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Giving Back
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” – Mother Teresa I think most of us hope to raise a child who is generous of spirit. Being charitable is something that is super important to me. I think it is something you feel organically and every so often (hopefully) something moves you to make a difference. Some people are born this way, but most children who grow up to be giving, altruistic adults do so because, as children, they were taught the value of these traits.
The Skinny on Diet Soda
I know how tempting diet soda can be. When you want to enjoy a bubbly flavored drink without the calories, a diet soda seems like the perfect solution. But, bad news for all your diet drinkers out there — put down that can of diet Coke and listen up!
Diet Soda May Raise Stroke Risk
New research raises concerns about diet soda, finding higher risks for stroke and heart attack among people who drink it every day as compared with those who don’t drink any soda.
Premature Menopause & Fertility
A diagnosis of premature menopause, also referred to as premature ovarian failure, is usually unexpected and takes young women by surprise. The effects on the woman’s body and emotions can be devastating as this condition is life changing. This is especially true for those hoping for a future pregnancy.
JFK's Sister, Humanitarian Eunice Kennedy Shriver Died
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of John F. Kennedy, died Tuesday at the age of 88 in Hyannis, Massachusettes. Shriver was born in Brookline, Massachusettes July 10, 1921 and was the 5th of 9 children. Her siblings include political figures John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Sen. Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy. Shriver continued her family’s legacy by founding the Special Olympics in her own backyard in 1962.