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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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Why There’s a Sassy Wombat on Your Phone
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- June 18, 2013
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’
- Home & Family
- June 14, 2013
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
- Making a Positive Difference
- June 14, 2013
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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There’s proof: Sunscreen reduces skin aging
- Environmental Well-Being
- June 10, 2013
We know that using sunscreen regularly protects you from cancer, but a new study has proven that it also has anti-aging properties that help to fight wrinkles. “We now have the scientific evidence to back the long-held assumption about the cosmetic value of sunscreen,” says Dr. Adele Green, lead author of the study. When choosing
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Sleepaway camp gives kids a tech break, and might even save your marriage
- Home & Family
- June 10, 2013
Our children have gotten used to a world with constant communication, access to social media and packed schedules, but sometimes they need a chance to power down and just be kids. Places like Camp Matataponi in Maine help kids to get a much needed break from electronics, collecting phones from campers upon arrival to allow
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The Best Birthday Present of All
- Making a Positive Difference
- June 10, 2013
Lisa Vasiloff knows that many of us take the idea of having a birthday party for granted, so she created a charity called “Birthday Wishes” to give homeless children the chance to experience the joy of celebrating their birthdays. She throws parties in 186 shelters nationwide and is supported by individual donations from children and
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Older New Yorkers in transition are snapping up unpaid internships
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- June 10, 2013
Although the movie “The Internship” is a comedy, it has brought to light the real-life issue of older workers accepting unpaid internships in order to re-start their careers. Like the characters in the movie, many 40- and 50- year olds are competing with younger professionals to get back into the job market, whether it be
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In the Pursuit of Longevity
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- June 7, 2013
The desire to look and feel younger is a goal shared by many, including author Lauren Kessler, who explores the journey to restore youth in her new book, “Counterclockwise.”
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