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Family loses 300 pounds together
- Home & Family
- January 31, 2014
Gabi Rose struggled with many health issues- from asthma attacks to broken bones- because of her weight, leading her to make healthy lifestyle changes to get her life back on track. “I didn’t realize it was affecting my entire family,” Rose says. But her efforts became a family affair, which led Gabi, her husband, David, and her 14-year-old daughter, Rachel, to lose a total of 300 pounds together!
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Muppets mini-makeover aims to boost kids’ health
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- January 30, 2014
The Sesame Project has given the Muppets a healthy makeover. Bert and Ernie are more active and eating healthy foods, and the Cookie Monster is cutting back on his sweet tooth. But how does the Sesame Project impact kids’ health?
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Weighing the Need for a Landline in a Cellphone World
- Home & Family
- January 27, 2014
The government estimates that 38.2% of households in the U.S. don’t have a landline phone. So, what happens when there is an emergency and cell service is down? A group of emergency professionals from California brought the issue of dialing 911 from mobile phones into the spotlight after finding that a caller’s location wasn’t always readily available for emergency responders. Landline phones are better for calling 911 because they make it easier for dispatchers to locate you by providing your address.
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Lisa Bianconi: Life changer, music teacher, Grammy nominee
- Making a Positive Difference
- January 27, 2014
Lisa Bianconi has been a teacher for the past 30 years at Kurn Hattin School, which is dedicated to helping children who struggle both at home and school. This year, Bianconi was recognized as a nominee for a new Grammy award called The Music Educator Award.
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Software developer, dentist and other health care careers top U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 Best Jobs list
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- January 27, 2014
Every year, to help people decide on a steady career, U.S. News & World Report publishes a ranking of the best jobs. This year, for the first time ever, the number one spot was taken by an information technology job over one in the health care industry. In fact, the first and second slots were filled by software developers and computer systems analysts. The rise of mobile devices has largely fueled growth in the software development sector, where job growth is expected to climb an additional 23% by 2022.
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Step by step, a way to health, happiness and friendship
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- January 27, 2014
Writer Charles Fleming had more than his fair share of health ailments, from two hip replacements to a broken leg, two spinal surgeries, and more. Even though he was told he needed it, Fleming declined a third spinal surgery and opted to try to mend himself by exercising.
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The ‘No More Tears’ Shampoo, Now With No Formaldehyde
- Environmental Well-Being
- January 27, 2014
After being put under pressure by environmental groups and consumers alike, Johnson & Johnson has removed the chemicals formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane from its No More Tears baby shampoo and other products for tots. The company fulfilled its promise of removing the potentially harmful chemicals by the end of 2013, with plans to reformulate all of its other consumer products and brands, such as Clean & Clear and Neutrogena.
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Modern Etiquette: Business cocktail etiquette
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- January 27, 2014
How do you make the most of after-hours networking events? “Just because an event takes place after hours doesn’t mean you’re off the clock. In fact, the time you spend at an event may be the most valuable time you put in that day and in your career,” explains Pamela Eyring, the owner and president of a professional business etiquette and international protocol training school called The Protocol School of Washington.
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Young and old together: Why kids and the elderly benefit from close relationships
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- January 24, 2014
Parents Jeff and Heather Anderson know how important it is for their children to have loving relationships with their grandparents and elders. Their kids are lucky to not only have biological grandparents Carl and Rosalin Anderson, but also an honorary grandparent in their neighbor, “Grandma Margie.” Heather believes that, through these friendships, the grandparents teach the children non-judgmental love, while the kids bring happiness and youthfulness to the relationship.
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Surgeon general: Smoking to kill 5.6 million kids if we don’t act now
- Health & Healing
- January 22, 2014
The first surgeon general’s report in more than a decade says over 20 million Americans have already died because of smoking, and another 5.6 million children could lose their lives if the rate of tobacco use doesn’t decline. As acting Surgeon General Dr. Boris Lushniak says, “Enough is enough. We need to eliminate the use of cigarettes and create a tobacco-free generation.”
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Vitamin E found to slow Alzheimer’s progression
- Health & Healing
- January 19, 2014
Are you getting enough vitamin E? While it can be found naturally in foods like broccoli, spinach and sunflower seeds, a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association has shown that a daily vitamin E supplement may actually slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. This is because vitamin E improves the
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Custom-Fit Treatments for Prostate Cancer
- Health & Healing
- January 19, 2014
The individualized treatment strategies that have been used for many breast cancer patients have inspired researchers to look for new options to treat prostate cancer tumors in men. While more aggressive treatment options may be best for some men with high-risk cancer, less aggressive options may work better for others. Radiation plus hormone therapy is
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Coach bullying: More frequent than you might think
- Home & Family
- January 19, 2014
Pediatrician Dr. Nancy Swigonski shares why bullying by athletic coaches is a growing problem that needs to be addressed. A study showed that about 45% of kids were called names or insulted by their coaches while playing. But Dr. Swigonski says some parents and physicians aren’t clear on the best way to handle this issue with the school.
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In-flight Act of Kindness to Autistic Child Goes Viral
- Making a Positive Difference
- January 17, 2014
Shanell Mouland is used to difficult flights, as her 3-year-old autistic daughter, Kate, has a hard time sitting still, but she was pleasantly surprised on a recent return flight from a family vacation to Walt Disney World. On that flight, the family sat next to a businessman who made the day special for them. The man happily put all of his work aside to spend the whole time playing with Kate and showing her pictures to keep her calm.
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America’s oldest teacher may also be most beloved
- Making a Positive Difference
- January 15, 2014
At age 100, Agnes Zhelesnik is the oldest living teacher in the United States, but she is known to her students at Sundance grade school simply as “Granny.” Agnes was a stay-at-home mom until she was 81 years old; she then became a home economics teacher to share her gift and keep herself feeling young.
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