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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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New charities spring up in time of need
- Making a Positive Difference
- November 30, 2011
Hard times seem to have inspired people to help those who are less fortunate, as all kinds of non-profits are stepping up and filling in the holes left by the extensive government cuts to social services. Marcia Meyer, co-founder of The Be Kind Project, says of this kind of phenomenon, "We think kindness is more
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Made in America: Creating Jobs for Christmas
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- November 30, 2011
After nearly a year of national coverage, ABC News' Made in America series reminds us that, according to economists, if every American spent $64 on something made in America, we could create 200,000 jobs immediately. Since the average American spends $700 on Christmas or holiday gifts, think how much of a difference we could make
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Breast-Feeding Is Good for Moms, Too
- Health & Healing
- November 30, 2011
Breast-feeding has been proven to be better than formula for babies, but it is also beneficial for moms. Some benefits of breast-feeding include less time and effort during feedings, opportunities for bonding, fewer missed work days due to baby being sick less frequently, lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and lower risk of type
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Consumer Reports Ranks Companies as ‘Naughty’ or ‘Nice’
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- November 30, 2011
This year's Consumer Reports ‘Naughty & Nice Holiday List’ examined the shopping policies of a wide range of companies, including some well-known names like American Express, Southwest Airlines, and Verizon Wireless, that either did right or wrong by customers this year. Fees, fees, and more fees led Consumer Reports to put several big corporations on
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Annie Lennox To Address International Parliamentary Conference
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- November 30, 2011
Addressing the topic ‘Parliamentarians as advocates for global development,’ the musician will call for greater action from parliaments in tackling the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Look to the Stars, 11/29/2011
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