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- December 15, 2010
As more and more grade schools drop recess from their schedules, members of the American Academy of Pediatrics are speaking out in hopes of reversing the trend, pointing to recess’s benefits to both learning and health, and arguing that kids need daily recess to keep them mentally sharp and physically healthy. NBC News, 12/31/2012
READ MOREThis time of year is a great time to start making—and keeping—business resolutions (not just personal resolutions). There are certain goals that successful people tend to identify as important, and they are able to consistently accomplish these goals. Forbes, 12/30/2012
READ MORETen-year-old Gracie McNulty served Christmas dinner to the homeless in memory of her father, Craig, who had vowed to open the family's cafe on Christmas to feed those less fortunate. Craig died in August before getting the chance to fulfill his vow, but his memory lives on through his thoughtful young daughter's selfless act. AOL
READ MOREBlood clots, like the one Hillary Clinton developed, can happen for many different reasons and under a variety of circumstances. Sometimes clots can form for seemingly no reason at all. Experts say there are at least five steps you can take to help prevent blood clots. The Huffington Post, 1/2/2013
READ MORERead 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
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