Inspiration for the Whole Family With Papersalt

Despite my love of the electronic world, I’m still a sucker for the written word.  I like to touch and feel the paper in my hand, and give paper as gifts.  So when Papersalt, a Seattle-based company, asked me to review some of their family books, I was excited to receive them.Papersalt’s products are all written and researched by them, and produced in Seattle.  They have a fun, professional appearance, and look great in any office. ...

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Japanese-American Men With Low Vitamin-D Diet Face Higher Stroke Risk

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- Japanese-American men who don't eat a diet rich in vitamin D have an increased risk of stroke later in life, according to a new, long-term study.The study included nearly 7,400 Japanese-American men living in Hawaii. They were between the ages of 45 and 68 in the mid- to late-1960s, when they were first examined and interviewed about their eating habits.During 34...

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Japanese-American Men With Low Vitamin-D Diet Face Higher Stroke Risk

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- Japanese-American men who don't eat a diet rich in vitamin D have an increased risk of stroke later in life, according to a new, long-term study.The study included nearly 7,400 Japanese-American men living in Hawaii. They were between the ages of 45 and 68 in the mid- to late-1960s, when they were first examined and interviewed about their eating habits.During 34...

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Health Tip: Keep Magnets Away From Children

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota (HealthDay News) -- Small magnets that dislodge from toys or products for adults pose choking and ingestion hazards. If swallowed by young children, they can lead to choking or serious injury to the stomach and digestive tract.The American Academy of Pediatrics mentions these guidelines for parents to help prevent magnet-related injuries:Never allow very young children to play with or touch objects...

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Health Tip: Keep Magnets Away From Children

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota (HealthDay News) -- Small magnets that dislodge from toys or products for adults pose choking and ingestion hazards. If swallowed by young children, they can lead to choking or serious injury to the stomach and digestive tract.The American Academy of Pediatrics mentions these guidelines for parents to help prevent magnet-related injuries:Never allow very young children to play with or touch objects...

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Father’s Day Gift Picks

So, it’s a few days before Father’s Day, and if you are anything like me, you are still scrambling for ideas for Father’s Day gifts.  Well, look no more – here are a few of my favorites for the season.Fitness Apparel Do you have a weekend warrior or a steady athlete in your family?  Athletic apparel is always appreciated as a gift, and New Balance is offering some great items for Father’s Day, including this latest version of their iconic...

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Salba Smart – Smarter Chia Seeds

I’m making an effort to be healthier (although I have given up the vegan diet – for the most part).   Two things that I really need to integrate into my diet is more fiber and Omega-3s – both of which help reduce cholesterol.  Chia seeds, which I’ve recently started reading about, include both fiber and Omega-3s.  Salba Smart, a company that makes organically grown and non-GMO chia, sent me some samples of their products, and...

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NCLR Felicita a las Organizaciones Latinas Más Grandes

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NCLR Felicita a las Organizaciones Latinas Más Grandes

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Left Brain Right Brain

When I was in business school, my whole Organizational Behavior class took a personality test.  Without telling us the results, my professor called four of us up front and paired us.  Each pair was tasked with drawing a house, alternating turns with the pen, without speaking at all.  My partner Jenna and I worked so well together, creating straight line after straight line.  Then, the professor switched up the partners, and our...

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Prolactinoma: options for the treatment of pituitary gland tumor

By Mayo Clinic staffProlactinoma is a condition in which a usually noncancerous tumor (adenoma) in the pituitary gland in your brain overproduces prolactin hormone. The main effect of prolactin is a decrease in the levels of some hormones — estrogen in women and testosterone in men.Although Prolactinoma is not life-threatening, can impair your vision, cause infertility and produce other effects. Prolactinoma is one of several types of cancer that can develop in your pituitary gland.Doctors may treat Prolactinoma with medications often effectively...

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Prolactinoma: options for the treatment of pituitary gland tumor

By Mayo Clinic staffProlactinoma is a condition in which a usually noncancerous tumor (adenoma) in the pituitary gland in your brain overproduces prolactin hormone. The main effect of prolactin is a decrease in the levels of some hormones — estrogen in women and testosterone in men.Although Prolactinoma is not life-threatening, can impair your vision, cause infertility and produce other effects. Prolactinoma is one of several types of cancer that can develop in your pituitary gland.Doctors may treat Prolactinoma with medications often effectively...

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Stylish Laptop Bags from Knomo London

I’m always toting my laptop around town – whether it’s to my kid’s gymnastics classes or to a meeting at Starbucks (oh, those are my favorites!).  I need a laptop bag that is padded, secure, and lightweight, but that is also stylish and fun to carry.  I recently received a Havana bag from knomo, with Scotch-guarded linen and textured trim.  It’s the perfect summer laptop bag.The Havana from knomo comes in three different colors –...

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The @NCLR Weekly Top 10

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The @NCLR Weekly Top 10

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Recording Your Daily Feats

Last week, through Boston Parent Bloggers, I had the chance to visit a local Boston company, DailyFeats, first-hand. DailyFeats, a new start up, is a website and app that tracks the steps you take toward goals.  You add your feats, and earn rewards after you reach milestones.  You can also participate in challenges.  The interface is easy to use, and I love the little stamps they’ve designed for each feat.DailyFeats invited Boston...

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