(NAPSI)—Legend has it that King Henry VIII—the one who famously had six wives—declared the first Valentine’s Day in 1537. Ever since, it’s been an occasion to show the one you love how much you care with cards, sweets, gifts and flowers. For many, it just isn’t Valentine’s without flowers. Some 200 million roses are grown Read More …
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Safety Sense Prevent CO Poisoning
(NAPSI)—Each year, more than 400 people die from unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and more than 20,000 visit the emergency room. CO poisoning can be prevented with a few precautions: What To Do Never use portable electric generators, charcoal grills or other similar devices inside your home, garage or in any confined area that can Read More …
Health Awareness Living Better With Chronic Respiratory Diseases
(NAPSI)—Here’s news that should help many people with chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD breathe easier: Pulmonary rehabilitation is a proven treatment that improves quality of life. The Problem “People with COPD and other chronic respiratory diseases are often limited in many daily activities,” said Carolyn L. Rochester, M.D., professor of medicine, pulmonary critical care Read More …
Health & Nutrition Tips For Finding Good Nutrition
(NAPSI)—According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one out of every eight U.S. households experiences food insecurity. Access to healthy food is an important factor in your health, and for millions of Americans, it remains elusive. “An inability to access healthy food, and the important nutrients they contain, can cause both immediate and long-term health Read More …
Health Awareness Protecting Your Vision From Diabetes
(NAPSI)—Diabetes kills more Americans each year than AIDS and breast cancer combined—and can cause serious problems throughout the body. According to the National Eye Institute, eye health, for example, can become critically compromised. Around 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4 percent of the population, are living with diabetes, with about 1.5 million more being diagnosed every Read More …
It’s Not Too Hard For Parents To Choose
by Andrew Campanella (NAPSI)—From the beginning, America has been a country of immigrants, who bring with them their own cultures. Culture means much more than food and clothing—it includes values, perspectives, priorities. That diversity is part of what makes America a truly great place to live. By valuing diversity, we acknowledge the importance of individual Read More …
Hearty And Healthy California Sweet Potato Chili
(NAPSI)—Here’s a new take on an old favorite. Loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals, it’s easy to make. Serve with an array of garnishes, allowing diners to customize their bowls. California Sweet Potato Chili Serves 6 2 T oil 1 lb ground beef, turkey, chicken or pork Salt and pepper 1 onion, diced 1 red Read More …
Health Bulletin New Brain Health Initiative Could Unlock Mysteries Of Alzheimer’s, Dementia
(NAPSI)—Scientists are contemplating important questions about health, mind and age: Could your blood hold the molecular secrets to a fountain of youth, preventing age-related brain disorders? Are brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease caused by a failure of interconnected systems, triggering a dominolike cascade of disease? Can targeting the red blood cells and blood vessels jointly Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Cold, Painful Fingers Can Mean A Serious Disease
(NAPSI)-“Zombie Hands.” That’s what can happen to an estimated 5 to 10 percent of the population when temperatures start to fall. In a typical case of Raynaud’s phenomenon, also known as Raynaud’s disease or syndrome, sufferers experience numbness and pain in their fingers, toes and other extremities. Fingers turn white, blue or red as the Read More …
Making Life Better Overcoming Life’s Messes
(NAPSI)—Each January, people set resolutions for the New Year, but according to U.S. News & World Report, approximately 80 percent of resolutions fail by the second week of February. If organizing is your Achilles’ heel, the solution is to tap into local professionals to help guide you through the process and give you the tools Read More …