COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many leading causes of death are linked to unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, including inadequate physical activity. Adults in minority populations have lower levels of physical activity and higher rates of preventable deaths, according to the Department of Health & Human Services. In a new study, University of Missouri researchers found that minority adults who received exercise interventions increased their physical activity levels. However, these interventions are not culturally tailored to best assist minority populations in improving overall health. Conn ...

New research shows an increased risk of ischemic stroke in postmenopausal women who consume higher amounts of trans fatty acids, commonly found in baked goods, fried foods, and packaged products. Study findings now available in Annals of Neurology, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American Neurological Association and Child Neurology Society, suggest aspirin use may moderate the stroke risk caused by a diet high in trans fats. Ischemic stroke is a result of a blockage in an artery leading to the brain. According to the American Heart Association ...

DARIEN, IL – Aging does not appear to be a factor in poor sleep, a new survey of more than 150,000 Americans shows. In fact, subjective sleep quality seems to improve over a lifetime, with the fewest complaints coming from people in their 80s. "This flies in the face of popular belief," said Michael Grandner, PhD, lead author of the study. "These results force us to re-think what we know about sleep in older people – men and women." The study, appearing in the March edition of the journal Sleep, examined rates of sleep disturbance and daytime fatigue reported by 155,877 ...

Reston, VA -- A medical school in Ireland has successfully implemented a radiation protection program, improving knowledge of radiation protection among medical undergraduates, according to a study in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Although the increased use of diagnostic imaging has resulted in faster, more accurate diagnosis, better assessment of therapy response, and early detection of complications, there has been a great deal of scrutiny of its increasing use. As a result, there is a growing need for medical professionals to ...

Reston, VA -- Residency training requirements in competencies related to radiology business practice and health care policy have been in place for more than a decade. However, a recent study, published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology, suggests curricula addressing these items still seem to be in a stage of acceptance and development. "The United States has been experiencing a period of rapid changes in health care delivery and financing. Institutions and individuals have been repeatedly challenged to successfully adapt to the accelerating ...

Non-fouling materials that resist cell adhesion are very important in fundamental research on cell–biomaterial interactions and for practical applications. Thus, they have been extensively investigated during the last decade. Natural biomacromolecules such as bovine serum albumin (BSA) have conventionally been used to block cell adhesion. Zhao and Ding (Fudan University, Shanghai, China) recently reported that the purple membrane (PM) containing a natural photoresponsive protein, bacteriorhodopsin (BR), can serve as a new basic substance that resists adhesion of mammalian ...

Although the Titanic disaster is widely known, the authentic story of the lovers, tennis star Karl H. Behr and Helen Newsom, is little known...until now. This new, definitive biography, Starboard at Midnight, written by their granddaughter, brings to light the long-buried secrets of these two survivors, breathing new life into legend. Based on Karl Behr's unpublished autobiography (now in the Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, RI) along with family scrapbooks and more than ten years of research into the historical background of this period, the full story of this epic romance ...

Although a recent study suggests that women with normal results on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans at ages 67 and older may wait up to 15 years for a second test, a Viewpoint article published today in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (JBMR) cautions that such a lengthy interval is inappropriate for many adults. Viewpoints allow experts to provide a new perspective on research. In their article, osteoporosis experts Drs. E. Michael Lewiecki, Andrew Laster, Paul Miller and John Bilezikian write that monitoring bone mineral density by DXA should be ...

Older women whose diets include a substantial amount of trans fats are more likely than their counterparts to suffer an ischemic stroke, a new study shows. However, the risk of stroke associated with trans fat intake was lower among women taking aspirin, according to the findings from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers. The study, "Trans Fat Intake, Aspirin and Ischemic Stroke Among Postmenopausal Women," was published Thursday (March 1, 2012) online in the journal Annals of Neurology. The study of 87,025 generally healthy postmenopausal women ...

DALLAS – March 1, 2012 – Working in the emerging field of systems biology, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers mathematically predicted how bacteria that cause food poisoning hijack a cell's sense of direction and then confirmed those predictions in living cells. The study proposed a new model to explain how mammalian cells establish the sense of direction necessary to move, as well as the mechanism that a disease-causing form of E. coli bacteria employ to hijack that ability. Cells need to orient themselves for several basic processes, such as keeping biochemical ...

The Newport Festivals Foundation continues to celebrate the festival's historic past by featuring emerging young artists alongside some of folk music's most venerable names. This year's festival features: My Morning Jacket, Jackson Browne, Conor Oberst, Iron & Wine, Patty Griffin, Guthrie Family Reunion, Dawes, The Head & The Heart, Deer Tick, Punch Brothers, City & Colour, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Tallest Man on Earth, tUnE-yArDs, Tom Morello, Trampled by Turtles, Gary Clark, Jr., Alabama Shakes, Blind Pilot, Of Monsters and Men, original music from: ...

The e cigarette is under fire again by special interest and misguided politicians using now debunked FDA testing as their reasoning for a ban of the electronic cigarette in public places. According to science, it is the combusted plant material that is inhaled deep into the lungs that cause over 99% of the harm generated by tobacco. Electronic cigarettes have the same or lesser amounts of these nicotine based chemicals than pharmaceutical smoking cessation drugs that are approved by the FDA for the general population in over the counter gums, patches and other NRT ...

