(NAPSI)—One of the most frightening scenarios for families caring for seniors living with Alzheimer’s is a loved one wandering or getting lost. It can understandably cause immediate panic and concern and, unfortunately, happens all too often. In fact, nearly 50 percent of surveyed family members have experienced a loved one with Alzheimer’s wandering or getting Read More …
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FABULOUS FRUIT Brain Booster: Strawberries May Combat Age-Related Cognitive Decline
(NAPSI)—Here’s more “berry” good health news: Clinical research suggests that eating just one serving of eight strawberries a day—fresh or frozen—may improve heart health, reduce the risk of some cancers and support brain health. Additionally, the American Diabetes Association identifies berries, including strawberries, as one of the top 10 super-foods for a diabetes meal plan Read More …
GREAT CAKES Celebrate With The ‘Best’ Gift- The Very Best Chocolate Cake
(NAPSI)-Americans are in love with chocolate cake! Research shows that it’s a favorite for most of us-in fact, chocolate cake is more than seven times as popular as white cake! Chocolate’s roots come from the Americas, where it was first used as a drink, often flavored with chili pepper. Chocolate drinks became known to Europeans Read More …
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTHCARE America Needs Health Care Professionals
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among the more than 36.5 million Americans the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates will be hospitalized this year, there are a few facts and figures you should know. A Problem For one thing, according to Dr. Betty Nelson, academic dean, School of Nursing, College of Read More …
CONSUMER CORNER Paying For Repairs
(NAPSI)—The next time you need to fix your car, you’ll be better able to find the best price if you follow these four easy tips: Get multiple repair quotes. For the more expensive maintenance and repairs, it can pay to call around to find the best price. Look for exclusive offers and discounts from dealers Read More …
PROTECTING YOUR CUSTOMERS Fraud-Fighting Facts
(NAPSI)—Hundreds of data breaches occur every year in the U.S. If your company, organization or agency has a data breach, you need to know what to do to help people whose personal information may have been exposed. Should you hire an identity theft service provider? If so, how should you choose one? Identity theft services Read More …
HEART HEALTH AFib Awareness Month Aims To Educate On Key Stroke Risk
(NAPSI)—An irregular heartbeat, called atrial fibrillation or AFib, increases your risk of stroke by five times—but there are steps you can take. AFib affects more than 2.7 million Americans, many over age 60. To help, during September, National AFib Awareness Month, the American Heart Association is teaching those at highest risk how to spot and Read More …
Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Family Emergency Plan Today. Ensure that everyone in your household downloads the free FEMA app.
(NAPSI)—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges Americans to take a few simple actions to prepare for a wide array of hazards by developing a family emergency communication plan and downloading the FEMA app. FEMA is encouraging people to take these actions in conjunction with America’s PrepareAthon!SM, a grassroots, community-based campaign for action designed to Read More …
HVAC Checklist
(NAPSI)—Keeping your home’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system clean and well maintained can help you breathe better air and save energy and money. Here’s a list of things to look for when you hire an HVAC cleaning company to ensure quality work. Can the company show proof of NADCA membership and certification? NADCA Read More …
SCHOOL NEWS & NOTES Why Substitute Teaching Is A Smart Choice
(NAPSI)—Some 50 million children attend school in America, taught by a little over 3 million full-time teachers, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Additionally, nearly 620,000 individuals work as substitute teachers and provide continuity in the classroom when the regular teacher is out for personal or professional reasons. In fact, it’s estimated that Read More …