May 21, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Child maltreatment increases risk of adult obesity

Children who have suffered maltreatment are 36 percent more likely to be obese in adulthood compared to non-maltreated children, according to a new study. The authors estimate that the prevention or effective treatment of seven cases of child maltreatm… Continue reading

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May 9, 2013
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Parental addictions linked to adult children’s depression

The offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to be depressed in adulthood, according to a new study. Investigators have examined the association between parental addictions and adult depression in a representative samp… Continue reading

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August 31, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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How garage & basement apartments help people, neighborhoods and the environment

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
One of the best ways to accommodate growth (as we must) without either exacerbating sprawl or disturbing the character of existing communities is by using so-calle… Continue reading

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