Lifestyle & Trends - Education

Downshifting careers for a more fulfilling life

When 60-plus-hour weeks, expensive professional suits and excessive stress become too much, many high-power professionals trade in their high-paying careers for a more fulfilling life. Called "downshifting," the move allows former CEOs and company presidents to find more balance between work and life.

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Get biking to help stop diabetes

Biking is a very popular form of exercise and transportation for Americans. Cities continuously update and add trails, and families look for a way to cut back on gas prices, while also spending time together.

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Make a difference with a master's in human services

Compassionate human care is a critical need in our world today. Whether you are in the field of health promotion and advocacy, work with adults in later life, help vulnerable community members deal with mental health concerns, substance abuse, physical neglect and abuse, or provide individuals access to programs and services, you realize that you want to serve people with your whole heart. Earning a master's degree in human services is one way you can garner the foundation to make a difference and help others.

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Start early when talking with children about staying smoke free

Sometimes negative influences and unhealthy choices keep children from growing up to their healthiest potential. Choosing to smoke is one of these unhealthy decisions. So how do you help protect your children from these influences and encourage them to make healthy choices?

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Teachers deserve recognition for all their hard work

Teachers touch the lives of thousands of children throughout their careers. A good teacher can help a child who hates math learn to love numbers, a shy child become a social butterfly or enable a child who can't read to learn the wonder of books. If you have children in school, you know firsthand how hard their teacher consistently works to ensure they learn, have fun and grow. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7 to May 11 - this is the perfect time to thank your children's teachers for the important role they play in your lives.

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