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January 9, 2018
Dorothy

HEALTH MATTERS Five Tips To Help Minnesotans Quit Smoking

(NAPSI)—According to Minnesota Adult Tobacco Survey (MATS) data, 14 percent of Minnesota adults smoke. More than half of adult Minnesotans who smoke every day have attempted to quit for at least one day, according to MATS. Even better news is that 63 percent of Minnesota adults who have ever smoked have quit already. If you

December 28, 2017
Dorothy

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Five Reasons To Pursue A Cybersecurity Career In 2018

(NAPSI)—Cybersecurity, as an industry, is one of the highest-paying, fastest-growing and most in demand in the U.S., yet there are not enough skilled professionals in the pipeline to fill open positions, leading to a sizable skills gap. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finds that the demand for information security analysts who can prevent data

December 28, 2017
Dorothy

LET’S TALK ABOUT SYMPATHY Let’s Talk About Sympathy by Jim McCann

(NAPSI)—When someone you know loses a friend or family member, it’s not easy deciding when and how best to respond. You may find yourself unsure of what to say or do. Sometimes, a simple phrase such as “I’m sorry for your loss” can be extraordinarily meaningful. Here are six more helpful tips on how to

December 27, 2017
Dorothy

POINTERS FOR PARENTS Screen Time Is Here To Stay!

(NAPSI)—Halle Stanford, President of Television at The Jim Henson Company and mother to two boys, ages 19 and 6, shares her views on navigating the kids’ TV landscape. As a producer at The Jim Henson Company and a mom to two boys, I have a unique perspective on screen time. I’ve also explored this issue

December 27, 2017
Dorothy

HEALTH BULLETIN Major Study: Therapy Dogs Can Help Families Of Children With Cancer

(NAPSI)—Dogs have long been called Mankind’s best friend, but a major new scientific study now indicates that a dog may also be a family’s best friend in times of their greatest need. Following seven years of pioneering research, American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, revealed the results of its long-awaited “Canines and Childhood