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Category: Health

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The Case for Geeky Activewear That Actually Performs

February 28, 2017December 11, 2017A.J. O'Connell1

There is no try.

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Wanted: Therapy Without the Cost: Enter Author Lisa Ferentz

February 7, 2017December 11, 2017Dakster Sullivan

‘Finding Your Ruby Slippers’ is therapy from the comfort of your own couch.

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Your Co-worker Has Anxiety. Now What?

January 19, 2017December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

What do you do when faced with an anxious co-worker? Dakster knows.

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Nail Biting: Mental Disorder or Gross Habit?

October 16, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Nail biting is classified as an obsessive-compulsive disorder. Does this mean your child should be treated for the very common habit?

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Disney XD’s “Improve Your Selfie” Healthy Living Spots

September 24, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney

Check out Disney XD’s “Improve Your Selfie” healthy living spots, new animated shorts that support kids health and fitness.

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Pedal the Day Away With DeskCycle

July 6, 2016December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan3

Can’t get out of the office for a bike ride? Do it at your desk with the DeskCycle.

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Procrastination Destination: Meditation

June 11, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Take a mental vacation by yourself or with your kids by meditating. Yes! Meditation will give you superpowers, or at least give you an excuse to curse in the most relaxed way possible.

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WHOOSH! Screen Shine Review

June 11, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney

Yesterday, Ella, my five-year-old, and I reviewed WHOOSH! screen cleaner.

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Food Allergy? Intolerance? Disease? Sensitivity?

June 3, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel5

Rebecca is intolerant of gluten, probably has celiac disease, doesn’t have any food allergies, but is sensitive to dairy. What the heck does that all mean?

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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Revisiting Spider-Woman

March 21, 2016December 8, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

Here’s why everyone who has a partner, a loved one, a friend who has recently had a baby needs to read issue #5 of the new ‘Spider-Woman.’

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I Was Sensory Deprived for an Hour and All I Got Was…

March 16, 2016December 8, 2017Shiri Sondheimer14

My life is loud. Two kids, two cats, a husband with ADHD. I live, by choice, in a city. I work in an office far too small for the number of people who share it under a parking garage with thin walls where the phone rings ALL. DAY.

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Repopulate! Keeping Your Gut Healthy On Antibiotics

February 1, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel5

When you or your child are on antibiotics, your gut can really take a beating. Learn how to keep healthy!

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To the Doctor of the Fat Geek

November 16, 2015December 15, 2017Karen Walsh8

Thank you for reminding me that even fat people deserve to be treated like real people with real problems and not just some kind of walking cautionary tale.

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I Am the Princess and the Pea; I Am the Wolverine

October 19, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

No wonder Wolverine is in a bad mood all the time, he has a constant migraine. Super-sentivity is tough!

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Sit or Stand: With the Varidesk Pro Desk 54, It’s Up To You

October 14, 2015December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Dakster gives us the 411 on her first standing desk experience.

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A Little Death With Your Tea?

October 22, 2014December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

The “Teacup Poisoner,” clear bobas to choke on, and a game to see how much caffeine will kill you!

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Need a Doctor Now? American Well Has You Covered 24/7

April 21, 2014December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Life is busy. When you don’t have time for an office visit American Well has you covered 24/7 no matter where you are when you need a doctor.

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Kindergarten and Herd Immunity

March 25, 2014December 15, 2017Sarah Pinault2

When your child goes to kindergarten this year, what kind of herd are they joining and do you have a right to know?

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Food Allergy Cards for International Travel

September 16, 2013December 15, 2017Karen Burnham

Laminated cards that explain your (or your child’s) food allergies in a wide variety of languages.

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Mobile Phone Diagnoses Worm Infections

April 6, 2013December 15, 2017Kris Bordessa

In Tanzania, scientists recently used a mobile phone equipped with a makeshift microscope to diagnose intestinal parasites.

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