Tiny Teeth Are A BIG Deal (NAPSI)—With more than half of the state’s third graders having experienced tooth decay, the Tooth Fairy is canvassing the state—virtually—to help improve the dental health habits of her young friends, in hopes of a cavity-free Washington. “Children who experience tooth decay are more likely to miss school, have lower Read More …
Category: Health
FARM TOPICS
Planning, Early Treatment Key To Successful BRD Control In Cattle Easy-to-use, fast-acting therapy makes big difference in sick calves (NAPSI)—Newly weaned cattle don’t always handle changing temperatures and environments well, especially in the fall and winter when conditions can be more extreme. But by working closely with their veterinarian to have an effective treatment plan Read More …
THE HEALTHY HOME
Keep Your Air Clean (NAPSI)—People are increasingly concerned about dirt and germs these pandemic days, but many are neglecting an unseen area where airborne contaminants can lurk: the air ducts. Even in the cleanest house, the indoor air system can recirculate dust, dirt, and particles from renovation and remodeling projects. Why It’s Important Your home’s Read More …
HEART HEALTH
A Tool To Save Lives (NAPSI)—Heart disease is a leading cause of death for all Americans, but the death rate is higher for African American men and African American women of all ages than for whites. To help community health workers in African American communities teach others about heart disease prevention, The Heart Truth®, a Read More …
MANAGING YOUR MONEY
Three Surprising Ways To Save (NAPSI)—According to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), there are currently about 77 million people age 60 and older in the U.S. Another 61 million, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention point out, are living with disabilities. No matter how young and healthy you may be, Read More …
BOOKS WORTH READING
Poems That Can Help With Healing In Hard Times (NAPSI)—You may be able to bring some comfort to your friends and family members who have been grieving a loss in these difficult days. Poetry And Emotion There’s a new book that can help heal the hearts and minds of people who have lost jobs, opportunities, Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS & NOTES
School Choice Can Help When You’re Expecting The Unexpected by Andrew Campanella (NAPSI)—Count the number of neighbors, relatives, or friends who tried a new form of schooling this year…the number is surprising, isn’t it? Coronavirus has disrupted life and education for nearly a year now, and a myriad of families have considered or chosen a Read More …
CAREGIVER’S CORNER
COVID-19 And “Sandwich Generation” Caregivers (NAPSI)—The Sandwich Generation, named for the population of Americans caring for both their school-aged children and an aging parent or other relative, has been uniquely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey and white paper from New York Life, “Caregiving and COVID-19: How the pandemic is expanding Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS
The Tooth Fairy Is Now Taking Calls (NAPSI)—Good news for families: The Tooth Fairy now has her own phone number to congratulate kids on losing teeth and encourage them to care for their smiles—helping to promote good oral health habits and reduce the incidence of tooth decay. Parents and guardians can call the Tooth Fairy Read More …
NEWS OF SCHOOLS
A National Opportunity To Address The School Closure Crisis (NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting nationwide K-12 school closures have created a social and economic impact that has paralyzed many communities. The lack of a proven technological solutions to help counter the impact of COVID in schools has compounded the crisis—but that can be fixed. Recently, Read More …