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Making Life More Fun

How Playing A Quick Puzzle Can Improve Your Workday

(NAPSI)—You probably know the feeling: you’ve been staring at your screen for hours, your inbox keeps growing, and your next meeting starts in five minutes. Sometimes, the best way to reset is to … more

6/11/26 09:54 AM

Washington Watch

The Cost of Cutting Funding to US Scientific Research

(NAPSI)—There’s good news, bad news and better news about the federal government and scientific research. The good news: Public servants working in science, health and the environment make … more

6/8/26 10:58 AM

Pointers For Parents

Combat “Summer Slide” and Screen Fatigue with Free Outdoor STEM Lessons

(NAPSI)—Here’s news about summer many families may find is not so hot: According to Dartmouth College, research shows some schoolchildren can lose approximately 20% of reading gains and … more

6/5/26 09:16 AM

Help Your Little Ones Learn

(NAPSI)—If any of the nearly 20 million children under 5 in America these days is one you care about, here’s news you may be interested to learn: According to a recent report from the Australian … more

5/27/26 09:23 AM

Health Awareness

The Health Exam Many Don’t Know They Need

(NAPSI)—If you are like most Americans, you wait until you notice changes in your vision before making an appointment for an eye exam. According to a poll conducted by the American Academy of … more

5/27/26 07:06 AM

Don’t Overlook Your Dental Health As You Age

(NAPSI)—For years, hormones have been an overlooked factor in women’s oral health. Hormones influence everything from mood and metabolism to reproductive health. But they also play a significant … more

5/21/26 10:17 AM

Pointers For Parents

4 Ways Families Can Support Struggling Readers This Summer

(NAPSI)—As the school year comes to a close, many parents of struggling readers may feel concerns about maintaining reading progress. Educators often refer to this as the “summer slide”—the … more

5/13/26 09:55 AM

Decorator's Notebook

Upholstered Furniture Shopping Tips: 7 Questions to Ask

(NAPSI)—Are you shopping for upholstered furniture? Whether you are furnishing a new home, updating a room, or replacing a single item, there are many factors to consider. Here are seven questions … more

5/1/26 09:56 AM

Education News And Notes

5 Questions to Ask at Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

By Marisa Rogers, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, Oak Street Health (NAPSI)—Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is an opportunity for you and your primary care provider to check in on … more

4/29/26 08:10 AM

Then and Now!

How Dental Care Has Changed Over the Last Century

(NAPSI)—Regarded by many as one of the oldest medical professions, dentistry has been practiced for thousands of years. Over the last century, dentistry has advanced from triaging decaying teeth to … more

4/21/26 08:23 AM

Technology In Our Lives

AI’s Effect on Future Jobs

(NAPS)—Economic mobility—the ability of each new generation to do as well or better as the preceding one—has declined 45 percent for Americans over the past several decades, according to the … more

4/16/26 08:35 AM

Car Care Corner

Spring Vehicle Maintenance Checklist

(NAPSI)—There’s no time like spring for some preventive vehicle maintenance. Seasonal inspections help address winter wear and prepare vehicles for warmer weather and summer travel. … more

4/16/26 08:35 AM

Health Matters

Breathing Easier: A Minimally Invasive Option for Severe COPD/Emphysema

(NAPSI)—Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 16 million Americans and can make even simple daily activities feel overwhelming. For people with severe COPD, walking … more

4/14/26 08:31 AM

Health Matters

Regaining Control: How One Woman with Parkinson’s Disease Keeps Moving Thanks to Deep Brain Stimulation

(NAPSI)—It all started about 15 years ago with a strange vibration in her left leg. “I thought it was nothing,” recalls Suzanne Friedman, a South Florida mom who at the time was in her 40s and … more

4/2/26 01:35 PM

Health Bulletin

The American Red Cross Blood Donations Help Bridge Health Gaps for Minority Communities

(NAPSI)–April marks National Minority Health Month, a time to recognize the health disparities that affect diverse communities across the country, including conditions that impact women and have … more

3/31/26 08:00 AM

Newsworthy Trends

Teens Don‘t Worry About AI. Should They?

(NAPSI)—A new survey of U.S. teens by Junior Achievement USA (JA)—long a leader in experiential learning—and global research firm Ipsos shows that 73 percent believe AI (Artificial … more

3/25/26 08:40 AM

The Healthy Home

How to Breathe Better Air

(NAPSI)—You can’t see them but they can harm you and the people you care about with every breath you take. No, it’s not some new horror movie. It’s the particles and pollutants hidden … more

3/18/26 08:40 AM

Safety Around The Home

When Using a Generator: Keep Safety in Mind

(NAPSI)—It’s good to have a home generator on hand when the power goes out, but it’s best to use it with safety in mind. For example, set it up away from your home. Never put it in the house, … more

3/17/26 08:50 AM

Health Awareness

Open the Door for Your Health

By Heidi Schwarzwald, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Signify Health (NAPSI)—As a physician, I have spent my career learning that a person’s health is determined by so much more than what we … more

3/13/26 09:13 AM