(NAPSI)—According to a recent report by IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, which tracks the pharmaceutical industry, Americans spend about $424 billion a year on prescription drugs—and the prices for many of them seem to keep on rising. An Answer Fortunately, many over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can be much more affordable than their prescription counterparts. Easing people’s Read More …
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SKIN CARE NEWS AND NOTES Skin Sense
(NAPSI)—As temperatures drop, the importance of helping to protect your skin doesn’t. UV rays reach Earth’s surface year-round—even in the fall and winter months when we don’t feel the heat. One of the best things you can do for your skin is to include sun protection as part of your daily routine, even as the Read More …
CUTTING THE CORD Digital Natives Declare TV Just Isn’t Cutting It
(NAPSI)—It’s no secret that today’s youth is “connected” in virtually every way (hello, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and many, MANY more), but Generations Y and Z are choosing to lose connection in one very specific way. Millennials are chronic cord cutters as they say “Au Revoir!” to cable TV subscriptions, but many are being Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Calling All Seniors: Get Vaccinated Against The Flu, And Tell Your Loved Ones To Do The Same
(NAPSI)—People 65 years of age and older were impacted by an estimated 8.3 million illnesses, 4.7 million medical visits and 758,000 flu hospitalizations during the 2014–2015 influenza (“flu”) season. These numbers are devastating and underscore how severe and life threatening influenza can be, while highlighting that an annual flu vaccination is one of the things Read More …
Mobile App Games Like Pokémon Go Present Potential Physical And Cyber Security Threats
(NAPSI)—Software developer Niantic’s new mobile app Pokémon GO has made history as the most played mobile game in the United States to date, according to TechCrunch. SurveyMonkey found that the app boasts more than 21 million actively daily users, who log nearly 35 minutes a day catching augmented reality monsters by visiting real-world location. Nearly Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Tell Your Kids: Go Out And Play
(NAPSI)—The next time you tell your children to stop playing and hit the books, you may want to think again. The Genius of Play, a movement to bring more play into kids’ lives, wants you to know that playtime is critical to healthy child development. Through play, kids build physical skills, improve cognitive abilities, learn Read More …
TRAVEL TIPS Five Ways To Improve Your Next Road Trip
(NAPSI)—Before you answer the call of the open road, help ensure that your trip is hassle-free by preparing your vehicle so it’s ready to log those long miles. Consider the following: Check vehicle fluid levels: Before starting any road trip, make sure your vehicle has the proper level of recommended fluids. For maximum efficiency, get Read More …
TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIVES Five Things To Know When Leasing Wireless Devices
(NAPSI)—America’s wireless industry is constantly evolving but one thing doesn’t change: fierce competition for every single mobile customer means you have new options. Thanks to this competition, you can choose among a variety of innovative offers for wireless service and devices. Some providers and handset manufacturers offer an option to lease, rather than buy your Read More …
AMERICA’S HEROES Real-Life Heroes Inspire Epic Entertainment On The Silver Screen
(NAPSI)—Courage and strength of the human spirit have always been favorite themes in literature and movies. Nowhere is that more dramatically demonstrated than in Walt Disney Studios’ “The Finest Hours,” the heroic action thriller based on the remarkable real-life story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s legendary maritime rescue off the New England coast in 1952. Read More …
Dive Into Summer Fun With Disney•Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’ Products
(NAPSI)—Summer’s just around the corner. Kids are counting the days until school’s out. Parents are frantically searching for spots at all the right camps. Summer means fun in the sun: cookouts, camping, fireworks and, of course, swimming. But for many, summer’s about taking a nice seat inside a cool movie theater to enjoy the biggest Read More …