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The hidden victims of Ferguson are the children
Danielle Manley EducationTo everyone outside of Ferguson, Missouri, the images of riots, damaged businesses and police officers standing in front of military-style vehicles with weapons drawn was everything. What about the citizens not on the streets? What about the children? Not every resident of Ferguson was rioting, but they were forgotten.
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Apple attempts mobile health dominance with HealthKit app
Katina Hernandez Science & TechnologyAlong with the unveiling of the much-anticipated iPhone 6 and iOS 8, Apple will soon be unveiling a new health app called HealthKit. The new operating system will allow other health apps to hook up to the HealthKit app so that the user may manage and monitor their health metrics, such as weight, caloric intake and blood pressure.
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Is regular exercise the best treatment for ADHD?
Dr. Denise A. Valenti EducationAs summer winds to a close, the long days of playing, running, swimming and biking cease and are replaced by hours of sitting at a desk, eyes ahead. For some children this is problematic, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is common among children of school age.
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Latest Alzheimer’s research shows it’s time to get moving
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareMove it, use it, and you are less likely to lose it. Physical activity — even in small amounts — is a factor in slowing the process of the cognitive deficits associated with Alzheimer's disease. This has been found to hold true even for those genetically at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
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NFL’s new high-tech gear will provide more info about injuries
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessThe National Football League has partnered with Zebra Technologies for the 2014 season to monitor movement of players using real-time location systems in shoulder pads. The shoulder pads have radio frequency identification transmitter chips that communicate with receivers that have been installed throughout the stadiums.
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O’Bannon antitrust trial ruling a step in the right direction
Chuck Cox Sports & FitnessHello, my name is Chuck Cox. And I'm a sports video game junkie. Because of the antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA led by former UCLA basketball star Ed O'Bannon and 19 other former college athletes, the game was not released. But the result of that trial was well worth that small void in my life.
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Anterior knee pain: Specificity is the key
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessPain at the front of the knee joint is a very common complaint, with estimates that 1 in 4 adults will suffer this problem at some point in their life. For such a common issue, the knowledge surrounding the varying causes of this pain and how to treat them effectively is extremely poor.
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No more: Coaches can help stem tide of domestic violence
Yvette Craig Sports & FitnessWhen domestic violence continues to return to the headlines, some may wonder what are the lessons learned from these tragedies and how do we prevent incidents like these from repeating themselves? The answer may lie with coaches.
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How do you gear up for the start of football season?
Chuck Cox Sports & FitnessThe first thing Kevin Atkinson does to prepare for another football season is to break out the swim trunks and get some sand between his toes. And while the annual sojourn with his family is the perfect way for Atkinson to get in the right state of mind, coaches all across the United States have their own methods to prepare for the madness of another grueling football season.
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Beyond making calls: How tech is changing the fitness industry
Brie Ragland Sports & FitnessHow do we allow people to become more active but stay connected at the same time? This is a question those in the technology sector have been facing for quite some time. In general, it seems that people today want to maintain their health and fitness routines while never disconnecting from their social and business aspects of life.
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