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By Lacoadia Burkes, Acting Bureau Chief, Tobacco Free Florida
(StatePoint) With extreme cold weather and energy bills on the rise, many homeowners are taking a closer look at heating alternatives like pellet heating. Beyond cozy ambiance and aesthetics, pellet heating offers many advantages.
(NAPSI)—Para los casi 40 millones de estadounidenses que viven con diabetes, la amenaza a su visión se desarrolla de manera silenciosa, a menudo sin advertencia. La retinopatía diabética, una complicación que daña los vasos sanguíneos de la retina, se ha convertido en la principal causa de c…
(BPT) - Es esa época del año otra vez: las temperaturas bajan, las carreteras pueden estar resbaladizas y nunca se sabe cuándo podría llegar una tormenta de invierno. Es posible que ya esté planeando el mantenimiento rutinario de su coche antes de que llegue el mal tiempo o las vacaciones, p…
(BPT) - The holidays are over and the new year is here! As you begin 2026, you may find last year's busyness and stress left you feeling unbalanced and uncomfortable. If that's the case, it's time to think about resetting your body.
(StatePoint) Any good treasure hunt includes a fantastic voyage. As you traverse the landscape of Pulaski County, Missouri, follow roads that wind through both unspoiled natural wonders and quaint communities shaped by Route 66 and the Frisco Railroad. Along the way, snack and sip on decaden…
(BPT) - If you've tried to schedule a doctor's appointment lately, you know the drill: "Our next available opening is in six weeks." Or eight. Or three months. It's not that your doctor's office is disorganized—they simply don't have enough physicians to meet demand.
(BPT) - Like every year, many of us make New Year's resolutions and try to stick to them, but broad, all-or-nothing changes often set us up for failure and can make mental health struggles even worse.
(BPT) - As your child prepares to say goodbye to high school and hello to college, you probably have a lot on your mind — including concerns about paying for their higher education. While it's an exciting time for your family, it can also be stressful, especially financially.
(BPT) - If winter's chill has you dreaming of sunshine, waves and warm weekends ahead, a boat show is your shortcut to summer. Across the country, there are dozens of boat shows taking place featuring the newest boats and marine innovations for sale at the best deals of the year with a full …
(NAPSI)—Good news for educators and parents: There’s an effective way to help students connect the real world to classroom learning while discovering career skills—and it’s free.
(NAPSI)—Here’s something students, parents and teachers in New York and New Jersey may be glad to learn: A group of experts has come up with a way to make environmental education easier for students to understand—and to act on.
(StatePoint) Holiday celebrations often feature lots of great food and drinks, including sweet treats to indulge in. But too much sugar in your diet can weaken your teeth, leaving your smile vulnerable to cavities. After a sweet holiday season, follow these five sugar intake tips so you can …
(BPT) - If you follow the news, you see heartbreaking stories: over 150 million people worldwide impacted by natural disasters and another 100 million forced from their communities by conflict, violence or persecution every year. In Haiti, Sudan, Syria and beyond, emergencies leave children …
(BPT) - For many children being treated for a critical illness, their most cherished wish is to visit someplace special, such as an extraordinary place they've never seen before, but always imagined. At Make-A-Wish®, over 75% of the children's wishes involve travel, and airfare costs are the…
(NewsUSA) - Emerging sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to drive the most profound changes to the world of spy craft since the advent of the internet, according to experts at the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a nonprofit and nonpartisan initiative with a goal …
(BPT) - Are you having trouble sleeping? Don't brush it off. Getting a good night's sleep is key to maintaining your overall health.
(BPT) - As New Year's Eve approaches, Americans are searching for the perfect spot to raise a glass. This year, it's about the perfect pour, the right setting, and a moment to remember. New U.S. data from global chauffeur service Blacklane shows exactly where the most exceptional champagne t…
(BPT) - Al recibir invitados, hay muchas responsabilidades y tareas necesarias para que se sientan bienvenidos y cómodos. Desde crear un ambiente acogedor con iluminación, música, cojines y mantas, hasta tener deliciosos aperitivos y bebidas listos para servir, ¡hay mucho que hacer! Puede qu…
(BPT) - Para David R., de 36 años y residente de Austin (Texas), la enfermedad renal fue algo que nunca esperó. Después de meses de sentir cansancio, náuseas y calambres en las manos y los pies, coordinó una cita con su médico para hablar sobre su salud. Sin embargo, apenas dos días antes de…
(BPT) - ¿Qué objetivos has establecido para 2026? La energía y el optimismo del nuevo año pueden facilitar iniciar un nuevo pasatiempo, establecer una nueva rutina o completar una tarea. Una tarea que deberías incluir en tu lista de objetivos de Año Nuevo te beneficiará durante todo el año: …
(BPT) - What goals have you set for 2026? The energy and optimism of the new year can make it easier to dive into a new hobby, establish a new routine or complete a task. One task for your New Year's list of goals will benefit you all year long: switching wireless carriers.
