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Digital Dementia On The Rise In South Korea; Childhood Internet Addiction Must Be Addressed, Experts Say
- Home & Family
- June 29, 2013
A study in South Korea has found that the rise of smartphone use by young people is causing what’s known as “digital dementia,” a deterioration of cognitive abilities and functioning that results from constantly spending time in front of digital screens and the internet. “Overuse of smartphones and game devices hampers the balanced development of
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The Power of a ‘Project Beard’ and Other Office Rituals
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- June 29, 2013
Enlarge Image According to new research from Harvard Business School and other universities, employees who engage in ritualistic behavior before taking on a difficult task tend to be less anxious, get more involved and also tend to perform better than those who don’t have a ritual. At Salo, LLC, a wall-sized whiteboard that’s used
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Backup singers get their time in the spotlight
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- June 26, 2013
We all know what it’s like to have a catchy refrain to a popular song stuck in our heads, but have you ever thought about who’s singing the lines with your favorite artists?
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Dr. Oz on the Real Threat to the Sopranos
- Health & Healing
- June 26, 2013
Dr. Mehmet Oz reflects on the untimely death of actor James Gandolfini, reminding us not to ignore the most obvious risk factor that may have caused the actor to have a heart attack at the age of 51: obesity. More than two-thirds of people in the U.S. are overweight, but many are hesitant to address
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James Gandolfini dead at 51: Beware the symptoms of heart disease
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- June 26, 2013
While his age and the fact that we was overweight were risk factors, it’s unlikely that James Galndolfini died of a heart attack at the age of 51 without having experienced previous symptoms.
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Eat Your Sunscreen
- Environmental Well-Being
- June 25, 2013
Did you know that applying sunscreen is not the only way to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays? Tanya Zucherbrot, a registered dietician, explains that certain foods can help protect you from harmful UV rays because they are high in antioxidants. Foods like blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, apples and tomatoes are great summer snacks
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Unpaid Internship? Some Colleges Pick Up the Tab
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- June 25, 2013
Many students are willing to accept unpaid internships to gain experience, but some schools are now stepping up to provide stipends to compensate those students. Schools like Washington & Lee University, Hamilton College, University of Richmond, and Defiance College are implementing this new practice, hoping to give students the opportunity to gain valuable
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The Science of Siblings
- Home & Family
- June 25, 2013
The relationships that we have with our siblings may last longer than any other relationships that we have in our lives, and the impact that our siblings have on us doesn’t stop in adolescence. We’ve all heard the usual stereotypes associated with birth order: the first born is a high-achiever, the middle children tend to
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At-home dads joining forces and shattering stigmas
- Home & Family
- June 24, 2013
More men are stay-at-home dads than ever before, yet many of them still face the common misconception that they can’t fill the shoes of stay-at-home moms or can’t find better jobs. A study by Boston College’s Center for Work and Family has shown that stay-at-home dads are not only surviving, but thriving in their new
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Miss Iowa says disability doesn’t define her
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- June 24, 2013
Nicole Kelly was born without part of her left arm, but that didn’t stop her from becoming Miss Iowa. Kelly hopes that her story will inspire others who suffer from a disability.
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Why are we ignoring the role of livestock in antibiotic resistance?
- Environmental Well-Being
- June 23, 2013
With 80% of the antibiotics in the U.S. being used on animals entering our food chain, it may be time to start considering the role this plays in the issue of antibiotic resistance. The UK’s Chief Medical Examiner, Professor Dame Sully Davies, cautions, “We need to work with everyone to ensure the apocalyptic scenario of
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The Cyclist Who Beat Diabetes
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- June 21, 2013
Jade 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.
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Fueled by a promise, Michigan students dream big
- Making a Positive Difference
- June 21, 2013
Students 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.
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With Diana Ross’s Help, a Hollywood Ending for Vanna White
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- June 19, 2013
Vanna 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.
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Challenge 2013: Linking Employee Wellness, Morale And The Bottom-Line
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- June 19, 2013
Employees 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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