Digital Dementia On The Rise In South Korea; Childhood Internet Addiction Must Be Addressed, Experts Say

The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn

Digital Dementia On The Rise In South Korea; Childhood Internet Addiction Must Be Addressed, Experts Say
What checking your phone first thing in the morning does to your brain
Digital Dementia On The Rise In South Korea; Childhood Internet Addiction Must Be Addressed, Experts Say
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcoholic Beverages
  • Digital Dementia On The Rise In South Korea; Childhood Internet Addiction Must Be Addressed, Experts Say

    The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn

    “We know it’s a lot of emotions and feelings going on that you can put down your guard, but you shouldn’t do that. Just be safe. Be careful. Put all the gear you can — at least an N95 mask, gloves — and stay safe. Because you lost your property. But you don’t want to damage also your health in the longer run.” Mohammed Baalousha, professor, environmental health sciences, University of South Carolina.

  • Digital Dementia On The Rise In South Korea; Childhood Internet Addiction Must Be Addressed, Experts Say

    What checking your phone first thing in the morning does to your brain

    “Grabbing your phone and flooding your brain with notifications, social media feeds, or emails overstimulates your prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making and impulse control. This barrage of information can lead to mental fatigue before you’ve even gotten out of bed, making your mind feel cluttered and less focused for the rest of the day.”

  • Digital Dementia On The Rise In South Korea; Childhood Internet Addiction Must Be Addressed, Experts Say

    U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcoholic Beverages

    “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the United States. Yet the majority of Americans are unaware of this risk.” Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. surgeon general.

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  • Dr. Oz on the Real Threat to the Sopranos

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • Why There’s a Sassy Wombat on Your Phone

    We’ve all heard the saying, “a  picture is worth a thousand words,” but new communication tools called “stickers” are taking text messaging to the next level by allowing users to send cute images rather than words. Start-up companies nationwide are noticing this trend and are designing more and more stickers to allow users to send

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  • A Smart Answer to the Season of ‘I’m Bored’

    Summer vacation has arrived and many parents are trying to fill their kid’s schedule to prevent summer boredom. When kids say “I’m bored,” they aren’t necessarily being lazy; they may just be struggling to engage and focus. “One thing you don’t want to do is mask the state of boredom with excessive stimulation,” Dr. John

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  • Paving the road to kindness

    Bob Votruba has traveled more than 60,000 miles across the country to accomplish one simple goal: “One million acts of kindness.” Vortuba wanted to champion kindness after the Virginia Tech shootings in 2007, so he sold his possessions and began traveling across the country in his live-in school bus to spread his mission. He believes

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