(NAPSI)—The amount of humidity in the air directly affects the temperature and comfort level in your home. When air is heated, the humidity drops. The result can be chapped lips, dry skin and nasal passages, respiratory issues, static shocks, cracked woodwork and furniture, and chipped paint. Insufficient humidity also makes you feel colder, tempting you Read More …
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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS Hostess Gifts That Show You’re A Blooming Genius
(NAPSI)—You can bring something truly original to the holiday table this year: a floral centerpiece. Gather Round and See Something Beautiful The winter holiday season can be a time to gather together to share the warm sentiments of love, friendship and support. Most folk gather around a dinner table—and what better way to decorate a Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS Enrich Your Kids Academically Next Summer
(NAPSI)—If you know smart, high-achieving high school students who are looking for a unique, fun and challenging way to spend part of their summer, they may want to consider Yale Young Global Scholars, a program administered by Yale University. The Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) program offers an academic enrichment and leadership development experience that Read More …
Top Tips For Medicare Open Enrollment
(NAPSI)—It’s that time again—Medicare Open Enrollment season. From now until December 7, anyone over 65, or those turning 65 in 2017, can enroll in Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage. Here are five things you should know before you enroll: Learn the ABCs and D. Medicare can be difficult to understand. Here are the Read More …
THE ARMY SALUTES ITS VETERANS Honoring Soldiers
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about has ever served in the U.S. Army, there’s something you should know: The Army Historical Foundation wants to make sure everyone who has done so can take his or her place in history in the future National Museum of the United States Army. The Foundation invites current Soldiers, Read More …
BUSINESS IDEAS Encourage The Entrepreneurial Spirit At Work
(NAPSI)—To achieve an entrepreneurial culture, experts advise leaders to empower their employees to act as entrepreneurs within their organization. Today’s business leaders are looking to their small-business and entrepreneur counterparts for ways to spur more innovation inside their organizations. Ruth Veloria, executive dean of the University of Phoenix School of Business, says for many CEOs, Read More …
DECORATING TRENDS Elegance Made Easy By Hardwood
(NAPSI)—Quality hardwood furniture is an investment that can easily last a lifetime and beyond with the right care. Here’s a look at what’s available and how to keep it looking great for a good long time. Why Hardwood The beauty and longevity of solid hardwood furniture are undeniable. Each piece is naturally unique and will Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Heartburn Meds May Mean Kidney Problems
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about has kidney problems, there may be a surprising cause. A study by Johns Hopkins and published in The Journal of the American Medical Association linked heartburn medications (proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs) to increased kidney complications. This study found the risk rose 20 to 50 percent in people Read More …
PROTECTING YOUR HOME Smart Security Outsmarts Package Theft
(NAPSI)—If you’ve ever expected a package that seemed to never arrive, you may be a victim of package theft-and you’re not alone. Some 11 million U.S. homeowners have been victim to package theft within this past year, according to a new study from August Home. The study, Package Theft Report: Outsmarting Criminals at Your Front Read More …
FOOD TRENDS For A Sharper Mind, Eat Your Coffee
(NAPSI)—Busy consumers today expect a lot from their food-it needs to be convenient, tasty and enhance physical and mental performance. To this end, two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have created an innovation to chew on: A gummy cube that combines the caffeine kick (and taste) of coffee with the soothing benefits of green tea and the Read More …