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Holiday Tips

Unhappy Holidays and How to Avoid Them—Tips from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to Keep Your Mail Safe This Season

(NAPSI)—Below are some common mistakes people make during the holiday season. These mistakes lead to a lot of frustration for you and pure delight for the bad guys:1. Get swindled. Scammers use … more

11/22/22 09:28 AM

Holiday Hints

Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

(NAPSI)—The holidays are right around the corner and sending your mail and packages with the U.S. Postal Service has never been easier or more reliable. With a little planning and the right tools, … more

11/15/22 08:57 AM

Hints For The Home

Ready Outdoor Power Equipment For Winter Storage, Prep Your Snow Thrower

(NAPSI)—After your lawn gets its last seasonal cut, it’s time to put away spring and summer outdoor power equipment, such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers. What’s next? Snow throwers, … more

11/11/22 10:28 AM

California News And Notes

Insurance Tips for California High Risk Area

(NAPSI)—It’s a huge irony—those who live in the most wildfire prone areas are shunned by private insurance companies and relegated to rely on the state-subsidized California Fair Plan. This … more

11/10/22 10:36 AM

Holiday Hints

Tis the Season for Streaming! Holiday Movie Tool Simplifies Movie Night

(NAPSI)—The next few months will be filled with holiday cheer—not just in spirit, but on our screens. From Thanksgiving hits to Christmas classics, there’s no shortage of holiday movies to … more

11/4/22 02:06 PM

Consumer Alert

Avoid Malicious Online Advertisements

(NAPSI)—Beware, cybercriminals target consumers with malicious ads that use scare tactics to trick them into downloading malware, including ransomware that takes over files to force victims to pay … more

11/1/22 09:56 AM

Health And Well-Being

Three Ways A Medicare Advantage Fitness Plan Could Help Reduce Your Health Risks

(NAPSI)—Have you heard the saying, “Movement is medicine?” Countless studies have shown that physical activity can help reduce the risks of serious health conditions, such as heart disease, … more

10/26/22 08:36 AM

Understanding Yourself

Password Rage—What It Is, How To Avoid It

(NAPSI)—If you’re like most people, a frustrating online password process has put you in a bad mood. In fact, according to a recent Aware survey, more than half of consumers report that having to … more

10/25/22 10:31 AM

Newsworthy Trends

New Study Shows Everyone Hates Using Passwords But Generational Differences Persist

(NAPSI)—Most people are well aware of the shortcomings of passwords. Generally, they just don’t deliver the level of security and convenience you expect. They can be weak, prone to theft and … more

10/25/22 10:29 AM

Computer Security

Commit To Password Hygiene Or Resign To Getting Hacked

(NAPSI)—Passwords—they’re so ubiquitous, yet are the source of so many online hacks due to poor password hygiene. According to a recent Aware poll, more than 50 percent of people choose to use … more

10/25/22 10:02 AM

OFFICE News & Notes

Clear The Company Air

(NAPSI)—If you work for any of the estimated 32 million business in the U.S., here’s news that might take your breath away: Your office air may need cleaning.It could come as a surprise to some, … more

10/25/22 08:45 AM

Teen Health

Kids Have Migraines, Too: How You Can Help Your Child Navigate Them

(NAPSI)—Migraine can happen to anyone, even children and teens. About ten percent of kids aged 5 to 15 experience migraine. Heredity plays an important role in measuring the risk for migraine … more

10/3/22 10:31 AM

Safety Sense

OPEI Offers Tips For Storm-Stressed Communities

(NAPSI)—Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other storms can damage homes, businesses and communities. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) offers tips to help everyone stay safe during … more

9/30/22 11:27 AM

Protecting Your Money

Three Fraud Prevention Tips

(NAPSI)—Since government pandemic assistance programs have largely come to an end, fraudsters have turned their attention back to developing increasingly clever ways to trick you into giving them … more

9/23/22 04:17 PM

Technology Improving Lives

Access Free/Low-Cost Internet Through New Federal Program

(NAPSI)—A fast, reliable Internet connection has become a critical part of our daily lives. From remote learning and working to networking and searching for jobs, Americans everywhere felt an … more

9/16/22 09:34 AM

Unsung Heroes

HVAC Technicians

(NAPSI)—The next time you walk in to a cool, comfortable home, you may care to thank an HVAC technician. These men and women often have to brave extremely unpleasant conditions, especially … more

8/2/22 08:46 AM

Safety Sense

Weathering A Storm Or Power Outage Safely

(NAPSI)—Having the right outdoor power equipment on hand year-round is important—in more ways than many people realize. That’s according to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), … more

7/27/22 08:40 AM

Care Care Corner

Getting Road Trip Ready

(NAPSI)—Here’s something you should know the next time you’re getting your vehicle ready for a road trip. While you may take steps to prepare for a trip—checking tire pressure and oil levels … more

7/22/22 11:24 AM

Brain Fitness Facts

Restoring Plasticity Could Be The Secret To Reversing Brain Damage

(NAPSI)—For the world’s leading neuroscientists, unlocking the brain’s capacity to stimulate neural plasticity has become something of a Holy Grail. That’s because enhancing … more

6/15/22 07:48 AM

Eye On Health

When Dealing With Diabetes, See The Doctor About Your Eyes

(NAPSI)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in 10 Americans can expect to be diagnosed with diabetes. If you or someone you care about is ever among them, you … more

6/13/22 09:03 AM