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MU expert offers tips for finding the best long-term care

COLUMBIA, Mo. (8/6/2009) -America's 77 million aging baby boomers and their families soon will face decisions about their long-term care needs. A new book co-authored by Marilyn Rantz, an eldercare expert at the University of Missouri, explains how consumers can find the best eldercare options in ...

Webinar Offers Tips for Meeting Compliance Communications and Provides HRCI Credit for Human Resource Professionals

Increasing challenges posed by more complex compliance regulations and rapidly shifting benefits programs. Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) August 1, 2009 -- Member Firms of United Benefit Advisors, LLC (UBA), one of the nation's top five employee benefits advisory organizati...

Seven Tips for Safer Home Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that summer is in full swing, stories about home pool or hot tub tragedies are making headlines across the county. With millions enjoying their summers by swimming in backyard pools and relaxing in hot tubs, the need for h...

ChristianPF.com Offers Four Tips to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

ST. LOUIS, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial blog, ChristianPF, published an article discussing four ways to spend less on prescription drugs. In the midst of the economic downturn, these suggestions are particularly valuable to those struggling to pay their medical bills. The a...

Pet Bite Injuries: K-State Veterinarian Shares Tips to Minimize Risk of Bites and Bite-Related Infections

NEW YORK, July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When a dog or cat bites, an infection can follow. "Wounds that are most likely to become infected are those on the face and hands or when people wait more than eight hours before seeking medical attention," said Dr. Kate Stenske, a cl...

Emerging Woman Business Owner of the Year Winner Offers 5 Tips to New Women Business Owners

EDINA, Minn., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbara Rosenzweig has a critical message that she is eager to impart to women: "Never give up, because it's never, ever too late." Barbara should know. Three years ago, at age 47, she was a stay-at-home mom who sold Mary ...

Media invited to ACS Webinar on financing tips for start-ups and small businesses

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2009 News media covering chemical sciences, small business and entrepreneurships are invited to join an American Chemical Society (ACS) Small & Medium Business Webinar on opportunities for creating small business ventures for professionals, scientists and entrepreneurs. ...

Top 10 Tips for Staying Healthy When Money is Tight

INDIANAPOLIS, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Several area health care organizations agree that today's tough economic times can make staying healthy a challenge. The organizations provided tips for Ohioans to stay healthy. Those organizations are: The Athletic Club of Columbus, Central Ohi...

Exercise Tips to Keep Boomers on Their Feet

Taking simple precautions can help prevent pain and injury, doctors say SATURDAY, July 4 (HealthDay News) -- While baby boomers are not as young as they used to be, exercise is just as important as ever, but certain precautions are in order to stay injury-free. "As boomers age, ...

Tanning Chain Offers Tips for Effective Indoor and Outdoor Exposure

FENTON, Mo., June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- As appealing as a day bronzing on the beach may be, it's important to understand the short and long term effects UV rays can have on your skin. "There's been much debate over the 'right' amount of UV exposure but despite statistics, many people still want...

Medical Transcription Services Company MxSecure, Inc. Announces Top Ten Dictation Tips for Physicians

Medical Transcription Services Company MxSecure, Inc. Announces Top Ten Dictation Tips for Physicians: Technique, technology: powerful partners for creating high quality medical transcriptions. Scottsdale, AZ, (PRWEB) June 25, 2009 -- Medical transcription services an...

Before You Take the Plunge ... Kessler Offers 10 Important Tips on Water Safety

WEST ORANGE, N.J., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is here and along with days spent at the pool, lake or ocean comes the increased risk of water-related injuries. In fact, diving is among the leading causes of spinal cord and traumatic head injuries in the United States today. "Diving is argu...

Summer is Here! Top Five Tips for Making Your Child's Summer Eating Habits Healthier

Health expert and registered dietitian provides pointers for better food choices for kids WASHINGTON, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- At the first sign of summer, children dive into the pool, head to the park, and grab food on the way out. In doing so, they may also leave nutrition behind; nutrition...

