(NAPSI)—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages the public to Be Antibiotics Aware by talking with their dentists about when antibiotics are needed for their oral health. While antibiotics have a role to play, they should only be used when needed. Any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and lead …

(NAPSI)—What would you do if you were suddenly faced with a caregiving challenge? A number of us are finding ourselves in this situation, including me. Helping a friend or loved one navigate life and health care can be complicated and frustrating. Over the last several months, I’ve been meeting with members of Blue Cross and …

(NAPSI)—Staying on the road to safety and savings can be easier for many mature Californians than they realize. That’s because you can now take a “mature driver” course from the comfort of your home to tune-up your driving skills and save hundreds of dollars on your auto insurance. Auto insurance rates increase after the age …

(NAPSI)—While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe. Here are six ideas to keep in mind for your pet as you map out your disaster preparedness plan. Have your pet microchipped. In the event of an …

(NAPSI)—If you’re one of the 35 million Americans moving this year—and even if you’re not—consider replacing your old mattress with an easy direct-to-consumer online brand. Here’s why: Price—After all the costs of hiring professionals to wrap and ship your mattress, you may already be looking at more than it would cost to buy a new …