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We all mean to keep in touch with family, but with people spread all over the country and maybe even the world, things just get complicated. In this busy world, there’s often no better way to keep the family close…
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About 1 in 68 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ASD is a developmental disability that causes social, communication and behavioral challenges. The degree of these challenges…
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Even if you feel like you lead a fairly casual lifestyle, it is still important to get some deliberate relaxation time in regularly. Relaxation is an important part of daily life –it improves mental and physical health, promotes healing, improves…
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer for women after skin cancer, according to data from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. In the United States alone, an estimated 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected in…
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The holidays are a season for celebration with loved ones. But if the proper safety precautions aren’t taken, you may find yourself spending your time in the emergency room, rather than around the tree. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can…
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The holidays are a season for family, friends, and fun. But it doesn’t take much for all that packed-in merriment to become overwhelming. Between all the parties, the travel, the treats, and just plain disruption to your routine, self-care can…
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Unfortunately, emergency rooms get very busy at the holiday season. No matter where you live, the chances of you or someone in your family having to go to the hospital increase around Christmas time, specifically because of seasonal and environmental…
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Hand sanitizer has become very popular in the past decade or so, and it pops up on the shelves of pharmacies and specialty shops more often than not. But how can you know if hand sanitizer is really the best…
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About a third of students ages 12 to 18 in the United States reported being bullied, according to the Department of Education. Children who are bullied experience depression and anxiety, reduced self-esteem, changes to eating and sleeping patterns, and decreased…
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Non-profit organizations and charities both rely heavily on grants to help pay for the costs of upkeep, events, and day to day functioning. If you are a part of a charity or non-profit but have never applied for a grant…