• Folic Acid key to healthy pregnancy0

    Research shows that folic acid can help lead to a healthy pregnancy, even for women who take it before they become pregnant. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the vitamin can reduce a child's risk of developing autism. NBC News, 2/18/2013

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  • ‘West Wing’ Actress: ‘This Is Not a Dress Rehearsal’0

    Actress Allison Janney (from "The West Wing" and "The Help") is the spokeswoman for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Janney is passionate about the cause, having gone through a scary experience with her mother, who, like many women, ignored the symptoms

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  • Kids Teach Parents to Respect the Environment0

    According to new research, a child can directly influence the attitude and behavior of their parents towards the environment without them even knowing it. Science Daily, 2/13/2013

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  • ER doc’s touching letter to patient’s family goes viral0

    An emergency room doctor at New York-Presbyterian Hospital touched the hearts of millions after a personal letter about the death of a patient went viral. The 24-year-old son whose mother died at New York-Presbyterian Hospital said, "This letter from my late mother's doctor has changed my life." It goes to show how a simple, thoughtful

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  • Relax! You’ll Be More Productive0

    We may not want to believe it, but the research shows that naps and vacations lead to an increase in both the quality and quantity of workers' output. Researchers found that "sleeping too little"– defined as less than 6 hours each night– was one of the best predictors of on-the-job burnout. A Harvard studied showed

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  • When Pills and Medicines Get Into the Wrong Paws0

    The number of pets ingesting human prescriptions is on the rise, partly due to the amount of gelatin used in capsules. To prevent your pet from getting into your prescriptions, always make sure your medicines are out of reach and stored in a locked cabinet. In case your dog or cat does ingest your medication,

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