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Pointers For Parents
(NAPSI)—K–12 education has gone through a seismic shift in the wake of COVID-19. Parents are finding themselves thrust into homeschooling, and educators, into virtual schooling. EdChoice, a …
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5/28/20 08:56 AM
Health & Well-Being
(NAPSI)—Healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic are in desperate need of creative solutions to the lack of personal protective gear and supplies that help block harmful airborne …
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5/27/20 10:59 AM
Planning For Your Future
(NAPSI)—No matter your stage of life, it’s always a good idea to have a long-range care plan in place. A good way to begin is to talk candidly with your family and friends. By starting the …
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5/26/20 02:32 PM
Health And Well-Being
(NAPSI)—Recently, health experts gathered online to forecast the future of medicine. One theme: the increasing frequency of global crises. Now, COVID-19 has brought this hypothetical threat …
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5/26/20 12:39 PM
Health Awareness
(NAPSI)—According to a recent Harris Poll, too many people don’t know all they should about the dangers of coronavirus—particularly how it can affect the kidneys.
COVID-19, it seems, …
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5/21/20 11:15 AM
Making Life Better
by Samantha Clayton, certified personal trainer
(NAPSI)—For many people, social distancing brings concern about summer plans. In previous years, summertime was when families planned their …
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5/18/20 09:56 AM
Farm Topics
(NAPSI)—Two of the more common production-impacting health issues cattlemen see in their herds this time of year are foot rot and pinkeye. Left untreated, each can lead to more serious, chronic …
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5/13/20 11:28 AM
Health And Well-Being
(NAPSI)—Whether you’re among the 50 million Americans over 65 (90 percent of whom hope to continue to age at home), the 60 percent of families with children at home, have other ability issues or …
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5/13/20 08:58 AM
News Of Older Americans
(NAPSI)—Good nutrition is important at any age. But for older adults on a tight budget, regular access to nutritious foods can be limited—and expensive.
A new program aims to change that by …
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5/13/20 08:00 AM
News For Older Americans
(NAPS)—There is a public health threat looming across the United States that’s not visible to most but affects nearly half of all Americans daily: loneliness. Social isolation is as bad for your …
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5/12/20 05:47 PM
Protecting Our Environment
(NAPSI)—The global pandemic brought home to many people just how interconnected the world has become. This is true about the need to protect the environment, as well.
According to the National …
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5/4/20 03:02 PM
Fabulous Food
(NAPSI)—With new procedures and protocols from the impact of COVID-19, mushroom farms around the country are building on their strong foundations of safety.
Consider Maria. Before she …
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4/28/20 02:06 PM
Health Matters
(NAPSI)—As devastating as Coronavirus (COVID-19) is, there are some bright spots. Consider this: With healthcare workers facing critical shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), …
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4/20/20 03:36 PM
News For Older Americans
(NAPSI)—To help the growing numbers of older adults who have questions or need support as the nation weathers the COVID-19 crisis, the Eldercare Locator stands ready to connect people with …
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4/20/20 08:26 AM
Money Matters
(NAPSI)—The warning bells are ringing. From regulators, law enforcement agencies and consumer organizations around the globe, the message is clear: Fraudulent schemes related to the coronavirus …
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4/20/20 08:10 AM
You may have heard of winter blues. It is often called Seasonal Affective Disorder, S-A-D, or Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern. It affects over seventeen million Americans—but it can be …
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4/17/20 11:16 AM
Protecting Our Environment
(NAPSI)—Today, as the world struggles with a new health crisis, it is more important than ever to protect the air, land and water that sustain humanity.
One way is to celebrate Earth Day, now …
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4/15/20 09:30 AM
Energy Matters
(NAPSI)—The U.S. Department of Energy estimates 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a home is wasted. Contaminants in the heating and cooling system cause it to work harder, …
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4/8/20 08:17 AM
Your Garden
(NAPSI)—The 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 can be a good time for everyone to take some time to get outside, even if current conditions mean a community event to celebrate isn’t …
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4/7/20 11:44 AM
Fabulous Fruit
(NAPSI)—When it’s springtime in California, vibrant colors and dynamic flavors start to emerge thanks to the abundance of fresh and local produce, including fresh California avocados, that become …
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4/2/20 11:32 AM
