(NAPSI)—The next time you visit someone in a hospital or other health care setting, you may be surprised at just how much of what happens there is done by nurses. Study Shows Recently released results from a University of Phoenix College of Health Professions survey found that the role of nurses has grown dramatically in Read More …
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FLORAL ADVICE To Grow Happiness, Scientists Say, Send Flowers
(NAPSI)—Sending flowers to show love, caring, and concern—whether for Mother’s Day, a birthday, an anniversary, or just because—is something people have done for a long time, and now science tells us there might be a biological reason why. “Flowers have immediate and long-term effects on emotional reactions, mood, social behaviors and even memory,” note researchers Read More …
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS A Great American Workforce
(NAPSI)—According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, 70 percent of Americans think it is “very” or “somewhat important” to buy U.S.-made products. Fortunately, when it comes to the kind of quality long associated with the phrase “Made in the U.S.A.,” the more than 5,800 people who are blind working in National Industries for the Blind’s (NIB) Read More …
YOUR COMMUNITY Parks Can Help Your Quality Of Life Grow Greater
(NAPSI)—When it comes to improving your health and happiness, research suggests that living near a park may be more important than you think. What The Scientists Say “Individuals who move to greener areas have significant and long-lasting improvements in mental health,” explained Dr. Ian Alcock of the University of Exeter Medical School. Researchers from Harvard’s Read More …
AMERICAN INGENUITY An American Classic At Work
(NAPSI)—If you’ve ever served in the military, worked for the federal government, signed a visitors log in a federal building, or addressed a letter at a post office, chances are you’ve had your hands on an American classic. That’s because you’ve probably used a SKILCRAFT® U.S. Government Pen. It’s really something to write home about. Read More …
MAKING LIFE MORE FUN When It Comes To Making Resolutions, June Is The New January
(NAPSI)—If you’re one of the 98 percent of people who fell off the New Year’s resolutions wagon months ago, we have good news for you. Experts, including Jennifer Heisz, assistant professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Ontario, say summer is the ideal time to set fitness goals. The combination of warmer weather, longer days, Read More …
FABULOUS FOOD California Avocados Take Center Stage In Iconic California Cuisine
(NAPSI)—Springtime in California brings with it the season’s bounty of fresh, local produce that inspires home and professional chefs alike. From salads to sandwiches, pastas to soups, it’s pretty much a given that when a dish has “California” in its name, it’s likely a dish made even better with delicious avocados. With premium California avocados Read More …
CONTEST CORNER See The Future Of Sci-Fi
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you know has ever fantasized about being a published fantasy or science fiction author or illustrator, a new contest may be good news for you. The Contest The Writers of the Future Contest was created by famed author L. Ron Hubbard in 1983 so aspiring writers of speculative fiction could get Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS To Raise Creative Kids—Let Them Play
(NAPSI)—Fostering a child’s courage to express creativity is perhaps one of the most important goals that parents can set for themselves. Understanding Creativity Often, when people think of creativity, they think of the arts, but it starts with play early in life and leads to other things as children grow. It’s through play that children Read More …
KITCHEN CORNER Twenty Ways To Cook Up Some Safety At Home
(NAPSI)—Cooking and eating with family and friends can be delightful as long as you’re careful. Here are 20 hints from health and safety experts that can help: Never leave children alone in the kitchen. Wash your hands in hot, soapy water before and after handling food, particularly raw meats. Use paper towels to dry off. Read More …