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“Brain Games” is a show on the National Geographic Channel that examines the way we think. One episode focuses on the differences between men and women when it comes to spatial reasoning. The host of the show, Jason Silva, explains, “We had two cars packed to the brim. We got a chance to empty them
READ MOREJade Wilcoxson, a physical therapist turned pro-cyclist and U.S. Olympic gold medal winner, shares her story on how cycling helped her to ward off diabetes. When her doctor told her she was pre-diabetic, Wilcoxson bought a new bike and hit the road to prevent the onset of diabetes, only to find that she was also genetically prone to endurance athletics and has a passion for cycling.
READ MOREDid you know that volunteering can protect you from high blood pressure? A new study by Carnegie Mellon University has found that older adults who volunteer can decrease their risk of hypertension by 40%, suggesting that volunteering may be an effective alternative to pharmaceuticals for reducing one's risk of high blood pressure. Also, according to
READ MOREStudents and parents nationwide are worried about how they will pay for college tuition, but one city in Michigan has provided a way to ease these financial worries. Every student who graduates from a high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is given a scholarship and a chance at achieving their dream of an affordable college education.
READ MOREVanna White hit the road for a cross-country journey in her early 20’s, motivated to follow her dreams to be in the movies or on TV. She remembers hearing the song “I’m Coming Out” for the first time and says that it “made her heart race” as she connected with the lyrics.
READ MOREEmployees are constantly struggling for work-life balance, but a new study by Virgin Health Miles shows that 77% of employees feel that “health and wellness programs positively impact the culture at work.” Chris Boyce, CEO of Virgin Health Miles, explains, “Employees become much more motivated and productive when they know that their employer cares
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