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- December 15, 2010
We are surrounded by toxic chemicals in the products we use, the air we breathe, and even the clothes and bedding that touches our skin daily. It’s important to keep our exposure to a minimum to prevent both short and long-term damage. First off, when possible, avoid purchasing products that contain harmful chemicals, such as
READ MOREChristos Efessiou didn’t know anything about being a dad when his daughter was born, but he did know the rules of the business world. His new book, “CDO Chief Daddy Officer: The Business of Fatherhood,” is filled with tips on taking a business approach to parenting.
READ MOREHow do you present yourself in meetings? When you use powerful posture, you come across as more confident and assertive, new research shows. Practicing certain poses, such as standing instead of sitting in a meeting, can help you to control your nervous habits and deliver a better performance.
READ MOREDo you replace phone calls or in-person networking opportunities with emails and social media? While social media has impacted many aspects of our daily lives, it simply can’t compare to the interaction and ability to connect that comes from actually spending time with people.
READ MOREA new analysis from Gallup has found that those with depression miss almost twice as many days of work compared to those who aren’t depressed. Part-time workers are more likely to suffer from depression, which results in even more sick days.
READ MOREIs depression overdiagnosed? A study, published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic, found that almost two-thirds of a sample of 5,000 patients who had been diagnosed with depression didn't actually meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (D.S.M.)'s criteria for the condition. Many patients given prescriptions for antidepressants may be taking medication for
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