Edward Norton Stars in PSA for Antarctic Protection
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- March 12, 2012
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READ MOREKhan Academy: The future of education?
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- March 12, 2012
With the backing of Gates and Google, free online educational videos from Khan Academy are increasingly being used in classrooms and across the world. Through the use of these online tools, Khan Academy hopes to dramatically improve the way people teach and learn. Sanjay Gupta reports in this enthralling 60 Minutes piece. 60 Minutes, 9/2/2012
READ MORESpanx Entrepreneur Shares Advice
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- March 12, 2012
The youngest female self-made billionaire, Sarah Blakely (founder of Spanx), discusses her journey, touching on subjects such as picking yourself up when you fail and believing in yourself. She recalls how her father used to help motivate her by asking, "what did you fail at today?" ABC News, 3/9/2012
READ MOREIs Pink Slime in the Beef at Your Grocery Store?
- Health & Healing
- March 12, 2012
An ABC News investigation has revealed that a cheap, unsavery meat filler substance, commonly called "pink slime," is in 70 percent of supermarket beef and up to 25 percent of every American hamburger. A substance once only used in dog food and cooking oil, this pink slime is now used as filler in the majority
READ MOREParents of teen who died texting and driving: ‘Kids think they’re invincible’
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- March 6, 2012
Clay and Shauna Sauer, the parents of teenager Taylor who died while texting and driving, are fighting to have laws instated to prevent similar accidents. TODAY, 3/5/2012
READ MOREMuhammad Ali Supports Parkinson’s Research Initiative
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- March 5, 2012
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who has Parkinson’s disease, has teamed up with 23andMe, a leading personal genetics company, in its Parkinson’s disease Research Initiative to enroll 10,000 individuals with Parkinson’s disease to participate in research. Look to the Stars, 3/2/2012
READ MORE5 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- March 5, 2012
March 8th marks the celebration of International Women’s Day. The holiday has political roots, having gotten its start as a Socialist event, but its focus has expanded since the first International Women’s Day in 1909. Today, it’s a day to take note of women’s economic, social, and political achievements, as well as a day for
READ MOREFainting Can Indicate Deadly Heart Condition
- Health & Healing
- March 5, 2012
Experts say that 25 percent of the time, fainting can indicate a potentially deadly heart condition. “Everyone doesn’t have to be alarmed that there is a serious medical problem if they pass out. But it is important for the first time you pass out that you do have further evaluation,” says Dr. Lawrence Phillips, an
READ MOREA Diet Rich in Fish May Help the Aging Brain
- Health & Healing
- March 5, 2012
In a study, people with low levels of omega-3s (which are found in fish) had smaller brains and scored lower on memory tests. The Wall Street Journal, 2/28/2012
READ MORELofty ambitions: why green roofs are the future of urban gardening
- Environmental Well-Being
- March 5, 2012
Whether you’re familiar with the concept or not, green roofs are becoming increasingly common, as people realize the advantages of having a garden on top of, not next to, their houses. For the uninitiated, a green roof is most simply described as being a living layer of grasses, shrugs, and mosses, planted over a waterproof
READ MOREMeryl Streep Donates $10,000 to School in Viola Davis’s Honor
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- March 5, 2012
On Monday, a needy school in Central Falls, R.I. became $10,000 richer thanks to Streep and her organization, the Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts. Hours after winning Best Actress for her portrayal as Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady,” the 17-time Oscar nominee sent a check. For years, Streep and her husband Don Gummer
READ MORELearning to manage bullies, one school at a time
- Home & Family
- March 5, 2012
Former Hollywood publicist Jodee Blanco took on a crusade after the Columbine shooting, focusing her efforts on ending the bullying problem. CBS News, 2/27/2012 . Del.icio.us Facebook Stumbleupon Newsvine Yahoo bookmarks Mixx Digg Reddit Google Bookmarks Twitter LinkedInFormer Hollywood publicist Jodee Blanco took on a crusade after Columbine shooting: managing the bullying problemFormer
READ MORESleeping pills ‘linked to increased death risk’
- Health & Healing
- March 5, 2012
A recent study found that people who take sleeping pills— even once and a while— have a higher risk of premature death than those who do not. A study published in the British Medical Journal found people taking 18 to 132 pills a year were up to five times more likely to die early and
READ MOREHow employers can take the lead in improving employee wellness and lowering health care costs
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- March 5, 2012
The workplace is where most adults typically spend half of their waking hours, and it can have a powerful impact on one’s health. Thanks to efforts in engaging employees in workplace wellness, many businesses are promoting healthier lifestyles while also reducing absenteeism, lowering health and workers’ compensation costs and improving employee health, morale and productivity.
READ MOREHow to Find More Time in Your Day
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- February 27, 2012
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