Recent Articles
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Latest Alzheimer’s research shows it’s time to get moving
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareMove it, use it, and you are less likely to lose it. Physical activity — even in small amounts — is a factor in slowing the process of the cognitive deficits associated with Alzheimer's disease. This has been found to hold true even for those genetically at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
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Camouflage: What matters in the big-buck industry?
Jed Pritchard Recreation & LeisureOver the years camouflage has evolved from granddad's plaid shirt to a gazillion-dollar industry powered by marketing professionals in pursuit of the almighty dollar. Truth is, choosing your camouflage from professionally staged photographs in glossy magazines can be a big mistake.
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Recent advances in periodontal tissue engineering
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Oral & Dental HealthcareTissue engineering is a promising field in science with the purpose of regenerating damaged tissues and organs via three components: responsive cells (stem cells), scaffolds and morphogenes.
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Something in the water for UK heat pumps
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe superior efficiency of the heat pump against conventional boiler technology, and its avoidance of reliance on fossil fuels, makes the technology attractive to those tasked with decarbonizing energy. And, of course, the technology utilizes refrigerants, making them of great interest to all within the cooling industry, and for many companies offering a potentially lucrative new market for heating.
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The growing threat of antibiotic resistance
Rosemary Sparacio PharmaceuticalA number of diseases once easily treatable have become resistant to antibiotics currently on the market, and that number continues to grow. Healthcare spending due to this antibiotic resistance costs $20 billion per year. Tom Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has warned that antibiotic resistance is such a serious problem that it could be the "next pandemic."
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Should social media be a part of the grieving process?
Danielle Manley CommunicationsRobin Williams suddenly left this world on Aug. 11. He was a household name that played a major part of many peoples' lives — from co-stars and producers to fans and acquaintances. Practically everyone has a memory involving Williams. Some remember watching "Mrs. Doubtfire" as a child. Some remember working with him on set. Many of these memories have been placed on social media sites for the world to see.
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Uniting smart home technologies: Who will rule the roost?
Michael J. Berens Science & TechnologyThe race is on in the smart home industry to develop a unified "Internet of everything," a system that will allow smart products of all kinds — from home heating and security systems to Crock-Pots and baby monitors — to communicate with one another and a central control panel.
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Crowd control: The difference between a peaceful and violent outcome
Christina Nava Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe controversial death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was unarmed and shot multiple times during a confrontation with a police officer Aug. 9, has sparked outrage. In light of these recent riots, it may be time to take a step back, and look at how your police department handles crowd control.
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P3 projects: What if you have payment problems?
Scott Wolfe Jr. Construction & Building MaterialsPublic-private partnership construction projects — commonly referred to as P3 projects — are becoming popular in the construction industry quickly. In fact, President Barack Obama recently took steps to expand the market for P3 transportation projects. This, along with the ordinary national trends, means that you're likely to encounter a P3 project soon.
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3 essential elements of risk
Crispin ("Kik") Piney Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAll risk management standards agree that the goal of risk management is to enhance the chances of success of the relevant endeavor. However, each of them provides a different definition of risk.