Dust Your Ducts (NAPSI)—When you breathe a sigh of relief after giving your home its annual thorough cleaning, you may be breathing in more dust, dirt, and pollution than you realize—unless you’ve also gotten the HVAC system cleaned. A Hidden Problem Through normal living, people generate a great deal of contaminants, such as dander, dust, Read More …
Category: Health
PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
Seven Myths You May Mistakenly Believe About Long-Term Care (NAPSI)—As you develop your retirement plans and think about how a potential need for long-term care may impact those plans and your loved ones, certain misconceptions may prevent you from taking action. So—let’s dispel these seven common long-term care myths: Myth #1: I’ll never need long-term Read More …
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
(NAPS)—60,000 people are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year. Nearly fifty percent of those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their care partners leave the doctor’s office following a diagnosis without educational resources or information on what the future holds. The Parkinson’s Foundation aims to connect with those newly diagnosed with PD earlier and Read More …
Get Kids Access To Dental Care
(NAPSI)—Here’s something many parents may be surprised to learn: tooth decay is the most common preventable chronic disease among children in the United States. The ProblemIf left untreated, it can hurt more than your kid’s mouth. Your child’s physical and social development—as well as his or her school performance—can also be affected. More than 51 Read More …
If You’re Feeling Down, You’re Not Alone. It’s That Time of Year
(NAPSI)—You may have heard the terms—winter blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern. No matter what you call it, with approximately 17.3 million adults in the U.S. experiencing seasonal depression, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, feeling gloomy this time of year isn’t uncommon—but it can be overcome. The Read More …
Protecting Your Ability To Drive Safely For As Long As Possible
(NAPS)—Driving a car means maintaining independence for many older adults. Driving allows you to shop, see friends and family, keep up with medical appointments, and avoid social isolation. But sometimes staying safe behind the wheel as you age can be a challenge. Age-related physical and mental changes can affect your ability to drive safely. If Read More …
A Quick Brush-Up On Children’s Dental Health
(NAPS)—For most parents, happiness is seeing a smile on their child’s face—right from that first gummy grin. Instilling good dental hygiene habits early can help protect your child’s precious smile. Your dentist can help. Most dental plans cover children, starting at birth. And since February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, now is a great Read More …
Cracking The Code To Society’s Most Feared Disease
(NAPS)—Even more than cancer, there’s one disease most people fear. The thought of falling prey to Alzheimer’s disease and to the inevitable desecration of the mind is something that can make even the bravest shudder. After all, if you’re robbed of your sense of who you really are, you’re doomed to live your last days Read More …
What You Should Know About Pancreatic Cancer
(NAPS)—If you or someone you love is ever among the more than 57,000 Americans expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, knowing a few facts may help improve your outcomes. What It IsThe pancreas is an organ of the digestive system located deep in the upper part of the abdomen, behind the stomach Read More …
New Kind Of Insurance Policy May Change A Family’s Future
Hope For Future Generations Inspires First Insurance Policy Exclusively For Infertility Treatments (NAPS)—Growing a family starts a new chapter of life. And in 2020, parents may feel like it’s more than a chapter: It’s a whole new book. Each chapter has high expectations (and a price tag), including Parenting Styles; Keeping Baby Healthy; What to Read More …