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A new study shows that drinking, even in moderation, can increase a person's risk for a host of cancers, including cancers of the liver, pancreas, throat, etc. For some cancers, such as lung, larynx and colorectal, the cancer risk only sets in when people drink heavily—three or four drinks a day on a regular basis.
READ MOREAs Carolyn Kepcher writes in her Your Money column, "when it comes to certain aspects of the working world, there is no substitute for the human touch." Rules are important, but there are times when common sense should dictate that it's ok to make an exception to the rule. In fact, it's good business sense,
READ MORECheck out 10 tips that can help make your young readers’ experience more meaningful. According to this article, “Learning to be an effective reader can make the difference for your child between reading books and understanding them, between passively floating across the words and actively taking the words in and thinking about them.” Better Parenting,
READ MOREThis article describes some very interesting studies that tested the willpower of both children and adult participants, including a recent follow-up study to a 1967 study done at Stanford. This new study's co-author, Dr. B.J. Casey from Weill Cornell Medical School, says, "This is the first time that we have located the specific area [of
READ MOREMatt Damon and the charity that he co-founded, Water.org, are launching a water bottle campaign to help some of the 884 million people who lack access to clean, safe water. Damon said, “I think what resonates with me most is when you see people living without clean water and they’re forced to scavenge for water
READ MOREOnce you are finished celebrating Halloween, compost your pumpkins instead of throwing them in the garbage. “Pumpkins, which of course are 100% natural, will break down quickly as compost in your yard, providing you with valuable nutrients for your lawn or garden.” The Daily Green, 10/31/2011
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