Making gratitude an attitude
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- December 31, 2011
Science is proving that being thankful has profound physiological and emotional benefits. Faith Salie explains why you should be making gratitude a year round attitude. The most interesting part of her video starts about a minute in, where she explain the findings on physiological effects of being thankful. CBS News, 12/25/2011
READ MOREKeeping Boomers Fit For Work
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- December 31, 2011
From morning stretches at Duke Energy to ice packs at Harley-Davidson, firms are finding ways to adjust to aging employees. The Wall Street Journal, 12/28/2011
READ MOREVitamins, Omega-3s May Keep Brain From Shrinking: Study
- Health & Healing
- December 31, 2011
The results of a new study show that older adults with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins B, C, D and E in their blood performed better on certain measures of thinking abilities and also tended to have larger brain volume. HealthDay News, 12/28/2011
READ MOREIf Your Teeth Could Talk …
- Health & Healing
- December 29, 2011
One's teeth and gums hold a lot of details about the body's overall health, including clues to disorders and disease. The Wall Street Journal, 12/27/2011
READ MOREIn Brief: Handling Holidays and Difficult Times
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- December 28, 2011
Events that would otherwise be joyful can be especially hard on people who are grieving. Here are some strategies that may help people ease their pain around holidays and other difficult times. MSN, 12/21/2011
READ MOREPoised to Donate Organs, 21-Year-Old Emerges From Coma
- Health & Healing
- December 28, 2011
Sam Schmid, a 21-year-old college student from Arizona, astounded doctors by recovering from traumatic brain injuries just hours before being readied to be an organ donor. ABC News, 12/22/2011
READ MOREParents: Help Your Kids Make the Most of Winter Break
- Home & Family
- December 27, 2011
This article goes through numerous ways to keep teens busy and engaged during the long holiday break, including educational (but fun) trips to museums, zoos, or factories; virtual field trips; community volunteer work, etc. Yvette Jackson, CEO of the National Urban Alliance, a nonprofit that focuses on improving student engagement in low-income schools, advises, "The
READ MOREThe Beginning of the End of the 9-to-5 Workday?
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- December 27, 2011
New evidence shows that businesses are increasingly allowing employees to work odd hours, telecommute, and otherwise tweak the traditional eight-hour workday. Time, 12/21/2011
READ MOREAnti-bullying book has a moooooving message
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- December 27, 2011
A cow named Annie is the main character in Lori Corson-Webber's books about life on a N.J. farm where the animals tackle social issues that affect children like bullying, tolerance and respect. TODAYMoms, 12/23/2011
READ MOREBringing America Back: A Bank Doing the Right Thing
- Making a Positive Difference
- December 27, 2011
Instead of moving quickly to foreclose and cover losses like other banks are doing, Webster Bank is committed to helping families stay in their homes. ABC News, 12/21/2011
READ MORESuzanne Somer’s Cancer Battle
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- December 23, 2011
On Friday, The Dr. Oz Show focused on natural cures. Suzanne Somers was on talking about her battle with breast cancer, as she chose to reject conventional treatment. In this candid interview, Suzanne discusses the alternative therapies she utilized and describes her quality of life after undergoing a revolutionary procedure to rebuild her breast. She
READ MOREExpect New Electronics Under the Tree? Plan to Recycle e-Waste
- Environmental Well-Being
- December 23, 2011
With technology being constantly updated and improved, it’s no surprise that e-waste is a fast-growing category of waste. Not surprisingly, electronics make up one of the biggest and fastest growing categories of holiday gifts. Electronics can be recycled into new products, but some supposed recyclers have been shown to be fraudulent- dumping waste abroad instead
READ MOREExtra help enhances holidays for older relatives
- Home & Family
- December 23, 2011
The holiday season is a time for family gatherings and it's important to include grandparents and other elderly relatives, experts say. You just need to remember that these guests may have some special needs. Read on for tips on helping older guests get the most out of the holidays. USA Today, 12/19/2011
READ MOREResearchers link meditation and pain-reduction
- Health & Healing
- December 23, 2011
Although people have known for quite a while that meditation can help ease pain, scientists haven't been able to explain exactly how and why — until now. According to the journal Cerebral Cortex, new research has finally uncovered the brain mechanisms that affect our experience of pain. USA Today, 12/22/2011
READ MOREA biz built on short sales: Petite woman’s solution for blocked sightlines leads to new venture
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- December 22, 2011
When Pam Starobin invented what she called the Sitting Taller adult booster seat (a firm cushion concealed in a chic leather tote bag that, when placed on a seat, offers a comfortable 4-inch boost), she was able to build her own successful business around it AND gain the satisfaction of helping other people who faced
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