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A Good Reason for Your Teen to Blog Here’s some news that will actually have you encouraging your teen to log on: Blogging may help soothe stress and boost self-esteem, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. Researchers say blogs are even more effective than written journals for kids because they... Read More >

Categories: Entertainment, Health, Parenting Teens & Tweens

CrossFit: Good for Moms? If you've seen this Reebok commercial on TV recently (and chances are, you have—it's on constantly!), you may not believe that CrossFit is perfect for moms. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAu-ftOM3C8 Yes, this ad is full of super-fit athletes who can whip out 20 pullups like it's no big deal. And I've been a CrossFit evangelist ever since I started doing the workouts last spring, so I'm a little biased.... Read More >

Categories: Health

Bad day at the office? Long day at school? We all need time to ourselves to sit back relax and listen to music. But like everything else in life, there is a time and a place for it. Pedestrian accidents involving earphones have tripled since 2004, according to a recent study in the Journal of Injury Prevention. In about 29% of the 116 reported... Read More >

Categories: Health

Feeling drained? Can't clear your head and get things done around the house or at work? Push play on a new music mix, suggest the authors of the new book Your Playlist Can Change Your Life (Sourcebooks, January 2012). Try these sample playlists: HIGH ALERT "Pride (The Name of Love),"... Read More >

Categories: Health

Kids may be asking for a new bike or to meet Justin Bieber for Christmas, but Matt Damon thinks they should receive CamelBak water bottles instead. Check out this video of Damon dressed as Santa. He tries to convince children that the Water.org Groove bottle—which supports the organization's mission of providing clean, safe water to those in need—is better... Read More >

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