Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- July 20, 2011
Lifetime's biopic on J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, premiered earlier this week. We think this film is Good for You entertainment worth watching, and this is why: Rowling went through a great deal in her life–an abusive husband whom she left and divorced, a period of time when she was on welfare
READ MORELike kids, elderly need to get outdoors
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- July 20, 2011
A breath of fresh air or a brisk walk helps the elderly, often cooped up in nursing homes, fight off what some are calling “nature deficit disorder” and is deeply rooted in quality of life issues. Being outdoors helps people feel alive, happier, and even younger, experts say. Though the older generations may need some
READ MORE7 green ways to save money in the laundry
- Environmental Well-Being
- July 20, 2011
Doing laundry doesn’t just require your time and energy, but it comes with some serious costs to the environment. From letting your clothes air-dry to making your own detergent, the Environmental Protection Agency offers some green tips that will cut down on electricity and water, and save you a little green too. MSNBC, 7/20/2011
READ MOREHow to save when surprised by twins
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- July 20, 2011
Twins are one the best surprises life can throw your way. But this unexpected joy can chuck more expenses down your alley as well. A panel of experts, led by TODAY’s financial editor Jean Chatzky, answers viewers’ questions about the best way to update savings accounts for an unexpected baby, whether it's just one or
READ MOREFirst lady teams up with grocers nationwide
- Making a Positive Difference
- July 20, 2011
Spurred by first lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to bring healthy food options to every table in America, major grocer retailers including WalMart, Walgreens, and SuperValu, have vowed to create more stores in low-income communities that currently lack affordable and nutritious food. The move, which is being announced today, will help these communities in two ways—making
READ MOREMothers with Breastfeeding Difficulties More Likely to Suffer Postpartum Depression
- Home & Family
- July 20, 2011
According to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, women with breastfeeding difficulties should be screened for depression—stemming from the fact that surveyed women were 42 percent more likely to experience postpartum depression than those who enjoyed the breastfeeding experience. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
READ MOREFran Drescher: ‘Happily’ green
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- July 18, 2011
“Happily Divorced” star Fran Drescher is giving house-hold toxins the boot. A survivor of uterine cancer, Drescher knows that many cancers have environmental causes and are associated with the dangerous chemicals we bring into our own homes. Through her foundation CancerSchmancer.org, she has created a program called Trash Cancer that encourages consumers to be aware of
READ MOREAn Alarming New Stimulant, Legal in Many States
- Health & Healing
- July 18, 2011
These stimulants are referred to as "bath salts," and they are legal to buy. People smoke or inject them to get high. But, as this story reports, the chemicals in the bath salts can produce side effects that are "long lasting and downright dangerous." Some states are now banning the "bath salts." The New York
READ MOREBudget Excursions for Volunteers
- Making a Positive Difference
- July 18, 2011
Get a cut rate price for a deluxe room. Of course, there is one stipulation: You have to agree to volunteer some of your vacation time to being of service. At the Snake River Lodge & Spa in Jackson, Wyoming, a luxury resort, that means pitching in and removing barbed wire fences to help local
READ MOREJeter blasts his way into baseball history: Milestone hit a homer – and fan returns ball
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- July 10, 2011
It's a double Good for You story– Good for You, Derek Jeter, for an incredible accomplishment. But you have to also say Good for You to the fan who caught the history-making ball and gave it to Jeter. Christian Lopez, a cellphone salesman, could have kept the ball, which memorabilia experts predicted could have given
READ MORETechnology can both improve and hinder family relationships, survey says
- Home & Family
- July 10, 2011
Cambridge University has released a report on how information and communication technology affects family life. The conclusion: Technology can both improve and hinder family relationships. LA Times, 7/7/2011
READ MOREBulb ban’s dark consequences
- Environmental Well-Being
- July 10, 2011
In this follow-up to the previous opinion piece we posted, Deroy Murdock explains how the passage of the ban on incandescent bulbs is killing off American jobs, and how it raises serious safety concerns. What if you work in an office building or are staying at a hotel where you can't open the windows if
READ MOREStudy: Men in happy relationships like to cuddle
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- July 10, 2011
Researchers at the Kinsey Institute's findings may be surprising to some–how important kissing and cuddling were to men in determining their state of happiness in a relationship. The Kinsey study found that cuddling seems to be the key to a happy relationship for men, and, according to the report, men were happier in their relationships
READ MOREMaking a portfolio, and more, at money camp
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- July 10, 2011
When parents often send children to specialty summer camps to develop musical, theatrical, or sports skill, it should be no surprise that camps focused on nurturing financial skills and business savvy are gaining popularity. Parents and teachers often feel ill-equipped to impart money management knowledge, so summer camp can be an option to ensure kids
READ MORENonprofit Spotlight: A Home for Kids In Need
- Making a Positive Difference
- July 10, 2011
In Henry Country, Georgia, just a few miles outside of Atlanta, one in 25 children are abused, neglected, or abandoned entirely. A Friend’s House, in McDonough, Georgia, was founded in 1998, and is a home for these children in crisis. Since it opened its doors, A Friend’s House has provided over 1,660 children with meals and
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