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Kids Watch TV As Parents Do, Not As They Say0
- Home & Family
- July 23, 2013
Do you limit how much television your children can watch, but then let yourself watch as much as you want? “If the parents watch TV in their free time, the kids are being socialized to watch TV in their free time,” says senior research scientist Amy Bleakley, who led a recent study by the Annenberg
READ MORESurgery may not be better for spine fractures0
- Consumer Alerts
- July 22, 2013
Back surgery may not be the best solution to fix fractures, according to a new study by the University of Washington. Spinal augmentation has been shown to relieve pain, but researchers found that those who had the procedure were just as likely to die or experience major complications as those who didn't have the procedure.
READ MOREThe Hidden Threat in Your Workout Gear0
- Consumer Alerts
- July 22, 2013
Do you wear antibacterial workout gear? This type of clothing contains nanoparticles of silver, which help to kill bacteria and fight odor, but you may be exposed to a harmful amount. A study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology has found that you actually absorb the silver particles through your skin when you
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GMOs: Researchers debate the safety of genetically modified foods0
- Environmental Well-Being
- July 22, 2013
Do you really know what’s in your food? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are used to make crops more resistant to external stressors, but many people are worried about the impact GMOs may have on our health and the environment.
READ MOREHow to Tackle U.S. Employees’ Stagnating Engagement0
- Business
- July 22, 2013
Companies are struggling to keep their employees engaged. According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, 70% of American workers are not coming to work ready to deliver their best performance. This has a significant impact on companies and the larger economy: lost productivity because of disengaged employees accounts for $450-$550 billion per year.
READ MOREAddiction: The disease that lies0
- Health & Healing
- July 22, 2013
If you knew something would harm you, would you still do it? Those who suffer from addiction may not have a choice. The disease impacts the part of your brain that rewards or reinforces your actions, or the reward center, which ultimately prioritizes the addiction as most important for survival. Dr. Marvin D. Seppala, the
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