(NAPSI)—When it comes to improving your health and happiness, research suggests that living near a park may be more important than you think. What The Scientists Say “Individuals who move to greener areas have significant and long-lasting improvements in mental health,” explained Dr. Ian Alcock of the University of Exeter Medical School. Researchers from Harvard’s Read More …
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CONTEST CORNER See The Future Of Sci-Fi
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you know has ever fantasized about being a published fantasy or science fiction author or illustrator, a new contest may be good news for you. The Contest The Writers of the Future Contest was created by famed author L. Ron Hubbard in 1983 so aspiring writers of speculative fiction could get Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS To Raise Creative Kids—Let Them Play
(NAPSI)—Fostering a child’s courage to express creativity is perhaps one of the most important goals that parents can set for themselves. Understanding Creativity Often, when people think of creativity, they think of the arts, but it starts with play early in life and leads to other things as children grow. It’s through play that children Read More …
HOME IMPROVEMENT TIPS Make Your Home A Safe Haven by Scott McGillivray
(NAPSI)—We think of our homes as our haven from the world. In it, we house the people and things that we treasure most. In time, we might also undertake to expand or modify our homes to better suit our needs through different life stages. Perhaps a previous owner has done the same. Remodeling a house Read More …
ART NEWS & NOTES Ideas On Paper
(NAPSI)—For over 40 years, works by famed sculptor Strong-Cuevas have been acclaimed and enjoyed in major museums and private collections. Now, you can have them at your fingertips. That’s because Abrams Books, the premier art book publisher, has created a lavishly illustrated coffee table sized book of 190 of her color and black-and-white drawings, “Strong-Cuevas Read More …
ENTERTAINING IDEAS What To Binge Watch
(NAPSI)—“Westworld” on HBO. “Stranger Things” on Netflix. “The Alienist” on TNT. “This Is Us” on NBC. “The Good Doctor” on ABC. The list of shows you’ve heard your friends, family and co-workers talking about probably goes on and on. If only there were one place to find and catch up on all of them. Enter Read More …
MAKING LIFE BETTER How To Find Balance This Year Between Fitness And Your Social Life Sponsored by Truly Spiked & Sparkling
(NAPSI)—Social gatherings and the comfort food and drinks that come along with fun and friends can pose a threat to your wellness goals. Consider this: According to a recent Harris Poll, nearly five in 10 (45 percent) drinkers agreed that following a wellness routine makes it hard to be social because events often revolve around Read More …
Ten Tips For Happiness
(NAPSI)—Many people find it’s the little things that can provide the most joy in life. Here are some simple steps that can put you on the road to more happiness: Give: Do kind things for others. Relate: Connect with people. Call a friend! Health: Exercise; being active can improve your mood. Make sure you get Read More …
TIME TO REINVENT YOURSELF This Second Career Keeps You Rolling!
(NAPSI)—By 2020, one in three Americans will be over age 50. If you or someone you care about expects to be among them, there’s something you may want to consider—and it’s electric. An electric bike, that is. In fact, a whole shop full of them. Owning an electric bicycle store is an increasingly popular second Read More …
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 Read More …