On November 2, the Center for Innovative Pedagogy (CIP) organized a book club to discuss Study like a champ, a novel by John Dunlosky and Regan AR Gurung. Prior to the event, CIP provided physical copies and an audio version of the book to students at Chalmers Library. “Read what you can and come discuss some of the ideas (that) might validate or modify your learning approaches!” » read an email sent by the CIP on October 25.Using the empirical research presented in the authors’ report peer-reviewed articles on the subject, Dunlosky and Gurung’s book debunks some myths surrounding studying,…
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SHREVEPORT, La. – One in seven people are food insecure in Louisiana, and approximately 17% of Shreveport’s population is food insecure.Dietitian Courtney Butts joins us to explain what this means and how we can help. What is food insecurity? A food insecure person is someone who struggles to access enough food, or food of adequate quality, to meet their basic needs. In other words, food insecurity occurs when there are more funds left at the end of the month than there are funds for food. Often, people experiencing food insecurity must choose between paying their light bill or paying for…
Whether you prefer chuck or sirloin, Ground beef is just one of those ingredients that always ends up in the shopping cart. But once you get home from the grocery store, it’s easy to fall back on the same old ground beef recipes you always make. Instead, try something new with one of these 30 minute recipes which start with ground beef. You’ll find plenty of classics (meatloaf, burgers, chili mac) but with fresh twists, as well as new favorites like lasagna soup. Whether you’re craving something traditional like cheeseburgers or something fun like sheet pan nachos, we’ve got you…
ONEIDA, NY — Dr. Liza Jones will speak on “Precision Medicine: Using Pharmacogenomics and Nutrigenomics to Guide Your Health” at the Oneida YMCA on Tuesday, November 21. According to the National Institutes of Health, precision medicine is an innovative, individualized approach to medicine that takes into account a person’s genes, environment and lifestyle. This scientific approach includes pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics. Pharmacogenomics is a science that uses your DNA to determine how your body will respond to medications. Nutrigenomics is the study of how genes affect the ability to process food, nutrients, and exercise. Jones will introduce the public to these…
Many Pagans, and especially witches and those who practice witchcraft, are familiar with energy work. Some doctors and psychologists are now trying to better understand interpersonal energy, particularly in the context of energy vampires, their behavior, and the consequences of interacting with them. The term “energy vampire” is not a clinical or scientific term, but it is often used in popular culture to describe people who drain others emotionally, psychologically, or energetically. These individuals are believed to feed off the emotional energy of others, leaving them emotionally drained, drained, or negative after interacting with this type of vampire. The subject…
Thursday November 9, 2023 3:15 p.m. Highlights include site-wide Spanish translations, new community discussion forums, content on mental health and providing care for children with complex needs. In celebration of National Caregivers Month, the New York State Office on Aging (NYSOFA) announced several new offers for subscribers of The New York Healthcare Portal – a resource available for free to anyone in New York providing unpaid support to a family member or friend. New offerings include site-wide Spanish translations, community discussion forums, mental health content and tools to support caregivers of children with complex needs. The New York Care Portal…
CHICAGO (CBS)– Former Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady has accepted a new job with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.Arwady, who led the city’s efforts to combat COVID-19 during the pandemic under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, confirmed that she has taken a position with the Atlanta CDC, leading the Center National Injury Prevention and Control, from January 16, 2024.She will lead the agency’s efforts to prevent injuries from drug overdoses, violence, suicide and other causes, according to a news release. “I am honored to join the CDC to combat some of the most pressing public health…
Texas A&M University offers students a variety of mental health-related resources, from in-person counseling at University Health Services to free 24/7 support through the TELUS Health Student Support app . Visit mentalhealth.tamu.edu to learn more about these and other services.Graphic by Angelyn Wiley/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications Like most students, Julian Harrison knows what it’s like to not feel good. As president of Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors, he speaks openly and often with his peers about his own mental health journey, having candid conversations about the stress, isolation, and depression that so many students will likely experience…
What is the life expectancy of a person with only one kidney?In recent years, there has been growing interest in understanding the life expectancy of people with only one functioning kidney. With various pathologies and the increasing need for kidney transplants, it is crucial to shed light on this subject. So, what exactly is the life expectancy of someone with only one kidney?Understand the basics:To understand the implications of having only one kidney, it is essential to understand the role of these vital organs. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and excess fluid from the blood, regulating blood pressure,…