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Category: Health

Review: Cubii JR2+, Plus Indiegogo Alert: Cubii Total Body+

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022Jenny Bristol

If you’re looking for a high-quality stationary elliptical that’s easy to move around, Cubii has a number of great models, including a brand new one, now seeking funding on Indiegogo.

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Interview With Brain Chemistry Expert Loretta G. Breuning, PhD, on the Science of Social Media Addiction

November 9, 2021November 8, 2021Dakster Sullivan

Find out the science behind social media addiction with Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD, a renowned brain chemistry expert.

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Two Fantastic Masks for People With Sensory Needs

May 6, 2021May 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Learn about two different types of masks for all ages that address specific sensory needs.

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What I Learned About My Mental Health One Year Into Therapy

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew6

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses her mental health journey for anxiety one year after starting therapy.

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Vaccine

Getting Vaccinated Is Nearly Impossible Right Now

January 21, 2021January 20, 2021Marziah Karch

When they announced the COVID vaccine, a lot of us were excited. My autistic son was incredibly excited. This is actually the only vaccine he’s ever begged for. I told him we’d all have to wait our turn.   Like many others, I figured it would be a while. It turns out “a little while” turned […]

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Images by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay, Anastasia Gepp from Pixabay, Vecteezy, History Heroes, Macmillan

Celebrate Healthcare Heroes with History Heroes and Julia Donaldson

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020Sophie Brown1

Celebrate the hard work of our healthcare heroes this holiday season & encourage kids to do the same with History Heroes and Julia Donaldson.

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‘I Believe In Me’ by Cheng Chi Sing (AKA Soolooka)

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

Cute illustrations with powerful messages make ‘I Believe In Me’ by Cheng Chi Sing a fun little read about loving yourself.

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Noom

Noom: Fad Diet or Worth Your Time?

June 30, 2020June 29, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

Noom is the latest diet to hit the scene and Dakster Sullivan checks it out to see if it’s a fad or worth your time.

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Editing page of a google form titled "Enter the Labyrinth!" with ancient Greek mosaic of The Labyrinth as a header picture and an introduction to the escape room puzzle that follows

Inertia and Working From Home

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020Amy Weir5

Inertia makes it hard to separate your day into “work” and “non-work” hours when working from home. Without a closing time, I just keep going….

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Disney Springs and COVID-19: Is The Magic Still There?

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020Dakster Sullivan2

Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has made some changes to allow guest to visit again while staying safe from COVID-19.

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Little Home Schools Everywhere: Meet Little Medical School

April 22, 2020April 21, 2020Sarah Pinault2

“Classroom in a box” from Little Medical School is a great way to kick start or rejuvenate science class at home. Great to play with, great to learn from, and thoroughly engaging for all.

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Gaming is Good for Your Health

Gaming Is Good for Your Health: Self-Medicating With Games

April 21, 2020April 20, 2020Evil Genius Mum11

Based on her panel at PAX Aust 2019, Evil Genius Mum gives us the whole discussion on how gaming is good for your health.

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Zoom Is the Tool of the Extrovert

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020Amy Weir1

Constant video conferencing can be quite the drain on an introvert.

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stress break

Social (Media) Distancing: A Stress Break

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020Rebecca Angel3

Stress can kill Rebecca Angel. But everyone is at risk of stress-induced illness. Learn how to reduce stress by tuning out.

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collage mice carry corn and scold daydreaming mouse who claims he is gathering sun rays for winter

Bound Only By the Limits of My Imagination

March 24, 2020March 23, 2020Amy Weir

What, me worry about being in quarantine? I’m too busy daydreaming to notice.

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Barely visible pre-teen holds T-shirt that reads "PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME DO STUFF"

There’s Too Much to Do During a Quarantine

March 19, 2020March 18, 2020Amy Weir

Looking for ways to keep busy during a quarantine? You’re apparently not me, then.

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Viruses as Weapons? Caltech Biologist Doesn’t Think So

March 18, 2020March 17, 2020Melanie Meadors

Viruses have been used as weapons in movies and conspiracy theories for years, but is it plausible? A Caltech biologist weighs in.

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The Coronavirus Survival Survival Guide

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020Karen Walsh

Things are getting real here in the US, and having everyone home all together while trying to stay sane and be productive is going to be a struggle.

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three identical cartoon kids lined up in a bed with thermometers in their mouths and a skin rash

Family Sick Days Can Be Good

March 6, 2020March 5, 2020Amy Weir1

Why is it so hard to call off sick? When we’re all in it together, sick days become a relief.

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Talking to Your Kids about the Coronavirus

March 2, 2020Sarah Pinault2

Take a look at the comic strip designed to help kids understand the coronavirus and how it impacts them, courtesy of NPR.

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