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Latino churches are social service hubs
Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Christian Century examine the role of the Latino church for immigrant communities.
Your morning coffee could help you live to 100. Here's how longevity experts drink theirs
Hone Health shares the exact brews recommended by experts to boost longevity.
Rotary International says everyone should get the necessary vaccines, and anyone can support efforts to protect more people.
What You Need To Know About Vaccines On World Polio Day And Every Day
(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 …
Jimi Olaghere and his wife, Amanda, are grateful for blood donors who helped save his life and enabled him to complete gene therapy to treat his sickle cell disease.
Blood Donors Quietly Revolutionizing Sickle Cell Treatment
(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, …
Ashley Dedmon looks at family photos with her father. With a family history of cancer on both her mother and her father’s side, Dedmon underwent genetic testing and learned she is a carrier of the BRCA2 mutation that predisposes her to breast cancer.
What We Don’t Know Can Hurt: New Survey Reveals Knowledge Gaps About Breast Density and Cancer Risk
(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 …
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Most socially connected counties in America

To examine social relationships between U.S. counties, Spokeo used Facebook data to rank 50 pairs of the most socially connected counties.

More dogs, fewer babies: What's guiding the shifts in pet ownership and parenting in American households?

Ollie used BLS data to analyze the evolving dynamic between parenting children and owning pets in the U.S., particularly among younger adults.

Hot, cold, or hand-wash? Here's what those laundry symbols on your clothing tags really mean.

HeySunday consulted garment care resources to decode those confusing laundry symbols to determine the rules of laundry and garment maintenance.

The Importance of Medicare Options for America’s Seniors

The Importance of Medicare Options for America’s Seniors

(Mark Gibbons, President/CEO of RetireSafe) - With the start of Medicare’s open enrollment period, it’s important that older Americans explore their healthcare options to make the best choice …

Blue Star Families Spotlights Military Mental Health for Awareness Month this October

Blue Star Families Spotlights Military Mental Health for Awareness Month this October

(NewsUSA) - The challenges of military life don't always end when the mission does. For many in our military community – both active duty and veterans alike – there's an ongoing, often silent …

Find Affordable Life Insurance to Protect Yourself and Your Family

Find Affordable Life Insurance to Protect Yourself and Your Family

(NewsUSA) - Life is uncertain, and there is no time like the present to be sure that you have life insurance in place. A life insurance plan provides affordable and lasting financial protection for …

Reap the Rewards of Shared Family Meals

(Family Features) Addressing the epidemic of loneliness can be as easy as sharing one more meal with family members each week. This National Family Meals Month, commit yourself to reaping the benefits of shared meals.

5 Reasons Family Meals are a Recipe for Success

(Family Features) Address the epidemic of loneliness by joining the Family Meals Movement and sharing a meal with friends and family today.

Combat the Epidemic of Loneliness by Eating Together

(Family Features) According to the U.S. Surgeon General, Americans face a lack of social connection that poses a significant risk to individual health and longevity.

7 easy ways to freshen up your kitchen
(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 …
Spooktacular Cyber Safety Tips to Keep Your Finances Fright-Free
(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 …
Why this mom is advocating for flu vaccination
(BPT) - Like many seven-year-olds, Kaden Stevenson was active and healthy, enjoying martial arts and soccer. When Kaden's mom Michele noticed he wasn't his usual energetic self, she assumed he might …
For love of family: How one woman persists throughout her breast cancer treatment journey
(BPT) - Southern California native Lisa Shoemaker has been coping with breast cancer for a long time, and one thing keeps her going: her family. She married her high school sweetheart and had two …
5 Things Everyone Should Know About Falls and Concussions
(BPT) - Five million people go to the emergency department for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S. each year, but more than half of people who suspect they have a concussion never get it …
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Throw a Party Like a Pro

(Family Features) Before gathering your crew for your next event, make a plan to ensure you get to enjoy the day as fully as your guests.

Volunteering Together to Build Friendships and Strengthen Bonds

(Family Features) As people age, many social avenues from earlier phases of life, such as school and work, no longer exist and making friends can be difficult. Experts suggest volunteering as a beneficial way to make friends and improve social well-being.

How a Native elections official is breaking down voting barriers in Arizona

The 19th profiles Gabriella Cázares-Kelly, an Arizona county recorder who knows the obstacles voters in remote and indigenous communities face to participate in elections.

Doctors have been diagnosing patients for millennia. Soon, will robots?

Medical Technology Schools examined academic research and news reports to see how medical diagnostics are changing with the use of AI.

Heart disease isn't just a man's disease - everyone should know their risk by taking these 3 simple tests

(BPT) - Are you concerned about your cardiovascular (CV) health? Even if you don’t have a family history of CV diseases, it’s important to find out if you’re at risk so you can …

Tackling a tiling project? Great grout makes all the difference

(BPT) - Whether you're a professional or DIYer, laying tile is one of those skills that looks easy when it's well done, but can be complicated and physically demanding. The fun part is choosing the …

"100 Reasons to Celebrate" with Sabrina Brier

(BPT) - This year, Zales celebrates 100 years of inspiring style through a commitment to provide beautifully designed and crafted on-trend fine jewelry.To celebrate, the brand teamed up with actress …

Champions reveal their secrets to smooth summer skin

(BPT) - If you struggle to maintain smooth skin, free from unwanted hair all summer long, you might wonder how champions from a Team USA athlete to a top dermatologist manage it.Team USA track and …

From trauma to turnout: Inside David Hogg's $8M bid to elect young progressives
 The 74 examines Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg's PAC to reshape America by electing more Gen Z and millennial progressives.
How Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations
Votebeat examines a campaign led by True the Vote that targeted tens of thousands of Texans over their eligibility to vote.
The rise of Arya, Khaleesi, and Daenerys: How pop culture influences baby name trends
Best Baby Names analyzed data from the Social Security Administration to see how celebrities can impact what parents name their children.
How efforts to cut long prison sentences have stalled
The Marshall Project reports on the pushback that efforts to cut long prison sentences face from crime victim advocates and conservative groups.
A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste.
Grist reports on a new type of concrete made from discarded shells to trap water, therefore combating both floods and food waste in urban gardens.