(NAPSI)—Enjoying a peanut butter sandwich at lunch or snacking on a handful of peanuts won’t just fill you up. It’ll also reduce your diabetes risk, according to a new Harvard School of Public Health study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The study is the first to compare the long-term effects of eating animal Read More …
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CHILD SAFETY UPDATE Become a Superhero of Summer Safety
(NAPSI)—You can protect the kids you care about from the playground falls, lawn mower accidents and campfire and fire pit burns that are common and potentially life-altering childhood injuries. Darren Rottmann knows first-hand how easily accidents can happen. He lost his leg in a lawn mower accident when he was 3 ½ years old and Read More …
Three Ways To Prepare Your Car For Summer
(NAPSI)—Summer is an especially tough season on cars, as high temperatures can lead to stress on vehicles’ parts and systems, causing breakdowns. Consider the following tips to ensure that your vehicle is prepared for the longer, warmer days that may include a few road trips. Tune Up Your Air-Conditioning Hot weather means you will use Read More …
UNDERSTANDING OUR ECONOMY Young Investors Win
(NAPSI)—Students across the country can invest a hypothetical $100,000 and gain an understanding of the economy and the government that many consider beyond price. It’s part of a 14-week challenge that organizes teams of middle and high school students by congressional district and state and teaches the importance of saving and investing, while promoting a Read More …
Avoid Home Improvement Scams
(NAPSI)—While home repairs are a standard part of homeownership, they can open the door to scam artists seeking to prey on vulnerable older adults—but you can avoid being a target. That’s a good thing, since recent research suggests older Americans lose over $36 billion annually to a range of financial exploitation schemes, including home improvement Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Importance Of Garage And Gate Safety For Homeowners
(NAPSI)—As a homeowner, few things are more important than safety and security, whether referring to the entry and exit points of your home or community at large. Unfortunately, millions of homes and communities are at risk, with 1 in 15 garages and 3 out of 4 gate systems lacking the latest safety features, which ensure Read More …
BUSINESS STRATEGIES Motivating The Remote Workforce
(NAPSI)—According to Global WorkplaceAnalytics.com, 80 to 90 percent of the U.S. workforce would like to telework at least part-time. With the number of telecommuters expected to reach 5 million this year, virtual workplaces aren’t the wave of the future, they are already here. The benefits to virtual employees are numerous, including providing a better work-life Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS The ABCs Of ESAs: What Parents Need To Know
(NAPSI)—Improved student achievement and higher graduation rates are not as hard to achieve as one might think. They could become a reality with one simple policy: educational choice. Robust parental choice in education is an idea that has taken root in more communities in the U.S. than ever before, and education savings accounts (ESAs) are Read More …
ROAD TO SAFETY The Road Is Calling: Five Tips For Your Best Road Trip Yet
(NAPSI)—The thrill of summer beckons—days are longer, skies are clearer and spirits are higher. Nothing beats driving down a long stretch of highway enjoying breathtaking views, good tunes and memory-making adventures with your loved ones. Before putting the pedal to the metal, there are a few things travelers can do to prepare for a worry-free Read More …
YOUR HEALTH Wildfire Smoke Travels Farther Than You Think
(NAPSI)—There’s been a disturbing pattern of increasing wildfires in the U.S. and Canada. Nine of the 10 largest wildfires in the U.S. in recent history have occurred since 2000. The U.S. Forest Service now spends more than half its annual budget on firefighting, compared to 16 percent just 20 years ago. In Canada, hundreds of Read More …