Obamas Host Annual Easter Egg Roll
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The first family welcomed thousands of children to the South Lawn today for the annual Easter Egg Roll, a tradition that dates back to 1878. "Today we have transformed the South Lawn into a playground," Mrs. Obama said.
Secret to Work Happiness Uncovered
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To find happiness at work, people need to be happy in other areas of their lives first. An analysis of 223 studies show a positive relationship between job satisfaction and life satisfaction but that those who seek happiness through their work might not find it.
To Researchers, Laughter's No Joke
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For scientists, laughter is a serious subject. It's our first way of communicating. All language groups do it. It's something even apes, dogs and rats do. But laughter is a topic that still has researchers fascinated.
First Lady Gets Back to the Garden
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With the help of some area schoolchildren, Michelle Obama launched the second year of the White House garden Wednesday. The garden was expanded to 1,500 square feet and will feature bok choi, mustard greens and artichokes in addition to the usual peas, spinach, carrots, sorrel, radish, broccoli, lettuce, cabbage and leeks.
Study Touts Chocolate's Health Benefits
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A small dose of chocolate a day could cut the risk of heart attack or stroke by nearly 40 percent. That's according to a new study, published today in the European Heart Journal.
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Girl Who Saves Mom Called a Hero
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An 8-year-old Missouri girl is being hailed as a hero for helping her mother who was suffering from a seizure. During the medical emergency, her mother had lapsed into her native Bosnian, but Lejla Jamidovic was able to translate so that firefighters were able to provide proper treatment.
Wrong Number Saves Stroke Victim
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A misdialed phone number turned out to be a lifesaver for a California woman having a stroke. Instead of a friend, she reached a biochemistry major in her dorm room hundreds of miles away. The student had someone else call 911 while she stayed on the line with the elderly woman until paramedics arrived.
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Girl, 6, Inspires Huge Food Donation
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A 6-year-old girl who was instrumental in raising more than $33,000 for the San Francisco Food Bank was honored by Tyson Foods as a Hunger All-Star. In honor of Phoebe Russell's efforts in the fight against hunger, Tyson donated 30,000 pounds of chicken to the food bank.
Study Shows Babies Are Born to Dance
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A study finds that babies may be born with a predisposition to move rhythmically in response to music. Researches testing the responses of 120 babies ages 5 months to 2 years and found that infants are much more physically responsive to music than to speech and find it more engaging.
Multigenerational Household on the Rise
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The number of multigenerational households in the United States has increased 30 percent since 2000, meaning now one in six people live in such homes. Some of the rise is due to tougher economic times, but extended life spans and increased options in home health care have also contributed.
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