(NAPSI)—Regular eye exams are important to catch eye diseases and other conditions early. If you can’t pay for a medical eye exam, EyeCare America may help. It provides exams for adults 18 and older who are uninsured or underinsured. See if you qualify at aao.org/eyecare-america.
Hormones influence everything from mood and metabolism to reproductive health, and they play a significant role in the health of your teeth and gums, say the experts at Delta Dental of Washington. Learn more at https://www.deltadentalwa.com/knowledge-center.
A new tablet-based curriculum, Smile Zemi from Justsystems America, Inc., targets the critical early years and aims to bring pre-kindergarten children to first-grade level within a year using colorful easy-to-understand concepts. To learn more, including how to try the system for 21 days at no charge, visit www.smile-zemi.com/pk/.
The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of backyards, public parks, schoolyards and other green spaces, offers free educational resources to entice kids away from screens and into the green space around them. For free educational resources, or for additional information, visit TurfMutt.com.
According to Kerri Larkin, senior education advisor at Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group focused on science of reading-based literacy solutions, small, consistent reading habits can help children maintain confidence and continue building critical literacy skills throughout the summer. Learn more at https://www.lexialearning.com.
Daily puzzle games have become a popular way to take those quick mental breaks, and platforms such as LinkedIn are leaning into that trend with games such as Wend. Learn more at: linkedin.com/games.
Cuts to federal science agencies don’t save money, says the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service. These cuts lower economic growth and push costs onto communities and families, while making Americans less secure and less healthy. Learn more at www.ourpublicservice.org.
Properly managed landscapes are one of the most effective—and often overlooked—tools for addressing such seasonal concerns as scorching heat, dust, sudden and heavy storms, and increased wildfire risk. To learn more about the benefits of managed landscapes and outdoor living, visit TurfMutt.com.
Last year, U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks, but dog owners can protect their mail carriers—and anyone else—from being bitten. Learn more from the USPS on social media using the hashtag #dogbiteawareness.
Whether you’re looking for your next step after high school or you’re mid-career and looking for a change, healthcare can be worth exploring, especially if you want to make a difference in your own neighborhood. To learn how, visit https://www.concorde.edu/campus/kansas-city-missouri.
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