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Turning Crisis Into Opportunity0
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- October 24, 2011
No matter how much we try to avoid them, crises still impact our lives. Motivation is required in order to achieve personal change, but crisis tends to remove self-motivation and places us outside of our comfort zone. Learn more about how breaking free, illuminating crisis, and finding where the opportunity lies are all important steps
READ MORETrying to avoid the freshman 15? There’s a dorm for that.0
- Food & Nutrition
- September 5, 2013
Many students gain weight when they start college, so some schools now offer residence halls that focus on fitness and wellness to help combat what is commonly referred to as "the freshman 15." Frostburg State University in Maryland has bWell dorm for students interested in living a healthy lifestyle, offering workout programs and healthy meals,
READ MORETraining for a Plane Crash0
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- October 1, 2011
British Airways offers a course simulating an emergency. Passengers who sign up learn what to do to survive a crash: things like sitting near an exit, getting close to the ground when there is smoke, knowing the crash position- all worthwhile information for anyone who flies. For details and more tips on surviving a crash,
READ MORETrain Your Brain to Be Positive, and Feel Happier Every Day: It Only Sounds Corny0
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- August 29, 2012
Research indicates people who adopt an attitude of "self compassion," especially during challenging times, are healthier. Whether one's difficulties are small or large, Duke University professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Mark Leary, points to the importance of "treating yourself like a kind friend. When bad things happen to a friend, you wouldn't yell at him."
READ MORETracking Your Federal Dollars0
- Making the Most of Your Money
- December 1, 2010
The Wall Street Journal shows an itemized receipt, showing the allocation of income tax dollars within the Federal budget for a working couple as well as a retired couple. The Wall Street Journal, 11/6/2010
READ MOREToxic or not? A guide to everyday products0
- Home & Family
- August 8, 2011
From germ-fighting soap to nonstick pans, learn what to eliminate, what to regulate, and what to tolerate. MSNBC.com, 8/7/2011
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