(NAPSI)—Epidemiological studies referenced by the American College of Prosthodontists estimate that 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth and that 40 million are missing all their teeth. If you’re among them, there are a few facts you may find helpful. The Preferred Method of Tooth Replacement Implant treatment is considered standard of care Read More …
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HEALTH UPDATE Unique Mushroom Extract AHCC® Shows Promise For Lyme Disease
(NAPSI)—Once almost unheard of, Lyme disease is now a household word. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there are 20,000 new cases a year, and 10 percent of Americans say they know someone with chronic Lyme disease. Yet the illness is tricky to diagnose. In the early phases, Lyme disease causes symptoms Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Keep The Spring In Your Step: Good Reasons To Exercise After Age 50
(NAPSI)—For many older adults, growing older seems to involve an inevitable loss of strength, energy and vigor—but that need not be, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The frailty and decreased energy associated with aging are largely due to muscle loss due to inactivity. And when it comes to muscle, the old Read More …
TIME TO REINVENT YOURSELF This Second Career Keeps You Rolling!
(NAPSI)—By 2020, one in three Americans will be over age 50. If you or someone you care about expects to be among them, there’s something you may want to consider—and it’s electric. An electric bike, that is. In fact, a whole shop full of them. Owning an electric bicycle store is an increasingly popular second Read More …
HINTS FOR THE HOME What To Do About Ducts
(NAPSI)—If your home is like most, it’s got a dirty little secret: your air ducts. Through normal occupation, houses pick up an awful lot of contaminants and air pollutants, such as dander, dust and chemicals. These get pulled into the HVAC system and recirculated five to seven times a day, on average. Over time, this Read More …
FITNESS MADE EASIER Out With The Old, In With The Old-Inspired: Retro-Feeling Essentials Make At-Home Fitness Fun Again
(NAPSI)—If you’re like most people, your resolution to eat well and get fit won’t even last six months. According to U.S. News & World Report, 80 percent of people ditch their resolutions after eight weeks. Fortunately, there are fun, retro-inspired tools you can use to stay on track while staying on trend. “The most effective Read More …
PROTECTING AMERICA Help Detector Dogs: Don’t Pack A Pest
(NAPSI)—If you’ve returned to the U.S. from an international trip, you’ve no doubt seen beagles with blue jackets sniffing luggage in the baggage claim area. Visitors to Hawaii and Puerto Rico may also see these four-legged officers in green jackets helping to find prohibited fruits and vegetables hidden in luggage. As cute as they are, Read More …
TRAVEL HEALTH UPDATE Five Spring Vacation Tips
(NAPSI)—Presented by Carmex—If you’ll be spending time in sun-kissed climates on your next vacation, these tips can help you keep your skin, eyes and lips protected. Travel like a pro: Stay moisturized while in flight. To combat notoriously dry airplane cabins, reach for a lip balm that contains cocoa butter. For example, Carmex’s Classic Original Read More …
MAKING LIFE EASIER How Accident Victims Can Find Justice
(NAPSI)—According to the National Safety Council, an American is accidentally injured every second by a preventable event, a vehicle crash, a fall or the like. If you or someone you care about is ever among them, there are things you should know. One Man’s Story “I was a victim twice,” says Jose V., as he Read More …
WOMEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS Know Your Risk Of Heart Disease
(NAPSI)—For a growing number of American women, knowing their numbers may just save their life. The Risk The problem is heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, it kills one woman about every 80 seconds. The Awareness Paradox While a new national poll, conducted by Morning Consult for CVS Health, found that women are Read More …