Written by Ann Pietrangelo on May 14th, 2012 in Family, General.
Young adults would rather indulge in tanning today than worry about skin cancer tomorrow. Tanning is the norm in some circles. It’s expected. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer, but that’s not scaring young adults from the lure of the tanning booth.
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on May 13th, 2012 in Emotional Issues, Family, General.
Everyone knows what it feels like to be angry. Yet the causes, effects and ways to control anger are not well understood. Howard Kassinove, PhD, ABPP, is professor of psychology at Hofstra University and director of the university’s Institute for the Study and Treatment of Anger and Aggression. The following feature was produced by the American Psychological Association (APA).
7 Questions about ANGER: How To Recognize and deal with a common emotion…
Read it: 7 Questions about ANGER
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on May 10th, 2012 in Family, In The News.
A 29-year-old Colorado mother died in Andover, Mass. after fracturing her neck going down a Banzai in-ground pool water slide which had been placed over the concrete edge of a pool. The woman hit her head at the bottom of the slide because it had partially deflated.
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on May 9th, 2012 in Inside the Maze, Off Topic.
If you’re a recording artist, Facebook and Twitter are good promotional tools, but your official website is the key to your online presence. That website should be a place where fans can get a feel for your style, sample your music, and even make a purchase.
All visitors are potential fans in the making, but you only have a few seconds…
Read it: Recording Artists: Does your website scream “amateur?”
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on May 8th, 2012 in Inside the Maze, No More Secs!.
I didn’t write a sex book. That statement hardly seems like a news flash, but I feel obligated to say it anyway.
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on May 7th, 2012 in Family, General.
The arrival of summer means more outdoor activities for the whole family. As backyard play equipment, grills, and lawn care tools come out, it’s a good time to give them a safety check. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) urges consumers to stop using products that have been recalled due to safety concerns.
Here are some recently recalled summertime products that you may have around your home…
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on May 3rd, 2012 in In The News.
Brendon Grimshaw, 86, has lived alone on the small island of Moyenne in the Seychelles in the middle of the Indian Ocean since he purchased it in 1962. Far from lonely, Mr. Grimshaw shares his paradise with 120 magnificent tortoises. In this BBC interview, Grimshaw offers a glimpse into his life — and what a life it is! Be prepared to smile.
Watch it: 86 year old lives like Robinson Crusoe
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on May 2nd, 2012 in In The News, Off Topic.
Want to get noticed? If you’re an entertainer or aspiring entertainer, you need a dedicated website — a central hub for your portfolio, events, and social media outlets.
Visitors to your website, whether they’re fans, members of the press, or talent scouts, form a first impression within mere seconds. An unprofessional website signals that you don’t take your career seriously, so why should they?
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on May 1st, 2012 in Family.
Stroke can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, or gender. Stroke kills more than 133,000 people a year. Many people don’t realize that up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by working with a healthcare professional to manage risk.
Read it: The Faces of Stroke
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on May 1st, 2012 in Family, In The News.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recalls of the Whoozit® Starry Time Rattle and the Target Home Bunny Sippy Cup.
Read it: Baby Rattles and Sippy Cups Recalled
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on April 30th, 2012 in Emotional Issues, Family, Natural Choice Directory Articles.
Are you middle-aged or a senior citizen? You may belong to one group chronologically, but feel like you belong to the other. How many of us are really prepared for the physical and emotional changes that come with aging?
The baby boom generation (those born between 1946 and 1964), perhaps because of their large numbers, created a culture all but obsessed with youth. But all the “anti-aging” products and denial in the world can’t stop time and the “don’t trust anyone over 30″ generation is marching into senior citizen status, ready or not…
Read it: The Art of Aging Gracefully
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on April 16th, 2012 in Family.
When it comes to alcohol consumption, family and friends matter. New research shows that people trying to sustain recovery from alcohol addition are more successful when they have positive social relationships.
The research, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, indicates that these positive influences can have a powerful effect and can last for at least three years post treatment.
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on April 12th, 2012 in Family, In The News.
J.C. Penney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling Rockland Furniture Drop-side Cribs.
Get details and view photos: Crib Recalled Due to Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on April 9th, 2012 in Family.
A lot of adults suffer from foot pain and discomfort for a variety of reasons, but did you know that six out of 10 teens have foot pain, too? A survey conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) shows that
Read it: 6 in 10 Teens Have Foot Pain
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on April 5th, 2012 in Family, In The News.
Todson Inc., of North Attleboro, Mass., in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of Topeak Babyseat™ II Bicycle Carrier Seats.
Read it: Bicycle Child Carrier Seat Recalled for Amputation Hazard
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