Study Shows That Rural Workers Get Fewer Benefits To Provide Elder Care

According to a study on workplace benefits for elder care, rural caregivers who care for elderly family members are less likely to receive benefits than urban employees who do the same. These helpful benefits include paid leave, flex time, and the option of telecommuting. Rural caregivers often have to balance that responsibility with their duties at their […]

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The Best Way To Make Weight Loss Stick Is With A Support System

Gordon Gauss wanted to lose weight to ensure that he would be around to see his two-year-old son grow up, but from his past struggles with weight loss he knew something about his methods had to change. When Gauss made the commitment to lose weight in January of 2018, he was at 437 pounds. Throughout his […]

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As Bat Species Become Endangered, Pennsylvanian Forest Industry Plows On

Officials with the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) and the Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group have recently announced that the local forest industry in Pennsylvania will not need to make changes despite other concerns over bat endangerment. There are proposals to list the northern long-eared bat, tri-colored bat, and little brown bat on Pennsylvania’s list of endangered and threatened […]

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In a Nation of Stressed Kids, Doctors Prescribe Playtime

For infant babies, getting them to fall asleep can be a nightmare itself. Sleep training is recommended for babies between three to five months in age. Once the kids are a littler older, though nap time remains essential, play time is extremely important. Studies show that stress during childhood can have negative physical and emotional consequences […]

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These Eco-Friendly Shipping Container Homes Cost More Than Yours

Shipping container homes, known to be eco-friendly, money-saving options for new homeowners, have started hitting the real estate market. In Phoenix, AZ a custom shipping container house with 2,969 square feet and three bedrooms has recently been placed on the market for a whopping $610,000. How does a tiny home made from a recycled shipping container […]

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