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- December 15, 2010
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 MOREThere'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 MOREA 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 MOREThe Lake Stevens School District in suburban Seattle has saved itself $1.5 million since 2010 simply by being vigilant about turning off lights, computers, monitors, and printers when not in use. The $1.5 million represents a 34 percent reduction in the district’s energy bills, which has enabled the administration to better fund schools. In accomplishing this,
READ MORECommitment 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
READ MORETeacher Jeffrey Wright inspires his students every year with his lecture about his son (who has a rare developmental disorder) and the meaning of life, love, and family. The New York Times, 12/25/2012
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