(NAPSI)—According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is the world’s single biggest environmental health risk, with indoor and outdoor pollution killing more people than smoking, traffic accidents and diabetes combined—but there are ways to help protect yourself and your family. The Risk Every day you are exposed to a barrage of chemicals that are Read More …
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HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Four Ways To Prepare Your House For The Cold
(NAPSI)—You can be better able to keep your home cozy and comfortable when it’s cold outside when you consider these four tips: Drain outdoor water sources: Before the next big freeze, make sure to drain all hoses, outdoor faucets and irrigation systems of any remaining water and cover exposed areas with some form of insulation. Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Five Tips To Prepare Your Children For Success In School
(NAPSI)—One of the best things you can do for your children is to make sure they attend school every day. After all, we want our kids to have the best possible chance of doing well in school and achieving their dreams. But getting a child to school isn’t always easy. While some absences are understandable, Read More …
Exercise Helps Woman Overcome Unexpected Setback
(NAPSI)—Whether you are exercising to lose weight, run a marathon or maintain your health, we all have our own motivation and goals for what we hope to accomplish, both physically and mentally. For Alabama resident Gay Rogers, her aspirations went far beyond physical appearance or even health, as she joined the SilverSneakers Fitness program with Read More …
Connectedness And Acceptance: Improving Mental Health Among LGBTQ Youths
(NAPSI)—As a young boy, James knew that meeting with his therapist should not be making his depression worse. His therapist used conversion therapy—a practice meant to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. These sessions only made him feel shameful and isolated. James had known he was gay since he was very young. But Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING When Getting Arrested Becomes An Opportunity To Heal
(NAPSI)—Getting arrested isn’t something most people think of as a positive experience. For Leslie Caldwell, however, getting pulled over while under the influence of alcohol changed the course of her life. This wasn’t Caldwell’s first time driving under the influence (DUI), and it wasn’t her first time being caught. She had four prior offenses; the Read More …
AMERICA’S PROTECTORS A First For The Third
(NAPSI)—For the first time ever, the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division, a 501(c)(19) veterans organization, will host the Division Ball at the conclusion of the “Marne Week” festivities for soldiers, their families, veterans and Army civilians on November 18, 2016. The Society was formed by veterans of WWI as a nonprofit, fraternal, social, educational, Read More …
CUTTING THE CORD Digital Natives Declare TV Just Isn’t Cutting It
(NAPSI)—It’s no secret that today’s youth is “connected” in virtually every way (hello, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and many, MANY more), but Generations Y and Z are choosing to lose connection in one very specific way. Millennials are chronic cord cutters as they say “Au Revoir!” to cable TV subscriptions, but many are being Read More …
HINTS FOR THE HOME Smart Storage Suggestions For Your Clothes
(NAPSI)—When the seasons change, there are a few important steps you can take to protect your clothes and save yourself time, trouble and money. Try these tricks: Make sure clothing is washed and free from stains before you store it. Stains can suddenly appear months later if the fabric is not clean when put away. Read More …
Winter Prep Advice
(NAPSI)—Preparing your house for the seasonal closing of windows and doors can be a smart step toward health and energy savings. How? By seeing that your home’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system gets a complete cleaning. This includes replacing the filter and cleaning the ductwork. By removing built-up particulates and contaminants, you improve indoor Read More …