Boomers: Tips on How to Exercise Safely

ROSEMONT, Ill., June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the weather gets warmer, people often get motivated to spend more time outdoors. Whether it's working on projects around the house, playing with the grandkids at the park or out exercising, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS...

Sparta Systems(TM) Outlines Tips and Tactics to Prepare for eMDR Mandate

Suggested Best Practices will Prepare Medical Device Manufacturers to Comply with Expected Legislation and Drive Continued Innovation of Critical Healthcare Products HOLMDEL, N.J., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparta Systems, Inc., the maker of TrackWise(R) software and the market leader in ente...

When Lawn Mowers Attack: National Medical Societies Offer Tips to Prevent Injuries; Children Often Victims

CHICAGO, June 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using a lawn mower can be as routine as bike riding or barbeques during spring and summer. But often, people find themselves in terrifying situations with these seemingly safe household machines. In fact, 200,000 people - 16,000 of them childr...

Top 10 Tips to Save Your Vision

Texas' ophthalmologists recommend ten simple steps to reduce your chance of vision loss WAXAHACHIE, Texas, May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 20 million Americans suffer from severe vision loss. While not all eye diseases can be prevented, there are simple steps that everyone can ...

Top 10 Pet Travel Tips for Memorial Day

PurinaCare offers pet owners the keys to stress-free travel with your pet SAN ANTONIO, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Every Memorial Day thousands of families hit the road for a getaway. For those traveling with pets, additional preparation can make the difference between a stress-free holiday and a...

7 Tips for Choosing a Retirement Community

Free resource from ACTS Retirement-Life Communities helps consumers ask the right questions and sort through the maze of senior housing options. West Point, PA (Vocus) May 18, 2009 -- Preparing for a comfortable and enjoyable retirement requires much planning. There are...

Wildfire Evacuation Preparedness Tips for Pets

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Preparing your family to evacuate during a natural disaster takes some initial planning. In conjunction with California's Wildfire Awareness Week, PurinaCare(R) Pet Health Insurance ( www.purinacare.com ) would like to offer some tips to help prepare...

CVMF Offers Tips on Emergency Preparedness for Pets

Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation on what to do when a hurricane, tornado or other emergency strikes (Vocus) May 4, 2009 -- The number one reason people refuse to evacuate their homes during an emergency is because they do not want to leave their pets behind. A...

Workforce Swine Flu Pandemic Survival Preparedness Tips For Business

DALLAS, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers should encourage employees and their families to take the following steps: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. Stay home when you...

Preventative Safety Tips Timed to Swine Flu Outbreak

FOUNDING FATHERS OF BABYGANICS(TM) LINE OF NATURAL, NON-TOXIC AND EFFECTIVE HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS OFFER TIPS AND ADVICE ON HOW TO KEEP HOMES AND FAMILIES CLEAN AND SAFE NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of the recent swine flu outbreak, Kevin Schwartz and Keith Garber of KAS Direct, ...

Experienced Critical Care and ER Doctor Offers Tips to Prevent and Identify Swine Flu

LOS ANGELES , April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The human swine flu outbreak is growing in the United States and internationally. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 10 cases of the swine flu in California alone. Dr. Ritu Chopra has spent more than a decade studying emerge...

Combating Swine Flu: HTH Worldwide Offers Tips to Travelers

RADNOR, Pa., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of media reports on the outbreak of swine flu, HTH Worldwide, a global health and safety services company, is offering advice to travelers who may already be in Mexico and are concerned about what steps to take. Over one million American busin...

APA Offers Tips on Managing Anxiety About Swine Flu

WASHINGTON, April 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The sudden and near-constant stream of news reports about swine flu can cause anyone to feel anxious and worried. These reactions are understandable because circumstances are rapidly evolving and knowledge of the illness is limited. Even duri...

15 Tips Caregivers Should Know After a Loved One Has Had a Stroke

DALLAS, April 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by American Stroke Association: It's better to find out than miss out. Be aware of the medications that have been prescribed to your loved one and their side effects. Ask if your home should be modifi...

