Be Aware: Any Dog Can Bite (NAPSI)—Most people would probably agree that having a dog charge at them and bite is a frightening experience. The Postal Service reports that that is exactly what happened to over 5,800 letter carriers in 2020. That represented an increase over the previous year. Several things added to the mix; Read More …
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TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIVES
Grocers Rely On Robots And Data To Improve Shoppers’ In-Store Experience (NAPSI)—Autonomous robots are becoming a familiar sight for grocery shoppers as they roam store aisles scanning shelves for missing, mispriced or misplaced products. Along the way, they collect and connect critical data about store-shelf conditions and alert grocers about popular items that are out Read More …
UNDERSTANDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
Climate Change Likely Shifted The Axis Of The Earth, According To A New Study (NAPSI)—Global warming that caused glacial melting is likely the cause of a shift in the movement of the Earth’s poles in the 1990s, according to a new study in Geophysical Research Letters, AGU’s journal for high-impact, short-format reports with immediate implications Read More …
HEALTHY AGING
3 Safe Senior Exercise Options For Summer (NAPS)—Sunshine and warm weather have many people thinking about new workout options. If you’re ready to kickstart your fitness routine—but want to do so safely—consider these three simple tips: 1.Check in with your gym about its COVID-safe offerings. Many Americans who have been avoiding public places this past year Read More …
ENERGY MATTERS
Save Energy, Money And The Climate (NAPSI)—After over a year of staying close to home, lots of people are ready for summer fun. However, warm days can mean much higher energy bills—but you can do something about that. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program has a few tips to help you prep your Read More …
CHILDREN’S HEALTH
COVID Testing In Schools: What You Should Know (NAPSI)—Enabling K-12 schools to reopen for in-person learning is a high priority for parents, communities and governments. In fact, President Biden’s National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness was launched to fund COVID testing for teachers, staff and students in an effort to create a Read More …
OUR HEALTH
You Could Save Someone From Sickle Cell Disease (NAPSI)—On World Sickle Cell Day, June 19, and all through the year, disparities in healthcare can result in unequal outcomes for people of color—but that can be remedied. The Problem Sickle cell disease affects 100,000 people in the U.S., mostly Black and bi-racial. People living with sickle Read More …
PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY
Today’s Weather Is Unpredictable: Keep Your Outdoor Power Equipment Ready (NAPSI)—Weather today is challenging and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners that it’s important to make sure you have the right outdoor power equipment on hand and to keep equipment in good working order year-round. A chainsaw or pole pruner Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Depression Disconnect: New Survey Finds Most People with Depression Feel Deeply Misunderstood (NAPSI)—A new nationwide poll, the GeneSight Mental Health Monitor, has found more than 8 in 10 people diagnosed with depression say life would be easier if others could understand their depression. Yet, most people who have not experienced depression may not be able Read More …
YOUR GARDEN
What You Need To Know Before Buying Plants Or Seeds From Overseas (NAPSI)—Online shopping and e-commerce have opened new doors for gardening enthusiasts, offering unprecedented access to rare and exotic plants and seed products from around the world at the click of a button. But before you buy plants or seeds online from overseas sellers, Read More …