(NAPSI)—It’s a tragedy: Every day, 22 U.S. veterans take their own lives—a needless loss of 8,000 service members a year. The Problem Returning veterans may experience divorce, joblessness, homelessness and hopelessness. The often-devastating effects of mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress (PTS), plus the loss of their military community support, can Read More …
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Fire Safety How to Be Safe from Fires
(NAPSI)—Two in five people say they’re more likely to win the lottery than lose their home in a fire, according to a 2019 national American Red Cross survey. Yet the odds of dying from exposure to fire or smoke (nearly 1 in 1,500) are greater than winning the lottery (typically 1 in millions). Because seven Read More …
Think Earth Be ‘Earth-Minded’
(NAPSI)—In celebration of Earth Day this month, an online Environmental Survey can help families and classroom students score their environmental habits and get practical tips on how to conserve energy, save water, and reduce waste and pollution. The free survey can be taken in just a few minutes on a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Based Read More …
Education News And Notes Raising Kids Who Speak For The Bees
(NAPSI)—Remember the Lorax, who spoke for the trees? Dr. Seuss’ tale laid important groundwork by encouraging the next generation to care about the environment. As Seuss wrote, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Regardless of age or ability, students who care “a whole awful Read More …
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(NAPSI)—If you have high blood pressure, consult your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of over-the-counter medicines. Some pain relievers and cold and flu medications may raise blood pressure. Always read medication labels and discuss alternative pain, fever or cold medicine with your doctor. Stay in the know about your car’s health with Hum by Read More …
Our Great Growers Celebrate Farmers And Food For Life
(NAPSI)—“Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man.”—George Washington Since the founding of America nearly 250 years ago, agriculture continues to drive the country forward, helping nourish and clothe millions of people here and around the globe. According to the Agriculture Council of America (ACA), it’s important that consumers understand Read More …
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(NAPS)—New cholesterol guidelines from the American Heart Association emphasize a personalized approach to preventing and treating high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. www.heart.org/cholesterol. Millions of students, teachers, parents and community leaders celebrate School Choice Week from January 20 to 26. Learn more from the experts at www.schoolchoiceweek.com. One in five Americans suffers from bunions. Foot and Read More …
Health Awareness Footballer Jerry Rice Makes Big Play For Kidney Health
(NAPSI)—Fans might think Jerry Rice, at 56, should be satisfied to sail silently into the sunset reflecting on his Pro Football Hall of Fame status, three Super Bowl rings, and two decades in the National Football League. Indeed, the iconic wide receiver retired his professional cleats years ago. Yet, he still uses his youthful, seemingly Read More …
Entertaining Ideas Thirty Years Of Perfect Harmony To Help Kids
by Richard C. Shadyac Jr. (NAPSI)—Show business great Danny Thomas became just about everything in entertainment—except maybe a country singer. But in his greatest role—founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—he understood the power of country music to help sick children. He also saw the close-knit bond between artists and radio, between radio and fans. Read More …
Children’s Health Winning Attitudes by Tom Charlier
(NAPSI)—Amid thousands of other runners at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, James Eversull was determined to build on his story, though he has no memory of it. It began in 1964, when Eversull, all of a year and a half old, became a patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which had opened just two Read More …