The record numbers of young people who took part in last year's presidential election, along with high schools' raised expectations that students participate in community service, have led to growing research on teens' civic beliefs and behavior.

It appears that disrupted rest and activity rhythms are associated with increased mortality rates among older men, according to new University of Minnesota research.

American Dance Institute will recognize National Dance Week with the Angelina Ballerina Open House, an interactive day of dance with the mouse heroine of the Angelina Ballerina storybooks. On Sunday, April 29th from 12pm to 2pm children of all ages can enjoy a free afternoon of dance, crafts, performances and a ballet "petting zoo." The children can meet and dance with Angelina, try on real tutus and dance at the barre with professional dance instructors.