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- December 15, 2010
Eric Lentz, who was given 12-15 months to live after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon-cancer, can be found spending his remaining weekends clearing out mulch and building nature paths in the Wisconsin forests, a project he has wanted to complete his whole life, building a camp oasis where troubled and at-risk teens can find
READ MOREAlthough the job market is slowing opening up for new college graduates, young professionals must strategically plan for the future, make meaningful connections, and gain relevant experience to a land a position in their field of study. University of Vermont, 7/25/2011
READ MOREAccording to researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, exercise provides a plethora of positive effects on the mind. Aerobics and strength training not only increase physical wellbeing, but help maintain brain and cognitive health throughout life. Newswise/ America Physiological Society, 7/25/2011
READ MOREWhen Rachel Beckwith turned nine in June, she didn’t ask for barbies or clothes. Instead, she wanted her friends and family to donate to charity:water, a decision she made after learning that millions of people don’t live to see their fifth birthday because they don’t have access to clean and safe water. This weekend, Rachel
READ MOREWant to shed some excess pounds? No celebrity trainers or expensive diets required! 31-year-old Entourage star Jay Ferrarra lost about 55 pounds the old fashion way. In 2009, he switched to a healthy diet—trading in burgers and fries for organic vegetables and tofu—and started hiking throughout California. Mother Nature Network, 7/20/2011
READ MORELifetime's biopic on J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, premiered earlier this week. We think this film is Good for You entertainment worth watching, and this is why: Rowling went through a great deal in her life–an abusive husband whom she left and divorced, a period of time when she was on welfare
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