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Athletes raise their voices in activism off the field
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessProfessional athletes are among the most recognized individuals in America. They're on TV, either playing games that we're engrossed in or pitching products in commercials shown throughout those contests.
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Researchers may have found key to switching off junk food cravings
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareHigh calorie intake causes stress on our bodies. Extraordinary intake of foods high in fats and sugars can increase risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancers as well as obesity.An epidemic in the United States and a major cause of death, obesity costs this country about $150 billion a year or almost 10 percent of the national medical budget.
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Pokémon Go is getting gamers on the move
Suzanne Mason Science & TechnologyWalking down Dulany Street in Alexandria, Virginia, the plaza where I usually see people sitting and having lunch has transformed into a Pokémon Gym, where people battle their Pokémon against other users. I was told the ownership of the gym changed a few times before lunch Monday.
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The top exercises for diabetics
Jeff White Sports & FitnessAre you diabetic? If so, you're not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 10 American adults have diabetes, and 86 million showed signs of prediabetes in 2012. The most common type of diabetes in the U.S. is Type 2 diabetes, which is 90-95 percent of all documented cases.
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Can Rio de Janeiro handle the Olympics?
Kate Hessong Sports & FitnessWith the Summer Olympic Games one month away, it's difficult to ignore all the bad press they've been getting lately. Rio de Janeiro is in a state of disaster — both physically and financially. From their governor declaring a "state of calamity" over their financial problems, to the raw sewage and super bacteria floating through their waterways, experts are beginning to question whether this year's games will be a complete failure.
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Mouthguards can reduce injuries — when designed correctly
Peter Burns Oral & Dental HealthcareThe term "mouthguard" has been widely written about within the dental profession. However, the product comes in many different configurations — varying in thickness, extensions, the EVA material used, colors, embedded inclusions, constructed with or without a bite, and made with different equipment and different construction methods.
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The number of pediatric concussions may be significantly underestimated
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe number of pediatric concussions may be substantially greater than what is reported in the United States, according to a recent study in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) enrolled 8,083 patients into the study. Participants were aged 0 to 17, and their median age was 13.
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Your guide to the FDA’s new Nutrition Facts label
Natalie Thomas Food & BeverageIt's no secret that America's pants are ripping at the seams. A study released earlier this month by the CDC found the rate of obesity in the United States is still continuing its upward trajectory. To put the numbers into perspective, health officials expressed concern in 1997 when researchers found 19.4 percent of American adults were obese. In 2015, that figure was 30.4 percent — and still rising.
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‘The greatest’ marketing lessons from the life of Muhammad…
Ryan Clark MarketingMuhammad Ali was a marketing master. Whether he was promoting himself or his next fight, Ali knew how to pull the right strings to draw an audience. This is a feat that should not be taken lightly. Take this into consideration: As a black man in America during the 1960s, Ali convinced millions during America's era of racial segregation to both lend him their ears and agree with him that he may be, possibly, the greatest of all time.
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Dry drowning: How to spot the signs
Katina Hernandez Recreation & LeisureAs the weather gets warmer, more and more people will be making their way outdoors to enjoy the sunny days of summer at the nearest pool. Summer days spent outdoors typically conjure up thoughts of relaxation and fun, but safety around the water is of paramount concern during the season.
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