Lifestyles & Trends - Education

Job opportunities booming in health care

Many Americans are evaluating career directions and considering other options in today's competitive job market. One industry consistently reported as growing is health care. Even if patient care does not appeal to you, you should not disregard looking into health care opportunities because not all health care workers are directly involved in patient care.

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Tips to buy school supplies, without spending extra cash

A sales tax holiday isn't the only option for cash-strapped parents looking to take advantage of back to school deals - there are plenty of ways to save money on school supplies, clothing and dorm room essentials.

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Seven early-semester study tips

Seeing friends again after a summer apart is always exciting, but it's easy to use that as an excuse to put off studying for classes until you're facing midterms. Avoid that pre-exam panic with these study tips to use now while the semester is still new.

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Help keep tweens and teens healthy with up-to-date vaccinations

Vaccinations are not just for younger children. Even though kids may have received their recommended vaccinations when they were younger, they still may need additional vaccines as adolescents.

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Dorm room must-haves for fall

Autumn is around the corner and for many American teens, that means the start of college. If you're a freshman, chances are you'll be spending at least one year living in a dorm. But dorm life doesn't have to be all function and no form. You can make things more comfortable for yourself and your roommates with a few simple and inexpensive purchases.

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Women are going back to school, but not in the classroom

While many parents already take an active role in their children's education, today more and more moms are going back to school themselves, particularly in the tight economy. The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that women were on track to surpass men in earning advanced degrees. And they are increasingly doing so online, at a significantly lesser cost than the average brick-and-mortar institution.

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The psychology behind your nutrition

Summer is the perfect time to improve eating habits. Listening to the psychological triggers of when to eat and when to stop is core to the psychology of good nutrition. Learn to listen and take advantage of the healthy food options available this summer. You might find that improving your nutrition is easier than you thought.

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Save time and money through online learning

While more people than ever are participating in online education, 2008 statistics show that nearly 75 percent of today's students have never taken a single class online. Some people still feel that online training doesn't offer the same quality of education as a traditional college, while others think they lack the technical knowledge to handle online learning.

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Tools to make back-to-school supplies a little lighter

The school bell will soon ring for your children, whether they're boarding the elementary school bus or unloading a car full of furnishings into their tiny college dorm room. Before their classes begin and assignments start rolling in, make sure they have everything they need to succeed during the school year.

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Smart moves: Five tips that will make moving to college a snap

As summer winds down, college freshmen - and sophomores, juniors and seniors - are gearing up to move onto campus. Whether you're moving to college for the first time or the third, you'll find there are ways to make your move smarter and, believe it or not, more enjoyable.

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