(NAPSI)—Almost half of the U.S. adult population has high blood pressure—that’s any reading at or above 130 for the top number or 80 for the bottom number. If you find yourself among them, it may be wise to consider four lifestyle evaluation questions: How often do you eat fruits and vegetables? How much salt do Read More …
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Health Awareness Easier Access To Insulin Through Discounted Direct Purchase Program
(NAPSI)—According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 30 million Americans have diabetes—and over 7 million of them don’t even know it. What To Watch For Symptoms include: Urinating often Feeling very thirsty Feeling very hungry—even though you’re eating Extreme fatigue Blurry vision Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal Weight loss—even though you Read More …
Good Citizenship Helping Heroes
(NAPSI)—The Department of Defense reports that 1.3 million Americans serve in the military. If you or someone you care about is ever among them and sent overseas, you may be glad to learn about an organization that’s been assisting members of the U.S. armed forces, veterans and their families since the early 1900s: the American Read More …
Health Awareness What To Do About The Flu
(NAPSI)—It’s the peak of flu season, and while fortunately we are not experiencing the epidemic of last year, millions are still suffering from the flu this year. Although common, the flu can be serious and even lead to hospitalization or death. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in the last Read More …
Did You Know?
(NAPS)—New cholesterol guidelines from the American Heart Association emphasize a personalized approach to preventing and treating high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. www.heart.org/cholesterol. Millions of students, teachers, parents and community leaders celebrate School Choice Week from January 20 to 26. Learn more from the experts at www.schoolchoiceweek.com. One in five Americans suffers from bunions. Foot and Read More …
Did You Know?
(NAPS)—To reduce indoor pollution, get your HVAC air ducts cleaned by a NADCA professional. NADCA members have certified specialists on staff and comply with a Code of Ethics. Learn more and find NADCA members at www.nadca.com. For a free Homeowner’s Guide, visit https://nadca.com/sites/default/files/docs/2017/nadca_homeowners_guide_print_version.pdf. According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, about one in 10 U.S. Read More …
Health Awareness How Do We Know LASIK Is Safe?
(NAPSI)—For those thinking about their vision correction options, the question “Is LASIK safe?” is likely top of mind. To answer, ophthalmologist and chair of the Refractive Surgery Clinical Committee for the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, John Vukich, M.D., provides hard data: LASIK has been around for a long time, 20 years, with Read More …
Health Awareness Footballer Jerry Rice Makes Big Play For Kidney Health
(NAPSI)—Fans might think Jerry Rice, at 56, should be satisfied to sail silently into the sunset reflecting on his Pro Football Hall of Fame status, three Super Bowl rings, and two decades in the National Football League. Indeed, the iconic wide receiver retired his professional cleats years ago. Yet, he still uses his youthful, seemingly Read More …
Word From Washington Building A Medicaid Bipartisan Bridge
by Jeffrey Lewis (NAPSI)—With the nation increasingly politically divided, two United States senators are reaching across the aisle to work on a growing problem facing Medicaid: truth in rebates. The bipartisan duo, Senators Chuck Grassley (R, Iowa) and Ron Wyden (D, Oregon), have reintroduced the Right Rebate Act of 2018, which would close a loophole Read More …
Entertaining Ideas Thirty Years Of Perfect Harmony To Help Kids
by Richard C. Shadyac Jr. (NAPSI)—Show business great Danny Thomas became just about everything in entertainment—except maybe a country singer. But in his greatest role—founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—he understood the power of country music to help sick children. He also saw the close-knit bond between artists and radio, between radio and fans. Read More …