How to Create and Maintain New Fitness Habits During A Pandemic (NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic has made simple acts like seeing friends and family, going to the grocery store, or celebrating a life milestone more complicated. However, it has simplified the ability to create and maintain new fitness habits. Exercise physiologist and Bowflex Fitness Advisor Tom Read More …
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Health And Well-Being
Rebounding Your Way To Better Fitness (NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic has not only resulted in more people working out at home, it has underscored the tremendous value of regular exercise in staying healthy and boosting your immune system. If you’re looking to start exercising or want to add some variety to your fitness routine, now may Read More …
TECHNOLOGY IMPROVING OUR LIVES
How Internet From Space Brings Faster Internet To Rural Areas (NAPSI)—For many in the American countryside, signals from space have been most welcome for some time. That’s because, in many places, that’s the best way to get Internet service: via satellite. Then and Now While early systems may have been only a little better than Read More …
Newsworthy Trends
Here To Stay, Online Fitness Offers Multiple Benefits (NAPSI)—You may know regular exercise and physical activity enhance your physical health and emotional well-being, boost your energy level and quality of life, but recent developments in fitness may shake things up. What’s New With more people now working from home or juggling the multiple responsibilities of Read More …
Making Life More Fun
Summer Celebrations (NAPSI)—Helping people celebrate and connect is at the heart of what 1-800-Flowers does. And while distance is keeping us apart, we can still be there for the moments that count. As we move into the summer, here are some great ways to stay close for those special occasions, even when we can’t be Read More …
Making Life Better
Stories And Songs Matter More Than Ever Right Now (NAPSI)—Here’s a thought that may make you feel like singing: In times like these, when so many people feel like little islands, connecting with other people to share stories and songs takes on a special significance. It’s long been popular. For much of human history, the Read More …
Let Flowers Express Your Feelings
(NAPS)—Valentine’s is fast approaching, and whether you’ve been in a relationship for a long time already or you’re just beginning one, this is the opportunity to express yourself perfectly. Fortunately, 1-800-Flowers.com offers not only the most beautiful flowers and gifts but also the latest technology to help you make sure you’re getting—and giving—the perfect presents. Read More …
Education News And Notes
Expanded Pre-AP Access Coming To A School Near You Next Fall (NAPSI)—Exciting changes for students are coming to the College Board’s Pre-AP Program in the 2020-21 school year. After two years of partnership with more than 200 schools, the Pre-AP Program is expanding nationwide, making the program available to all schools and giving more students Read More …
Our Hidden Heroes
Hollywood Legends Recruit Military Caregiver Champions (NAPSI)—Academy Award winner Tom Hanks is rallying the nation behind America’s military caregivers with help from the legacy of a legend, Bob Hope. Hanks launched the Military Caregiver Champion program with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to fund resources for the 5.5 million Americans voluntarily caring for a loved one Read More …
Pointers For Parents
Is That Video Game A Health Risk? Three Things Parents Should Know (NAPSI)—Some games topping holiday wish lists-including the season’s most anticipated release, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare”—contain imagery that could be putting the health of young people at risk. Smoking is found in many video games, including those rated appropriate for teenagers. Research shows Read More …