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U.S. Health Care: The Good News - A New PBS Documentary

You don't often find the words health care and good news in the same sentence, but in a new Public Television documentary, we learn that while groups on all sides argue the merits and limitations of reform initiatives, a few American communities are already getting the job done. Correspondent T.R. Reid reports they are accomplishing what few have been able to do – deliver quality care for reasonable cost, and in some cases cover just about everybody in town.

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The Benefits of Optimism Are Real

Two Academy Award nominated films, Silver Linings Playbook, and Life of Pi, resonated with so many millions of people because their themes of resilience speak to each of us -- and are grounded in a growing body of scientific research. Far from being delusional or faith-based, having a positive outlook in difficult circumstances is the most important predictor of resilience -- how quickly you will recover from adversity.

By Jeanne Goddard

02 May 28 Views
Exercising in Your 70's May Stop Brain Shrinkage

Exercising in your 70's may stop your brain from shrinking and showing the signs of aging linked to dementia, say experts from Edinburgh University. But exercise did not have to be strenuous - going for a walk several times a week sufficed.

By Jeanne Goddard

24 October 37 Views

Disney to Scrap Junk Food Ads on its TV Channels and Website

Michelle Obama joined Disney executives today to announce an unprecedented move in the battle against childhood obesity. The media company will eliminate the advertising of unhealthy food and beverages from all of its Disney channels, the first major media company to introduce standards for food advertising on shows targeting kids and families. Mrs. Obama called it a game changer that would give parents more leverage as they campaign to bring healthier foods into their kids' diets.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 June 30 Views

More Babies Born at Home in U.S.

The number of home births in the U.S. increased by 20 percent over four years, researchers have found. After a gradual decline from 1990 to 2004, there were 28,357 home births in 2008 — the highest proportion since 1990, the study in Friday's online issue of the medical journal Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care showed.

By marc daniels

29 May 31 Views

Moms Lead Labor Day Rallies to PUSH for Better Births

"Labor" Day takes on a new meaning this year with the 2013 Rally to Improve Birth being organized in 160 cities across America, and around the world. Behind this global event is a mother, Cristen Pascucci, pushing to improve the birthing experience for all women.

By Jeanne Goddard

29 August 39 Views
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