A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries blood and oxygen to the brain is blocked by plaque or a blood clot (acute ischemic stroke) or ruptures and bleeds (hemorrhagic stroke).iii However, the prevalence and death rates Read More …
TAX TOPICS The Time To See A Tax Pro Is Now
(NAPSI)—Many taxpayers may be surprised to discover that a good time to get tax advice is after their taxes are done and filed. That’s because by taking a look at your tax situation now, you can take advantage of every legal means to reduce the amount you’ll pay in taxes next year. For example, if Read More …
HINTS FOR THE HOME Healthy Air, Healthy Home
(NAPSI)—Even when your home looks spotless, there may be dirt lurking in places you can’t see—but where it can do you harm: inside your ductwork. Fortunately, that can be fixed. The Problem Very fine dust, bacteria, mold and small particles can get deposited in your HVAC system and air ducts. There, they reduce the air Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Maximize Your Basement’s Potential by Scott McGillivray
(NAPSI)—With house prices on the rise, finishing a basement is the latest trend toward building even more equity in the home. A finished basement can offer a little extra room to give a growing family space to breathe, and with so many uses, a renovated basement may be the exact solution to what your home Read More …
MOTHER’S DAY TIPS How To Honor Your Mother
(NAPSI)—There are 2 billion mothers in the world-over 85 million in the U.S. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are some fun facts and expert tips to help you celebrate: • Mother’s Day was started in 1908 by Anna Jarvis, who asked everyone at her church to wear a carnation in honor of her mother Read More …
MAKING LIFE MORE FUN Try A Tropical Stay-cation For A Day
(NAPSI)—For a great family time together, enjoy a minivacation at home by bringing a bit of the warmth of the Caribbean into your house. Here are five hints on how: Get a taste of the place with such popular Caribbean foods as jerk chicken or other meat (smoked or grilled meat marinated in a very Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS When Minor Symptoms Turn Out To Be A Major-League Disease
(NAPSI)—The more you know about a devastating disease such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease, the better you can learn to deal with it. Understanding ALS ALS is a progressive disease that attacks the nerve cells that control voluntary movement. No one knows for sure what causes ALS, and there’s no Read More …
NOW HEAR THIS What You Should Know About Custom Hearing Aids by Catherine Jons, Au.D.
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among the nearly 40 million Americans the National Institutes of Health estimates could hear better, you may be thinking about hearing aids. Hearing Helpers For many, however, deciding what style they want can be daunting and the terminology confusing. One reason is that the hearing care industry Read More …