Recent Articles
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Study finds link between bullying and grinding teeth
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareA recent study published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation identified a connection between high rates of bruxism and incidence of teen bullying. Bruxism is defined by the Mayo Clinic as the unconscious clenching or grinding of teeth while awake or asleep.
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The other end of the stethoscope
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareNurses are natural patient advocates, brokers of information and resources for optimal patient care, wellness and outcomes. The nurse can truly make a world of difference in the patient experience when proper attention is paid and crucial details prudently attended to.
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Golf Q&A: Oklahoma coach Ryan Hybl
William SouléRyan Hybl just completed his eighth season as the head coach at the University of Oklahoma. He capped off the season by bringing the Sooners their second national championship in school history after his team defeated the reigning champion Oregon Ducks in the final round of match play in the 2017 National Championship at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Learning about leadership is not the same as leading
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLeadership is a multimillion-dollar industry. From online articles to MBAs, business coaches to executive retreats, we are all finding ways to spend our organization's money developing our leadership skills. But there is a huge difference between learning leadership skills and applying them. Here are three practical steps to taking all that leadership knowledge and applying it right now.
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7 terrible exercises for people over 40
Noelle Talmon Sports & FitnessEven if you've been active and a frequent exerciser most of your adult life, your workout should reflect your age as well as your experience. If you're in your 40s, you shouldn't be doing the exact same routines you did in your 20s. Nagging injuries can prevent you from executing proper form, and your body is more susceptible to problems associated with age. Here is a look at seven exercises people over 40 should avoid.
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Finding the proper place for the arts in education: Visual arts
Sheilamary Koch EducationWorks of art — whether abstract or literal depictions of reality — expand the mind. Nonverbal by nature, visual art erases barriers allowing communication to flow unhindered by nationality or language. Both creating and viewing art are ways of spending time that cause no harm and make life as a human meaningful. It follows that young people should have significant exposure to visual art as part of their education.
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Co-planning for effective English language development
Erick Herrmann EducationTeaching is a challenging profession. We are expected, as teachers, to meet the needs of all of our students, including those who are performing above grade level, those performing below grade level and everyone in between. We also have to take into account those students who are talented and gifted, students with special needs and students who are learning English as an additional language. Some of our students may fit into multiple categories as well, such as having special needs and learning English as an additional language.
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Becoming a trusted leader
Sue Dyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf I were to ask you what makes a person a leader, you are likely to say that it is the person with the top position, the right title, or the authority or expertise; maybe it's the person with the right track record. A leader is the person in charge! These are the things we usually think of when we think of leaders. Here's a new perspective: There is no leader without followers, and following is completely voluntary.
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Is hog hunting ammo merely a gimmick?
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureOver the past few years, gun and ammunition manufacturers have attempted to capitalize on the growing hog problem in the United States by selling products designed and marketed specifically for hunting hogs. Now, there's nothing wrong with that. After all, that's how capitalism works. However, the question remains: Is it necessary to use special hog hunting ammunition when you're afield after feral swine? Or are these types of ammo just a marketing gimmick?
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Business innovation: Visa urges small merchants to go cashless
Seth Sandronsky RetailVisa is calling on small restaurants, cafes and food truck owners in the U.S. to put dollar bills down and embrace digital payment technology. To sweeten that switch away from paper currency, the global credit card and payment giant is offering 50 domestic-based food service businesses up to $10,000 each to commit to going entirely cashless.