Recent Articles

• Researchers smell hope in diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

  Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied Healthcare

  ​A research group in Boston recently used an olfactometer to determine the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, and they published the results of this study ​in the recent issue of Annals of Neurology. Those in the Alzheimer's disease community have been aware for many years of the ​deficits in olfactory function early in the disease process. The olfactory system is ​also impacted in Parkinson's disease.

• Police beef up security during the holidays

  Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  ​'Tis the season to be merry — except maybe for the men in blue. While we all rejoice and relax, the holiday season is a time for extra caution and additional responsibility for police departments around the country. There are more DUI cases at this time of the year than any other, more cases of robbery and theft, and unfortunately even terror threats —like the ISIS threat to the Macy's Thanksgiving parade this year. Jammed-up traffic among the shopping and festivities, visiting families and travel itineraries all contribute to a law enforcement headache.

• What is love? An imaginative thinking, writing and art activity

  Debra Josephson Abrams Education

  ​As a child, I looked forward to reading the comics. I enjoyed the exploits and escapades of Blondie and Dagwood, Nancy and Sluggo, the savvy prehistoric characters in B.C., the ne'er-do-well Andy Capp, the good-hearted green witch, Broom Hilda, and the curmudgeonly Shoe.

• Webinar recap: Digital planning priorities

  MultiView Association Management

  Most organizations have no shortage of plans, but digital transformation is rarely front and center. What gets updated (and funded) next: the intranet, internet or extranet? Where do mobile apps, marketing automation and CRM fit in? And how can all of these be used to build competitive advantage?

• Why are good employees unproductive?

  Kevin Herring Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  ​Do you feel energized at the end of the workday? Or does your work experience drain you so much you're just happy to make it through the day? If you're like most people, you're probably somewhere between just doing OK and slogging through. According to annual surveys from Gallup, most employee workdays are anything but energizing. Your 100 percent effort may sometimes feel like it's not as productive as you would like.

• Reducing heart failure with the Mediterranean diet

  Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths per year — a number that is expected to grow to more than 23.6 million by 2030. In the United States, heart disease kills more than 370,000 people a year, striking someone about once every 42 seconds.

• Housing industry regains momentum heading toward year’s end

  Michael J. Berens Construction & Building Materials

  Housing managed to get its second wind as it entered the final quarter of the year. Most industry indicators — with the exception of new home sales — showed notable month-to-month performance. Year-to-date figures continue on an upward trend, boding well for an overall positive finish to a year of fluctuating demand.

• The problem with talking to everyone

  Mark MacDonald Religious Community

  ​This article is for people interested in doing effective church communications. If you aren't interested, you won't like this article, and you should stop reading. It sounds strange, right? But most people don't have the time to read something that isn't interesting. So you're doing them a favor. As a church communicator, you need to stop trying to get everyone's attention and trying to communicate to everyone. It won't work.

• 5 surefire ways to repel volunteers

  Deborah Ike Religious Community

  Convincing people to give their time and energy away for free isn't always an easy task. Once you do have them on the team, though, you definitely want to avoid actions that push them away. Here are five things I've seen repel volunteers, along with a few simple ways to retain volunteers and help them grow as members of their local church.

• 5 tricks for successfully bringing new menu offerings into your spa

  Elizabeth Donat Recreation & Leisure

  Creating a new spa menu (or adding to an existing one) is a task that requires a solid strategy. The inspiration for your spa menu is closer than you think. Expanding your spa menu offerings is easy — if you look to your own clients, staff and current business relationships for insight and support.

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