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Therapy animals prove ‘man’s best friends’ hold healing power
(ARA) – When Sunny, a 3-year-old golden retriever, began working for San Diego Unified School District last spring, one of her first students was a fourth-grader with cerebral palsy, mobile only with the aid of a walker.
Adaptive physical education teacher Andrea Bazer says that as soon as this young student met Sunny, she was eager to take Sunny for a walk — first with the help of her walker, then with Bazer helping, and finally without any assistance. This transformation took several months, but once the student knew she could walk Sunny without the walker, she realized she didn’t need a walker at all.
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Rock your walls with some creativity
(ARA) – Every few years we paint them, and they sure do make a convenient spot on which to hang our flat panel TVs. But how much do we really think about our walls?
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Female Winter Olympic athletes share medal-winning winter beauty tips
ARA) – Winter can take a toll on anyone’s beauty regimen. Extreme cold makes skin dry and flaky, wind strips moisture from hair and temperature changes from inside to outside make it hard to dress appropriately. U.S. Olympic athletes who are gliding down ski slopes, spending hours on the ice and training in biting temperatures know firsthand how harsh winter elements can do more than put a damper on your looks — it can also affect the health of hair and skin.
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Therapy animals prove ‘man’s best friends’ hold healing power
(ARA) – When Sunny, a 3-year-old golden retriever, began working for San Diego Unified School District last spring, one of her first students was a fourth-grader with cerebral palsy, mobile only with the aid of a walker.
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Discovering financial aid opportunities in the current economy
(ARA) – If you are still searching for that silver lining in the present economic doldrums, going back to school this year might be the remedy for you. Whether you are a first-time freshman or a returning student looking for a new degree to move your career forward, for many the timing could not be better.
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You say you want a resolution . . . here’s one for healthier food habits
(ARA) – If you resolved to get healthier this year, you’ve probably started evaluating exercise programs
and healthy foods to eat. But don’t forget to include fun and enjoyment in your resolution, because that
is the best way to keep it going all year long.
(ARA) – All the gravy has been ladled. The cookies have crumbled. The red and green candies are on the clearance rack.
That can only mean one thing: people all over the country are resolving to eat better, if not less often. The start of the New Year – and with it, a new decade – means that consumers are focusing on their resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle for themselves, their loved ones, and, for that matter, the planet.
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Creative tips for budget bridal showers
(ARA) – When hosting a bridal shower, it can be easy to get carried away. Hosts, typically a close friend or relative of the bride, often feel obligated to give the bride the “perfect” party — a concept as elusive as it is expensive.
However, if you find yourself planning an upcoming bridal shower on a budget, have no fear: It’s entirely possible to plan a tasteful, fun and sentimental gathering without breaking the bank. Here are five time-saving and cost-cutting ways to throw a beautiful bridal shower:
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Seven tips to ensure a worry-free wedding day
(ARA) – You can hear the wedding bells already. Friends and family gathered together to witness your big day. The limousine ride, the toasts, wedding cake and the first dance — it’s all coming together for the perfect day. But wait! Before you say “I do,” there are a number of important things that you and your future spouse must do to become officially married.
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How you can help preserve a 100-year-old treasure
(ARA) – Yellowstone, Joshua Tree, the Statue of Liberty and Acadia – the names of some of America’s most beautiful and well-known national parks conjure images of majestic mountains, colorful deserts, crystal blue lakes and stories about our nation’s heritage.
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Affordable family fun before it’s back to school
(ARA) – It’s not too late for some family fun before the kids go back to school. Even though the economy is putting the brakes on many family vacations, getting away from it all doesn’t necessarily involve a road trip.
The perfect summer getaway can be as close as the backyard or neighborhood park.
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Smooth ways to sneak ‘superfoods’ into your family’s diet
ARA) – With the abundance of fresh produce that accompanies the arrival of warm weather, you would think Americans’ diets would be healthier in summer than at nearly any other time of year. But what good are so-called “superfoods” like blueberries, fresh ginger and even eggs if you can’t get the kids (or your spouse) to eat them?
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Lengthen the life of your cut flowers
(ARA) – In the mood to bring the bounty of the outdoors inside? The amazing colors, fragrances and
textures of your flower garden can easily be brought indoors, arranged and appreciated throughout the summer and fall months.
Here are a few simple steps from FTD.com you can use to ensure that your flowers last longer….
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Reading classics helps prepare for back to school
(ARA) – Many middle and high schools give students summer reading lists to help them prepare for their next school year. Reading the classics can not only help kids get ready to go back to school and learn, but can be like reading an ancient version of today’s news.
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Birders clubs — beyond the binoculars
(ARA) – It’s not unusual to see viruses make headlines, but the recent threat of H1N1 swine flu has captured everyone’s attention. On June 11, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised the H1N1 pandemic status to level six, indicating an international pandemic. This change has left many people wondering what they can do to keep themselves and their families healthy.
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Groceries from the Backyard: A Harvest of Savings
(ARA) – The economy is tanking, grocery bills are climbing and food safety scares are on the rise. For the 43 million Americans planning a vegetable garden this year,
growing your own is a matter of dollars and sense.
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More Americans going back to school to reinvent themselves
(ARA) – Many Americans are considering heading back to school and taking other steps to reinvent their professional lives given the state of the economy, according to an April survey by Harris Interactive.
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