Recent Articles
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Updated guidelines on childhood obesity express need for prevention
Jessica Taylor Medical & Allied HealthcareToday, about 1 in 5 children between the ages of 6 and 19 has obesity. In fact, the percentage has tripled in the U.S. since the 1970s. These children not only suffer from depression, lower self-esteem and social isolation, but they're also at higher risk for having chronic health conditions such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, diabetes and heart disease.
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The link between heart health and psychiatric disorders
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAlthough anxiety and depression are different disorders, they often produce similar symptoms, such as nervousness, irritability, trouble concentrating and problems sleeping. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults (18 percent of the population) aged 18 and older. As for depression, in 2015, an estimated 16.1 million adults aged 18 or older in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode in the past year, representing 6.7 percent of all adults.
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The surprising impact of jet lag on athletes
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessNow that Super Bowl LI is behind us, the calendar turns to America's national pastime: baseball. MLB players will begin reporting for spring training next week, and the season starts April 2. For many fans, the game can keep them engaged and rooting for their favorite team late into evening. If the players take the excitement into extra innings — sometimes into the early morning hours — it can make for a tired morning at work the next day.
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6 tips to love your skin like the pros do
Elizabeth Donat Recreation & LeisureEver wonder how the pros in the beauty industry like estheticians take care of their own skin? Learn the skin-loving tips that beauty experts live by for gorgeous, year-round glowing skin.
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5 most common branding mistakes small business owners make
Cindy Parker MarketingWhen you run a small business, you get to do everything the way you want. Even though it's wonderful to have the luxury of complete customization, it does come with a drawback: the amount of work that comes with that freedom.
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Turning around homelessness with design
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesOn any given day, more than a half-million people — children, women and men, including many veterans — in the United States experience homelessness. That number has been decreasing in recent years, but with rents and home prices rising, many low-income individuals and families could find themselves without the means to pay for housing.
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Amtrak’s Gulf Coast revitalization: What’s on the line
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveRecently, Republicans in Congress have jumped on board with plans to return Amtrak passenger rail to the Gulf Coast, which had been suffering losses even before Hurricane Katrina barreled through with the death blow to the rail line. If brought to fruition, the passenger rail system could help revitalize the region, while avoiding further economic deterioration that reports show can follow a loss of rail access.
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Associations and the sharing economy: Coming to a meeting near you
Julie Bernhard Association ManagementIt's clear that annual meetings are the pinnacle of any organization. They are the forefront of what the organization has to offer members, ranging in everything from continuing education to the largest gathering of the greatest minds in the field.
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Surveyors: Are we our own worst enemy?
Lee Lovell Science & TechnologyI admit to being a novice when it comes to ancient Greek philosophers. However, they seem to speak to some contemporary issues. In the Phaedrus dialogue, Plato expresses concerns that an information technology called writing might weaken a person's mind and cause trouble in the community. He suggests "learners will read and think they know many things; however they will not possess knowledge and become difficult to get along with."
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Amazon chooses Cincinnati for new worldwide hub
Matt Falcus Distribution & WarehousingOnline retail giant Amazon began flying its own packages last year when it started leasing cargo planes and flying them under the Prime Air brand. Now, the company has announced plans to open its largest worldwide air hub — investing $1.49 billion in a new home for its operations at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport.