At what age are people usually happiest? New research offers surprising clues
Clare Mehta, Emmanuel College At what age are people usually happiest? New research offers surprising clues If you could be one age for the rest of your life, what would it be? Would you choose to be nine years old, absolved of life’s most tedious responsibilities, and instead able to spend your days playing with […]
Read MoreAre mass shootings an American epidemic?
Are mass shootings an American epidemic? Police stand near the scene where multiple people were shot at the FedEx Ground facility on April 16, 2021, in Indianapolis. AP Photo/Michael Conroy Lacey Wallace, Penn State The U.S. has suffered yet another mass shooting, with a deadly attack in a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. This was the […]
Read MoreThe Theory of Everything Origin and Fate of the Universe Stephen Hawking
The Theory of Everything: Origin and Fate of the Universe – Stephen Hawking – Unabridged Audiobook Author Stephen Hawking is widely believed to be one of the world s greatest minds: a brilliant theoretical physicist whose work helped to reconfigure models of the universe and to redefine what’s in it. Imagine sitting in a room […]
Read MoreDesk Booking Software Helps Colleges Get Back to School
How desk booking software can help colleges go back to school and businesses return to work Since the COVID-19 pandemic, university administrators and employers alike are searching for ways to welcome people back safely. Their needs are complex: Higher education institutions must schedule for multiple buildings and even multi-campus environments while trying to maintain social […]
Read MoreEase Into Education
Ease Into Education If there’s one constant this year, it’s changed. With another school year comes even more change, but you can help your family make a smooth transition with some planning and preparation. (Family Features) Allow time for adjustments. After months of later bedtimes and laid-back schedules, kids and parents alike need a little […]
Read MoreTry a New Way to Travel
Try a New Way to Travel Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, families are still finding ways to make the most of the unusual schedules to plan a getaway. With more flexible work and school arrangements, many families are embracing the idea of a “flexcation,” an emerging travel trend where families rent vacation homes later in August, […]
Read MoreTips to financially prepare for college this fall
5 tips to financially prepare for college this fall For many students starting or returning to school this fall, the experience may be far different from what they envisioned last year. In response to COVID-19, a number of colleges and universities are temporarily moving to virtual learning models. At the same time, there are colleges […]
Read MoreLet kids get hands-on with healthy, easy treats
Super Snacking Let kids get hands-on with healthy, easy treats (Family Features) Snacks are a way of life for people of all ages, but especially children, who consume about 25% of their daily calories from snacks, according to research published in the “Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.” Providing nutritionally balanced snacks for your children […]
Read MoreRare illness teen gets wish creates comic book
Teen with a rare illness gets wish to create comic book Teenagers love to read comic books, and many even have the desire to write stories, draw comics and create their own books someday. Nineteen-year-old Bo is one of those teens. He loves everything about comic books and drawing — but juvenile Huntington’s disease (jHD) […]
Read MoreFoster a Love for Literacy
Foster a Love for Literacy (Family Features) Reading plays an obvious role in academic performance, but it’s also an essential life skill. Literacy and effective communication go hand-in-hand, and inspiring a child to embrace reading and writing can help open a world of opportunity. Celebrate the importance of literacy and help the children in your […]
Read MoreSmart Saving Strategies
Smart Saving Strategies (Family Features) Money management and building long-term financial health is a careful balancing act between long- and short-term financial needs, and now is a perfect opportunity to re-examine your goals. People sometimes focus on short-term needs, making sure they can cover routine bills and living essentials. However, many Americans do not have […]
Read MoreHow to Start a Keto Diet
(Family Features) Starting a keto diet continues to be one of the leading trends in nutrition, though many find the transition to be daunting. Kristin Kirkpatrick, RDN, Quest Nutrition spokesperson and former nutrition lead for the Cleveland Clinic, recommends these guidelines for a day on the meal plan to help you get started. Find more […]
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