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The Best New Books for Your Career

careerbooksIn our ongoing quest to encourage you to read more, no matter how much you might already, we came across this wonderful article that suggest seven books you want to read to get your career going again.

Reading is fundamental, as they say. It is a basic necessity for advancing one’s life. Certainly if you are at a stagnant point, regardless of your age, a jump start is in order.

These books, chosen by Nancy Collamer might be the boost you need to push you to the next level.

The Best New Books for Your Career

These seven can help you find work, switch fields or be more successful.


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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Enrolling in Medicare

medicareenrollmentMaking one of these goofs could cost you thousands of dollars

For boomers who haven’t crossed the Medicare road yet, that moment is likely coming: You must be enrolled in Medicare at age 65 and can actually sign up as early as three months before your 65th birthday, assuming you're eligible for the federal health insurance program.


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Dementia, Heart Disease Linked in Older Women?

dementiaheartdiseaseStudy found 29 percent higher odds of mental decline compared to women with healthy hearts

Older women with heart disease might be at increased risk for dementia, according to a new study.


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Only 1 in 3 HIV-Infected Black Americans Gets Effective Treatment: Study

hivaidsmanCDC says just 35 percent have the virus under control; young black males have lowest treatment rates

Even though drugs that can keep HIV at bay are available, only about one in three black Americans with the AIDS-causing virus have their infection under control, U.S. health officials said Thursday.


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What Oprah Winfrey Can Teach Us About Living Well

oprahIn her lifetime, Oprah Winfrey has created a media empire and made a difference in the lives of others by joining us through our television screens. In 2013 she grabbed the No. 1 spot on Forbes' list of the most powerful celebrities, gave the commencement speech at Harvard and saw her network's ratings continue to climb. Whether it's interviewing notable figures or donating to the community, she has made a name for herself in more ways than one.

But despite her celebrity, it turns out we can relate to -- and learn from -- the queen of TV in a lot of ways. Her wisdom and commitment to well-being is simple enough that we can all practice it in our everyday lives. In honor of her 60th birthday, (January 29), here are five things Oprah can teach us about living well.

She makes meditation a priority.


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More health information is available at Brain Brawn & Body and find out about other healthy events on Healthy Happenings. I invite you to read, learn, enjoy!

 

Eric Von

Publisher/Editor