Dale Knuth, now 58, says that in childhood her weight was a source of anguish — largely because of how her family treated her. “I had a brother who tormented me constantly,” she says. “If I came home from school and was hungry and ate an apple, I’d be called a cow, or a pig … Continue reading Praise, Don’t Tease, And Other Tips To Help Kids With Their Weight
PLASTICS What’s recyclable, what becomes trash — and why
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When Temperatures Rise, So Do Health Problems
A little Shakespeare came to mind during a recent shift in the Boston emergency room where I work. “Good Mercutio, let’s retire,” Romeo’s cousin Benvolio says. “The day is hot, the Capulets abroad, and, if we meet, we shall not ‘scape a brawl.” It was hot in Boston, too, and people were brawling. The steamy … Continue reading When Temperatures Rise, So Do Health Problems
We Did It For The LOLs: 100 Favorite Funny Books
The news cycle is driving us to the edge of madness, so why not switch off, unplug and pick up a book? We know you could use a laugh right now — and luckily, several thousand of you told us all about the books, stories and poems that make you laugh. Click here to read the … Continue reading We Did It For The LOLs: 100 Favorite Funny Books
How To Make Friends
We all crave connection. It’s a fundamental part of being human. It was easy as a child, but as adults, we’re all bundles of insecurity, wondering if other people think we’re weird. No wonder it’s hard to put yourself out there! Click here to listed to the NPR podcast.
From Pain To Purpose: 5 Ways To Cope In The Wake Of Trauma
Could it happen here? It’s a question a lot of people ask in the wake of a traumatic event. Even if you’re not directly connected to the events in El Paso, Gilroy or Dayton, chances are you’ve felt the weight of them. “People do feel traumatized,” says family therapist Jonathan Vickburg, of Cedars Sinai in Los … Continue reading From Pain To Purpose: 5 Ways To Cope In The Wake Of Trauma