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If you have asthma, you probably have an inhaler which you use for daily relief of your symptoms or for emergency asthma attacks. You probably also avoid smoke or other substances that can trigger the coughing, wheezing misery of an…
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Let’s face it, life is busy. Sometimes it catches up with us, leaving us feeling stressed and overwhelmed. When this happens, you need a way to fight back. Fortunately, even just a few minutes can be enough to help you…
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Nausea is very common symptom that is associated with a wide range of health conditions, referring to the physical discomfort that gives a person the feeling that they may be about to vomit. Often the cause of vomiting or nausea…
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Is Facebook good for your health? It’s a big question, and as social media continues to become more and more prevalent, an important one. According to a 2013 study by Facebook and IDC, smartphone users check Facebook as much as…
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Just as the age-old adage promises, it seems an apple a day really can keep the doctor away. Apples (along with other fruits and veggies) pack a combination of vitamins and minerals that out-power supplements like artificially made vitamin capsules.…
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Teacher Appreciation Day this year is May 3. What are you doing to appreciate the teachers in your life or in the lives of your family? If you do not yet know what you will be doing, then please allow…
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In a time when budgets are tight, every aspect of education is assessed for its value, and school libraries are no exception. Do school libraries contribute significantly to student achievement? Research into the answer to this important question dates to…
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Libraries may be traditionally thought of as buildings were books are kept, but in a digital world, libraries are changing to become much more. As libraries evolve to the Information Age, they are taking on completely new models that focus…
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Libraries can play an important role in children’s lives. They are a safe place to spend time and discover the joy of reading. Libraries are also spaces for community—places to play and discover, imagine and inspire, learn and study, and…
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To some, fundraising can seem impossibly difficult; to others, overly simple. But if you fall into either of these categories, it’s likely you’ve fallen prey to some of these common fundraising myths. Don’t let assumptions about fundraising hold back your…