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Preterm birth linked to chemicals
- Environmental Well-Being
- November 28, 2013
A group of chemicals that mimic hormones, called phthalates, which are contained in processed foods and personal care products, have been linked to an increased risk of preterm delivery for pregnant women. According to the study in JAMA Pediatrics, women with higher levels of phthalates were two to five times more likely to deliver before 37 weeks.
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Simply Deciding To Be Related
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- November 28, 2013
Friends can become your family, as Beki Reese and Matthew Tanksley know. Tanksley was friends with Reese’s 22-year-old son, Caleb, who died of lung cancer. He helped his friend along the way and comforted the Reese family during the tragic time. Beki was happy to welcome Matthew into the family, as Matthew’s own mother had passed away when he was a young teen.
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Drivers still Web surfing while driving, survey finds
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- November 27, 2013
Texting while driving has been a concern for years now, but a new national survey by State Farm has found that almost one in four drivers are also surfing the internet while behind the wheel. More people age 40+ are now using smartphones, which has contributed to the increase.
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Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- November 27, 2013
Are you mentally strong? Ann Morin, a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker, created a list of 13 things to avoid doing if you want to be mentally strong, which she posted on LifeHack. Writer Cheryl Conner says that she was so taken with what Morin had to say, that she decided not only to share the list, but to give her take on each item as it relates to entrepreneurs.
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What runs in your family? Talking turkey about health
- Home & Family
- November 26, 2013
What do you talk about around the Thanksgiving dinner table? This story from November 2013 is every bit as relevant today. Then Surgeon General, Boris Lushniak, reminded us that it’s a good time to talk about your family’s history of diseases and any other information that can help you keep your loved ones healthy, as the holiday has been declared National Family History Day.
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Toddler’s ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ Rendition Melts Hearts
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- November 24, 2013
Grace Ann Rodgers, a 3-year-old from Liberty, Kentucky, has a genetic disorder called Conradi Hunermann syndrome that has required her to undergo many eye and spinal surgeries and has taken away her ability to walk, but boy, can she sing!
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Cursive Handwriting Is On Its Way Out: Will That Affect Our Ability To Read?
- Home & Family
- November 24, 2013
More and more states are taking cursive handwriting out of the curriculum, focusing instead on typing and digital communication. But the benefits of cursive writing can’t be denied. Linden Bateman, an Idaho state representative who is fighting to keep cursive writing in schools, argues, “Modern research indicates that more areas of the human brain are
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Our hero! Batkid saves the day in San Francisco
- Making a Positive Difference
- November 22, 2013
Miles Scott, a 5-year-old who has had leukemia since he was 18 months old, saved the day as a mini-Batman in San Francisco, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Foundation created a day-long event for Miles, transforming San Francisco into a real-life comic book version of Gotham City in honor of the boy’s wish to be a Batkid.
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What are trans fats, anyway, and why are they so bad?
- Environmental Well-Being
- November 16, 2013
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that trans fats should be removed from the food that we eat, but some consumers may be left wondering why. Trans fats, or trans fatty acids, are used by food manufacturers to extend the shelf life of products.
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Dinovember is a hilarious practical joke with a heart of gold
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- November 16, 2013
Each November, Refe Tuma and his wife have a special tradition for their daughters called Dinovember. They stage toy dinosaurs in funny positions and scenarios around the house to convince their kids that the toys come to life each night.
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Richard Dreyfuss Opens Up About His Battle with Bipolar Disorder
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- November 16, 2013
Actor Richard Dreyfuss, famous for his roles in movies such as Jaws and Mr. Holland’s Opus, first opened up about his struggle with bipolar disorder back in 2006. Now, he’s continuing to share his story and working to shed a spotlight on depression. “There’s no shame in having depression. By telling my own story, I hope to help remove the stigma. It never should be something to hide,” Dreyfuss says.
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Sticker shock often follows insurance cancellation
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- November 16, 2013
After being dropped from their current policy because of the Affordable Care Act, Dean Griffin and his wife were shocked to discover that the other “comparable” insurance policies available to them were way more expensive, with a much higher deductible.
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Childhood music lessons may provide speech benefits for adults
- Home & Family
- November 16, 2013
People who take music lessons as children develop lasting speech benefits as adults because they have a faster brain response, according to a new study in the Journal of Neuroscience. “This study suggests the importance of music education for children today and for healthy aging decades from now,” says Nina Kraus, professor of neurobiology, physiology
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When Being Alone Turns Into Loneliness, There Are Ways to Fight Back
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- November 10, 2013
When does spending time by yourself transition to full-blown loneliness? In her column, writer Elizabeth Berstein explores loneliness and what we can do to prevent feeling lonely.
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Man Meets 5-Year-Old He Risked His Life to Save at Racetrack
- Making a Positive Difference
- November 10, 2013
John Shear, now 92 years old, put his life on the line over two years ago to save a little girl who was in danger of being run over by a stray horse at Santa Anita Park racetrack in California.
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