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Darlene Edgley / President & CEO Instant Recess Inc.




November 22, 2013


I would like to thank everyone who worked diligently to make the documentary Time of Death a reality. I would like to especially thank Showtime and Magic Elves for bravely shining light on such a difficult subject. For most families, the end of life process is often very private. Dr. Antronette (Toni) Yancey felt it was important that the end of life story moved from the private to the public so others could learn from her experience. She hoped that by sharing her story, a dialogue could develop that would have the power to change how we view this transitional process.


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Dr. Yancey Honored


On Thursday October 31st,
Dr. Antronette (Toni) Yancey was
honored by First Lady Michelle Obama's Partnership for a Healthier America
n Washington D.C. Accepting the
award on Dr. Yancey's behalf was
her life partner Darlene Edgley.
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Taking A Stand For Office Ergonomics

December 2, 2012

UNBOXED STEVE LOHR

Photo: STEPHANIE DIANI FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES


The health studies that conclude  that people should sit less, and get  up and move around more, have  always struck me as fitting into the  “well, duh” category.

 

But a closer look at the accumulating  research on sitting reveals something  more intriguing, and disturbing: the  health hazards of sitting for long  stretches are significant even for people  who are quite active when they’re not sitting down. That point was reiterated  recently in two studies, published in  The British Journal of Sports Medicine  and in Diabetologia, a journal of the European  Association for the Study of Diabetes.

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What’s Good for the Waistline is Good for the Bottom Line

TEDx Manhattan Beach

October 13, 2012


The theme for the 2012 TEDx Manhattan Beach Conference Journey to Purpose: Dream. Educate. Thrive

"Our goal is to bring dynamic, leading-edge thought leaders and educators together to share their ideas and expressions about purpose – how to define and find purpose, and its effect on the human mind, spirit and well being."