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2022-01-11 Do You Live in One of America’s Clumsiest Cities? (StatePoint) Clumsiness is a trait many can relate to. Unfortunately, even the slightest misstep can be disastrous for your phone, whether it’s cracking your screen or destroying delicate components in water. The Clumsiest Cities in America Index, a new report from […]
3 Things to Know About Stroke (Family Features) Strokes, the second-leading cause of death globally, affect millions of people each year. A stroke can cause lasting disability and unimaginable pain for those impacted and their loved ones. This year, 14.5 million people globally will have a stroke and 5.5 million people will die as a […]
He Was Filming on His Phone. Then a Deputy Attacked Him and Charged Him With Resisting Arrest. by Richard A. Webster, WRKF and WWNO, with data analysis by Greg Morton, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. […]
Hearing the Stories of Veterans and Advocates Nationwide (StatePoint) The years after military service can be fraught, as many veterans are dealing with both physical and invisible wounds of war. A new campaign hopes to draw attention both to the struggles those who have served in the military face and the ways veterans have […]
HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2021 U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines Used to Determine Financial Eligibility for Certain Programs The 2021 poverty guidelines are in effect as of January 13, 2021 Federal Register Notice, February 1, 2021 – Full text. 2021 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Persons […]
Most Americans Ill-Prepared for Natural Disasters. Are You Among Them? (StatePoint) A time when natural disasters are growing in frequency, most Americans are not physically or financially prepared to handle them. According to a new Wells Fargo & Company survey, 84% of Americans live in areas that have experienced some form of natural disaster […]
Reduce Your Risk of Falling by Taking These Simple Steps (StatePoint) A fall can result in unwanted outcomes, including injury, loss of independence, and a decreased ability to do the things that are most important to you or a loved one. Each year, 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for […]
The Peace Corps is Recruiting Volunteers from Diverse Backgrounds (StatePoint) The Peace Corps, established in 1961, partners with communities abroad to develop sustainable solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges at the grassroots level. While all volunteers returned home in March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency is working to return to […]
National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy The National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy seeks to engage organizations, professionals, policymakers, communities, individuals, and families in a linked, multi-sector effort to improve health literacy. The Action Plan is based on 2 core principles: All people have the right to health information that helps them make […]
Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders and PTSD Fact Sheets Go to: Anxiety…..Depression…..Eating Disorders…..PTSD Understanding Drug Use Addictionand Drug Facts Many people don’t understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use […]