Jean Campbell

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• The More TV Before Bedtime, the Later Kids Get to Sleep

  

  A study coming out of New Zealand found that the more TV children watch before bedtime, the less sleep they get. The study appeared online in Pediatrics 2013. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Bringing Breast Cancer Awareness to the “Hoods”

  

  After this past October’s rush of pink items for sale on the web and in stores, after the pink activities to promote awareness and support research came to an... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 HEALTH

• Another Reason for Kids Eating Less Fast Foods

  

  We know that a diet high in fast foods tend to put put weight on children and teens, but did you know that fast food consumption is also tied to an increased... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The Challenge…21 Days to Change Your Salty Ways

  

  Take the American Heart Association Challenge and change your salty ways! The heart and stroke experts launched a three-week Sodium Swap Challenge that started... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, SCHOOLING

• Ways to Encourage a Service Attitude in Children

  

  We all hope our children will grow up to be the kind of adults that reach out a helping hand to those less fortunate. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• No Insurance is No Excuse for Not Getting Care

  

  You are in a panic about how you will afford treatment because you don't have insurance. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 HEALTH

• The Feelings That Come with Breast Cancer

  

  With a breast cancer diagnosis comes a whole range of feelings.Some of these feelings are brand new. Others are just old feelings, about self image and self... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• A New Year…A Fresh Perspective on Breast Cancer

  

  January, today in fact, marks 13 years since my first breast cancer experience.It amazes me when I look back on that day when I got a phone call telling me a... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 HEALTH

• BulliesTarget Kids with Health Concerns

  

  Sadly, kids with health issues such as allergies and weight problems are often the target of cruel comments, threats and teasing about their conditions. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Should You Eat From the New Year’s Buffet?

  

  The United States Dept of Agriculture offers the following message to persons in cancer treatment regarding eating from a holiday buffet and the potential risk... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 HEALTH

• FDA Warns Against Using a Supplement Called WOW

  

  Taking an over the counter supplement can be a health risk. Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Blessings of the Season

  

  This holiday season, I am pleased that No Boobs About It is more than a blog, more than a web site; it is now a tax exempt, not for profit organization. Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2012 HEALTH

• The Holiday Buffet

  

  Holiday buffets are a popular way to entertain, but these kinds of food service, where foods are left out for long periods of time, can be a health hazard.... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Wreath of Memories

  

  As I take out the first braided cloth wreath to begin my holiday decorating, I remember the December that I hosted a series of wreath-making sessions for my... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 HEALTH

• Toys…Tips for Purchasing and Safety

  

  More than half of the three billion toys and games sold in the United States each year are purchased at Christmas time Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The Best Gift for the Holidays

  

  As I remember from my navigating days, the breast clinics and chemo rooms got rather empty from before the holidays until a week or two into the new year. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2012 HEALTH

• When It Comes to Decorations…Be Fire Conscious

  

  The US Fire Safety Administration shares the following information to keep you safe this holiday season. Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Spirited Woman

  

  Spirited Woman 2013 Directory launches today.I am honored to be a part of this online publication about women who have reinvented themselves and are successful... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 HEALTH

• News From the Breast Cancer Symposium in San Antonio

  

  The latest generation of genomic tests for breast cancer can improve physicians' ability to diagnose the disease and more precisely tailor each patient's... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2012 HEALTH

• “Katie” Show Raises Awareness About Prophylactic Mastectomies to Prevent Breast...

  In a segment of her show to be aired on Dec 5, Katie Couric explores prophylactic mastectomies as a means of preventing hereditary types of breast cancer. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 HEALTH