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Empowering Travelers to Prepare Against Carbon Monoxide This Summer
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(StatePoint) Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a dangerous, sometimes deadly threat, often impacting people in places where they sleep, such as at home or in hotels, motels and vacation rentals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning not linked to fires, more than 100,000 visit the emergency room, and more than 14,000 are hospitalized.

3 Ways to Tighten Up Your Household Budget
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(StatePoint) Sponsored Content. Planning your household budget is much easier when your monthly bills are as low as possible and predictable. Here are three common expenses you can rein in with a few smart strategies:

Smart Upgrades for a Cleaner, Healthier Home
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(StatePoint) Cleaner spaces are healthier spaces, especially for those who are allergy-conscious, or who have pets or small children. Consider these smart upgrades and devices to simplify deep cleaning, and feel happier and more comfortable in your home:

Preparing Pre-Teens and Teens for the Classroom Includes Immunizations
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(StatePoint) Young people ages 7 to 18 are busy checking off their back-to-school or college lists. Visiting their pediatrician or family doctor to get up to date on immunizations should be part of that list. Immunizations will prepare their immune systems to recognize and resist viruses that spread quickly once classes begin. These are viruses that can lead to health issues like infertility, muscle paralysis, brain damage, blindness, deafness and cancer.

Cruise, Ride and Roam: Explore Kentucky by Car, Train and Boat
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(StatePoint) “Horsepower” is a multifaceted word in Kentucky. Hearing that term coupled with the Bluegrass State, folks might first think of horseracing. However, it can also describe the various ways to get around and experience Kentucky—car, train or boat—along with the many opportunities to learn more about these modes of transportation.

Trend Report: Back to School!
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(StatePoint) Sharpen those pencils and pack those book bags, back-to-school season is upon us. Before the first day, study up on this shoe style study guide for the hottest looks to hit the hallway this year.

5 Facts Pet Parents Need to Know About Protecting Pets From Heartworms
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(StatePoint) Heartworms are one of the most common and serious health threats faced by pets. According to the American Heartworm Society, more than a million U.S. pets are infected with heartworms, and incidence numbers are rising—even though heartworms are easily prevented. To equip pet parents to provide the protection their four-legged family members need this summer and year-round, the American Heartworm Society is sharing five vital facts about this deadly threat.

Tips to Prevent Summer Slide
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(StatePoint) Students of all ages are at risk for “summer slide.” The good news is that this seasonal phenomenon, where academic skills are lost or forgotten during the long summer break, is not inevitable. Here are a few strategies that parents can use to help their students confidently return to the classroom in fall:

Rules of the Road: Safely Disposing of Medical Needles While Traveling
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(StatePoint) More than 200 million people nationwide are expected to travel this summer. Coordinating travel itineraries can be complicated for anyone. People who rely on medical sharps, such as syringes, needles or EpiPen autoinjectors, to manage health conditions like diabetes or allergies, have the added stress of figuring out where and how to safely dispose of used sharps while traveling.

How Apartment Renters Can Cut Energy Costs and Save Big
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(StatePoint) With economic uncertainty and soaring housing prices putting homeownership out of reach for many Americans, apartment living is on the rise. But if you’re a first-time renter, one often-overlooked aspect of apartment life may come as a surprise: the energy bill.

When Wildfires Strike, Use These Tips to Breathe Better at Home
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(StatePoint) Recent, out-of-control wildfires in Canada are bringing hazy, dangerous air to American communities, prompting air quality alerts and advisories in multiple states nationwide. With the size and number of wildfires increasing, and fire seasons lengthening, experts advise taking action so you can protect your household.

Why Pregnant Women Should Receive This Very Important Test
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(StatePoint) Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can spread to a fetus during pregnancy or a newborn during labor. When this happens, it is known as congenital syphilis and can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death or medical issues for the baby, including deafness, blindness, bone deformities and meningitis.

Exploring Kentucky’s Great Outdoors With the Whole Family
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(StatePoint) Kentucky’s natural beauty and warm hospitality make it an ideal destination for families. Whether you're traveling with toddlers or grandparents, the Bluegrass State offers a variety of outdoor activities that are both fun and accessible for everyone. Here are a few easy ways to enjoy the outdoors together:

Tips to Cut Cleaning Time in Half
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(StatePoint) Looking for ways to simplify household chores so you can have more time to relax? Here are three strategies to cut the time you spend cleaning in half:

Caregivers Face Financial, Emotional and Career Impacts, Study Finds
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(StatePoint) Two in five U.S. adults identify as family caregivers, but there is a lack of support for them nationwide, according to new research from Edward Jones in partnership with Morning Consult and Age Wave. With 46% of Americans expected to become caregivers in the future, this research sought to better understand their concerns and challenges, and uncover ways to support them.

Turn Your Outdoor Living Area into a Worry-Free Haven for You and Your Pets
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(StatePoint) Enjoying the warm weather and your home’s outdoor living areas is one of the best parts of the year, especially when these areas are well-maintained. Now that warm weather is here, check out these hassle-free ways to refresh your patio, deck, and garden for maximum fun and relaxation for you and your furry friends:

What Parents Should Know About This Common Cause of Birth Defects
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(StatePoint) Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that infects people of all ages and belongs to the same family as other common viruses like the chicken pox virus. When a pregnant woman catches CMV and the growing fetus becomes infected, this is known as congenital CMV (cCMV) and it impacts about 1 in 200 babies.

Are Your College Savings on Track?
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(StatePoint) If you’re like many Americans, college savings may be taking a back seat to other financial priorities right now. Financial advisors want you to know that there are options to maximize education savings that you may not be taking advantage of.

Four Ways You Can Support Young Men’s Mental Health
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(StatePoint) There is an epidemic of loneliness affecting boys and young men in America. The fascination with recent shows like Netflix’s “Adolescence,” Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation,” and the return of the online “Ice Bucket Challenge” spotlight this youth mental health crisis in important ways that have reached millions. It is no secret how the mental health crisis has impacted boys and young men, making the conversation more important than ever.

Mindful Moving: Simple Tips for a Greener Way to Relocate
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(StatePoint) Getting ready for a move? It’s important to keep the environment in mind as you pack and plan. From the boxes you pack to the items you throw away, a few small sustainable swaps can make a big difference in lowering your move’s impact on Mother Nature. Whether you’re relocating across town or cross-country, try these moving tips to help reduce waste, save money and lighten your environmental footprint—without adding stress to your to-do list.

An Opportunity to Improve Health Nationwide
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(StatePoint) Walking into a grocery store can feel overwhelming – especially for those trying to buy healthier food. There are so many choices, eye-catching marketing and health claims, and confusing ingredients, making it hard to know what’s healthy and what isn’t. Grocery store aisles can actually be a place to fight preventable diet-related disease and illness – as long as nutrition information is readily available and easy to understand.

Protecting the Health of Black Women During Pregnancy and Beyond
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Regardless of socioeconomic status, Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy than their white counterparts. Pregnant Black women are also 23% more likely to have a heart attack, 57% more likely to have a stroke, 42% more likely to develop a blood clot in the lungs, and 71% more likely to develop muscle weakness.

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