(NAPSI)—Underage drinking is a significant concern and public health challenge nationwide contributing to a wide range of costly health and social problems. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the economic burden of alcohol misuse in the U.S. is estimated at $249 billion, with three-quarters of those costs coming from binge drinking. Read More …
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NEWS FOR OLDER AMERICANS Protect Your Health By Protecting Your Retirement Savings
(NAPSI)—Anyone who has ever seen a retirement account take a hit during a recession or stock market correction knows firsthand that it takes a mental and emotional toll. New research, however, has discovered that it also makes you sick. An article published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association, based on a study Read More …
STAY SAFE Top Five Toy Safety Tips By Joan Lawrence
(NAPSI)—Whether your children are enjoying their favorite toys or picking out new ones, these tips can help to make sure they stay safe while they play: Follow the age guidance and safety information on toy packaging. The age grading isn’t about how smart a child is—it’s based on the developmental abilities of children at a Read More …
HEALTH & WELLNESS Thirty Years Later—Laser Vision Correction Remains A Good Option For Many
(NAPSI)—2018 marks the 30th anniversary of the first laser vision correction procedure where, for the first time, people with vision issues had an option beyond glasses and contact lenses to see well. So far, more than 19 million LASIK procedures have been performed in the U.S., proving it is a popular alternative to the struggle Read More …
MAKING LIFE EASIER After An Accident: Dealing With The ‘What Now?’
(NAPSI)—According to the National Safety Council, in the United States there are about 10 million accidents of all kinds each year: from parking lot scrapes to multicar pileups. Nearly 1.3 million people die in road crashes, and an additional 20−50 million are injured or disabled. An Inspiring Story When most people hear the sounds of Read More …
DENTAL HEALTH Plant The Seeds Of Good Oral Health
(NAPSI)—To keep your smile healthy, you should know that your oral health needs evolve with age. Cultivate strong teeth by planting the seeds for good oral health early and knowing what to watch for at different life stages. Babies and Toddlers Baby teeth are susceptible to cavities and need daily upkeep from the beginning. Before Read More …
DIABETES & YOU Be The Boss Of Your Diabetes: Three Self-Management Tips
(NAPSI)—Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing conditions in the U.S. Today, the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has skyrocketed to nearly one in 10, compared to one in 100 just 50 years ago. Chances are that you or someone you know is coping with it. What You Can Do Hearing from your doctor that Read More …
HEALTH MATTERS Five Tips For Prescription Medication Success
(NAPSI)—For people who are on one or more daily prescription medicines, forgetting to take a pill can happen from time to time. Planning ahead for such schedule-disrupting events as vacations and special events can help you stay on track and minimize any health risks that might result from not “taking as directed.” Doctor’s Advice “It’s Read More …
SLEEP FACTS Three Cool Ideas For A Better Night’s Rest
(NAPSI)—The next time you find yourself kicking your leg out of the side of your blankets to cool off or turning your pillow over because it’s too hot—you won’t be alone. Some 50 million Americans are affected by intermittent sleep problems, potentially created by bedding choices, according to the National Sleep Foundation—but you don’t have Read More …
HEALTH TRENDS New Transplants Are Changing Lives
(NAPSI)—Organ transplants have been saving lives for many years. You may even know someone who has received a kidney or a heart transplant, and what a difference that gift of life has made. Another type of transplant has been changing lives in incredible new ways—the transplantation of hands and faces. More than 100 people worldwide Read More …