• Go Green: Cut Spending the Eco-Friendly Way0

    Many think that being kind to the environment means paying more for everything from food to building materials.  But it’s not only what we buy that matters; it’s how much we buy. ”Limiting our purchases to the essentials is the most effective way to curb the impact of our consumption,” says Francine Jay, author of

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  • Number of Facebook Friends Linked to Size of Brain Regions, Study Suggests0

    Scientists have found a direct link between the number of ‘Facebook Friends’ a person has and the size of that person's particular brain regions. Researchers at University College London (UCL) also showed that the more Facebook friends a person has, the more real-world friends they are likely to have. Science Daily, 10/20/2011

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  • New Book on How To ‘Thrive’: Short Commutes, More Happy Hours0

    Many people believe that happiness comes from money or youth or beauty, but Dan Buettner would respectfully disagree. Buettner visited some of the happiest places on Earth and argues that the real keys to happiness lie in fundamental, permanent changes to the way we live.  His 5 basic domains that he says govern happiness are:

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  • Inspiring, Uplifting Reads For Breast Cancer Awareness Month0

    Rodney Yee and Kris Carr’s book, “Crazy Sexy Cancer,” chronicles Carr’s fight with cancer and contains interviews she conducted with other cancer survivors. The author provides cancer victims with a model of living well with cancer, which involves exercising and eating healthy. Other inspirational books about understanding and surviving breast cancer include “The Not-so-Scary Breast

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  • Ebooks or Printed Books: Which Are Better For You?0

    Are you worried that eBooks may be worse to read for your health than regular books? Worry no more. Researchers in Germany have determined that there is no difference in reading from a book or from a tablet. Furthermore, one group that was studied developed faster reading speeds on an iPad than in a book.

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  • Don’t Let Work Relationships Become Emotional Minefields0

    When people sense a lack of connectedness with their leader—and as a result feel undervalued and unappreciated—they are much more likely to focus their energy on individual needs rather than to engage in the work of the organization. Three steps can be taken to better a work relationship, including setting clear expectations, paying attention and

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