Help During The Health Crisis (NAPSI)—To help the growing numbers of older adults who have questions or need support as the nation weathers the COVID-19 crisis, the Eldercare Locator stands ready to connect people with nearby aging resources available in their communities. Older adults, concerned family members, caregivers and professionals can contact the Eldercare Locator Read More …
Category: Health
Money Matters
Fraud And Coronavirus (NAPSI)—The warning bells are ringing. From regulators, law enforcement agencies and consumer organizations around the globe, the message is clear: Fraudulent schemes related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have arrived, and they are coming in many forms, from investment fraud to fake CDC emails to phishing scams. Job loss, financial strain, and Read More …
Health And Well-Being
How to Get Wages to Your Workers Immediately (NAPSI)—Amid the economic fallout stemming from the COVID-19 crisis, many lower-income and hourly workers need access to their earned wages immediately, versus waiting the traditional two-week pay cycle. PayActiv, the leading provider of employee earned wage and tip access, has been committed to solving this problem since Read More …
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Get Stronger Every Day With At-Home Workouts (NAPSI)—These days, people are navigating unprecedented times that have them rethinking how they live and work. While big shifts to normal, daily habits can be unsettling, this also provides an opportunity to start new routines and make positive changes. Many are spending more time at home, so adding Read More …
Healthy Living
Ignite Immunity, Clean Naturally With Lemons (NAPSI)—If you’re among the increasing number of Americans keen on natural solutions to boost immunity these days, you may be glad to know the answer may be right in your refrigerator—or should be. Loaded with vitamin C and zinc, and with key antioxidant qualities, Limoneira Lemons can play a Read More …
Health & Well-Being
Get the Facts on Eating for Health And Boosting Your Immune System Naturally (NAPSI)—Registered dietitian for California Strawberries, Colleen Wysocki, explains what factors play a role in immunity, eating for health, and how to boost immune systems naturally: Factors Influencing the Immune System Factors that can influence immunity include: • Diet • Sleep • Stress Read More …
Health Awareness
News For Noses (NAPSI)—Nasal congestion is nothing to sneeze at. It affects roughly 20 percent of the population and is associated with reduced quality of life, difficulty sleeping, reduced daytime performance, and increased need for healthcare. In addition to the physical misery, it has been estimated that the financial impact of chronic congestion is more Read More …
Health Awareness
Manage Your Blood Pressure And Protect Your Kidneys (NAPSI)—Did you know if you have high blood pressure you are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease? High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is the second leading cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States. About 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure may Read More …
Children’s Health Update
Children’s National to Make March Matter for Children in the Hospital (NAPSI)—This month, kids across the region will enjoy playing sports, spending time with friends or traveling for family vacation on spring break. Sadly, hundreds of other children will remain in the hospital fighting to get stronger, coping with life-altering diagnoses and enduring treatment. But Read More …
Health Awareness
You Could Be Part Of The 33 Percent (NAPSI)—Look around the next time you’re in a crowd. One-third of everyone in there with you is at risk of developing dangerous kidney disease. Kidney Disease FactsIn the United States, 37 million adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease—and more than 90% aren’t aware of it. Read More …