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New fathers attend daddy boot camp
- Home & Family
- December 13, 2011
300,000 expectant dads have turned to Boot Camp for New Dads, a program which is in 45 states as well as Britain, Canada, Italy and Japan. During the program, men learn how to soothe a crying baby, change a loaded diaper and deal with mom. CNN.com, 12/9/2011
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‘Mother Robin’ wins CNN Hero of the Year
- Making a Positive Difference
- December 13, 2011
Robin Lim, who has helped thousands of poor Indonesians have healthy pregnancies and births, was named the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year. On Sunday, "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" recognized Lim and the other top 10 CNN Heroes of 2011. CNN.com, 12/12/2011
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How Darcie Chan Became a Best-Selling Author
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- December 10, 2011
Self-publishing is upending the book industry. Anyone who has ever dreamed about being a published writer will relate to this story of one woman's unlikely road to a hit novel. Even though book publishers and literary agents rejected her, Darcie Chan figured out how to self-publish her way to being a successful author. The Wall
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Anderson Cooper delivers good news with CNN’s ‘Heroes’ special highlighting do-gooders
- Making a Positive Difference
- December 10, 2011
Every week on his CNN show, Anderson Cooper features profiles of people who help others. Sunday he hosted “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute." This special saluted people, like 2010 honoree Anuradha Koirala (pictured), who have truly made a positive difference in the lives of others. NY Daily News, 12/8/2011
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Reddit Raises $31,000 for Child’s Medical Care—in 12 Hours
- Making a Positive Difference
- December 7, 2011
When the parents of Lucas Gonzalez, a three-year-old with a rare condition called hyper IgM syndrome, found out that a bone marrow transplant could give their son a chance to be a normal kid, they were less than confident that the fundraising website they started would raise the money they needed for the expensive procedure…
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Shop ‘Til You Stop: How to Treat Compulsive Spending
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- December 6, 2011
The holidays are a tricky time for shopaholics, an estimated 6% of the U.S. population, as bargains beckon and cultural cues egg people on to spend. Compulsive buying disorder, as it's officially known, is generally considered an impulse-control problem. Many compulsive shoppers also suffer from depression, anxiety, substance-abuse or eating disorders, and about half of
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Kermit Wasn’t the Only Greenie on Set for the Muppet Movie
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- December 6, 2011
The new Muppets movie- and all Disney films since 2009- had an environmental steward on set responsible for greening all aspects of the production, from catering (using organic ingredients and compostable knives and forks, etc.) to transporting compost. This eco advocate met with all the departments (like wardrobe, locations, etc.) to discuss how they could
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8 Ways to Green Your Office Without Breaking the Bank
- Environmental Well-Being
- December 6, 2011
TheGoodHuman.com, 12/1/2011
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Linkin Park Wants To Bring Solar Light To Haiti
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- December 6, 2011
Grammy-winning band Linkin Park are showing their support for the United Nations’ 2012 Year of Sustainable Energy by launching a new campaign designed to bring solar light to Haiti. Look to the Stars, 12/6/2011
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91-year-old yoga teacher asks, ‘Why should I quit?’
- Health & Healing
- December 6, 2011
Yoga has been a way of life for 91-year-old Bernice Bates since 1960. In a fitting tribute to her decades of helping others learn her passion, she recently won the distinction of the Guinness World Record holder of oldest yoga instructor. Perhaps we could all use to take a cue from Bernice Bates… Yoga is
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New Study Links C-Section to Childhood Asthma
- Home & Family
- December 6, 2011
According to research published recently in the American Journal of Epidemiology, children born via cesarean section (aka C-section) have an increased risk of asthma and respiratory disease at a young age. Mother Nature Network, 12/1/2011
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U.S. Medical ‘Trash’ Saving Lives Abroad
- Making a Positive Difference
- December 6, 2011
In Third World hospitals, lives are being saved through the use of discarded medical materials (like scalpels, needles, and sponges) salvaged from the U.S. by nonprofit organizations like Doc2Dock. These supplies are clean, safe and unused but are thrown out for various reasons, sometimes simply because they're unneeded items in large supply kits. By
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Helping Stop the Tiger Trade in China
- Environmental Well-Being
- December 1, 2011
The Environmental Investigation Agency and a number of stars are endorsing a petition calling on Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on tiger trade in order to save the world's last remaining tigers. EIA Lead Campaigner Debbie Banks says that China needs this push because, as she says, "instead of shutting down
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Arsenic in juice: new study prompts action
- Home & Family
- December 1, 2011
An investigation into trace amounts of arsenic found in bottled juice has prompted Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, to push for the Food and Drug Administration to lower the standards for arsenic in juice drinks. While further investigations continue, the advocacy group is recommending avoiding giving infants under 6 months any type
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Why fish oil is good for your brain: study suggests it can make Alzheimer’s far less likely
- Health & Healing
- December 1, 2011
According to a new study, eating oily fish such as salmon can significantly improve your memory and help prevent the onset of dementia. Since the fatty acid found in fish and seafood boosts memory function by 15 percent, a fish-rich diet is important for maintaining optimal brain health. For ABC News' take on a similar
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