(NAPSI)—Getting a driver’s license is an exciting time for a teenager but can be a worrisome time for parents. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15- to 20-year-old drivers, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. To help reduce the risk, Les Schwab Tires shares some tips on helping keep Read More …
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HEALTH AWARENESS Understanding IPF—A Rare Lung Disease
(NAPSI)—Imagine this: one day, you or someone you care about develops a persistent dry cough and shortness of breath. Doctors aren’t sure what to make of it. It could be a common respiratory condition like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchitis—or it could be a rare, irreversible lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Read More …
TECHNOLOGY TODAY Improve Your Cell Reception In 10 Simple Steps
(NAPSI)—If your home is like most, you no longer have a landline. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 51 percent of U.S. homes rely on cell phones alone for a telephone connection. So a reliable cellular signal is more crucial than ever. The Problem Unfortunately, bad cell reception can happen in urban Read More …
PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT What Others Are Doing, How You Can Help
(NAPSI)—The next time you open a food or beverage carton you could be opening the way to a better world, if you recycle it when the contents are gone. Recycled food and beverage cartons contain valuable material and can be turned into tissues, paper towels, stationery and even sustainable building materials. The Benefits of Cartons Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Majority Of First Responders Have Experienced Symptoms Related To Mental Health, Need Support To Receive Care, According To New Survey
(NAPSI)—First responders put their lives on the line for public safety every day and a recent University of Phoenix® College of Humanities & Sciences survey found that 84 percent1 of firefighters, police officers, EMT/paramedics, lifeguards and nurses surveyed have experienced a traumatic event on the job. The results found that 85 percent2 of these first Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Help For People With Problem Perspiration
(NAPSI)—A common but hidden scourge, excessive perspiration is a serious medical condition called hyperhidrosis that affects nearly 367 million people. Lisa Pieretti, executive director of the International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHhS), notes, “The pressures of dealing with a ‘sweating problem’ around peers can be catastrophic to self-esteem and more. Too often, people become anxious about going Read More …
PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT Gen Z And The Bees
(NAPSI)—Nearly everyone born between 1996 and 2010-Gen Z, as they’re known-owns a smartphone, Mediakix research shows. What many people don’t know, however, is that these young people are often as much into nature as they are into technology. Fourteen-year-old Jake Reisdorf of California is a shining example. The subject for a school project was the Read More …
HOLIDAY HINTS Top Five Tips For Buying Safe Toys This Holiday Season by Joan Lawrence
(NAPSI)—This holiday season, you can pick out toys that are both fun and safe with these simple tips: Follow the age guidance and other 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 given age and the specific features of Read More …
SAFETY AROUND THE HOME How To Keep The People And Things You Care For Safe At Home
(NAPSI)—From kids and pets, to your home or business, there is a lot you want to protect. There are many things you need to consider when wanting to keep your loved ones safe and your valuables secure. To help, here are some top tips: First and foremost, security has come a long way from the Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Six Tips To Help You Manage Kids’ Screen Time
(NAPSI)—If any of the nearly 51 million schoolchildren in America today is someone you care about, you may find this information on kids and the internet quite intriguing. To help your young students make the most of the online world while staying safe, heed these hints: Share Space: Have a shared family computer in a Read More …