Henry Winkler honored with OBE for Dyslexia work in UK
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- September 21, 2011
Henry Winkler, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult, received an honorary OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his work touring the UK to educate students, educators, and policy makers about dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Winkler said, “My goal when I started working with children was never to bring accolades on myself,
READ MOREA book that will change ‘Your Medical Mind’
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- September 21, 2011
Many of us have a hard time making medical decisions, choosing doctors, or deciding on different treatment options. Two doctors, Jerome Groopman and his wife Pamela Harztband, have written a book, “Your Medical Mind,” to shed light on how our minds approach medicine. The couple uses real patient stories to help us learn how to
READ MOREShel Silverstein’s poems live in ‘Every Thing On It’
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- September 21, 2011
The family of the beloved poet, Shel Silverstein, has released a new book, “Every Thing On It,” which includes 145 poems written by Silverstein that were not included in his earlier books. The family met once a month for about a year to work on the book, ensuring that every detail was just as Silverstein
READ MORETen workplace habits that could cost your career
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- September 21, 2011
Four leading career coaches offer insight on 10 bad workplace habits they have seen that lead to poor reviews by employers. Some of the habits discussed include being addicted to email, sucking up to the boss, constantly making excuses and having a quick temper. The Globe and Mail, 9/20/2011
READ MORERetirement savings: How to draw the max (safely)
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- September 21, 2011
Many of us wonder how much we can actually pull from our savings each year without running out of money later in life. Learn some options to help you get the most out of your money, both now and in the future. CNN, 9/20/2011
READ MOREYes, You Are Getting Shorter Height Loss May Signal health Risks, Especially for Men; some Exercises Help
- Health & Healing
- September 21, 2011
Is getting shorter as you get older just an inevitable part of the aging process? Although most people do lose height as they get older, height loss could signal additional health risk. A recent study takes a look at what contributes to height loss; what, if anything, can be done about it; and why men, women
READ MOREQuestions for Better Care
- Health & Healing
- September 21, 2011
More informed patients may be a key to improving health care, reducing medical errors, and increasing the rate of early detection. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is launching a new campaign to encourage patients to ask more questions as a way to make the most of the time they have with their doctors.
READ MORENew Eagle helps kids soar
- Making a Positive Difference
- September 21, 2011
New Eagle NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha makes a difference in the lives of 12 underprivileged high school students by taking them on a tour of universities across the country each year, as part of his ACTS Program, the Awesome Walk College Tour for Scholars. September 18, 2011, NBC Nightly
READ MOREGreenest skyscraper ever rises from world trade center site
- Environmental Well-Being
- September 16, 2011
The new World Trade Center in New York City promises to be the most environmentally advanced building ever created on such a scale. The WTC complex is seeking the second highest attainable LEED Certification, which requires 20 percent less energy consumption than New York State’s energy code requirements. A few of the buildings green strategies
READ MOREHow does Sarah Jessica Parker do it?
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- September 16, 2011
SJP stars in a new romcom, playing a harried, juggling-it-all Boston working mom in I Don't Know How She Does It. The movie is set for release on Sept. 16. Greg Kinnear plays Parker's architect husband, and they've got two young kids. USA Today
READ MORECosmetic surgery gets cheaper, faster, scarier
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- September 16, 2011
Are low-cost, high-volume cosmetic surgery clinics the new problem? Strax, which has two locations in South Florida, boasts it is the busiest cosmetic surgery center in the U.S. However, one of it’s patients paid $5000 for a procedure and later had to be hospitalized for repercussions from the surgery. Critics call it the commoditization of
READ MOREStudent loan payments cripple more borrowers
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- September 16, 2011
New figures are showing that repaying students loans is crippling many American borrowers across the country. New Census Bureau information also shows that many 14.2 percent of 25-34 year olds lived with their parents in 2011, largely due to the fact that they can’t find full-time positions. This also means that many parents who planned
READ MOREScientists Hint at Why Laughter Feels So Good
- Health & Healing
- September 15, 2011
Laughter has been regularly promoted as good medicine but a new study suggests that the healing benefits of laughter actually come from the muscular exertions involved in producing the familiar ha, ha, ha. The physical act of laughing releases chemicals in the brain that make people feel good and more resistant to pain. The New
READ MOREBullying Prevention Expert Vicki Abadesco Shares Three Essential Back-to-School Tips Every Teacher, Administrator and Parent Should Know
- Home & Family
- September 15, 2011
Bullying is an ongoing problem that we face today, but there are a few things that every parent, teacher, and administrator should know to help make their school and the world a safer and much happier place. Three simple tips to creating a bully-free environment include connecting, sharing feelings, and teamwork. September 7, 2011
READ MOREEco-friendly Diapers
- Home & Family
- September 15, 2011
The world’s first hybrid diaper is here. It is made of the best of cloth and disposable. The product consists of a fashionable reusable outer pant and a choice of either a washable cloth insert or a certified 100-percent biodegradable, flushable insert. September 2011, Green America
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