(NAPSI)—Did you know that women are at greater risk for blindness and vision problems? The National Eye Institute, part of NIH, reminds women, especially those over age 40, to make their eye health a priority by taking five simple steps to protect their sight. Get a dilated eye exam. Getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam Read More …
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UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF What Millennials Ought To Know
(NAPSI)—If you are—or care about—a millennial, someone between the ages of 18 and 35, here’s something you may care to consider: Many millennial men—those age 26 and under—must register with the Selective Service. This applies to those native born and immigrants alike, regardless of status. What You Can Lose Failure to register is a violation Read More …
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT How To Talk With Your Aging Parents About Using A Walker
(NAPSI)—Caring for an aging parent can be a great challenge. And as our beloved seniors age, their primary caregivers, commonly their children, need to initiate many difficult conversations. Whether it’s suggesting the use of a hearing aid or simply talking about any other assistive device that has to do with getting older, starting these conversations Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Understanding Multiple Myeloma
(NAPSI)—You may be surprised to learn that multiple myeloma is the second most common cancer of the blood, after leukemia. It starts in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell. In time, myeloma cells collect in the bone marrow and may damage the solid part of the bone and eventually harm other tissues and Read More …
ARTS & CULTURE Preserving Appalachia
(NAPSI)—The mountains of eastern Kentucky are coal country, but in the small town of Whitesburg, there is a thriving arts community dedicated to protecting and preserving Appalachian history and culture. Residents have been documenting and celebrating life in Appalachia and rural America for almost 50 years. This, in turn, has revitalized Whitesburg’s economy and inspired Read More …
YOUR YARD Getting Out Your Lawn Mower: Safety Tips To Remember
(NAPSI)—Spring is on its way and home owners are eager to get out their lawn mowers and start planting, trimming and sprucing. Before you fire up your outdoor power equipment, look over these smart tips. “We know everyone is eager to get outside and start working in their yards. But remember to keep safety in Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING The Word Of Mouth On Dealing With Dry Mouth
(NAPSI)—Here’s health news you may find easy to swallow: Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered a way people affected by dry mouth can improve their ability to eat and swallow, and reduce tooth plaque by 58 percent. The Problem Dry mouth is the subjective sensation of oral dryness that affects up to Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEBUYERS Smart Ways To Keep Your New Home Safe
(NAPSI)—Home buyers rejoice—spring is here! Time to dig into the competitive real estate hunt and discover the home of your dreams. ADT, the leading provider of home security and automation, works with new home owners throughout the year, and has shared a check-list to make sure your new home is both safe and smart. Protect Read More …
PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT Protect Our Environment Year-Round—Here’s How
(NAPSI)—Invasive pests threaten to destroy the forests and crops that beautify our lives and put food on our tables. Fortunately, no matter the season, you can take simple steps to help stop the spread of these damaging, non-native insects and other species. The USDA has identified 19 destructive “Hungry Pests,” the invasive species that people Read More …
HINTS FOR THE HANDY Home Improvement On The Level
(NAPSI)–Whether your idea of a home improvement project involves DIY construction or hanging pictures, there’s one tool that saves time on these jobs and more–the self-leveling cross-line laser. The highly functional cross-line laser projects bright horizontal and vertical laser lines against a surface to ensure straight and level placement. You can use a line laser Read More …