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Tips for beating workplace stress by taking charge of your career

(BPT) - Whether it’s low pay, a heavy workload, fear of being laid off or simply that annoying co-worker in the cube next to you, there’s a variety of reasons why you might feel stressed at work. If you think of yourself as someone who ...
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Medicine isn't just a job, it's a mission: Saving lives and spreading goodwill at home and abroad

(BPT) - Demand for civilian health care professionals, such as doctors, registered nurses, dentists and certain allied health professionals such as clinical psychologists, will grow by double-digit percentages from now until 2020, according to the ...
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Safely climb the corporate ladder: Shopping tips for healthy office footwear

(BPT) - From surgeons to chefs, people who spend long hours standing at work take steps to ensure their feet stay healthy, including wearing comfortable, supportive shoes. Yet even people who sit in offices all day can benefit from the right footw ...
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Out of work? How job hunters can fight the growing stigma of unemployment

(BPT) - Forty percent, or 5 million, of unemployed Americans are considered “long-term unemployed,“ according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, meaning they have been jobless for at least 27 weeks. With so many people facing long ...
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Abstinence education gets an 'A' from parents

(BPT) - Melvella Bryant was delighted when her 12-year-old daughter said she wanted to wait until marriage to have sex. But Bryant is concerned the seventh-grader may hear a different message at her public school. “I want my daughter’s ...
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Prepping treats for school fun? Tips for dealing with food allergies

(BPT) - With school back in session and the long holiday season right around the corner, you might be asked about bringing treats in for your child to share with the classroom. You’ll probably want to roll up your sleeves and dig through the ...
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Continuing education can give employees an edge in the workplace

(BPT) - A volatile economy and tough job market have revived American workers’ interest in continuing education. Now more than ever, adults are returning to educational environments to advance their skills, training and knowledge. “Con ...
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The first 100 years: Innovation in distance learning

(ARA) - As students nationwide head back to school this fall, it is fascinating to reflect on how education has evolved over the past century. According to a Harvard University Report, fewer than 10 percent of 18-year-olds in 1910 graduated from h ...
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Driving student interest in STEM subjects helps foster innovation for the future

(ARA) – In a world that is defined by rapid change – particularly in technology – there are concerns that students today won’t be prepared for the challenges of the future. Of all U.S. high school students who graduated in ...
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Policy in practice: How nurses are leading the health care change

(ARA) – Health care is experiencing dramatic changes as provisions outlined in the Affordable Care Act go into effect. As the largest professional group within the health care workforce, nurses are uniquely positioned to facilitate the succe ...
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