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- December 15, 2010
A new survey has found that 6% of Oregon 8th graders have tried a potentially deadly activity called "the choking game," data which is consistent with previous studies from other states and Canada. Players apply pressure to the main artery in their neck, with a belt, towel, rope, or other item, to limit oxygen and
READ MORESecrets of Love, a new feature length film with Deepak Chopra, Dr. Greg Baer, John Gray and Marianne Williamson, is redefining love and partnership in 2012. San Francisco Chronicle, 4/11/2012
READ MOREA very simple question is changing the delivery of medical care: How is your health affecting your quality of life? A focus on quality of life helps medical providers see the big picture— and makes for healthier, happier patients. The Wall Street Journal, 4/16/2012
READ MOREAn online community for young writers, Figment aims to let users steer the conversations while connecting them to the larger world of literature. Los Angeles Times, 4/8/2012
READ MOREA group of critics from the Environmental Health Trust is calling into question a study published last year that showed no cancer risk for children and teens using cell phones. ABC News, 4/5/2012
READ MOREWith so much research indicating that unstructured outdoor activities can improve children’s health, it seems obvious that health professionals should play a part in encouraging outdoor play, and they are starting to do so. Georgia’s "Rx for Fitness" program serves just that purpose: if a health care professional thinks your child needs more exercise, he
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