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Bring back PE: Exercise should be ‘core’ class, report says0
- Family & Kids
- May 27, 2013
The Institute of Medicine recommended on Thursday that children get a full hour of exercise in school every day, both in and out of physical education class. The Institute said that schools that have done away with physical education need to re-introduce it into the curriculum. ”Children who are more active show greater attention, have faster
READ MOREHow the Smartphone Killed the Three-Day Weekend0
- Uncategorized
- May 27, 2013
According to government data, 35% of us work on weekends, putting in an average of five hours of labor, often without compensation. Tanya Schevitz, spokeswoman for Reboot, an organization trying to ween people off their need to constantly check their email, use their cell phones, etc., explains, "We have created an expectation in society that
READ MOREWorking Alone, Together0
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- May 24, 2013
In today's world of telecommuting, many people who work remotely have started to feel alienated. More and more of these workers are joining co-working organizations like Grind, Fueled Collective and NeueHouse in an attempt to be happier and more productive. Co-working sites allow for solo work while also encouraging collaboration. The New York Times, 5/5/2013
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Most parents admit to texting, other tech distractions while driving — even with kids in the car0
- Home & Family
- May 24, 2013
When researchers from the University of Michigan surveyed over 600 parents, 90 percent of those surveyed admitted they fiddle with their phones, food, CDs or navigation systems while driving with their children. The distracted drivers were more likely to have been in accidents. NY Daily News, 5/9/2013
READ MOREStudy: Half of teen drivers text behind the wheel0
- Home & Family
- May 24, 2013
Dr. Andrew Adesman, who co-authored a study for the CDC on teens texting while driving, explains, "Texting while driving is becoming a sort of epidemic, and it's a higher cause of deaths than even drinking while driving. The impairment that comes with texting is worse than drinking while driving." CBS News, 5/13/2013
READ MORE10 things that can kill you in the hospital0
- Consumer Alerts
- May 24, 2013
Dr. Leana Wen outlines the 10 most common medical errors that can occur in the hospital. Wen stresses that it's very important to look out for these things if you or a loved one will be receiving medical care. Huffington Post, 4/3/2013
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