(NAPSI)—Staying on the road to safety and savings can be easier for many mature Californians than they realize. That’s because you can now take a “mature driver” course from the comfort of your home to tune-up your driving skills and save hundreds of dollars on your auto insurance. Auto insurance rates increase after the age Read More …
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Pet Care Advice: Six Tips To Keep Pets Safe During Storm Season
(NAPSI)—While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe. Here are six ideas to keep in mind for your pet as you map out your disaster preparedness plan. Have your pet microchipped. In the event of an Read More …
MOVING IDEAS Moving? This Is Why You Need To Get Your Next Mattress Online
(NAPSI)—If you’re one of the 35 million Americans moving this year—and even if you’re not—consider replacing your old mattress with an easy direct-to-consumer online brand. Here’s why: Price—After all the costs of hiring professionals to wrap and ship your mattress, you may already be looking at more than it would cost to buy a new Read More …
BE CAR CARE AWARE Ask Six Simple Questions To Select The Right Auto Repair Shop
(NAPSI)—By asking six simple questions, you may be better able to identify the right auto repair shop to properly care for one of your most valuable assets, your car. What To Ask Does the business employ ASE-certified technicians? Credentials and affiliations are indicators of professionalism and the management’s commitment to training and education. Is the Read More …
SKIN CARE NEWS AND NOTES Is Your Sunscreen Harming The Reefs and Your Health? What You Need to Know Before You Buy Sunscreen
(NAPSI)—With news heating up as Hawaii’s governor signs a bill into law banning chemical sunscreens, consumers are starting to question how safe their sunscreen really is. Their concern is warranted as research has shown that the same chemical sunscreen—some of the most popular brands—that is killing our oceans’ reefs, has been found to harm the Read More …
FABULOUS FOOD Get A Sweet Taste Of Summer With California Avocados
(NAPSI)—Summer is officially here, which means that California avocados are at the peak of their season, readily available and optimally delicious. Now is the perfect time to incorporate this nutritious and delicious fruit into just about any dish this season. Its mild, nutty flavor and creamy texture give it a wide range of culinary possibilities. Read More …
VETERANS NEWS & NOTES Long Term Care Benefits: Secure Your Future, Protect Your Retirement
(NAPSI)—A long-term care event may occur at any age, and the potential financial and emotional strain that accompanies it can affect you and your loved ones. Millions of Americans require long term care during their lifetimes, which includes the need for cognitive or physical assistance with simple tasks like bathing, eating and dressing—the everyday activities Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Five Senior Health Myths
(NAPSI)—Every day, it’s estimated, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old. Some of these people, unfortunately, have misconceptions that can jeopardize their health. Major health myths and misconceptions regarding senior health include: If I feel fine, I am fine. Chronic infections can last so long that the way they feel becomes the “new normal,” when it Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Parents Hold The Key To Reducing Underage Drinking
(NAPSI)—Underage drinking is a significant concern and public health challenge nationwide contributing to a wide range of costly health and social problems. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the economic burden of alcohol misuse in the U.S. is estimated at $249 billion, with three-quarters of those costs coming from binge drinking. Read More …
MOVING IDEAS Moving? This Is Why You Need To Get Your Next Mattress Online
(NAPSI)—If you’re one of the 35 million Americans moving this year—and even if you’re not—consider replacing your old mattress with an easy direct-to-consumer online brand. Here’s why: Price—After all the costs of hiring professionals to wrap and ship your mattress, you may already be looking at more than it would cost to buy a new Read More …