Planning a bachelorette party in 2012 is far different than the centuries old tradition of a dinner party given by the bridegroom. Recently, the film Bridesmaids brought to light the stereotypical zaniness that can occur during, what is termed, "The Last Night Out." It is believed this night grew out of the 60s sexual revolution, where bachelorettes could be as sassy as the groomsmen, including a night out with exotic dancers, crazy themes, and the ever popular drinking and dancing on bars. Today's bachelorettes throw a wide variety of parties that involve ...

iCharts, Inc., a cloud-based interactive charting platform, today announced the closing of a Series A private equity financing of $3.1M. Regehr Capital Management Group, a German group of super-angels, led the financing. Additional investors include Saeed Amidi, Founder and CEO of Plug N Play and Lorenz Graef, Founder and former CEO of Globalpark, an accredited expert in the market research industry. "We have filled an industry gap by creating a platform that radically simplifies sharing charts on websites and social media, " says CEO and co-founder Seymour ...

SecurityMetrics was presented with a Bronze Stevie Award in the Call Center of the Year category in the sixth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service last night. The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the world's top sales awards, contact center awards, and customer service awards. The Stevie Awards organizes several of the world's leading business awards shows including the prestigious American Business AwardsSM and International Business AwardsSM. SecurityMetrics was recognized for its premium level of customer service, which it applies ...

Rosa & Co. LLC, a drug development advisory firm with expertise in drug-disease modeling and simulation, today announced the publication of its Model Qualification Method ("MQM") in the White Paper, "Facilitating Drug Discovery and Development with Mechanistic Physiological Models that are 'Fit for Purpose." Rosa created the MQM to facilitate the broader adoption and use of mechanistic, physiologic models in pharmaceutical research and development. The white paper is available for free download at http://www.rosaandco.com/mqmWhitePaperForm.html. Mechanistic ...

What if everything people needed to be successful independent real estate agents could be provided to them online. They would have no mandatory meetings, no minimum deal amounts, no desk fees and no transaction fees. Of course, the biggest concern would then be whether or not they would feel supported in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Would there be training for new and even seasoned agents? Would they have access to all the documents they needed? Would they be able to connect with other agents in order to support one another? Would their sponsoring broker be available ...

For most people, filing income tax returns is simply a minor inconvenience. You gather the information you need, and either fill out the forms yourself or have help from an experienced professional. But for those who are separated or in the process of getting a divorce, an unpleasant reality like tax returns can quickly turn bitter, and may even become the catalyst for a larger battle. Planning ahead and working with an accountant familiar with divorce proceedings is key to a smooth tax return. "Taxes are a very touchy subject because they involve money," says ...

"I've been afflicted with Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) all my life but I didn't know it was contagious and then I gave it to my business." - Marilyn Strong, Author "Getting Paid to Pay Attention", Kelowna, BC, Canada. Recent research shows there are at least 6 million North American adults with ADD/ADHD and these adults are three times more likely to start a business or work for themselves than those without ADD/ADHD. With a 60% failure rate in the first five years, ADD/ADHD adults really need help to make and keep their business successful. Strong, ...

Dr. Stuart Dessner: Sleep Apnea Procedures by Dr. Stuart Dessner People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have disrupted sleep and low blood oxygen levels, explains Dr. Stuart Dessner. When obstructive sleep apnea occurs, the tongue is sucked against the back of the throat. This blocks the upper airway and airflow stops. When the oxygen level in the brain becomes low enough, the sleeper partially awakens, the obstruction in the throat clears, and the flow of air starts again, usually with a loud gasp. Dr. Stuart Dessner would like you to know that repeated cycles ...

WebDAM Solutions, the leader in cloud-based digital asset management (DAM), today announced a technology collaboration with Box, a leading content-sharing platform, for the release of cutting-edge digital asset management features to Box users. The strategic integration allows both WebDAM and Box users to enjoy the benefits of cloud-enabled collaboration, sharing, and digital asset management across the enterprise. Customers will benefit from Box's easy mobile access from any mobile device, along with smooth external collaboration joined with powerful WebDAM features designed ...

MamaOm announced the organize of a Pop-Up Store during the month of March and April at the Key Colony Plaza on Key Biscayne, Fl. The company is taking this opportunity to launch their sleepwear collection as well as their new logo and website. They have participated in several designer boutique-style Pop-Up stores before, but this time they have decided to go local and bring on board several other brands. The shop will be designed to provide an engaging and fun experience. It comes just in time for the beginning of the beach season in South Florida. Costumers will be ...

Raymond R. Bees Jr. founded Daily Dinners Incorporated in 1961 with one goal in mind: to deliver hot, delicious and affordable food to the good people of South Florida. Since its early days as a meal delivery service—cooking and delivering home-cooked meals to customer's doorsteps daily—Daily Dinners grew to include DD BBQ and Party Catering. Just as the surrounding community boomed, so did Daily Dinners as a result of quality food, friendly employees and by emphasizing customer service. In 1982, Ron and Ellen—Raymond's oldest son and daughter-in-law—joined the Daily ...

The operating costs of running a company can often skyrocket. In lieu of this circumstance, many businesses resort to cost cutting This may mean having to let go of a certain number of staff or even as far as to lessen the rate of production just to keep the budget in check. Although there are many reasons as to why companies do this, one problem is always with the energy costs it has. Inefficient management of energy can lead to unwanted costs. On this premise, many energy firms are looking to this particular market, a market filled with firms that are looking for ...

Brian Patrick Jensen is a Montgomery County, Pennsylvania resident, proud Father of two teenage daughters and a successful business executive. "I have been blessed in every way." Jensen observes with smile. "Sure I had some auditory loss for a few years, but with hearing aids I was fine." That all changed in June 2010, when Jensen, who is now 50, suffered sudden dramatic hearing loss that left him profoundly and permanently deaf. "It was cold, dark, silence." Jensen stoically recalls. His steely choice of words gives pause. In a recent interview, ...