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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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One in four adolescents meet physical-activity guidelines
- Health & Healing
- January 14, 2014
Is your teen a couch potato? Only 25% of those aged 12-14 are getting a minimum of 60 minutes of exercise per day, new research shows. The problem is that we take our attitude toward fitness into adulthood, so it’s important to start when you’re young. Tala Fakhouri, an epidemiologist with the National Center
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U.S. smoking warning made history, saved lives
- Health & Healing
- January 13, 2014
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the first Surgeon General’s report on smoking and health, health experts are pushing for even more to be done to keep people tobacco-free. Since the release of the original report in 1964, the smoking rate in the U.S. has decreased by 59% and some areas have even banned
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10 Questions You’d Better Ask Your Boss
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- January 11, 2014
What do you need to know about your boss to succeed at your job? Forbes staff writer Susan Adams once learned first-hand what it’s like to work for a boss who micro-manages. In a past job as a team member of a nightly TV show, she says that she was required to send frequent email updates, since her boss didn’t think the team was doing a good job unless she could constantly monitor their actions.
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Hunt for Cures Seeks New Benefits From Umbilical Cord
- Health & Healing
- January 9, 2014
The blood contained in newborns’ umbilical cords may be beneficial for treating a variety of diseases, scientists believe. While more research is needed, scientists are already looking into the benefits of cord blood and tissues for heart disease, autoimmune diseases, multiple sclerosis and more.
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Cameron Diaz offers advice on getting your best body
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- January 9, 2014
In her new book, “The Body Book,” actress Cameron Diaz shares her secrets to getting in shape and staying healthy. While she admits that getting in shape is not always easy, she says it starts with loving your body: “Know that body. The only way you can know that body is by taking care of it properly. If you are eating processed foods, and you’re not getting all your nutrients, not exercising properly, then you are not living in the body that you were meant to live in.”
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Jane Pauley, the next generation, publishes ‘Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life’
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- January 8, 2014
For years, “Today” show viewers began their morning with Jane Pauley. The former NBC host and award-winning reporter is now sharing life lessons she has learned in her new book, “Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life.”
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5 health mistakes not to make in the bitter cold
- Environmental Well-Being
- January 7, 2014
As record-breaking cold temperatures move in, it’s a good time to refresh your memory on a few common mistakes to avoid. Dr. Joshua Kosowsky, clinical director of emergency medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, reminds us that frostbite can take over in just moments of being in extreme cold weather, so it’s important to cover any exposed skin, including your face, before going outside.
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Make a new kind of New Year’s resolution
- Health & Healing
- January 6, 2014
Is your resolution to lose some weight for the New Year? Many people pledge to drop a few pounds, but it may be a better idea to set attainable goals toward a healthier life that you can take on each week.
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