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Stagnant Life, Stagnant Health0
- Fitness
- April 26, 2011
Turns out exercising doesn't necessarily outweigh the detrimental effects of sitting for extended periods of time. According to a 14-year study conducted by The American Heart Association, sitting for more than six hours a day increases the risks of heart disease and diabetes. And Alpa Patel, lead researcher for the Cancer Society, says “Research and
READ MORESprouts Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in U.S.0
- Consumer Alerts
- June 30, 2011
The FDA issued a warning Monday that alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts might be linked to the 20 recent salmonella outbreaks that occurred in five different states across the country. The tainted alfalfa and spicy sprouts are packaged in plastic bags labeled "Evergreen Produce" or "Evergreen Produce Inc." WebMD, 6/28/2011
READ MORESpreading the Corporate Holiday Cheer0
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- December 1, 2010
With Thanksgiving behind us and the holiday season kicking into high gear, it's time to reward and recognize the hard-working people who help make your business possible. The Wall Street Journal, 12/1/2010
READ MORESpread the Love: The Health Benefits of Bonding0
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- January 28, 2013
An expert in the field of positive psychology, Barbara Fredrickson, PhD, has written a new book, Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become. Fredrickson explores the perks of bonding with everyone around you and suggests that true love isn't just about romance, companionship, or fondness; fundamentally, it springs from something she
READ MORESpit test could be early indicator of pancreatic cancer0
- Health & Healing
- October 14, 2011
Could the type of bacteria in the mouth be an early warning sign of pancreatic cancer? There are different kinds of bacteria in the mouth– certain strains could present more of a health risk than others. Findings from a new study highlight the importance of oral hygiene, at a time when there is a spotlight
READ MORESpirit of Children Program Raises $2.5mm for Hospitalized Children Before Halloween0
- Making a Positive Difference
- October 27, 2011
North America's largest seasonal Halloween store, Spirit Halloween, says that this year, their Spirit of Children fundraising efforts have already raised $2.5MM in cash and merchandise for 126 hospitals across the United States and Canada, in advance of Halloween. Through the Spirit of Children program, Spirit Halloween hosts Halloween celebrations for hospitalized children while providing
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