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Baby boomers – More active than ever with no plans of slowing down

Baby boomers are emerging as one of the largest generations, and nearly 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 years old every single day over the next 19 years. As a generation that refuses to compromise, baby boomers are reshaping everyone’s view of aging because they are living healthier, more active lifestyles and have no intention [...]

You can help: What to do if you suspect a child is being mistreated or abused

It’s a too-common scenario: you see a parent with a toddler at the store. The toddler misbehaves and, suddenly, the parent flies into a rage and screams at the child. The reaction only causes the child to cry louder, which leads to even more yelling by the parent. What can you do? Without knowing any [...]

The glitz, glamour and glory of racing for children

While Hollywood’s love affair with auto racing may be making headlines in April around the time of the Toyota Grand Prix Pro/Celebrity Race, the romance with this particular contest certainly isn’t new. In fact, since the first race in 1977, approximately 550 of Hollywood’s biggest names have driven in the annual Toyota Motorsports event. On [...]

Help for teaching kids money management skills

Even though financial education courses for children are proven to contribute to improved savings rates and other financial measures, only 12 states require a personal finance course for high school graduation, according to the Council for Economic Education’s 2011 Survey of the States. In classrooms, studies show teachers want to provide personal finance instruction, but [...]

A colonoscopy can be a lifesaver: simple tips to lower your risk of colon cancer

Every year, colon cancer takes the lives of tens of thousands of mothers, fathers, husbands, wives and friends, despite the fact that with an early screening, these deaths are highly preventable. This March during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) and makers of Dulcolax (R) are urging people to make an [...]

Nationwide diabetes education events create awareness, promote healthy living

Whether you are at risk for, have been recently diagnosed, or are living with diabetes, it is essential to make sure you have the information necessary to manage your disease. It can also be overwhelming caring for someone with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association aims to make it easier and the organization’s EXPOs are a [...]

Military care packages – A little piece of home that makes a big impact

U.S. troops have left Iraq, ending 9 years of war, but there are still many troops deployed in areas around the world. They are serving while away from home, families and familiar faces. This December, Operation Gratitude celebrated its 750,000th care package sent to deployed troops. With the help of corporate partners and volunteers, Operation [...]

The industry where the American Dream still thrives

Achievement through hard work is the American way, and few industries offer more opportunity for that kind of success than the restaurant business. Generations of Americans have reaped the financial rewards and personal satisfaction that come from serving others a good meal. In today’s high-competition workplace, the restaurant industry also remains one of the few [...]

How donated tissue saved a woman’s leg

The gift of donated human tissue meant that Susan Cossabone was able to avoid leg amputation and return to her passion of horseback riding following a devastating accident. Cossabone will join 27 other float riders from around the country Jan. 2 on the Donate Life float in the Tournament of Roses Parade. The float, now [...]

How you can help children of incarcerated parents during the holidays

Drug abuse. Divorce. Homelessness. Imprisonment. Little Forrest has witnessed them all. With his father in prison and his mom lost in a haze of drug abuse, Forrest’s maternal grandparents took custody of him when he was just 2 years old. For Forrest, his dad’s prison sentence seemed like a punishment for him, too. Due to [...]

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