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Music therapy has helped Gabrielle Giffords relearn how to talk. As Dr. Oliver Sacks, professor of Neurology at Columbia University, explains, "Nothing activates the brain so extensively as music." When a person can't speak, they can still sing, because a different part of the brain is involved. Seeing the transformation in Congresswoman Giffords— and the
READ MOREAbout 13% of mothers develop postpartum depression, a serious, long-lasting condition that’s far more than just ‘baby blues. Celebrity mothers who have developed this condition include Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, Amanda Peet, Courtney Cox and more. These celebrities have shared their postpartum depression with the world, despite the cultural stigma. Health.com, 11/16/2011
READ MOREWhen Rick Warren of Saddleback Church realized that his church members (including himself) were too fat, he proposed to Dr. Mark Hyman that they work together on weight loss with small groups from the church, forming an incredible program. Their story is a great example of small communities doing something good and healthy. New York
READ MOREThe closing story on ABC World News dealt with how inspired viewers have been by the coverage of Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford's remarkable recovery after a bullet entered her brain. Anchor Diane Sawyer said the response to Gifford's transformation– from barely being able to respond just nine months ago, to speaking out after undergoing intense physical,
READ MOREAs MIT Sloan School of Management director Peter Senge has pointed out, achieving sustainability goals often requires "a massive undertaking in collaboration," and "the parties that need to collaborate often aren't naturally inclined to — such as competitors in the same industry." In this article, written in honor of America Recycles Day, Michael Zacka of
READ MORESocial media sites like LinkedIn are becoming more and more important for job hunting and networking. Here are some do's and dont's when it comes to wisely leveraging LinkedIn, e.g. overused words to watch out for in your profile and using the site to connect with people vs. asking directly for a job. New York
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