New York State lawmakers have recently joined with teachers to promote a more comprehensive and proactive approach to spotting and helping students with mental health issues, reports the New York Daily News. Assemblyman Marcus Crespo and Senator Jesse Hamilton both came forward recently with legislation that would give teachers more resources to be the “first…
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Finding the motivation to exercise can be difficult, but according to The Telegraph, working out with a significant other could be just the push one needs. A recent study from workout apparel company ADAY found that 40% of the 350 couples interviewed said their partner was the most significant factor in remaining fit. The overwhelming…
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Nike announced a revenue target of $50 billion by the end of fiscal year 2020, effectively aspiring to increase e-commerce sales by nearly seven fold in order to reach $7 billion in the next five years. The company is taking steps to reach this goal and recently appointed its first Chief Digital Officer, Adam Sussman,…
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Rather than undergoing expensive and often extremely unpleasant treatments, Fox News reports that a recent animal study suggests that regular exercise may be one of the most effective tools in battling cancer. Researchers determined that mice that spent the majority of their free time on a running wheel were 50% more likely to experience shrinking…
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A new study from the University of Pennsylvania is adding credibility to the notion that humans are more motivated by the fear of losing out on something than they are by potential rewards. According to Fox News Health, the study focused on motivating individuals to lose weight by tracking activity with a step counter smartphone…
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Medical professionals across the country are hoping to raise awareness about a common yet misrepresented illness known as ‘sick building syndrome.’ According to BT.com, this syndrome is the result of continued exposure to harmful toxins, volatile organic compounds, and airborne pollutants. Acknowledged by the Environmental Protection Agency as a legitimate condition, sick building syndrome (SBS)…
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Exercise is good for you. As rudimentary and simple as it may sound, a lot of the research done in the world of health, well-being, and fitness results in findings that support such a claim. Add the new study coming out of the Boston University School of Medicine to that list. According to The Telegraph…
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Justin Bieber is known for his boyish good looks, but recent ventures into the world of shirtless modeling have forced him to ramp up his exercise regimen. According to the Daily Mail, the 21-year-old pop sensation recently told the Kyle and Jackie O Show on Kiss FM that he will be bringing a tricked-out “Gymbus”…
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Ariel Winter made headlines for unexpectedly showing some skin at the 2016 SAG Awards — and for all the right reasons. The 18-year-old Modern Family star hit the Screen Actors Guild red carpets on Jan. 31 wearing a strapless black dress with a low-cut back (which was actually fairly conservative apparel by some red carpet…
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Love and marriage are beautiful things, but if they do not work for you for one reason or the other, the best option is to call it quits. However, the divorce process is not a simple one, especially considering the division of assets and deciding who gets your children’s custody if you have any. That…
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