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The Latest Cannabis Discoveries That the Federal Government Doesn’t Want You to Know About
By Paul Armentano Despite issuing a highly publicized memorandum in 2009 stating, “Science and the scientific process must inform and guide decisions of my Administration,” it remains clear that federal lawmakers and the White House continue to willfully … Continue reading
Disease Alley: Bronx Zip code 10457 has the highest numbers of dual STD sufferers in the city
By Jennifer H. Cunningham Here’s one neighborhood where you definitely shouldn’t have unprotected sex, share a needle or stand next to someone coughing. The 10457 ZIP code in the Bronx — which includes Tremont, portions of Crotona, Belmont and Claremont … Continue reading
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Tagged health, New York, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, ZIP code, Department of Health, AIDS, Sexually transmitted disease
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Nilofer Merchant – Got a meeting? Take a walk
Nice idea, I will start trying this. Exercise saves lives.
Posted in Soul Brother Presents
Tagged employment, excercise, health, jobs, meeting, productivity, TED, video
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Marijuana Linked To Lower Bladder Cancer Risk, Study Says
By Kathleen Myers People who smoke marijuana may be less likely to get bladder cancer than those who smoke cigarettes, a new study says. Kaiser Permanente researchers compared the risk of bladder cancer in more than 83,000 men who smoked cigarettes … Continue reading
Lack of sleep blights pupils’ education
By Sean Coughlan Sleep deprivation is a significant hidden factor in lowering the achievement of school pupils, according to researchers carrying out international education tests. It is a particular problem in more affluent countries, with sleep experts linking it to the … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, Boston College, Czech Republic, education, health, learning, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Sleep deprivation, students, United States
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Do Psychopaths Get Promoted Faster?
By Drake Baer It’s as catchy as a pop song: Your boss is an axe-wielding psychopath, a Pat or Pattie Bateman just waiting for the right time to strike. The argument crops up in business tomes from time to time … Continue reading
Young Adults With Autism Can Thrive In High-Tech Jobs
By Lauren Silverman The job hunt is complicated enough for most high school and college graduates — and even tougher for the growing number of young people on the autism spectrum. Despite the obstacles that people with autism face trying to … Continue reading
New York City Cigarette Proposal Would Raise Age For Purchases To 21
By Jennifer Peltz No one under 21 would be able to buy cigarettes in the city under a proposal unveiled Monday to make it the most populous place in America to set the minimum age that high. Extending a decade … Continue reading
Bill Cosby: A plague called apathy
By Bill Cosby In terms of health, two things stand out that Mayor Bloomberg has jumped into to find some kind of remedy that will help cut back on illness — the abuse of sodas and tobacco. No 1: Smoking … Continue reading →