By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – This year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment brings a major change for prescription drug users: a new payment program for older adults and those with disabilities to spread out their costs over time, making it easier to manage out-of-pocket expenses. With 90% of Americans over 65 taking at least one prescription, and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – COVID-19 remains a public health concern, as we continue to see periodic surges in infections and hospitalizations.1 But while SARS-CoV-2 infections tend to rise during the fall and winter seasons just like the flu, the virus poses a year-round burden and COVID-19 remains a leading cause of hospitalizations from respiratory
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Con la llegada de las hojas crujientes y el aire fresco, anhelamos un sabor en particular: el “pumpkin spice” (especias de calabaza.) Gracias a una innovadora tendencia de venta, Sam’s Club y su marca privada Member’s Mark están listos para atraerle con una variedad de dulces de especia de calabaza. Con
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The self-care movement is having a moment. Over the summer we observed Self-Care Month from June 24 to July 24, with the symbolic notion of 24/7 (July 24) self-care being top of mind in our stressful world today, not just during that month, but in every month. The World Health
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Scammers seem to be getting more and more sophisticated, and older adults are often the target — especially of financial scams. In fact, scams targeting Americans 60 and older resulted in over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023, an 11% jump from the previous year, according to the 2023 FBI
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—At a time when so many teens feel uncertain about life after high school, College Board’s BigFuture® is inspiring millions of students to take steps that can help them see a future that’s bigger and brighter. Every year, 15 million users visit BigFuture, a free platform that empowers students to discover college
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By NewsPress Now by Heidi Schwarzwald, MD (NAPSI)—Seniors, caregivers and their families and support systems should prioritize certain steps to promote healthy aging—many of which can happen from the comfort and convenience of their homes—including the following: 1. Improve your lifestyle: Improving lifestyle is crucial with age, with 95% of adults
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—In the last 50 years alone, vaccines have saved 154 million lives—six people every minute for five decades. But measles, polio, and cholera outbreaks are on the rise despite being vaccine-preventable, and vaccines still urgently need funding. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and is often the first indicator of
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Approximately 11,200 Americans turn 65 each day, with most stepping into a new life of retirement. It’s a time to be free of financial stress, but that means planning ahead. A new survey from American Century Investments found most adults
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—For Jimi Olaghere, sickle cell disease once meant a life of limitations, sudden pain episodes and frequent hospitalizations. Today, thanks to groundbreaking gene therapy and blood donors, he is reaching new heights. “I don’t think I would have had the opportunity to have a gene-editing transplant without blood donations,” said
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The entire country has experienced its share of extreme weather lately. Record-breaking heat, torrential rain and drought — you name it, Mother Nature has been doling it out. It has caused many people to start thinking about climate change and what they can do to help, including improving the environmental
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—The latest Cancer Risk Survey: Breast Cancer Edition from Myriad Genetics shows that more than half (63%) of women do not know that breast density can reveal an increased risk of breast cancer. Though dense breast tissue is normal, women who have it are at a slightly elevated risk for
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Sponsored by Sanofi As many in the type 1 diabetes community can attest, it can be difficult at first to understand the purpose of screening or the subsequent tests before and following a type 1 diabetes diagnosis, and what the results can mean for you or a loved one. To
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Fifty-one percent of families find it challenging to get new ideas for meal planning. If you’re like most Americans and stuck in a recipe rut, or you’re often tired when it’s time to prepare dinner and want something fast and easy, it’s time to expand your repertoire of go-to meals that
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I own a lake cabin and enjoy hosting friends and relatives. Even though I don’t have a pet myself, I like animals and don’t mind if people ask to bring their dogs, because the ground floor is linoleum that’s easy to clean when the inevitable sand and water get tracked
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Have you ever thought about how you can buy most fresh fruits year-round? Think hemispheres: The U.S. is located in the Northern Hemisphere, so when certain fruits are out of season here, they are being grown, harvested, and shipped to your local grocery store by countries in the Southern Hemisphere. This
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Ketamine and other anesthetic drugs have emerged as a powerful new tool to rapidly treat depression, especially for people who don’t benefit from traditional therapies. With conversations regarding these drugs circulating in the news and online, anesthesiologists — physicians who are experts in using them to sedate patients during surgery
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) El agregar una unidad de vivienda accesoria (ADU) a tu propiedad puede aumentar el valor de tu vivienda, convertirse en una fuente de ingresos de alquiler, o ayudar a expandir tu espacio habitable para tus hijos adultos o tus padres. Si no sabes lo que es una ADU, no estás solo.
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The financial side of the healthcare industry continues to be a hot topic for consumers and healthcare administrators alike. Rising costs, facility closings especially in rural areas, and the needs of an aging population dominate the headlines at healthcare institutions. Balancing patient care with cost-effectiveness can be a difficult and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures start to drop, homeowners across the country are gearing up for the seasonal transition into fall. This time of year often brings a flurry of activity as people prepare their homes for the colder months ahead through tasks like cleaning gutters,
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Planning to update your home siding this year? If you’re like many Americans, you’ll likely stick to neutral hues. In the third annual national survey recently conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alside, a leader in exterior building products, American homeowners reaffirmed off-white/cream as the most popular siding color
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My 18-year-old stepdaughter has decided to date another female. She has dated boys in the past, but that’s not the issue. We have nothing against the LGBTQ community. (My husband’s brother is gay.) My issue is, should my stepdaughter spend time with her girlfriend in her bedroom with the door
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Foodies under forty are demanding comforting, shareable, fresh-from-the-farm flavor explosions when dining out and restaurants are preparing to deliver! Earlier this year Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus Top North America Trends 2024 report identified top menu trends predicted to influence
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Over half of American adults have started a business at some point in their lives, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor — but nurturing a business to long-term success requires an unmatched level of dedication. Many U.S. Army Soldiers are familiar with this level of commitment and have used the
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Thinking of updating your kitchen? If it has been awhile since you tended to the heart of your home, it might be time for a refresh. The good news? You don’t have to do an extensive (and expensive!) remodeling job to get a new look. You can spruce up your
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Whether you’re the patient or the worried loved one, a hospital stay is often a whirlwind of stress, uncertainty and endless beeps from machines. Amid the chaos, it’s easy to forget the basics, like brushing your teeth. However, maintaining good oral care during your hospital stay isn’t just about keeping
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – What’s scarier than ghouls and goblins? Cybercriminals. According to the FBI, people lost $12.5 billion to cyber scams in the U.S. in 2023. Now, that is frightening! October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to take stock of your cyber protections. While the fear of scammers
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) With the arrival of rustling leaves and brisk air, taste buds yearn for one particular flavor – pumpkin spice. Thanks to a groundbreaking retail trend, Sam’s Club and its private brand Member’s Mark are set to entice you with an assortment of pumpkin spice treats. A membership club that is redefining
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) It’s a common misconception that once fall rolls around, perennials simply go dormant and don’t require maintenance until spring. But, fall is actually the perfect time to show perennials love. In a recent Backyard Smart video, the lawn and garden experts at Exmark give the lowdown on prepping perennials for cold
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property can increase the value of your home, become a source of rental income, or help you expand your living space for your adult children or parents. If you don’t know what an ADU is, you’re in good company. A 2023 Freddie Mac
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