(NAPSI)—The Employee Benefit Research Institute estimates that a typical 65-year-old couple will spend a total of $265,000 in health care costs over the remainder of their lives. This staggering amount of money has the potential to derail even the best-laid retirement plans. Vanguard and Mercer recently developed a new framework, “Planning for Health Care Costs Read More …
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Women’s Health Awareness: Innovative Technology Improves Patient Experience For Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment
(NAPSI)—A mother, a sister, a friend…many of us know someone who has been touched by breast cancer, the most common cancer among women, affecting an astonishing one in eight women in the United States. Thanks to technological advances in detection and new treatment approaches, women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer can opt to keep their Read More …
Health Alert: You May Be Able To Help Save A Child’s Life
(NAPSI)—Seven-year-old Julián Morales seems like any other young boy—he loves playing video games, watching baseball, spending time with his little sister and eating chocolate ice cream—but there’s a big difference. The Problem Unlike most children, Julián suffers from a rare, life-threatening blood disorder. His only hope for a cure is an unrelated blood stem cell Read More …
Gift Ideas: Be Savvy About Succulents
(NAPSI)—Easy to care for, long lasting and more popular than ever, succulents are the plants that people are buying for themselves and giving as gifts to bring the beauty of nature inside. Succulent plants have long made a thoughtful offering for a friend or relative whose thumb might be less than green. Succulents are drought Read More …
Health Awareness Organ Transplantation: 7 Surprising And Inspiring Things You Should Know
(NAPSI)—For people on the transplant waiting list, returning to health is a real and remarkable possibility. In fact, more than 90 Americans get another chance at life every day thanks to organ donors. How many of these inspiring facts about donation and transplantation in the U.S. do you know? Transplants literally keep people alive. In Read More …
Home Improvement Tips How To Combat Four Pet Peeves Around The House
(NAPSI)—If your family is like most, there are a few things about your home that really annoy you. Fortunately, ingenious solutions are available for four of the most common pet peeves when it comes to lighting and electronics: Never Enough Outlets: The average family charges up to 12 devices a day. With connectivity more prevalent Read More …
Holiday Hints Top Tips For Buying Safe Toys by Joan Lawrence
(NAPSI)—For happier holidays with your family, here are answers to parents’ most frequently asked questions about toy safety: How do I pick out safe toys? Choose a toy that matches your child’s age and interests. Always follow the age grading on toy packaging and be sure to keep toys labeled 3+ away from children under Read More …
Smart Snacking Celebrate Popcorn: October Is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
(NAPSI)—Popcorn lovers rejoice: October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a seasonal celebration of one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods. As farmers head into the fields to harvest crops, families and friends gather to honor this ever-popular treat. Whether stovetop, microwave or ready-to-eat, we consume 13 billion quarts each year of this wholesome, Read More …
America’s Heroes A Lasting Tribute To American Soldiers
(NAPSI)—More than 30 million Americans have served in the United States Army. If you or someone you care about is among them, you can now order a personalized, commemorative brick that will be permanently placed along the pathway to the future National Museum of the United States Army. Making a Museum The National Army Museum Read More …
Heart Health Managing Heart Failure Is Worth The Effort A study by the American Heart Association shows people with HF report spending more time on managing their condition; free app aims to make it easie
(NAPSI)—The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, shared this month that more heart failure patients and their caregivers report they are putting more effort into managing this complex condition. In 2015, just 55 percent of survey respondents said they were working Read More …