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- December 15, 2010
For years, “Today” show viewers began their morning with Jane Pauley. The former NBC host and award-winning reporter is now sharing life lessons she has learned in her new book, “Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life.”
READ MOREAs record-breaking cold temperatures move in, it’s a good time to refresh your memory on a few common mistakes to avoid. Dr. Joshua Kosowsky, clinical director of emergency medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, reminds us that frostbite can take over in just moments of being in extreme cold weather, so it’s important to cover any exposed skin, including your face, before going outside.
READ MOREIs your resolution to lose some weight for the New Year? Many people pledge to drop a few pounds, but it may be a better idea to set attainable goals toward a healthier life that you can take on each week.
READ MOREDo your kids have a ton of excuses for why they can’t get to sleep at night? It may be because their circadian rhythm, or their sleep clock, isn’t the same as their bedtime, new research from the University of Colorado, Boulder shows. It turns out that light may be to blame for this clock mismatch.
READ MORE“It’s funner to give a gift… and if you do it a lot, you can get a good feeling,” says third-grader Rachel Ward. Rachel’s school was struck by Superstorm Sandy and received help from a nonprofit called Family-to-Family. The students were so grateful that they wanted to give back, too.
READ MOREMany kids learn to use tablets when they’re very young, but health experts worry about what that means for their future. It’s not uncommon for busy parents to pass their toddler an electronic device for the purpose of keeping the child occupied; this has even led tech companies to create tablets designed just for kids.
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