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Laws of Physics Can’t Trump the Bonds of Love0
- Making a Positive Difference
- December 30, 2012
Teacher Jeffrey Wright inspires his students every year with his lecture about his son (who has a rare developmental disorder) and the meaning of life, love, and family. The New York Times, 12/25/2012
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Laundry detergent packets pose increasing risk to children0
- Consumer Alerts
- April 29, 2016
Parents of young children may want to think twice before purchasing liquid laundry detergent packets or pods. U.S. poison control centers are reporting a 17% increase in the number of calls involving children, especially those around the age of 2, who are most at risk of ingesting these often colorful pods. While they may look like candy, they are toxic when swallowed.
READ MORELaughter Is Sexy and Good for Relationships0
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- March 27, 2013
Pragito Dove, a meditation expert, master trainer, and international speaker, says that laughter is good for us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
READ MORELaughter Improves Overall Health0
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- February 21, 2014
The old saying “laughter is the best medicine” really does ring true. Dr. Cynthia M. Thaik, author of “Your Vibrant Heart,” writes: “Laughter is similar to a mild workout: A good laugh contracts your abdominal muscles, gets the blood flowing, decreases blood pressure and stress hormones, improves sleeping patterns and boosts the immune system by increasing the number of T-cells in your body.”
READ MORELargely hidden, dating violence is prevalent in teen relationships0
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- March 13, 2013
One in three teens is a victim of dating violence. Most of this is hidden violence, because teens and parents are often in denial. A boy constantly texting his girlfriend, which the girl may see as flattery, could actually be obsessive behavior that could lead to problems down the road. Once abuse begins, teens in
READ MORELadder Safety: Don’t Get Decked While Decking the Halls0
- Consumer Alerts
- December 24, 2012
It's not rare for homeowners to fall when attempting to hang holiday lights and decorate their home. Falls off ladders, roofs or pieces of furniture not meant to support weight sent more than 13,000 people to the emergency room at the end of 2010. Half were hospitalized. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has developed ladder
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