Health, Home & Family
(NAPSI)—Summer storm season is here, but having the right outdoor power equipment on hand can help you weather storms better, says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI).
“If you think ahead, you can mitigate damage from high winds, flooding, wildfires, and other storm surprises,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI, an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars.
To get ready for inclement weather, homeowners should assess their property in advance, identify what equipment is needed, and focus on limiting potential storm damage.
“Get out your equipment now and check it over,” adds Kiser. “Make sure it’s serviced and working well so you’ll be ready when the storm hits. And remember to buy extension cords for generators and fuel in advance.”
Depending on type and size of your landscape, there is equipment for every need including: Continue reading
(NAPSI)—The American Red Cross has declared a national blood emergency and is urging all eligible individuals to give blood to help ensure patients receive the transfusions and care they need.
The emergency comes after the nation’s blood supply fell by nearly 25% during June due to a concerning drop in blood donations.
Summer Challenges to Maintaining the Blood Supply
This decline in the blood supply and in donation appointments comes at a time when maintaining a stable blood inventory is especially difficult. During the summer months, schools and colleges are on break, resulting in fewer blood drives that typically help support the blood supply.
At the same time, more people are traveling and spending time outdoors, increasing the likelihood of accidents and traumatic injuries. According to AAA, fatal crashes involving teen drivers increase by 30% during the so-called “100 Deadliest Days,” which run from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This trend disproportionately affects communities such as the Latino community, which has a larger youth population. Continue reading
(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 America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Tens of thousands of federal employees, from scientific researchers to park rangers, work every day to deliver safe food, effective medicines, economic prosperity and beautiful outdoor spaces. Federal science has been behind eradicating deadly diseases, putting humans in space, the incredible national parks system and the digital technology people rely on every day.
The bad news: Right now, experts suggest, decades of progress are being unraveled by indiscriminate cuts to federal science agencies, programs and workforces, which puts everyone at risk.
Here’s where some of the cuts have been deepest:National Parks and Public Lands agencies (27.4% decrease)
- Scientific Discovery and Technological Innovation agencies (23.4%), including NASA, the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and others
- Food and Agriculture agencies (22.7%)
- Environmental Research and Innovation project grants (78.9%)
- Public Health and Disease Prevention R&D contracts (49.4%)
(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 Department of Education, the importance of early childhood education is well established. Conclusive international evidence demonstrates that early childhood is a vital period in children’s learning and development, and that what happens in early childhood affects later development. This can be especially true when it comes to learning to read and do math.
What Parents Can Do
The National Association for the Education of Young Children suggests five steps:
- Read Aloud Daily: This is crucial for building vocabulary and understanding narratives. Reread favorite books to build familiarity.
- Phonics Fun: Play with sounds, rhyming words or the starting sounds of familiar objects.
- Print Awareness: Point out letters and words in the environment, such as on cereal boxes, signs, or books.
- Daily Counting: Count objects during daily life—shoes, toys, or snacks.
- Shape Hunting: Look for triangles, squares, and rectangles wherever you go.
Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup was pulled from shelves in 17 states because it may contain undeclared shrimp, a top-tier allergen.
The recall shows how a simple labeling or production slip can become a life-or-death issue for shellfish-allergic shoppers.
No illnesses were reported in the material reviewed, suggesting a precautionary recall that worked as intended.
The incident highlights how large retailers, regulators, and suppliers juggle risk, transparency, and responsibility in a complex food chain.
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Do you want to be a Democratic Socialist? Maybe they say yes because they are looking for something out ragious to say or vote for. Be careful what you wish for.
You say then why are you voting for them? They are replacing the US Citizens who need help n or with strangers. Some of the Blue and maybe a few Reds have stolen the money from tax payers.
In New York today the new mayor is getting a lesson. Yes Mandami is very arrogant. Now he says he will take property away from home and building owners? Even some very large apartment building. Continue reading
Antisemitism, often referred to as the “longest hatred,” is a complex, enduring, and irrational prejudice that has persisted for thousands of years. It is not based on facts, but rather on a combination of myths, lies, conspiracy theories, and scapegoating that have evolved over time to fit different historical
Hatred of the Jews had long been entrenched in Europe. The image of the Jew as the murderer of Jesus and the fact that Jews had rejected Christianity’s …
Historically, Jesus was executed by crucifixion under the authority of Roman Governor Pontius Pilate. While some New Testament accounts indicate that specific Jewish leaders and individuals in Jerusalem in the first century pushed for his execution, the concept of collective or generational Jewish guilt is rejected by historians and major religious institutions Continue reading
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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 your health and create a personalized plan for moving forward. A trusted relationship with your provider helps ensure you have support and guidance whenever health needs arise. To get the most out of your visit, here are 5 questions you can ask to help you maintain or improve your health:
Do any changes need to be made to my medications?
Be sure to review your current medications and supplements during your visit, especially if you’re seeing a new provider. It’s important to know whether you’re taking the appropriate medications and if any refills will be needed. If you’re having issues with your current medication(s), let your provider know. If you are prescribed a new medicine, ask if there are any side effects or interactions with your current medication(s). Make sure you’re comfortable knowing how often and for how long you should take a particular medication. Continue reading
(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 Ophthalmology, only about one-third of adults know that many vision-threatening eye diseases begin without any noticeable symptoms.
“In the early phases of eye disease, your brain tries to fill in gaps in vision. That means many people with eye disease are walking around thinking they have 20/20 vision, or that they don’t need to get their eyes checked at all,” said Laura Fine, MD, EyeCare America® volunteer and ophthalmologist in Boston.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that all healthy adults get a medical eye exam at least once in their 20s, twice in their 30s, and as recommended by an ophthalmologist in their 40s and beyond. People who have a family history of eye disease or preexisting health conditions, such as diabetes, may need to come in more often. If you’re uninsured or underinsured, EyeCare America may be able to help with a no-out-of-pocket-cost medical eye exam.
“Regular eye exams throughout adulthood are important to catch eye diseases and conditions early, before symptoms appear,” Dr. Fine said. “For some diseases, once vision is lost, it cannot be restored.” Continue reading
