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Participating in an online March Madness bracket or fantasy sport league is harmless fun for most people, but for someone with a gambling addiction, it can be a dangerous temptation, according to Dr. Renee Cunningham-Williams, a gambling addictions... read more »
Research has shown that children experience learning loss when they do not participate in educational activities during the summer months. According to the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) – a network hub for thousands of summer... read more »
Whether it’s something light, cool and refreshing, or rich, decadent and creamy, frozen treats are the perfect way to turn a normal night into something special. With just 20 minutes and six ingredients or less, you can create these easy... read more »
In conjunction with the March 8 release of the 2012 Surgeon General’s Report, “Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults,” the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is inviting youth ages 13-17 and young adults... read more »
The national conversation about online privacy has reached a boiling point. In recent weeks, Google was found bypassing the privacy settings of Apple’s Safari Web browser; a social networking app called Path was caught collecting the contact... read more »
Watching a loved one succumb to dementia is heartbreaking, but what is it like to experience dementia first-hand? A tool known as the Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT) helps answer that question and is being used to help caregivers and family members... read more »
March is National Nutrition Month, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) is encouraging healthful eating through its 2012 theme: “Get Your Plate in Shape.” In other words, include healthy... read more »
When Timothy M. Dolan was elevated on Feb. 18 to the position of cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, several residents of his hometown of Ballwin were in Rome to witness the occasion – and receive a dose of his famous humor. “I told... read more »
How do you mend a broken heart? According to results of a clinical trial at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute in Los Angeles, the answer may lie in the stem cells of heart attack survivors. The study, published Feb. 14 online in The Lancet (www.thelancet.com),... read more »
Talented performers take note: It’s time to get your act together for the second annual West County Talent Bash. Presented by West Newsmagazine and produced by St. Louis Bash Productions, the 2012 West County Talent Bash will be held on Saturday,... read more »