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New generation of American workers seek to combine personal and professional interests

(BPT) - As college students graduate and begin the job search, their career decisions won’t be driven by the same factors that drove their parents’ decisions. While baby boomers tended to focus on the vertical climb to find job happiness, today’s graduates and professionals want meaningful and challenging work that satisfies them personally.

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Thursday 05/16/2013
Do's and don'ts of shopping for dads and grads
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:33 am

(BPT) - Father’s Day and graduations are coming up, and that means you’ll have to think of appropriate gifts for these heralded champions. You don’t need to spend a fortune to make gift recipients happy, all you do need to do is put some thought into their presents. A few tips and tricks will help you pick out a gift the recipient is sure to love.

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Wednesday 05/15/2013
Three Top Tips for Summer Travel
Updated: May 15, 2013 - 4:32 am

(StatePoint) As families nationwide are packing their gear and heading out by car, plane and boat, recent data suggests that this summer travel season could be substantially busier than in years past.  

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Monday 05/13/2013
Why a normal Pap test may not mean you are cancer-free
Updated: May 20, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - Many women know that getting a Pap test regularly from their health care provider is a good way to check for signs of cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women worldwide. What they might not know is that a “normal” Pap result does not necessarily mean they are cancer-free.

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Monday 04/22/2013
How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
Updated: April 22, 2013 - 4:32 am

(StatePoint)  If your daily routine has you wanting more out of life, you’re not alone. Work, chores and other day-to-day responsibilities may make the concept of “living life on one’s own terms” sound unattainable.

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Tips for parents to protect kids from cyber bullying
Updated: April 29, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - Bullying has been present in schools since society started educating children in groups. In the old days, the bully’s weapons of intimidation might have been simply stealing another child’s lunch money, or shoving a victim down on the playground. Modern bullying is a high-tech type of antagonism – one that can reach a dangerous level.

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Thursday 04/04/2013
A 'not-so-rare' story in the journey of a rare disease diagnosis
Updated: April 11, 2013 - 4:31 am

(BPT) - In the year 2000, Lisa Wollman, a young, vibrant woman in the prime of her life, was pregnant with her second child, and like many expectant mothers, was experiencing changes in her mood and body. However, she knew something was not quite right. Lisa started experiencing anxiety and insomnia, which had not occurred during her first pregnancy. After visiting multiple doctors, Lisa was told her symptoms would subside post-pregnancy, however several weeks after giving birth, she began experiencing other unusual symptoms, including excessive facial hair growth, acne and depression. These signs and symptoms prompted further doctor visits ultimately leading to the diagnosis of Cushing’s disease, which affects approximately one to two people per million annually.

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Tuesday 03/26/2013
Snacking on the go: perfectly portioned snacks made simple and stylish
Updated: April 02, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - In today’s busy world, snacking on the go is a fact of life. However, delicious and balanced snacks don’t need to be boring; or become bruised and forgotten items at the bottom of your purse. Here are some creative ways to spice up your snack routine and help you savor perfectly portioned and portable snacks to help maintain a balanced diet.

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Friday 03/22/2013
Knowing your health heritage: the familial link of diseases
Updated: March 29, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - Family members can have many things in common, including physical characteristics and personality traits. While some traits are obvious, like having red hair or blue eyes, some shared traits are not as obvious, such as the risk for developing a common medical condition, like high cholesterol, or a rare disease.

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