Many Older Americans Heading Into The Holidays Feeling Depressed Nearly Two-Thirds Of Seniors Who Feel Depressed Won’t Seek Treatment (NAPSI)—Many older Americans say they feel depressed—yet the majority of them are not planning to get help, according to a new national survey—though it could make a tremendous difference in their health and well-being. With the Read More …
Category: Health
EYE ON HEALTH
Your Ophthalmologist Is Ready To See You (NAPSI)—When ophthalmologist Ruth Williams, MD, opened her office after shutting down early in 2020 due to the pandemic, she was surprised to see how many people had developed serious eye problems in just a few months. Preventive care is especially important in eye care because many common eye Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS
Water Stations Keep Kids Safe, Hydrated In School (NAPSI)—If you’ve ever been the parent of a school-aged child, you know the drill. A new school year means a new list of required school supplies. And these days the list is definitely different. Hoping to prevent the spread of coronavirus this year, most schools sent parents Read More …
NEWS OF SCHOOLS
What Kids Care About: Education And The Coronavirus (NAPSI)—The debate over schools reopening during the pandemic has included a great deal of feedback from educators and parents. But what about the students themselves: How are they feeling? Are they worried about catching the virus—and what do they think about safety measures and about remote learning Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Making Diet Decisions During A Pandemic (NAPSI)—Dreadful as the pandemic has been, for some people it has meant a positive health change. Three in 10 Americans made a major change to their diet during this time, according to new research. As with most changes, the big question always lingers—will the changes last? The study suggests Read More …
NEWS OF HEALTH
Ed’s Story—Everyone With ALS Counts (NAPSI)—Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells. It first gained national attention as Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the famous baseball player who was diagnosed with ALS in 1939. To date, the cause of ALS is unknown, and there is still no known Read More …
ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS AND NOTES
Mutt Mulligan, TurfMutt Spokesdog, Celebrates Adoptaversary, Her First Year Wearing The Superhero Cape (NAPSI)—Outdoor learning experiences, stewardship of green spaces, and care for all living landscapes, is the aim of the TurfMutt Foundation, now celebrating the one-year “adoptaversary” of its new spokesdog, Mutt Mulligan (a.k.a. Mo-Mo). Mo-Mo is a mixed breed pup who was adopted Read More …
HEALTH MATTERS
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Are You At Risk? (NAPSI)—Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common liver diseases in the United States. NAFLD is typically a silent disease with few or no symptoms, and most people have no complications. However, some people could develop serious complications such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. Read More …
HAPPY HALLOWEEN IDEAS
New Treats And Traditions For Your Little Goblins (NAPSI)—With in-person trick-or-treating in question these days, many Washington parents are re-thinking ways for their children to celebrate Halloween. If going door-to-door is not an option, consider these ideas by lifestyle expert Ashley Todd (@ashleyjtodd), who has teamed up with Delta Dental of Washington to offer parents Read More …
HELPFUL IDEAS
Comfort For Your Family (NAPSI)—Here’s a look at something you may not like to think about—but could still be good to know: a funeral concierge can help you navigate planning a funeral and negotiating related expenses. Funeral concierge services are available from Everest Funeral Package, LLC. How It Works Expert Everest consultants compare and negotiate Read More …