Kids need recess

There has been a lot of discussion in the media lately regarding the disturbing trend of discontinuing recess in elementary schools.  It appears that with the implementation of standardized testing, the quantification of academic performance has taken on a new...

You can change your genes

For many years science believed that genes are immutable and unchanging. It was presumed that we are either saved or condemned by our genetic make-up. We now know that biology’s most sacred tenet, genetic determination (life is controlled by genes), is a flawed...
Family meals, happy families

Family meals, happy families

Family meals are a good indicator of how families become and stay connected.  It is well-known that they are a unifying force in families and reduce behavioral problems in children.  Research shows that children who eat dinner with their families do better in school,...