Lifestyles
— The American Red Cross has extended its urgent call for donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets. With influenza escalating across the country and preventing some donors from giving, and winter weather threatening to cancel blood drives, the Red Cross now has a critical shortage of...
Versiti Blood Center of Michigan has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations as communities throughout the state are facing a potential crisis.
Michigan’s blood supply is currently at less than a half-day’s supply. Ideally, Versiti has from three to five days of blood donations available for...
Auto Renewal Begins January 3
We now have a feature which automatically renews our books for you one time (provided no one else has them on hold). You do not need to do anything to activate auto renew; just enjoy knowing that if you need a few extra days to finish that great novel, or forget to...
It’s well known that soy can be found in many products. But did you know that you could use soy-based products in your community? Read on to learn how your community could use environmentally friendly products using home-grown crops to be greener and support U.S. soy.
Paint: Many paint...
(NAPSI)—Research shows that most older adults want to live in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Most homes, however, were not built to support the mobility, sensory and cognitive changes that often accompany aging.
Fortunately, older adults and caregivers can make simple updates...
The Michigan Family Farms Conference is celebrating 17 years of providing education, networking and professional development opportunities to small- and medium-scale farms in Michigan. This year’s conference will be Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Valley Community...
New research from AAA reveals that automatic emergency braking systems with pedestrian detection perform inconsistently, and proved to be completely ineffective at night. An alarming result, considering 75% of pedestrian fatalities occur after dark. The systems were also challenged by real-world...
Soybeans deliver complete protein along with vitamins, minerals, healthy fatty acids and fiber. But conflicting research has created uncertainty about consuming soy. A research summary highlights the latest soy research information related to breast cancer, use in meat alternatives and men’s health...
Question: Can I refuse to give my Social Security number to a private business?
Answer: Yes, you can refuse to disclose your Social Security number, and you should be careful about giving out your number. But, be aware, the person requesting your number can refuse services if you don’t give it....