CDC: 1 in 8 U.S. women binge drink 3 times a month
- Health & Healing
- January 11, 2013
Binge drinking — defined as consuming four or more alcoholic drinks at one time — can take a serious toll on anyone's health. And, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals in a new report, it's an under-recognized activity that almost 14 million American women participate in about three times a month. Dr. Robert
READ MOREFranken-Salmon on the Horizon
- Environmental Well-Being
- January 9, 2013
The FDA has said that they can find no valid scientific reason to ban the production of genetically modified AquAdvantage salmon, which is engineered (using Pacific Chinook salmon growth hormones) to grow twice as fast as ordinary fish. The FDA's finding clears one of the last remaining hurdles for GM salmon to be lawfully sold and eaten
READ MORE1 in 24 Americans Drives Drowsy, CDC Says
- Health & Healing
- January 9, 2013
Dr. Kingman Strohl, interim division chief of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at UH Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, reports that drowsy driving crashes are more likely to be fatal, and she explains, "A typical driver makes about 1000 decisions a minute. If a personal has not slept in 18 consecutive hours, their
READ MORECan parents share child-raising responsibilities equally?
- Home & Family
- January 8, 2013
Across the country, parents are struggling through what many of us thought would come easily: a modern, authentic split-down-the-middle approach to parenting. This approach may seem like it should be ideal, but, in practice, it's leading to unprecedented levels of stress and resentment. One father, Steve Majors, explains it well: “Experts suggest couples talk about
READ MOREThe Last of the Human Freedoms
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- January 8, 2013
In this thoughtful commentary, Viral Mehta, of the Huffington Post, reflects on the importance of choice. She writes, "I distinctly remember my parents telling me to “introspect” after any significant mistakes I made… As I reflect now, I realize that the word literally means to look within, to really experience the effects of our choices,
READ MOREIn Georgia, a mission: Adopt a soldier
- Making a Positive Difference
- January 8, 2013
A Georgia woman has started a grassroots effort, drafting a volunteer army of citizen soldiers on a mission to let American forces serving in Afghanistan know that they are appreciated and that they are not alone. NBC Nightly News, 1/6/2013
READ MORESen. Mark Kirk makes emotional return to Capitol Hill
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- January 7, 2013
Senator Mark Kirk, R-Ill., returned to Capitol Hill for the beginning of the 113th Congress, nearly one year after suffering a serious stroke. After having worked hard to recover, he enjoyed a moving welcome back to Congress amid cheers from his colleagues in the Senate. He climbed the steps of Capitol Hill determinedly and with bipartisan
READ MOREFor Employee Wellbeing, Engagement Trumps Time Off
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- January 7, 2013
New research shows that employee engagement and workplace environment has more of an effect on employee wellbeing and happiness than vacation time or flextime policies do. Gallup Business Journal, January 2013
READ MORENot just child’s play: Don’t take away recess, docs argue
- Home & Family
- January 3, 2013
As more and more grade schools drop recess from their schedules, members of the American Academy of Pediatrics are speaking out in hopes of reversing the trend, pointing to recess’s benefits to both learning and health, and arguing that kids need daily recess to keep them mentally sharp and physically healthy. NBC News, 12/31/2012
READ MOREGracie McNulty fulfills dead dad’s wish by giving out Christmas dinners to homeless
- Making a Positive Difference
- January 3, 2013
Ten-year-old Gracie McNulty served Christmas dinner to the homeless in memory of her father, Craig, who had vowed to open the family's cafe on Christmas to feed those less fortunate. Craig died in August before getting the chance to fulfill his vow, but his memory lives on through his thoughtful young daughter's selfless act. AOL
READ MOREBlood Clot Risk Factors: 5 Ways To Help Prevent This Damaging And Potentially Deadly Condition
- Health & Healing
- January 3, 2013
Blood clots, like the one Hillary Clinton developed, can happen for many different reasons and under a variety of circumstances. Sometimes clots can form for seemingly no reason at all. Experts say there are at least five steps you can take to help prevent blood clots. The Huffington Post, 1/2/2013
READ MORETips on curating your Facebook life
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- January 3, 2013
Read on for tips on remaking the social network so it's less a tabloid feed of unwanted updates and more a warmer space that reflects your real-life social circle. USA Today, 12/29/2012
READ MOREThe Lost Art of the Handwritten Note
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- January 2, 2013
There's no denying the wonders of electronic messages, but nothing captures a moment like putting pen to paper. Research conducted at the University of Virginia in 1989 found that at state schools where bad handwriting was specifically addressed and improved, the pupils had better reading skills, better word recognition, better compositional skills and better recall
READ MOREThe Strange Link Between Your Heart and Depression
- Health & Healing
- December 30, 2012
A new study by Danish researchers shows that elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels—a marker of inflammation used to predict heart problems—are associated with an increased risk for psychological distress and depression. Men's Health, 12/24/2012
READ MORESweet Tweet: Join Kelly Rowland and Get Healthier with Commitment Day
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- December 30, 2012
Commitment Day is a year-round movement to unite Americans in making personal commitments to a healthier lifestyle. Recording artist, songwriter, dancer, actress and television personality Kelly Rowland (of Destiny's Child, The X Factor, etc.) is joining with MusicCares for the movement, and she's actively encouraging people to participate. She is even offering a code on her website so that
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