Recent Articles
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How violent environments disrupt sleep
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareTeens experience changes in sleep as part of normal development during puberty. Adapting to the need for more sleep and shifting circadian rhythms can make the normal developmental transition in sleep patterns difficult.
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Successful leaders control their time
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementBeing busy does not mean we are successful, happy or even good at what we do. It can mean we are invigorated by our work and enjoy filling every free minute doing or thinking about it. But often, we are busy because of someone else's poor planning, emergency or inefficiency.
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Finding the proper place for the arts in education: Drama
Sheilamary Koch EducationLike the rest of the arts, participating in drama serves as a weapon against ignorance and gives young people tools that enable them to think and act for themselves in their lives.
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Charcoal treats: Latest food fad may black out medications’ properties
Katherine Radin Food & BeverageOver-the-top ice cream cones, rainbow bagels, unicorn Frappuccinos ... Every few months, a new food fad hits, prompting diners to share bright photos of the latest treat on their social media feeds.
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7 technologies that will transform the hospitality industry by 2025
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementI was in Baltimore last week for the annual iCHRIE (International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education) Conference, where hospitality professors and graduate students got together to showcase their research work and network with one another. Additionally, selected executives in major hospitality firms were invited to share their perspectives about the industry and their views on the future trends.
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Darren Woodson: Be compelled to drive your business forward
Julie Bernhard Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe seats of the Hilton Anatole hotel were filled in anticipation for the opening session of this year's Sunbelt Builders Show featuring former Dallas Cowboy Darren Woodson as a keynote speaker.
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Leadership for the line officer
Keith Funderburk Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhat has happened to the leadership in law enforcement? I hear this question from officers around the nation in a consistent fashion.
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Corticosteroids may do more harm than good in severe asthmatics
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe primary treatment for asthma may actually worsen the disease, according to a recent study published in the journal JCI Insight. While corticosteroids are the mainstay for asthma treatment, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) suggest the therapy may worsen the disease in some patients.
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Amazon Health might soon become a reality
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationIn what has become healthcare's worst-kept secret, Amazon has started a secret lab to pursue healthcare opportunities with a focus on such efforts as electronic medical records and even telemedicine, according to a recent report by CNBC. Thus, in a world where Amazon seems to own everything, it now appears that the firm wants to try to take over one of the nation's largest economic drivers — healthcare.
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Listen. Talk. Learn. Explore.
Debra Josephson Abrams Education"Learn. Listen. Talk. Explore the unique history of the people you care about." So encourages "Heart to Heart" conversation cards. Somewhere in my travels — perhaps at a conference, perhaps at a toy store, perhaps as a gift — I acquired a deck.