(NAPSI)—Spring is an annual reminder of new beginnings. With new life and fresh blooms all around, it also serves as a reminder to spring-clean our overall health, which also includes the eyes. Among older people, vision loss—or even worse, blindness—can have a negative impact on our quality of life, limiting the ability to do things Read More …
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HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS For A Lovelier Laundry Room
(NAPSI)—While most people think of the laundry room as pretty utilitarian, an increasing number of savvy homeowners have found a way to make it pretty attractive. Here are six tips and tricks that can help: Let the sun shine in: Increasingly, builders and homeowners are moving laundry areas from the basement to higher-traffic are as Read More …
COMMUNITY Millennials Find Surprising Way To Help Others
(NAPSI)—Every 24 seconds, a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. Fortunately, America’s firefighters are on the job, saving life and property. Of the 29,980 fire departments in the country, 19,915 are all volunteer and 5,580 are mostly volunteer. Volunteer firefighters save communities nationwide an estimated $140 billion a year. Seven out Read More …
YOUR YARD Gardening Tool Care
(NAPSI)—Before diving into yard care, make sure your lawn and gardening tools are up to the task with proper maintenance. The tips below could save you money and time by extending the life of your tools. Hand Tool Maintenance To protect your investment in quality hand and gardening tools, clean them after each use, removing Read More …
Power Is The Priority With An At-Home Office
(NAPSI)—According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a summary of trends indicates that 3.7 million employees now telecommute at least half of their work week. In fact, the number of work-at-home individuals who are not self-employed has grown by 103 percent since 2005. These work trends support an urgent need for undisrupted electricity in the home Read More …
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH CARE What Nurses And Administrators Know About Improving The Hospitalization Experience
(NAPSI)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than seven out of 100 Americans are hospitalized every year. If you or someone you care about is ever among them, you may be relieved to see the efforts that nurses and other medical professionals make to keep patients happy. Making A Connection For three Read More …
HEALTH & WELL-BEING Safety And Security
(NAPSI)—For most of us, making a pit stop in the bathroom is not something to which we give much thought. However, many people require much more strategic planning, especially when out and about. This is particularly true of people with impaired bladder function who are dependent on urinary catheters to drain their bladder. According to Read More …
BUSINESS NEWS AND NOTES Big Advice For The Smallest Businesses
(NAPSI)—While large enterprises may make the most headlines, it’s often the country’s smallest businesses that are providing jobs, fueling innovation and growing the economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, 62 percent of all U.S. businesses are microbusinesses, or businesses with fewer than 10 employees. These businesses also account for 75.3 percent of all Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Four Numbers You Need To Know To Stay Healthy
(NAPSI)—We need to remember plenty of numbers—phone, debit card PIN, ZIP code, Social Security and many others. But do you know your most important health numbers? Knowing these—and doing something about them—can improve your health and reduce your medical costs. Some essential numbers to know and keep an eye on are blood pressure, cholesterol, body Read More …
EYE ON HEALTH Seniors: Make Eye Care Part Of Your Wellness Routine
(NAPSI)—Regular checkups at the doctor’s office are a familiar routine for most people: blood pressure checks, blood tests and health history questions. There’s something else you should know, however: Your overall health can affect your eyes. This is why ophthalmologists—physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care—urge people to take a similar wellness approach Read More …