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(NAPSI)—As we honor America’s approximately 169 million women this month, let us keep in mind where progress has been made while also calling out where access to opportunities are still not equal. …
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3/4/20 03:43 PM
Booktrib's BookBites
(NAPSI)—Twelve-year-old Agnes hates everything about her life: her name, her parents’ divorce, her best friend’s abandonment, her changing body. So …
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3/3/20 09:00 AM
Health Awareness
(NAPSI)—Did you know if you have high blood pressure you are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease? High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is the second leading cause of chronic …
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3/3/20 08:26 AM
Children's Health Update
(NAPSI)—This month, kids across the region will enjoy playing sports, spending time with friends or traveling for family vacation on spring break. Sadly, hundreds of other children will remain in …
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3/2/20 10:14 AM
Health Awareness
(NAPSI)—Look around the next time you’re in a crowd. One-third of everyone in there with you is at risk of developing dangerous kidney disease.Kidney Disease FactsIn the United States, 37 million …
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3/2/20 09:53 AM
The Cleaning Season
(NAPSI)—When you breathe a sigh of relief after giving your home its annual thorough cleaning, you may be breathing in more dust, dirt, and pollution than you realize—unless you’ve also gotten …
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3/2/20 08:47 AM
PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
(NAPSI)—As you develop your retirement plans and think about how a potential need for long-term care may impact those plans and your loved ones, certain misconceptions may prevent you from taking …
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2/28/20 02:43 PM
Energy Matters
(NAPSI)—On March 5th and 6th the Illinois Commerce Commission will gather to consider the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) Optimization plan to increase crude oil throughput of …
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2/26/20 03:20 PM
Jobs In America
(NAPSI)—For Baby Boomers looking to keep active, supplement their income, meet people and learn new things, the gig economy is a major boon. What’s more, many of these jobs can be done remotely. …
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2/26/20 03:14 PM
Health Awareness
(NAPSI)—60,000 people are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year. Nearly fifty percent of those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their care partners leave the doctor’s …
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2/20/20 02:51 PM
Booktrib's BookBites
“Her Quiet Revolution” by Marianne Monson (NAPS)—A historically rich novel that brings to life the fascinating story of America’s first female state senator, Martha Hughes …
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2/18/20 12:20 PM
Tax Topics
(NAPSI)—Tax season is upon us, and you should have received all the documents needed to file your taxes and (hopefully) get a refund. To help reduce the stress that comes with filing taxes, Glinda …
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2/14/20 08:01 AM
Children's Health
(NAPSI)—Here’s something many parents may be surprised to learn: tooth decay is the most common preventable chronic disease among children in the United States.
The ProblemIf left …
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2/13/20 03:23 PM
Health And Well-Being
(NAPSI)—You may have heard the terms—winter blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern. No matter what you call it, with approximately 17.3 …
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2/13/20 11:44 AM
News For Older Americans
(NAPSI)—Calls and e-mails from scammers pretending to be government employees are widespread. Social Security phone scams are the #1 scam reported to the Federal Trade Commission. Chances are …
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2/12/20 01:31 PM
Gift Ideas
(NAPSI)—Valentine’s is fast approaching, and whether you’ve been in a relationship for a long time already or you’re just beginning one, this is the opportunity to express …
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2/6/20 10:48 AM
Safety On The Road
(NAPSI)—Driving a car means maintaining independence for many older adults. Driving allows you to shop, see friends and family, keep up with medical appointments, and avoid social isolation. …
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2/4/20 02:01 PM
Booktrib's BookBites
(NAPSI)—If you can’t remember it, how do you prove you didn’t do it?
Eva Hansen wakes in the hospital after being struck by …
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2/4/20 09:46 AM
Pointers For Parents
(NAPSI)—For most parents, happiness is seeing a smile on their child’s face—right from that first gummy grin. Instilling good dental hygiene habits early can help protect your child’s precious …
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2/4/20 09:36 AM
Health Bulletin
(NAPSI)—Even more than cancer, there’s one disease most people fear. The thought of falling prey to Alzheimer’s disease and to the inevitable desecration of the mind is something that can make …
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1/31/20 12:00 PM