(NewsUSA) - December is here, and Marine Toys for Tots is once again rallying communities nationwide to ensure a magical Christmas morning for children in need. For families facing hardship, the holidays can bring more worry than wonder, but Toys for Tots’ Holiday Campaign offers a chance to…
(BPT) - Building on long-standing cooperation and strong partnership with the United States, Poland is working to become a major player in the global space market.
(StatePoint) For years, young families have struggled to find quality affordable child care—a problem created by long-term lack of government investments and exacerbated by the pandemic and inflation. Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called the nation’s child care system “a textbo…
(BPT) - It's a cold winter day, so you've decided to take a hot shower to warm up and relax. However, as soon as you step out of the steamy heat into your cold bathroom, the comforting warmth of your bath is replaced by an icy draft that makes you shiver before you can grab your towel.
(BPT) - When fourth-grade teacher and new mom Brianna Iacona caught COVID-19 weeks before her 30th birthday, her mild symptoms rapidly escalated into life-threatening respiratory failure. After 97 days in the intensive care unit (ICU) and a double lung transplant, she made a remarkable recov…
(NAPS)—A new Phoenix-based Civic Trust-Tech™ startup, HOADoctor.com, has officially launched nationwide, introducing the Community Trust Index™ (CTI™) and Community Trust Score—the first verified benchmarks of trust, transparency, and governance for homeowner’s associations (HOAs) and condom…
(BPT) - It's that time of year again — temps are dropping, roads may be slick and you never know when a winter storm could hit. You may already be planning to take care of routine car maintenance ahead of bad weather or holiday travel, but when was the last time you checked for vehicle safet…
(BPT) - Gone are the days when entertaining meant the host did all the work. Today's social gatherings are more interactive with guests eager to get hands-on and personalize their own creations. Instead of a cocktail party or a formal dinner, why not host a personalized coffeehouse gathering?
(StatePoint) With a few smart updates, especially those that protect against winter’s biggest water woes, you can transform your home into the calming sanctuary you need during the coldest, darkest days of the year.
(StatePoint) Employers can provide meaningful support to their workers when they face domestic or sexual violence, but a new survey finds most are unprepared to do so. The majority of survivors of domestic violence report that they were in the workforce when the violence occurred, and four i…
(NewsUSA) - As you set New Year’s resolutions, add one that takes just minutes and can make a real difference: protect your skin and get suspicious spots checked. Skin cancer is prevalent, but when caught early, it’s also highly treatable. Here are 10 facts and tips to start the year smarter…
(BPT) - Between surprise spills, shedding season and never-ending laundry cycles, keeping a home running smoothly can feel like a full-time job. With decades of cleaning expertise, Maytag brand knows how to make your messes feel a little more manageable with tips designed to help you stay ah…
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(BPT) - With meat prices expected to climb in the next year, shoppers are looking for ways to bring big flavor to the table without stretching their budgets. But there's one ingredient proving that home cooks can have bold, memorable flavor and stay on budget: ground pork.
(BPT) - New precision neuromodulation techniques are redefining what's possible for neurological recovery, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has made a substantial investment to support the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in leading a national effort. MUSC now stands at…
(BPT) - As Americans buckle up for cold temperatures and wetter weather, a new survey from Hankook Tire finds that drivers are approaching winter car care differently, reflecting a variety of habits and levels of preparedness.
(BPT) - Whether your curls are loose spirals or tight coils, perfecting your textured hair routine is key to keeping them healthy, defined and full of life. However, compared to straight hair, curly hair care often requires more time and patience.
(BPT) - It's the start of another year. What do you hope to accomplish in 2026? If your goal is to improve your wellness, it's time to consider how you can care not just for your body, but your mind as well.
(StatePoint) When you think about the USO, you likely think about entertainment tours or airport lounges, but the organization’s scope is much wider than that.
(StatePoint) It might surprise you to know that Kentucky is within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the nation’s population. The six interstate highways and dozens of superbly maintained state routes make access to the Bluegrass State all the easier and entirely perfect for a weekend adventure.
(BPT) - The holiday season is a time of celebration. Balancing work and family time can be challenging, especially when you work from home. When children are on holiday break, many parents experience a sense of guilt when work commitments pull them away from moments they'd rather be sharing …
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