(NAPSI)—Hundreds of data breaches occur every year in the U.S. If your company, organization or agency has a data breach, you need to know what to do to help people whose personal information may have been exposed. Should you hire an identity theft service provider? If so, how should you choose one? Identity theft services Read More …
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HEART HEALTH AFib Awareness Month Aims To Educate On Key Stroke Risk
(NAPSI)—An irregular heartbeat, called atrial fibrillation or AFib, increases your risk of stroke by five times—but there are steps you can take. AFib affects more than 2.7 million Americans, many over age 60. To help, during September, National AFib Awareness Month, the American Heart Association is teaching those at highest risk how to spot and Read More …
Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Family Emergency Plan Today. Ensure that everyone in your household downloads the free FEMA app.
(NAPSI)—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges Americans to take a few simple actions to prepare for a wide array of hazards by developing a family emergency communication plan and downloading the FEMA app. FEMA is encouraging people to take these actions in conjunction with America’s PrepareAthon!SM, a grassroots, community-based campaign for action designed to Read More …
HVAC Checklist
(NAPSI)—Keeping your home’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system clean and well maintained can help you breathe better air and save energy and money. Here’s a list of things to look for when you hire an HVAC cleaning company to ensure quality work. Can the company show proof of NADCA membership and certification? NADCA Read More …
SCHOOL NEWS & NOTES Why Substitute Teaching Is A Smart Choice
(NAPSI)—Some 50 million children attend school in America, taught by a little over 3 million full-time teachers, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Additionally, nearly 620,000 individuals work as substitute teachers and provide continuity in the classroom when the regular teacher is out for personal or professional reasons. In fact, it’s estimated that Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEMAKERS Stop Roof Streaks
(NAPSI)—If you ever see black or other colored streaks on your roof, your problem is more than looks-but it can be resolved. What It Is Those streaks come from vegetation eating the mineral content of your shingles. The vegetation is literally eating your roof for lunch. Not taken care of, it will shorten the life Read More …
How To Help Your Teen Eat More Fruits And Vegetables
(NAPSI)—Although childhood obesity rates have leveled off, obesity rates for teens have doubled in recent years—but you can protect them. Today, one in every five teens ages 12 to 19 is obese. Obesity in the early stages of life is more likely to follow into adulthood. But it also has an immediate impact. Obese teens Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Joint Discomfort
(NAPSI)—Health-conscious lifestyles, including vegetarianism and veganism, are on the rise in America, yet the nation’s health as a whole is not seeing much improvement. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50 million Americans suffer from joint discomfort-but you don’t have to be among them. What To Do If Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Add Colon Cancer Screening To Your DIY List
(NAPSI)—As summer winds down and we head back into the hustle and bustle of fall, it’s a great time to take stock of things you may have put off earlier in the year. But as you check a few “Do It Yourself” home projects off your list, make sure you don’t forget about your most Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS About Schizophrenia: The Disease And Treatment Approaches
(NAPSI)—Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe and disabling brain disorder affecting approximately 1.1 percent of American adults, but it can be treated.1 People living with schizophrenia may experience symptoms such as hallucinations, which include hearing voices or seeing things that are not there. Others may experience delusions, such as believing people are controlling their minds and Read More …