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- December 15, 2010
Research has been continuing to find that the simple act of smiling is good for our health and well-being. The benefits of smiling include slowing down the heart and reducing stress. Some research suggests that only a full, genuine smile will produce these benefits, while other studies suggest that even a forced, polite smile may be
READ MOREOn ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts was honored as the person of the week, celebrating her return to "Good Morning America" after her long recovery from a bone marrow transplant. Roberts told Sawyer, "I have always said — and I will say this to people when they're facing a tough challenge — being optimistic
READ MOREA new study reveals that seafood sold in the U.S. is often mislabeled; this seafood has been swapped for species that are cheaper, overfished, or dangerous to eat. Consumers can avoid falling victim to seafood fraud by buying whole fish, which are easier to identify, and not trusting prices that seem too good to be
READ MOREResearch shows that folic acid can help lead to a healthy pregnancy, even for women who take it before they become pregnant. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the vitamin can reduce a child's risk of developing autism. NBC News, 2/18/2013
READ MOREActress Allison Janney (from "The West Wing" and "The Help") is the spokeswoman for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Janney is passionate about the cause, having gone through a scary experience with her mother, who, like many women, ignored the symptoms
READ MOREAccording to new research, a child can directly influence the attitude and behavior of their parents towards the environment without them even knowing it. Science Daily, 2/13/2013
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