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Critical Thinking and Decision-Making: Navigating Today's Health …

Let's say you run into an ad for an exercise plan that promises weight loss and a sleek physique. The first thing you'll want to do is ask yourself, "Is there something being sold here?" Behind many health crazes is some sort of product. In this case, it could be exercise equipment, a subscription, or content behind a … See more

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Understanding your pay, benefits, and paycheck

WebHealth/dental/vision insurance: Health insurance helps to cover some of the high costs of health care. Most employers will pay for a portion of this and require you to pay a portion as well. Retirement/pension plan: …

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Wearables: Pros and Cons of Wearable Technology

WebPros. Wearable technology provides us with the ability to monitor our fitness levels, track our location with GPS, and view text messages more quickly. Best of all, most of the devices that allow us to do this are hands free …

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Free Online Learning at GCFGlobal

WebFrom Microsoft Office and email, to reading, math, and more—GCFGlobal.org offers more than 200 topics, including more than 2,300 lessons, more than 2,000 videos, and more …

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How Can Wearables Affect Our Lives

WebMany wearables provide the ability to track your physical activity and store it to view at a later time. This can be a great resource, allowing us to set short-term and long-term …

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The Now: Could Science Really Extend The Human Lifespan

WebThe science of life extension has one main goal, which is to prolong the human lifespan while maintaining youthful health. Since antiquity, people have pursued this goal through …

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Workplace Basics: Workplace Safety

WebHealth and safety at your desk. The simple act of sitting at a desk and working on a computer can put stress and strain on your body. Over time, this unnecessary strain can …

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The Now: Is Technology Making Us Lonely

WebMany experts believe that having constant access to technology, specifically smartphones, can prevent us from making personal connections. For many people, it’s become a habit …

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Careers without College: Opportunities in Healthcare

WebWatch on. #3. Emergency medical technician (EMT) - EMTs help people get through some of the scariest moments of their lives. They assist paramedics with things like driving the …

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Workplace Basics: Taking Leave

WebThe Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, was enacted by Congress to help employees balance work and family responsibilities by taking reasonable unpaid leave for certain …

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Wearables: What is a Fitbit

WebWhat is a Fitbit? Fitbit is a popular brand of wearable technology, mainly consisting of activity trackers. These devices are geared toward helping you improve your fitness and …

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GCF Teacher Guides: Everyday Life

WebThe plans encompass a variety of everyday life skills, ranging from money management to job skills to cooking and more. Each plan has three (or sometimes four) components: …

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Wearables: What is Wearable Technology

WebSimply put, wearable technology is a general term for a group of devices—including fitness trackers and smartwatches —that are designed to be worn throughout the day. These …

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Computer Basics: Creating a Safe Workspace

WebPlace the monitor at a comfortable distance: The ideal position for a monitor is 20 to 40 inches away from your eyes. It should also be at eye level or slightly lower. Avoid clutter: …

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The Now: What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

WebGenetically modified organisms (or GMOs, for short) are any plant, animal, or bacteria that has been altered at the genetic level in a laboratory. These organisms do not occur …

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Email Basics: Email Etiquette and Safety

WebEmail etiquette and safety. Like any form of online communication, it's important to practice good etiquette and safety when using email. Etiquette is a set of rules and guidelines that …

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Free Everyday Life Tutorials at GCFGlobal

WebLife is filled with chaos, and we have to learn how to work and solve probl Tutorial. Life is filled with chaos, and we must learn to solve problems in the midst of it every day. These …

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Statistics: Basic Concepts: Histograms

WebA histogram is a graph that uses bars to show the distribution of a data set. Unlike a bar chart, which has a qualitative variable on the x-axis, a histogram can help you to …

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Wearables: The Future of Wearable Technology

WebThe future of wearable technology. Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and VR/AR headsets have become more and more prevalent in our society over the past several years. It's …

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Internet Safety for Kids: Cyberbullying and Cyberharassment

WebCyberbullying is bullying that occurs online, often through instant messaging, text messages, emails, and social networks. Cyberbullies may be the same age as the victims, or they …

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Internet Safety: Introduction to Internet Safety

WebIntroduction to Internet safety. There's almost no limit to what you can do online. The Internet makes it possible to access information quickly, communicate around the world, …

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Freelancing 101: Picking Your Services

WebSo while you're determining your basic services, consider how you can present them online to best highlight yourself. #2. Highlight your talents. Think about how you can incorporate …

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