Category: Health

THE CLEANING SEASON

It Is Time To Spring (NAPSI)—Spring isn’t just when we spring forward in time, it is also the time when we spring into action to clean those places that likely haven’t been cleaned at all: your heating and cooling air ducts. That can be a problem because that’s where dirt, germs, mold, mildew, pet dander Read More …

EYE CARE CORNER

Cataract Surgery Saves An Avid Bowler’s Vision In Record Time (NAPSI)—If you ever have trouble seeing your way clear to getting your eyes checked, here’s a case to consider: Genida White could tell her vision was gradually getting worse, but she rationalized away the need to see an ophthalmologist—a medical doctor who specializes in eyecare. Read More …

VETERANS NEWS & NOTES

Free Professional Help For Family Caregivers (NAPSI)—There is good news for many individuals who care for a loved one living with an injury or illness connected to military service. They’re now eligible for free professional assistance.  Who Helps A new program offered by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation provides veteran caregivers with trained professionals to perform Read More …

NEWSWORTHY TRENDS

The State Of Gender Parity in the COVID Crisis: A Greater Need For Continued Diligence by Laurie Cooke, PGDip, RPh, CAE (NAPSI)—The groundswell of energy around gender parity and equity—in healthcare and in the larger world—has been palpable. Attention has reached an even greater fever pitch in light of COVID’s affect on women in the Read More …

HINTS FOR HOME BUYERS

Re-imagining Home Sales For Healthier, More Sustainable Living (NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to stop the spread of the virus have shifted how people think about a lot of things, including their homes. With shelter-in-place orders and shutdowns around the globe, residences are not only homes, but also offices, classrooms, gyms and more. With increased Read More …

ANIMAL NEWS AND NOTES

Keeping Livestock Healthy Made Easier (NAPSI)—For livestock producers, even the best-laid healthcare plans can be waylaid by unexpected disease outbreak, illness or other conditions that impact their animals.   Fortunately, effective, economical, generic antibiotics can treat a wide range of livestock illnesses, says Megan Schnur, DVM.  “Generic products are widely prescribed and used today by Read More …

HEALTH AWARENESS

Managing Chronic Kidney Disease: Take Charge Of Your Health (NAPSI)—Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition, affecting 15% of U.S. adults—an estimated 37 million Americans. Kidney disease can get worse over time and may lead to kidney failure and other serious complications.  Early-stage CKD has few or no symptoms. In fact, many people with Read More …

DENTAL HEALTH

Tooth Be Told: Managing Children’s Oral Health In A Pandemic (NAPSI)—Regular dental cleanings for kids are one of many aspects of people’s lives that have been interrupted over the past year. However, instilling good dental hygiene habits early is still critical in helping ensure long-lasting oral health for your child.  If you are able and Read More …

GOOD CITIZENSHIP

Honoring The Selfless (NAPSI)—At a time when their efforts were desperately needed, organizations helping to combat the effects of the coronavirus, champion equality and diversity, and provide medical care for those in need headlined this year’s .ORG IMPACT Awards. The awards, presented by Public Interest Registry, recognize organizations that are healing, helping, and inspiring others Read More …