(NAPSI)—Here’s eye-opening news: Getting the right amount of restful sleep can reduce your risk of depression, diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure and obesity, and, in general, improve your quality of life. The Problem Even so, 75 percent of people struggle to get restorative sleep in the summertime, according to a recent survey. Whether you Read More …
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FASHIONABLE FLOORING The Floors Of Tomorrow Will Reflect What’s On The Runway Today
(NAPSI)—When you walk into a room, your eyes do not move from top to bottom—quite the opposite. Your gaze starts at the floor and moves up. Just as the clothes you wear make a fashion statement, your floors set the tone, add the drama and create the mood in your home. According to the World Read More …
Three Ways To Be More Efficient And Get The Job Done Right
(NAPSI)—When it comes to work and performing tough jobs, efficiency is key. Regardless of your profession or hobbies, here are ways to ensure you get the job done right. Put an End to Multitasking Because our brains are hardwired to focus on only one task at a time, humans are inherently bad multitaskers. In fact, Read More …
HEALTH HINTS Getting Real About the Bathroom: Tips and Resources for Managing IBS-D
(NAPSI)—For most people, going to the bathroom is a routine and uneventful experience that requires little planning. Yet for as many as 15 million Americans with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D), trying to predict when they’ll need the bathroom again is a daily source of anxiety. IBS-D, a chronic disorder characterized by diarrhea and Read More …
What You Need To Know About Home Comfort
(NAPSI)—A home comfort system is a major investment, so homeowners need an understanding of the system they’re getting, whether it’s an air conditioner, heat pump or gas furnace. To help, the experts at the Champion® brand of Johnson Controls answer common questions. What does HVAC mean? HVAC is the acronym for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, Read More …
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH CARE A Win For Millions Of Small-Business Workers
(NAPSI)—Changes in the way small and midsized companies are regulated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could make a substantial difference to some 60 million workers and their families—and both they and their employers could benefit. As of January 1, 2016, the rules for small-business groups have changed. Now defined as companies with one to Read More …
BUSINESS NEWS AND NOTES Checklist For Success
(NAPSI)—If you’ve been thinking—or even just dreaming—of your own ebusiness, you aren’t alone. Take the time to properly set up your system, however, and you’ll have a leg up on those who don’t. This checklist may help: Define your product catalog. Know what your differentiators are—the uniqueness of your products, competitive prices, free shipping, how Read More …
DECORATOR’S NOTEBOOK For Kitchens And Baths, Stone Really Rocks
(NAPSI)—Homeowners thinking about creating or remodeling their indoor or outdoor spaces may want to consider these ideas from noted interior designer Courtney Babineaux. Don’t be afraid to take some risks. While your space needs to be a combination of both form and function, it also needs to speak to who you are. Babineaux recommends filling Read More …
Low-Calorie Sweeteners And Weight Loss by Robyn Flipse, MS, MA, RDN
(NAPSI)—Here’s good news for many people who fear they have a slim chance of getting and staying trim: Research by Adam Drewnowski and Colin Rehm at the University of Washington found regular users of low-calorie sweeteners have better diets than nonusers. Since other research reported an association between low-calorie sweeteners and obesity, Drewnowski and Rehm Read More …
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Don’t Be A “Vidiot”: 10 Tips For Better Video Meetings by Amy Barzdukas
(NAPSI)—Video is excellent for breaking down barriers and connecting people from all around the world. But just as you can make a cultural gaffe in person, you can mess up with a camera. Bad video can be worse than no video. Here are 10 things you can do to improve the quality of your video Read More …