American Stroke Association Provides Tips for Caregivers as Part of Stroke Month in May

DALLAS, April 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If your loved one suffers a stroke, you'll probably be left overwhelmed with countless questions. What medications have been prescribed? What side effects should you watch for? Does your home need to be modified to meet the needs of the stroke surv...

SCAN Health Plan Partners With Local Station ABC 15 to Provide Healthy Living Tips and Resources to Area Seniors

PHOENIX, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SCAN Health Plan of Arizona announced today a partnership with local television station ABC 15 to provide health tips and healthy lifestyle information to area seniors. The initiative is part of the nonprofit health plan's ongoing commitment to improving the lives...

Five Money Saving Tips for Green, Clean and Healthy Home Air Providing Asthma and Allergy Relief

Alen Corp., a leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly indoor air quality products based in Texas, has five simple money saving tips that can inexpensively create clean, pure and eco-friendly home air during allergy season and year-round. Austin, Texas (PRWEB) A...

Safety Tips That Will Earn Barbecuers a 'Well Done'

Putting common sense on menu is best way to avoid grill burns and accidents, experts say SATUDAY, April 11 (HealthDay News) -- Safety is one of the most important ingredients for a successful barbecue season. "Over-feeding your charcoal fire with starter fluid that then flares up ...

Five Tips for Quick FDA 510k Clearance for Medical Devices

FDA medical device approval, also known as the FDA 510k process, can easily take much longer than anticipated due to common mistakes or omissions. Here are five tips to avoid some of those mistakes. Laguna Niguel, CA (PRWEB) April 11, 2009 -- Companies that have an idea...

Scienceroll.com on Time-management Tips for Medical Professionals

DEBRECEN, Hungary, April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Bertalan Mesko, medical blogger and health 2.0 consultant, provided medical professionals with tips and suggestions on how to be more productive online . He shared his ideas about how to use Twitter more efficiently, how to track thousands of Twitter ...

Safety Break: Tips for Spring Break Safety and Security

Safety Measures for Students and Others to Enjoy Spring Break SANTA ANA, Calif., April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Protection Service (UPS), the largest provider of security services to the commercial real estate market in Southern California and one of the nation's top 10 largest uniform pro...

The Methuselah Foundation Co-Sponsors My Bridge 4 Life and Tips 4 Life

LOS ANGELES, April 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Methuselah Foundation, a global nonprofit-organization dedicated to extending healthy human life, today announced the co-sponsorship of My Bridge 4 Life(TM), a unique online resource designed to help patients and caregivers facing the challenges ...

Photos: Tips for Living a Healthy Lifestyle on a Budget

CINCINNATI, April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In the current economy, Americans are looking for ways to live better for less. PUR has teamed up with top health and environmental experts Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg & Elizabeth Rogers to offer guidance on how to incorporate simple, budget-friendly changes i...

National Experts Offer Practical Tips for Parents Concerned about Autism

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day VILLANOVA, Pa. and 15 Centers Nationwide, April 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Everyday, 67 children are diagnosed with autism, in boys, the likelihood of an autism diagnosis is four times that of girls. More children will be diagnosed with autism this...

Set Up Your Computer to Work in Another Language – New Tips at Argotrans.com

Argo Translation, provider of efficient, accurate translation and localization services for a wide range of companies across North America, announced today the availability of new tip sheets for setting up computers to work in foreign languages such as Chinese, French, Italian, German, Japanese, ...

American Lung Association of Upper Midwest Offers Tips on Dealing With Floodwaters

CHICAGO, March 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest shares the concerns many are feeling about the rising water levels and flooding in several states that we serve. Because flood water damage from this emergency can pose special problems for the thousand...

*** Diabetes Alert Day *** OneTouch(R) Offers Cost Saving Tips to Help Diabetes Patients Maintain Good Health in Tough Economy

MILPITAS, Calif., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll, the majority of U.S. adults are worried about being able to afford medical care and prescription medications.(1) In addition, a recent study reveals that one in seven children and working-age America...