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In fact, it’s helped create a great new game and hopes to use it to raise money for a not-for-profit organization that goes into schools to teach teens entrepreneurship. The Project These students at New York’s prestigious Stuyvesant High School are on their way to becoming the next generation of toy inventors. They put together Toys By Teens, a nonprofit toy company that encourages kids to develop original toys and games and then market the inventions. Founded by Pam Chmiel, who originated the Teen Entrepreneur Boot Camp, it works in partnership with mentor and toy inventor Dr. Howard Wexler. He donates an original toy or game for the kids to manufacture, market and sell. Throughout the school year, the youngsters meet with professionals in accounting, product development, distribution, public relations, graphic design, market research and more who teach them essential entrepreneurial skills needed to successfully build a brand. “We teach teen entrepreneurship by giving them a real product to work on getting into the marketplace,” says Chmiel. “Dr. Wexler offered to donate one of his inventions to our program and work with the teens on refining the game so we decided to form Toys By Teens.” The student entrepreneurs of the Toys By Teens team could teach something about business to kids across the country. The Game The teens are launching their first product campaign for the game “Correct Me If I’m Wrong.” Consisting of 19 different games, the product features a play-writewipe dry-erase board and marker for clean, easy play. “We have never manufactured or sold a product before, so we are planning to start slowly by selling to boutique toy stores across the country to get our feet wet,” says Chmiel. “Our plan is to have the students manage the sales. We hope to become a full-fledged toy company for the purpose of giving teens a real hands-on business experience.” How to Help Toys By Teens is currently hoping to raise $20,000 through the IndieGoGo campaign. You can be a part of the project by contributing at www.indiegogo.com. Just type “Toys By Teens” into the search box to see the game and learn more. (NAPSA)—Grilling is a rite of passage during warmer months, with hamburgers arguably being Americans’ favorite food to grill. However, hamburgers are often high in calories and fat. How do you make this American staple healthier? Try seafood, which is low in fat and calories and filled with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Because of seafood’s many benefits, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends people should eat at least 8 ounces a week. Substituting seafood, such as tuna, for the protein a recipe calls for is an easy way to make any meal healthier. Try this great-tasting and healthy hamburger alternative. For more healthy seafood recipes, visit www.ChickenoftheSea.com. Cajun Tuna Burgers Serves 6 2 (12-oz) cans Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Water, drained 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 eggs, beaten 1 ⁄2 cup each: diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper and green onions 1 ⁄4 cup Cajun seasoning 1 tsp hot pepper sauce 6 whole-wheat hamburger buns In a bowl, combine tuna, breadcrumbs and eggs. Add the next 5 ingredients and mix. Divide and shape tuna mixture into 6 patties. On a grill, cook tuna burgers using a grillfriendly pan until browned and heated through. Or, use a nonstick skillet on the stove. Place each burger on a bun and top with condiments and vegetables. Restless Legs Syndrome Can ‘Start Up’ When It’s Time To Sit Down (NAPSA)—It’s no secret that women juggle and multitask all day long. In the United States, an average woman spends nearly eight hours at work and then works another three and a half hours at home, either completing chores or caring for her kids. However, when it’s finally time to sit down, women with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) may find it difficult to unwind as their symptoms usually start in the evening. Instead, people with RLS experience uncontrollable urges to move their legs, which are often associated with creepy crawly sensations. Since these symptoms are partially or totally relieved by movement, people with RLS may not be able to sit when they would like. RLS is a long-term neurological condition, characterized by an urge to move the legs usually associated with uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations in the legs. Symptoms of RLS include the key diagnostic criteria listed below. It’s important to remember that only a doctor can diagnose RLS. • An urge to move the legs, usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant leg sensations • Symptoms that begin or worsen during periods of rest or inactivity such as lying down or sitting •Symptoms that are partially or totally relieved by movement, such as walking or stretching, at least as long as the activity continues • Symptoms that are worse or occur only in the evening or at night RLS is one of several neurological conditions that disproportionately affect women. While RLS occurs in both men and women, the incidence is about twice as high in women. RLS is thought to affect as many as 10 percent of the U.S. population. Studies have also shown that moderate-to-severe RLS affects approximately 2–3 percent of adults, or more than 5 million adults. “While women are busy, we encourage them to find time to see a doctor if they are experiencing symptoms consistent with RLS,” said Dr. William Ondo, professor in the Department of Neurology at University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX. “If diagnosed with RLS, your physician can help you identify lifestyle changes that may improve RLS symptoms and determine if additional treatment options may be appropriate.” Some of the lifestyle changes Dr. Ondo and other medical professionals recommend to relieve symptoms include limiting alcohol, increasing exercise and stretching and maintaining a balanced diet. Visit www.restless legs.com to learn more about Restless Legs Syndrome as well as tips for living with this disease. Only a physician can diagnose RLS. Dr. Ondo says, “We want people living with symptoms to take action so that RLS does not get in the way of their downtime.” Dr. Ondo is a paid spokesperson for GlaxoSmithKline who was compensated for his time on this article.