Recent Articles
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Exploring unconventional treatments to mental disorders
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalClinicians often turn to the use of pharmacotherapy when it comes to the management of different types of mental disorders. However, studies have shown the use of complementary and alternative therapies or interventions tend to be reported more in individuals with psychiatric disorders when compared to the rest of the population. The interest in the use of complementary and alternative interventions has been increasingly growing among healthcare professionals as a means of improving the lives of patients.
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Documentary takes viewers inside the world of Internet addiction
Ross Lancaster Mental HealthcareThe first scene of the Sundance-featured documentary "Web Junkie" begins with a group of young men playing the popular online role-playing game "World of Warcraft." With the game responsible for more than 100 million accounts worldwide, it's a scene that could take place in any country with broadband Internet access.
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Clearing up the confusion around rifle caliber
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureCaliber is the approximate diameter of the inside of the barrel on a firearm or the diameter of a bullet, and is usually expressed in inches or millimeters. In addition to using different units of measurement, different countries sometimes use different methods of measuring caliber. Because of these factors, deciphering the actual diameter of a bullet or the bore size of a firearm can be bewildering. However, I'm attempting to clear up some of the confusion in this article.
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Is your fire truck operation-ready 24/7/365?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDespite why you chose a career in the fire service — to help people, excitement, tradition, opportunity, etc. — the fact remains that it is one of the most dangerous professions out there. In our line of work, minutes and seconds count.
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European manufacturers get all worked up over energy labels
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe cooling and heating industries in Europe have come together in a rare alliance with their compadres in the lighting sector to voice their concerns over the European Commission's latest initiative. The EC's proposal, announced this week, will "recalibrate" its decade-old energy-labeling scheme. But rather than improving consumer-driven energy efficiency, which is the intention, the EC could actually be fostering confusion with its policy, these groups suggest.
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What’s the driving force behind fitness technology? Millennials
Suzanne Mason Sports & FitnessMany millennials are turning to apps and wearable technology to stay fit. According to a survey by Goldman Sachs, about 25 percent of millennials consider eating right and exercising an important part in maintaining their health, compared to less than 15 percent of Generation X and baby boomers.
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Why can’t we all just get along?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWe are adults. We are professionals, and we spend most of our waking hours at work. Why is it so hard to just get along? Because we are adults, professionals and spend so much of our time at work. How do we lead through these inherent challenges to accomplish our goals in a positive way? Try some perspective. Here are three reasons why we can't all get along — and how to get passed it.
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New study damages old heart attack theory
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareMedical researchers have been examining the link between excess calcium in heart cells and the death of those cells during heart attacks. But a new study at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine appears to throw a monkey wrench into this line of work. A previous study at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine demonstrated how the enzyme CaM kinase II triggers heart cell death following heart damage, showing the action takes place in the cells' energy-producing mitochondria. In animal tests, the team reported that blocking the enzyme could prevent heart cells from dying and protect the animals from heart failure.
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ELL writing skills: Why they matter
Douglas Magrath EducationEven the most basic English language learners need to be exposed to the written code of the target language. The tasks must be as realistic as possible for these beginners. Writing is a survival skill in both the school and the community, but writing does not develop naturally.
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Being generous with employee time off pays off
Betsy Harper Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe day after Thanksgiving, my whole family convened at my mother's house to get a first glimpse of the newest member of the clan — 7-week-old Grace. It was a fun afternoon, not only because little Grace was amenable to being passed around like a weighted ball during PE class, but also because everyone showed up. That meant I had the opportunity to catch up with some nieces and nephews I don't get to see often.