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- December 15, 2010
Imagine sitting in a class where the main topic of conversation is how to be happier in your daily life. “What Makes Us Happy? Surprising New Insights in Human Nature” was just one recent topic at One Day University in New York, which was created to give adults the chance to get back into the classroom and learn new skills in a college-like environment.
READ MOREIrish-American billionaire Chuck Feeney has donated $7.5 billion to charity and plans to give away the rest of his fortune before he dies. The 82-year-old prides himself on living a modest life; he travels coach, he doesn’t own a car, and he made a point of having his children work their way through college.
READ MOREMany little girls dream about their wedding day and dancing with their dad, but what if you knew in advance that your dad wouldn’t be around for your wedding day? When 25-year-old Rachel Wolf’s father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, Rachel decided to plan a faux wedding to make sure she and her
READ MOREMany people work hard to climb the corporate ladder, but what do you do if you already have your dream job? If you have the perfect job, it’s important that you make a proactive effort to keep that job.
READ MOREMany pregnant women have been told to stay in bed to prevent complications or premature birth, but new research suggests that bed rest doesn't help and may actually bring more risks. Studies have found that resting in bed can cause blood clots, muscle atrophy, bone loss, and psychological effects such as stress and depression. Some
READ MOREHas someone you love ever called you needy? Pandora MacLean-Hoover, a licensed independent clinical social worker in Cambridge, MA, claims, “Everyone who is emotionally healthy is able to acknowledge their needs. It’s a positive thing to be able to reach out and ask for help." Yet, many people view asking for support in a
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