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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2694 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 415 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017 Taking Steps to Reduce Very High Triglycerides (NAPSA)—If we can take walking meetings as an alternative to sitting in a stuffy conference room, what if we could take a walk with our doctor—getting the benefits of 30 minutes of exercise which research has shown can help maintain body weight, lower the risk of obesity, enhance mental well-being and reduce the risk of certain diseases, all while learning about our condition? This is the idea behind Walk with a Doc, a free participation, year-round walking program held in communities across the United States. The organization is dedicated to encouraging physical activity with the goal of reversing the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle and improving health and well-being. Physical activity is even more important for people with high levels of fat in their blood, such as very high triglycerides (VHTGs) (> 500 mg/dL), a problem faced by up to four million Americans. VHTGs can be caused by poor diet and inactivity but they can also be inherited. If triglyceride levels are too high, improvements to diet and exercise, as well as proper treatment, can be important to getting levels under control. With that in mind, biopharmaceutical company Amarin launched the Lower My Trigs campaign, a national initiative aimed at raising awareness around very high triglycerides, and the Walk with a Doc partnership will serve as a complement to that program. Dr. David Sabgir, cardiologist and founder of Walk with a Doc, stated, “Exercise is an important first step in lowering very high Walking more, eating right and medication when necessary can help the four million Americans whose triglycerides are too high. triglycerides. We feel the work Amarin has been doing with the Lower My Trigs program serves as an important educational component to our program. Through partnerships such as this, Amarin can help improve the overall health of local communities.” “We are delighted to work with the Walk with a Doc organization,” said John Thero, President and CEO of Amarin. “Improving patient health is a cornerstone of our mission. It is our hope to increase awareness of risks of very high triglycerides and the importance of appropriate treatment, beginning with leading a healthy lifestyle.” With more than 150 walk chapters across the country, WWAD hosts more than 2,400 walking events each year. To find upcoming walks nearby, visit www.walkwithadoc.org. You can learn more about the Lower My Trigs campaign at www.lower mytrigs.com. Repowering 101 (NAPSA)—Boat owners—and people who hope to be—should know that when energy and upkeep costs get too high, it may be time to repower with a newer, more fuel-efficient engine. Here are hints on how: •First, check the information plate for the recommended maximum power. You don’t want to overpower the boat. Although a four-stroke outboard engine should be a good addition to any boat, remember: each engine manufacturer develops specific products for specific boats. When the cost of running your boat puts a damper on the fun, consider a new, fuel-saving engine. •Have a professionally trained marine technician do the work. Ask about his or her qualifications and certifications and about labor rates, time, and price of all components. •Check the long-term durability and the warranty of the engine. See what brands commercial and government users prefer. Learn More For further facts and advice, visit Honda Marine, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., at www. hondamarine.com, www.honda.com, www.powerequipment.honda.com, www.hondaengines.com, and www. facebook.com/hondamarine. Program Provides Free Access To Tax Prep Software (NAPSA)—There’s good news for taxpayers looking for a safe way to save money at tax time. Thanks to a public-private partnership between the IRS and a coalition of industry-leading tax software companies, there’s a program that provides qualified taxpayers with free, online, namebrand tax preparation software products. Called the IRS Free File program, it’s designed to make tax time easier by walking taxpayers who qualify through the filing process online and ensuring that they capture all the credits and deductions they deserve. To take advantage of the program, taxpayers must have an adjusted gross income of $60,000 or less. By using the program, eligible taxpayers can easily and accurately complete their federal tax return with trusted name-brand tax preparation software products. Since its creation in 2003, the Free File program has donated 40 million federal tax returns. That translates to a total savings for taxpayers of more than $1.3 billion in tax preparation costs donated. Approximately 70 percent of U.S. taxpayers are eligible for the Free File program. Thanks to a public-private partnership, eligible taxpayers can have free access to name-brand tax preparation software products when filing their federal taxes. The Power Of Technology Ed Black, president and CEO of the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), said that the Free File program is a great example of the power of technology to improve the lives of all Americans. Black added that CCIA is proud to support Free File and will be working this year to help ensure all eligible taxpayers are aware of this “important program.” Additionally, 20 states plus the District of Columbia sponsor a state-level Free File program, allowing eligible residents to easily and accurately complete both their federal and state taxes for free. For more information, visit the websites at www.irs.gov/freefile and www.taxprephelp.org.
