New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
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New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Findings from two national surveys appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveal that discrimination is a barrier to Alzheimer’s and dementia care. More than one-third of Black Americans (36%), and nearly one-fifth of Hispanic Americans (18%) and Asian Americans (19%), believes discrimination would be a barrier to receiving Alzheimer’s…

Oral Care Tips for Parents by the Ages
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Oral Care Tips for Parents by the Ages

by d-mars.com News Provider Proper oral care is essential to overall wellness. Here are a few tips and strategies for each stage of your child’s development: Teething Even before your child’s first tooth appears, good oral care matters. While some discomfort is associated with teething, you can help alleviate it by being prepared. When it…

5 Surprising Ways Clean Technology is Improving Daily Life
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5 Surprising Ways Clean Technology is Improving Daily Life

by d-mars.com News Provider Climate-related crises like rising sea levels, severe weather events and longer drought seasons are challenging the global economy. They’re also driving the launch of new clean technologies. Here are five examples of how these new technologies are changing and improving daily life: Making clean energy easier to access: With the renewable…

Using Play to Combat Your Child’s Stress and Loneliness
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Using Play to Combat Your Child’s Stress and Loneliness

by d-mars.com News Provider With the pandemic continuing to disrupt routines, you may have growing anxieties about how the extended crisis will affect your child’s social and emotional health long-term. A new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the The Genius of Play — a national movement to educate parents and caregivers about play’s…

Chef Curtis Stone shares 5 tips for a happier, more efficient 2021 kitchen
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Chef Curtis Stone shares 5 tips for a happier, more efficient 2021 kitchen

By d-mars.com News Provider The kitchen has long been the heart of the home, and now more than ever is central to our lifestyles. With 60% of Americans discovering a greater appreciation for cooking throughout the pandemic and planning to upgrade their kitchens as a result, Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Stone is sharing his favorite appliances,…

Color Of Change Launches “The Pedestal Project” Augmented Reality Experience To Power Racial Justice
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Color Of Change Launches “The Pedestal Project” Augmented Reality Experience To Power Racial Justice

Today, Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, launched The Pedestal Project – an Augmented Reality (AR) experience on Instagram that lets users place statues of racial justice leaders atop empty pedestals where confederate statues once stood as a refreshing new symbol of equality and progress. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8850551-color-of-change-launches-the-pedestal-project/   Color Of Change…

Easy changes to your routine for a healthier lifestyle
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Easy changes to your routine for a healthier lifestyle

by d-mars.com News Provider It’s natural to want to eat healthy and fuel your body with the nutrients it needs to feel good. Figuring out how to eat healthy and make smart choices can be difficult if you don’t know where to begin. Try these five simple tips to introduce better habits into your diet….

From amore to l’amour: This Valentine’s Day, discover your language of love
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From amore to l’amour: This Valentine’s Day, discover your language of love

By d-mars.com News Provider No topic gets the heart pumping like love. And despite plenty of advice from experts, not everyone shows affection in the same way. This Valentine’s Day, why not try to communicate with your paramour like you never have before? Instead of saying “I love you,” say “je t’aime” or “ich liebe…

What are postbiotics and why should they be part of your daily routine?
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What are postbiotics and why should they be part of your daily routine?

By d-mars.com News Provider Many of us are looking for ways to be more proactive about our health. One way to accomplish that is by adopting more healthy habits to support our immune systems. “In addition to adequate sleep, exercise, eating a balanced diet and managing stress, it’s also important to support gut health,” says…

5 steps to help stop the rise in deaths from heart attack and stroke
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5 steps to help stop the rise in deaths from heart attack and stroke

By d-mars.com News Provider **Permission granted by ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams.At 42, ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams never saw herself as someone who had a heart problem. She was active, paid attention to what she ate and felt healthy. But one day, while on her usual run, she felt her heart flutter and went to the doctor. Six years later,…

Webber Marketing Announces Premiere of the “National Battle of the Bands: Salute to HBCU Marching Bands” Film during Black History Month
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Webber Marketing Announces Premiere of the “National Battle of the Bands: Salute to HBCU Marching Bands” Film during Black History Month

Webber Marketing (WM), creators of the National Battle of the Bands, announces the “National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB): Salute to HBCU Marching Bands” film presented by Pepsi. The hour-long, syndicated film will premiere throughout February in more than 50 markets across the country in honor of Black History Month to shine an intimate light…

Easy ways to save energy and money during cold months
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Easy ways to save energy and money during cold months

By d-mars.com News Provider It’s an unfortunate case of cause and effect: As temperatures drop, thermostats go up, along with your utility bill. Homeowners nationwide know that it can be expensive to keep a home comfortable during cold weather. What’s more, with the whole family at home working and studying remotely, you’re probably using more…

5 reasons ADHD goes unrecognized in girls
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5 reasons ADHD goes unrecognized in girls

By d-mars.com News Provider Difficulties with sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior are some of the initial signs or symptoms of ADHD in children. These signs are often stereotyped as typical of behavior of young boys. It’s reported that boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed than girls.1 Between not being…

How Can I Keep My Kids Active During Social Distancing?
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How Can I Keep My Kids Active During Social Distancing?

How can I keep my kids active and healthy during social distancing?  Master Gardener Karena Poke wants families to consider starting edible gardens.  Installing edible gardens provides families with healthy food and outdoor activities that you do with the entire family. Parents can also create math and science lessons. Edible gardens are a great way…

Houston First Celebrates Black History Month
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Houston First Celebrates Black History Month

Houston (January 30, 2020) – Houston First Corporation is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a number of events and activities, all of which are free and open to the public. As the destination management organization for the city, part of our mission is to promote the Houston region globally, and to enhance the…

OLD FOLKS SAYINGS: “A Sharp Tongue Cuts from the Inside Out”
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OLD FOLKS SAYINGS: “A Sharp Tongue Cuts from the Inside Out”

Spiritually Speaking… By James A. Washington, Publisher, The Dallas Weekly Growing up, I was never a student of the Bible even though I grew up surrounded by the best kind of Christians there were: the love-filled family kind. I believe I am now being constantly moved by the Holy Spirit (I hope) to see the…

The power of positivity: Simple tips to change your life
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The power of positivity: Simple tips to change your life

Work demands paired with family demands make modern life extremely busy. Meetings, deadlines, housework, kids’ homework, practice and much more all vie for your time. What’s the secret to keeping on top of it all? Research shows the power of positivity can work wonders in managing stress, staying productive and boosting happiness.   Four out…

Horizon takes 1,500 Houston students to Harriet, the Movie
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Horizon takes 1,500 Houston students to Harriet, the Movie

[HOUSTON, TEXAS, November 22, 2019—] Horizon, led by Al Kashani and Sadie Rucker, took 1,500 students, female leaders and senior citizens to see Harriet, the movie. This effort was aided by Mayor Sylvester Turner and City of Houston and Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Precinct 1.   Harriet, produced by Houstonian Debra Martin Chase,…