(NAPSI)—One morning in July 2015, Gary Bodenheimer, 69, a retired behavioral management teacher, was playing a game of pool with his buddies at his local senior center in Elwood, Nebraska, when he began feeling light-headed, weak and short of breath. Gary chalked up the symptoms to his kidneys, as he suffers from Stage 4 chronic Read More …
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COOKING CONTEST CORNER Eggland’s Best Launches ‘America’s Best Recipe’ Contest
(NAPSI)—Eggland’s Best (EB) is looking for the best original egg recipe with the launch of its 2016 “America’s Best Recipe” Contest. For the first time ever, Eggland’s Best is encouraging fans to submit recipes featuring EB eggs combined with their favorite state-inspired ingredients. The Contest Whether your Eggs Benedict gets a boost from Louisiana crawfish Read More …
FABULOUS FRUIT Eating Eight Strawberries A Day May Improve Heart, Mind And Body Clinical Research Suggests Strawberries Can Benefit Heart And Brain Health And Reduce The Risk Of Some Cancers
(NAPSI)—Just one cup a day of America’s favorite fruit, strawberries, benefits the entire body. Clinical research suggests that eating just a serving of eight medium strawberries a day may improve heart health, help manage diabetes, support brain health, and reduce the risk of some cancers. The American Diabetes Association identifies berries, including strawberries, as one Read More …
HEALTH & WELL-BEING Powering Up Your Plate: Small Changes Can Lead To Big Rewards
(NAPSI)—Although seven out of 10 deaths in the United States are linked to such chronic diseases as heart disease, cancer, obesity, tobacco use and related conditions, the choices you make at the grocery store and while dining out can help keep you out of such statistics. How To Eat Healthier “So often, people tell us Read More …
SMART SNACKING Peanuts, Peanut Butter May Hold Key To Preventing Obesity
(NAPSI)—Here’s good news about tasty treats: Adolescents at high risk for obesity significantly reduced their Body Mass Index (BMI) by substituting peanuts and peanut butter for unhealthy snacks according to a new USDA-funded study. “Obesity is the most pressing public health issue facing us today,” said Dr. Craig Johnston, principal investigator at the University of Read More …
HINTS FOR THE HOME Prepare Your Air Conditioner For Summer
(NAPSI)—Although the dog days of summer are months away, it’s never too soon to begin preparing for them. This includes taking a few simple steps to make sure your air-conditioning system is ready to properly cool your home. Begin by clearing the area around your outdoor compressor, removing leaves, twigs and other debris that may Read More …
NEWSWORTHY TRENDS Homeowners Plan To Save By Making Their Homes More Energy Efficient
(NAPSI)—According to a recent Harris Poll, two out of three Americans plan to make their home more energy efficient in the next year. For 84 percent of them, the biggest motivator is the money they hope to save. Further Findings Warm welcome. The survey also found that more than two in five Americans expected their Read More …
HINTS FOR THE HANDY Tips And Tools To Make Chores Easier
(NAPSI)—Whether your “to-do” list is getting you down or gearing you up for do-it-yourself fun, you want to be sure you have the right equipment to minimize the time, money and elbow grease you have to expend. Therefore, you should look for products that can help make lawn care, gardening, home improvement and other DIY Read More …
Make The Cool Choice For Room AC Savings
(NAPSI)—Keeping your home cool and comfortable in warm weather doesn’t have to get you hot under the collar when you get your energy bills. Consider a new ENERGY STAR® certified room air conditioner for comfort and energy savings and to help protect the climate. Here are four ways you save: Save Money ENERGY STAR room Read More …
PETS & PEOPLE New Books Spotlight Zany, Sometimes Lifesaving Antics Of Pets
(NAPSI)—Ask any pet owner and they’ll tell you there’s no such thing as a bad dog or cat. Sometimes they drive us crazy, but most of the time they make our lives better—and sometimes even save them. That’s the message of two, heartwarming new Chicken Soup for the Soul books that will appeal to every Read More …