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Bars in the U.S. are following a trend started in the UK; posting signs in women’s restrooms about how to alert staff if they don’t feel safe with their date. Sexual Violence and Abuse Strategy Coordinator for Lincolnshire County Council, Hayley Child, launched the “Ask for Angela” campaign last year. Stateside, the campaign has a […]
Amid the day-to-day chaos of home, family and work, it’s easy to forget about gratitude, those elements of life, both big and small, that bring joy, safety and support. Certainly, there are times when gratefulness is the last thing to cross the mind, but science is showing that people who take the time to practice […]
One of the best and, frankly, cheapest ways to manage the daily pressures of life is consistent exercise. Loads of research confirms that even walking for 20 minutes a day is beneficial. What’s not as well known is how quickly those health gains go away without regular physical activity. A study published just last year, […]
It’s a common dilemma: what to do with your car after consuming a little too much alcohol while on a night out with family and friends? Making the right decision is critical. One business owner is doing his part to reward customers for making the responsible choice and keeping the roads safer. In October last […]
The word “Kaizen” originated in Japan and has a history in lean management circles as a process for improvement within a company or organization but it can also be used as a model for individuals to make positive improvements in daily life. The Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, simply translated as “change for the better,” is […]
Known as “the disease of kings” or “the rich man’s disease,” Gout earned these monikers centuries ago. The painful condition generally afflicted monarchs and the wealthy classes of people that could afford diets rich in fatty meats, seafood, fine wines, distilled spirits and ales. As society evolved, these types of dietary indulgences got less expensive […]
In the words of the late actress Katharine Hepburn, a fierce personality known for her spirited honesty, “Life is hard. After all, it kills you.” The reality of Ms. Hepburn’s opinion, though blunt, is undeniable. Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction adds another degree of difficulty to the human experience. However, within our day-to-day […]
By mapping human genomes, scientists unlocked a powerful new tool that’s altering the approach that many healthcare professionals have in caring for their patients – Genetic Metabolism Testing. Personalized Medicine, discussed in Part 1 of this series, is the treatment of a chronic illness tailored to a patient’s unique genetic code. This practice allows physicians […]
The Human Genome Project was completed almost 20 years ago by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Department of Energy, and mapped the 3 billion units of DNA that makeup the human genome. Such an enormous undertaking took scientists more than a decade. As a result of their dedication, researchers are now […]
The average American medicine cabinet is generally a time-lapse snapshot of who suffered what and how long ago. According to a study released in JAMA Internal Medicine, 66 percent of people keep leftover, unused medications after they’ve stopped using them. Many of these unused prescription medications are addictive narcotics. While the study’s findings might not […]
