(NAPSI)—Most people have a nearby restaurant where the food and atmosphere evoke a great sense of hometown pride. Now you can help shine the spotlight on your favorite treasure and in the process give it a chance to earn a nice cash prize, donate to charity and get a special visit from celebrity chef Amanda Read More …
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SLEEP FACTS Improve Your Sleep And Watch Your Life Get Better
(NAPSI)—Here’s eye-opening news: One simple lifestyle change can improve your cognitive functioning; decrease anxiety, depression, anger and irritability; and even improve your libido! Just one change and you’ll have more energy, be more productive and likely improve the quality of your personal relationships. You could even improve your immune system and decrease your risk for Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS How Much Do You Really Know About Schizophrenia?
(NAPSI)—Schizophrenia is a chronic, debilitating mental illness affecting approximately 1.1 percent of American adults and more than 21 million people worldwide.1,2 One of the most significant aspects of the disease is that it is not easily or efficiently diagnosed, and the illness may go undiagnosed—and therefore untreated—after the onset of the first symptoms.3 There is Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Family Movie Nights Spark Meaningful Family Dialogue
(NAPSI)—Disney’s “Queen of Katwe,” now available for home viewing, is the perfect film for family movie night and can spark important family conversations. In addition to providing a captivating, funny and heartwarming glimpse into the lives of children in current-day Africa, it also has the advantage of providing valuable life lessons that can help open Read More …
HOW TO EXPRESS SYMPATHY
(NAPS)—When a friend, family member or co-worker experiences a loss, it can be hard to know what to say, but just about any acknowledgment of sympathy is better than nothing. Here are helpful tips: Funeral Etiquette in Different Religions According to the experts at 1-800-Flowers.com, which handles nearly a million funeral and sympathy orders a Read More …
MAKING LIFE BETTER Changing Your Mind About Resolutions By Dr. Lori LaCivita
(NAPSI)—For many people, the start of a new year is a time to reflect on where they are, what they’ve accomplished—and what they still need to do. While nearly half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, only 8 percent report being successful in achieving their goals, according to a study by The University of Scranton. Read More …
VACATION IDEAS How To Create Lasting Vacation Memories According To Science
(NAPSI)—For most people, vacations are a luxury that come only once or twice a year. So once you’ve planned, set the date and saved, you want to make sure the memories are going to last. To help, researchers at the University of Texas and HomeAway, the world’s leading online vacation rental marketplace, investigated destination type, Read More …
PROTECTING YOUR FINANCES Don’t Be A Victim Of Tax Fraud
(NAPSI)—If you get a call from the “IRS” threatening you with lawsuits or jail unless you pay up immediately, don’t worry. It’s a scam. IRS impersonation and tax scams by phone, e-mail, snail mail and text are ongoing. Criminals use increasingly creative ploys to trick taxpayers but you can protect yourself and your money. What Read More …
HOME TRENDS A Comfortable Way To Save On Energy
(NAPSI)—When it comes to getting a good deal on home cooling and heating, an increasing number of homeowners are going underground. They’re turning to geothermal heating and cooling as an alternative—for five very good reasons. Efficiency and savings: Geothermal systems use the energy already stored in the earth and offer savings in the range of Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Monitor Your Comfort And Savings
(NAPSI)—You don’t have to sacrifice comfort to save money and energy when heating and cooling your home. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are efficient, energy saving and environmentally friendly. They give decades of reliable, safe home comfort at a low cost. Lower Operating Cost A geothermal system operates more efficiently than ordinary heating and air-conditioning Read More …