(NAPSI)—Here’s eye-opening news: If you’re like most Americans, you need more sleep. What The Studies Show According to Princess Cruises’ seventh annual Relaxation Report by Wakefield Research on the importance of sleep: 72 percent of working Americans take an average of five days off every year—a full workweek—just to catch up on sleep. 50 percent Read More …
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COLLEGE PLANNING Making The Grade: Getting High School Seniors Ready For College
(NAPSI)—Nearly 17 million high school seniors graduate each year, the U.S. Department of Education estimates, and many plan to attend college. But are they all really college-ready? Data suggests the answer is a resounding “no.” According to the 2015 “Condition of College & Career Readiness” report from American College Testing (ACT), 31 percent of the Read More …
CAR CARE CORNER Mind Your Maintenance
(NAPSI)—To make your car last, you have to put it first. Sticking to the maintenance schedule for your specific car keeps it running properly and protects you from expensive repairs. Here are three of the top items to consider to keep your car in tip-top shape. Oil changes—This is probably THE most important thing you Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS When Disaster Strikes: Helping Kids In The Aftermath by Jamie Seligman, LMSW-C, BCD Program Project Officer Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(NAPSI)—Hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, mass violence, or acts of terrorism—disasters can happen at any time, but you can help your kids deal with them. While adults focus on preparing for potential threats or trying to restore safety and resume a normal life in the aftermath, kids often try to make sense of what may seem Read More …
NUTRITION NEWS AND NOTES Eating Right Can Be Fun
(NAPSI)—Today’s parents are quite educated when it comes to the health and well-being of their family. They know that many unhealthy conditions and diseases such as childhood obesity and diabetes can be the result of a poor diet. Now, here’s good news for parents trying to get their kids to eat better: It can be Read More …
KITCHEN DESIGN Made to Order—The Personalized Kitchen Trend
(NAPSI)—Kitchen remodels these days are less likely to be done with an eye to resell and more likely to be customized to reflect one’s personal style…with this rising trend, homeowners are now decorating to their taste and furnishing with appliances made to suit their lifestyle. Personalized Appliances Fortunately, it’s easier than ever before to get Read More …
PETS AND PEOPLE Senior Dogs Who Wet Their Beds What Pet Parents Of Senior Dogs Should Know by Jeff Nichol, DVM
(NAPSI)—If you’re like most dog owners, you’ve stumbled upon, or even into, a few urine “accidents” from time to time. What Can Happen Tom and Andrea Armstrong love their dog Clara, a delightful 8-year-old retriever who enjoys playing ball and snuggling. A few years ago, her family started finding wet spots in her bed. They Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS How A Smart Home Can Help Your Back-to-School Routine
(NAPSI)—Summer is coming to an end, which means American families are gearing up for the school year. With the change in seasons comes a change in your daily routine. Earlier mornings, hectic schedules and to-do lists create added stress and anxiety for parents. Could technology step in and become the solution for streamlining and simplifying Read More …
BUSINESS KNOW-HOW Smart(er) Small Business: Using Technology To Improve Efficiency And Save Money
(NAPSI)—All businesspersons—whether their workspace is on the kitchen table or in a glass and steel high-rise—are likely looking for ways to improve efficiencies and save money. Discovering, developing and applying new ways to get the most out of time, energy and resources (all of which are needed) is the goal of any enterprise. Technological advances Read More …
Spray Foam’s Versatility Adds Energy Efficiency To Homes Of Any Age
(NAPSI)—For the 66 percent of Americans who live in homes built before 1980, lower heating and cooling costs might seem like a hard-to-achieve fantasy. But with the right insulation choice, owners of those character-filled turn-of-the-century farmhouses can capitalize on potential opportunities to reduce their energy bills. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation is an especially versatile Read More …