(StatePoint) With students back in the classroom, providing the resources they need to be successful is top of mind for parents and educators. Yet for the millions of students limited by lack of internet access, their education hangs in the balance. Today, one in five U.S. households lack this essential resource, highlighting equity disparities for […]
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It’s easier than ever to improve your hearing
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Imagine this: You’re having dinner with friends. You know that someone just said something funny, because everyone else at the table is laughing. You’re too embarrassed to admit that you didn’t hear the joke, so you laugh along with everyone else. For many […]
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Fans gear up for National Pepperoni Pizza Day
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – National Pepperoni Pizza Day is September 20. The maker of HORMEL® Pepperoni is stepping up to celebrate with the opening of a one-of-a-kind online pop-up shop full of custom pepperoni pizza-themed and -inspired products. The shop will have everything that the ultimate pepperoni […]
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Ahora es más fácil que nunca mejorar su audición
(BPT) – Imagínese que está cenando con unos amigos. Sabe que alguien acaba de decir algo gracioso, porque todos ríen. Pero como está demasiado avergonzado para admitir que no escuchó la broma, ríe junto con los demás. Para muchos adultos, vivir con pérdida de audición es una batalla diaria. Pero no tiene por qué ser […]
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Registered Dietitian Shares Her Back-to-School Fun, Food & Fitness Tips
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Back-to-school season is upon us and many parents are ready to get back into a routine. Registered Dietitian Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD has some unique ideas. It can be challenging for people to find quality information to support healthy habits. Goodson […]
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5 signs you may have problem water at home
(BPT) – Fall is just around the corner and many homeowners are starting to compile their home maintenance checklists. With cooler temps on the horizon, it’s a good time for seasonal projects like inspecting your roof for summer storm damage, sealing windows and doors, or moving outdoor furniture to storage. Culligan International, a world leader […]
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Planning for Power During National Preparedness Month
(NewsUSA) – Severe weather events in the United States are increasing in frequency and impact, according to a report from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Education. As extreme weather brings with it a growing threat of power outages, experts recommend using National Preparedness Month in September to make a plan for staying safe during an […]
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Keep Power Bills Down
(NAPSI)—Now is the time for Massachusetts residents to make sure their homes are as energy efficient as possible for when storms and cold temperatures hit and in the rare event of a power outage. Here are some simple steps you can take to help keep monthly power bills down. Short-Term Actions […]
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Help Kids See Their Way To A Good Education
(NAPSI)—If any of the approximately 74 million schoolchildren in the U.S. is someone you care about, here’s something you may want to look into: According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), visual health can have a great influence on students’ academic performance. Visual disorders, the NIH says, are one of the best predictors of […]