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About Us

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• May 1, 2014

The Good for You Network is a global web media initiative focusing on: What are you doing now that’s Good for You – Good for Your Own Well-Being? What are you doing now to Make a Positive Difference in the lives of others? The Good for You Newsroom provides news and information, from a wide variety of news

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• April 30, 2014

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• April 30, 2014

Last Revised: April 29, 2013   I.    INTRODUCTION   This User Agreement and Privacy Policy governs www.goodforyounetwork.com, www.goodforyou.net, www.tgfy.net,  and www.thegoodforyounetwork.com   and all related applications and/or services, regardless of how distributed, transmitted, published, or broadcast (each, a "Service”) provided by Carter Communications LLC (“we,” "us," or “our”), and is binding on all those who access,

Nostalgia Is Good For You: When We Reminisce, Life Feels More Meaningful And Death Less Frightening

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• July 19, 2013

Recall a fond memory. Chances are that thinking about it puts you in a better mood and makes you feel warm and fuzzy. Researchers have found that reminiscing can help you feel more hopeful about your future and closer to the people you love, too. Dr. Clay Routledge, associate professor of psychology at North Dakota

How Instagram Almost Ruined My Life

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• July 6, 2013

Do we spend too much time snapping photos and updating our social media pages to actually enjoy real-life experiences? Of course many of us like to take pictures to help us remember and replay great memories later, but we may actually be missing the moment and the chance to really experience all that life has

Cheating Ourselves of Sleep

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• June 24, 2013

Inadequate sleep has a negative impact on a number of our bodily systems, and it decreases our ability to fight off diseases and even our reaction time and mood, according to sleep specialists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. Most people need about 7-8 hours of sleep

After tragedy, who bounces back? Keys to resiliency may lie in childhood

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• June 7, 2013

Why are some people better able to recover from tragedy and trauma than others? According to emerging research on the biology of resilience, an individual’s ability to recover from traumatic events may depend on a combination of factors such as early life experiences, genetics and brain chemistry. For some, like mom Stephanie Decker, who became

How the Smartphone Killed the Three-Day Weekend

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• 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

Dove ad highlights women’s distorted self-image

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• April 29, 2013

Dove is kicking off a new "real beauty" campaign to tell women they look better than they think they look. Dove recently released their short film, Real Beauty Sketches, documenting a social experiment whereby women saw themselves as much less attractive than objective observers depicted them. The campaign was created as a way to help

The longevity revolution: how old are we really?

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• March 27, 2013

Life expectancy is increasing, as is quality of life for many people. So, how old are we, really? EcoSalon, 3/21/2013

Stress-Busting Smiles

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• February 28, 2013

Research has been continuing to find that the simple act of smiling is good for our health and well-being. The benefits of smiling include slowing down the heart and reducing stress. Some research suggests that only a full, genuine smile will produce these benefits, while other studies suggest that even a forced, polite smile may be

Aging America: Elder abuse on the rise

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• January 31, 2013

As many as 2 million seniors are abused, exploited or neglected every year, according to available statistics and surveys, and experts say that number could actually be much higher. Some research indicates that one in 10 seniors have suffered some form of abuse at least once. Unfortunately, the needs of these abuse victims are growing

7 Ways to Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude

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• December 10, 2012

Any time you feel blue, acknowledging and appreciating the small things in life- and the little moments that make you happy- can soothe your soul. Look around you on a daily basis and notice all of the things for which you're grateful. Read on for easy ways to express gratitude during the holiday season and all

The facts about emotional eating

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• October 5, 2012

"It's healthy to emotionally eat once in a while—to eat for comfort, to celebrate, or just because," says Jean Fain, a psychotherapist affiliated with Harvard Medical School and the author of The Self-Compassion Diet. "Sure, you could go for a walk or head to the gym, but sometimes an ice cream sundae is just the