• Prostate Test Finding Leaves a Swirl of Confusion0

    The controversy over the PSA test has left men in a quandary– Do you have the test? Just how reliable is it? When is watchful waiting warranted? How accurate are biopsies? This week, the United States Preventive Services Task Force is expected to announce its recommendation against routine testing for blood levels of prostate-specific antigen, the

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  • Seal Those Ducts0

    One of the biggest uses of energy in your home is heating and cooling, so it’s important to make sure that all of your ductwork is sealed tightly. According to the American Solar Energy, sealing ducts properly can save the average home up to $140 annually.  The Daily Green, 10/7/2011

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  • Obama Appoints Shakira To Education Advisory Commission0

    President Barack Obama has announced that singer Shakira has been appointed to the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Shakira said, “I am humbled that my philanthropic experience could be helpful or that my voice can be used to amplify the message and work of the President and this commission. Latino youth are

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  • ‘It’s Complicated’: Handling Social Media When Your Relationship Implodes0

    Popular social media outlets have made ending a relationship even harder to deal with, and more public. The days of returning a pin or varsity jacket are long gone. Manhattan psychologist Joseph Cilona says, “Sharing information about personal life, particularly details about romantic relationships, is often related to needs for external validation, approval or admiration.”

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  • Small banks offer deals, capitalize on big banks’ fees0

    As major banks like Bank of America are increasing their bank fees, small, local banks are taking advantage of this to attract new customers. The pressure to raise fees is there, but small banks are offering incentives to attract people. Some banks focus on impressive advertising while others across the country are actually offering people

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  • Family and Peers Have Big Impact on Health0

    A new study suggests that family and social networks play a vital role in individual health, and that individuals can make a positive difference in the health lives of not only themselves, but others around them. The multi-national study consisted of more than 15,000-people living in 12 countries. Fifty-one percent of respondents (through online and

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