(NAPSI)—Here’s the buzz on an important aspect of helping our environment. Pollinator health can sometimes seem as complex as a beehive with the multiple challenges bees face. Pests, pathogens, diseases, climate change, improper use of pesticides and habitat loss are just a few. However, protecting pollinator health is something with which everyone can help. For Read More …
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POINTERS FOR PARENTS Let Your Girl Take Healthy Risks With The Girl Scouts
(NAPSI)—Today’s children’s media landscape is filled with characters who encourage young viewers to try new things and think about failure as a learning opportunity, not as a detractor from success. And according to child development experts, all aspects of a girl’s life are improved when she has a space to take healthy risks, despite the Read More …
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR COMFORT ZONE A More Energy-Efficient Approach to Home Cooling and Heating
(NAPSI)—Many homeowners crank up their central air conditioning system or turn to multiple noisy window units to keep cool in the summer. Then come fall, they crank up the heat. Unfortunately, neither option is ideal: central air, though convenient, wastes energy by its all-or-nothing nature. Window units, in addition to being cumbersome, diminish a room’s Read More …
NEWS FOR CAREGIVERS Family Caregivers Don’t Have To Feel Alone By Emma Dickison, Certified Senior Adviser
(NAPSI)—If you are or expect to become a family caregiver, you should know that you’re not alone. Not only are there about 34 million Americans in a similar situation, according to the AARP, there are organizations that have been created to help you all. These groups and companies can assist with such things as: planning Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS How To Help Your Kids In School
(NAPSI)—Whether your child is just entering elementary school or looking at senior year of college, the right equipment can help make things go more smoothly. You may care to contemplate this checklist of important stuff to have to at every level: Elementary School Students Backpacks, whether a space-themed model or one focused on princesses, can Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Chronic Hepatitis C Affects 3.5 Million People In The United States, Yet Half Are Unaware They Are Infected
(NAPSI)—In 2001, William Yarbrough was looking forward to his future. He had relocated his family to Durham, N.C., to pursue his dream job and adopted two young children—growing his family of four to six. He decided to visit his doctor to find out why he was feeling constantly fatigued and was shocked when the results Read More …
SLEEP FACTS Racing To Bed For Better Performance World-Class Triathletes Incorporate Sleep In Daily Training Regime
(NAPSI)—Swim…bike…run… SLEEP? Yes, that’s right. World-class triathletes Gwen Jorgensen and Melissa Stockwell say that sleep is as important as their training and nutrition routines. Jorgensen and Stockwell represent the U.S. while competing against the world’s best athletes. Both agree that sleep is integral to their athletic performance and rely on Sleep Number® beds to ensure Read More …
Keeping Kids’ Brains From Going On Vacation During Summer Break
(NAPSI)—With millions of children across the U.S. on summer break, now is an important time to focus on the year-round support kids need to ensure their development doesn’t go on vacation. To do this, YMCAs across the country are helping kids have “the best summer ever” by dedicating thousands of hours to youth development. By Read More …
ENTERTAINING Make Summer Holidays Delectable With California Avocados
(NAPSI)—It’s summertime, which means it’s also California avocado season and outdoor entertaining is in full swing! Whether celebrating a great American summer holiday or simply enjoying a lovely summer gathering surrounded by friends and family, California avocados are the ideal ingredient to include in your next get-together meal. This locally grown fruit is fresh to Read More …
BE CAR CARE AWARE Five Steps Toward Better Battery Behavior
(NAPSI)—Here’s hot news about your car battery that may seem surprising: It’s not so much the cold that gets it down as it is high heat. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, thus damaging the internal structure of the battery. That’s why it’s a good idea to check your battery as the seasons change from Read More …