Why I Quit Facebook
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- February 16, 2012
A New York City high-school senior, age 18, explains why he quit Facebook. New York Post, 2/12/2012
READ MOREA Typewriter Renaissance
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- February 9, 2012
The typewriter is seeing a resurgence in popularity as of late. People of all ages are finding that using a typewriter benefits them in various ways, such as by boosting their writing and spelling skills. CBS News, 2/5/2012
READ MOREJake Reilly’s ‘Amish Project:’ 90 Days Without a Cell Phone, Email and Social Media
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- February 2, 2012
College student Jake Reilly conducted both a social experiment and a self-exploration when he took a 90-day vacation from social media, email, and cell phones. He did this because he was worried that people spend more time with gadgets and keyboards these days than they do quality time with the people they really care about.
READ MOREHow to get past that feisty fight
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- January 29, 2012
The Today Show and psychiatrist Dr. Ish Major give tips and strategies for getting past a fight with a significant other, such as using humor and the importance of touching. Today Show, 1/26/2012
READ MOREHeartbreak can literally kill you, says new study
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- January 23, 2012
New research has shown that heartbreak is a real occurrence, especially after the loss of a loved one. And it can literally kill you. Researchers from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that a person's risk of suffering from a heart attack increases by 21 times in the first 24 hours after losing a
READ MOREDr. Oz to the Rescue! How to Sleep Better in 2012
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- January 23, 2012
Here are some tips written by Dr. Oz himself on how to get better, more restful sleep in the new year. Parade, 1/20/2012
READ MOREPedestrian Deaths Linked to Headphones
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- January 22, 2012
The authors of a new study claim that "two phenomena are likely contributors to the possible association between headphone use and pedestrian injury: distraction and sensory deprivation." ABC News, 1/16/2012
READ MOREWhen Injuries to the Brain Tear at Hearts
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- January 12, 2012
Marriage counseling is evolving to help couples survive the kinds of personality changes and physical challenges that accompany brain injury. Representative Gabrielle Giffords and her husband have had to grapple with these kinds of interpersonal challenges throughout Giffords' recovery, but their marriage has remained strong and serves as an inspiring example of how a relationship
READ MOREDogs’ Ability to Sense Communication Similar to Infants
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- January 9, 2012
A new study found that dogs can sense human communication in a way similar to infants. ABC World News, 1/5/2012
READ MOREOn the Road: The lost art of thank you notes
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- December 31, 2011
As part of the continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman reports on how putting pen to paper and sending thank you notes can improve one's personal life. CBS News, 12/30/2011
READ MOREConsumers turn to do-not-track software to maintain privacy
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- December 31, 2011
Consumers are increasingly taking online privacy into their own hands by using free online tools and services. USA Today, 12/29/2011
READ MOREMaking gratitude an attitude
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- December 31, 2011
Science is proving that being thankful has profound physiological and emotional benefits. Faith Salie explains why you should be making gratitude a year round attitude. The most interesting part of her video starts about a minute in, where she explain the findings on physiological effects of being thankful. CBS News, 12/25/2011
READ MOREIn Brief: Handling Holidays and Difficult Times
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- December 28, 2011
Events that would otherwise be joyful can be especially hard on people who are grieving. Here are some strategies that may help people ease their pain around holidays and other difficult times. MSN, 12/21/2011
READ MORESaving the World—One Vacation at a Time
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- December 22, 2011
Read on for The Wall Street Journal's picks for the best in volunteer travel in 2012. The Wall Street Journal, 12/19/2011
READ MOREIs basic etiquette dying out? How just 30 per cent of parents make children write thank-you notes
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- December 20, 2011
The Daily Mail, 12/16/2011
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