Articles related to "University Of Massachusetts"

If you're searching for a large, diversified campus set in a beautiful rural area of New England, look no further than the main campus of the University of Massachusetts.

Giving new meaning to the phrase "Chick Lit", Catherine Goldhammer has come up with a winner in this charming little memoir about new beginnings.

Portuguese American genealogy resources are easier to access, thanks to two new online projects through the University of Massachusetts and Provincetown Public Library.

Baldwin's essays give insights into the lives of African-Americans in post-World War II America.

The fiscal year 2009 was a year of not only transition and challenge but also achievement for the Asian Community Development Corporation.

On-line is a great place to compete for scholarships and it is also a great place to be disqualified from them. Find out how you can unknowingly lose scholarships.

Eighteen kinds of crabapples form the backdrop to a Memorial Garden in a western MA orchard. Autumn crabapple display begins with warm sunny days and cold nights.

Many organisations are developing biofuels to replace gasoline, but most of them use food crops. Australian scientists have made a biofuel from forest and garden waste.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program for stress reduction, relaxation and treatment of chronic diseases.

Up your fiber intake to 20-35 grams per day and decrease your likelihood of heart disease by more than 60 percent. One cup of black beans and brown rice puts you over the minimum requirement – as does two slices whole grain bread (at least 7 grams per slice – check the label), an apple, 1/2 cup berries, and two one half cup servings of vegetables.

Meeting future energy needs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and focusing on green energy supply is the goal of a University of Delaware biomass research center.

Apple juice is an inexpensive beverage that may help to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's Disease. According to medical research diet can help keep the brain healthy.

Did you know that what you cook with could affect your fertility? Several studies link non-stick cookware and plastics to infertility problems.

Working adults often have a hard time fitting school into their busy schedules, even if pursuing a degree is important to them.

Attending college can be expensive. Many online colleges offer free online distance learning (minus the degree) without breaking the bank.

Looking for a campus that embraces lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered students? The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students can help.

A new study has shown that the financial burden of taxpayer supported Medicaid is much higher for people with substance abuse disorders, costing all citizens money.

The future of newspapers and journalism by Tennessean editor Mark Silverman provides insights into how to survive in a changing news environment.

Are you overstressed, overworked and "over" your job. If you are one of many who find themselves dreading work, read on for tips for overcoming job stress.

According to recent research, we need two apples a day to keep the Doctor away, but where is the science behind this health claim?

Luke Wallin has published award-winning fiction, non-fiction, and music. He locates his work at the intersection of nature and culture.

Being mindful has been shown to reduce stress, depression, anxiety and chonic pain. One step toward being mindful is adopting non-judgmental and/or positive thoughts.

If you love the easy dinner of eggs and bacon, but get tired of the same old thing, here are some exciting recipes that are also easy, but more hearty for supper.

Buffy Sainte-Marie has combined her solid, educational background with a diverse career as performer, educator, electronic artist and social activist.

A proposal to implement a full day kindergarten program in Ontario promises to raise the quality of education, and allow parents the authority to make this choice.

The race to the finish couldn't have been closer for Men's Soccer in the Northeast-10 Conference last year, with all of the top teams performing well in the postseason.

Parents of gifted and high-IQ children often wonder about the source of their child's intelligence.

Lose weight and protect against illnesses like cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's by eating apples. A free book about apples has plenty of recipes and healthy tips.

Hadley is a charming, historic New England farm town nestled between the Connecticut River, the Mount Holyoke Range and five prominent colleges. It's 350 proud years old.

The controversial nature of the FTP's productions would land it on the list of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).

A calendar of cultural practices necessary for maintenance and upkeep of cool-season lawn grasses in the Northeast U.S. Other growing zones possess similar requirements.

The biomedical literature is burgeoning, but scientific consensus is not necessarily reflected in the guidelines that reach doctors and are applied to patients.

Only three weeks have passed, but there are early indications that the race for the playoffs will be close down the stretch in the 2009 Northeast-10 Conference season.

Contemporary poet Natasha Trethewey won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for her book "Native Guard" after a successful debut with her "Domestic Work" and "Bollocq's Ophelia."

A popular American legend, inherited from Native Americans, is that the woolly bear caterpillar can predict the severity of the coming winter. Is it a myth or fact?

Distressful, bothersome symptoms plague two-thirds of women 12 times a year, and harmfully affect their relationships with families and friends.

Known as the "Mother of Women's Basketball," Berenson earned her way into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Meditation isn't just for weekends or vacations. It's a state of being that could bring you peace of mind even at work.

Two American innovators have developed techniques to improve health of participants by reducing stress, helping them through difficulties and encouraging exercise.

Betty Friedan's 1963 book, The Feminine Mystique, provided momentum for the United States feminist movement by focusing on the myth of the suburban "happy housewife".

Atrophic Vaginitis is when the vagina becomes inflamed and dry. It occurs during different phases of the menstrual cycle, and menopause. We look at causes and treatments.

Van Wyck Brooks brought American literature to the notice of the world, thereby ensuring that writers such as Melville and Whitman were not forgotten. This is his story.

With so many different diet programs out there, it seems as though the most effective way to lose weight may be a simple, low calorie diet plan.

In his new book "The Normal Personality", Dr. Reiss explores how normal motives, not traumatic childhood experiences, contribute to the many of our everyday problems.

Sure it's great to be green. But green jobs also help local businesses and families to enjoy prosperity.

Several studies have shown that children are not delayed and do not suffer when their mother goes to work each morning.

Lawn care advice and tips from a leading expert on turf grass management can generate a stress-free guide to easy, effective, and inexpensive lawn care and landscaping.

A Wolf at the Table is a memoir of brilliant honesty, revealing the horror Burroughs experienced as a child growing up with a neglectful, yet terrifying father.

What is the best university in the world? Each year the Higher (formerly the THES or Times Higher) publishes a list claiming to identify the world's best universities.

Remembering Dom DeLuise, the comedian who appeared in such films as Blazing Saddles, The Muppet Movie and Cannonball Run.