The average American watches more than four hours of television a day, reports the TV-Turnoff Network, a nonprofit that encourages families to reduce boob-tube time to promote healthier lives and communities. That's four hours that could be spent riding bikes with the kids or reading a book. Consider hiding the remote during TV-Turnoff Week, today through Sunday. Learn more at www.tvturnoff.org.

— Zenaida Serrano

FINAL WORD

"How to be more fulfilled is not a mystery. Exercise regularly. Face, rather than avoid, your problems. Help others. Have goals that matter to you. Love and be loved. Accept yourself."

Dan Neuharth | author of "Secrets You Keep from Yourself: How to Stop Sabotaging Your Happiness"

SAVE THE PLANET

Living green?

Is your house a green dream or an energy nightmare? Step inside National Geographic's online "green" house and test your energy IQ. Click on different items as you navigate through the virtual house; you can learn which dishwashing method saves more water or which light bulb gets you more bang for your buck. Visit ngm.com/greenhouse.

— Zenaida Serrano