A recent article by Reuters pointed to the growing use of “brain-boosting drugs” in the workplace. Long a trend at colleges and universities, where students need help to cram for exams, older Americans are now turning to natural stimulants to help increase their mental capabilities and maintain their focus. And according to many physicians and psychologists, there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, boosting your ability to focus is really a “smart” Read the rest of this entry »
Two Scottish men have been arrested in connection with a major drugs and firearms investigation in the north west of England.
The pair were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to import class A and B drugs and firearms and ammunition.
The 31-year-old from Dundee and 42-year-old from Glenrothes were arrested in Scotland.
They will be questioned in Preston by officers from Lancashire Constabulary’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit.
A spokesman Read the rest of this entry »
Life Time Fitness of Chanhassen is making the first layoffs in its 16-year history as part of an overall staff reduction of about 12 percent at its corporate headquarters.
The fitness club company, operating in 17 states, said the decision was made because it is shrinking its plans for new locations in the midst of the national economic downturn.
The headquarters staff of slightly more than 800 will decline by 100, the majority coming in layoffs Read the rest of this entry »
The Public Health Association of Australia is calling for a new national food policy, taking into account disease prevention, sustainability and social equity.
It wants a focus on diversity in diet, with an emphasis on whole foods and those shown to protect from disease, according to the report, A Future for Food Addressing public health, sustainability and equity from paddock to plate, to be issued today.
Association chief executive officer Read the rest of this entry »
ScienceDaily (Dec. 8, 2008)
— Contraceptive methods shape women’s sexual pleasure and satisfaction. New data from The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University demonstrate that many women think condoms undermine sexual pleasure, but those who use both hormonal contraception and condoms report higher overall sexual satisfaction.
The study authors suggest that this inconsistency reflects how women think about their contraceptive method when asked Read the rest of this entry »
Economic Downturn Impacting Women’s Ability to Plan for Long-Term Care Costs, New Survey Finds
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The current economic downturn has affected women’s ability to plan and prepare for expensive long-term care costs, such as nursing home stays, according to a new survey released today by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). The survey, conducted by StrategyOne on behalf of AHIP, found that 60 percent of Read the rest of this entry »
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Among young college students, the frequency and type of video games played appears to parallel risky drug and alcohol use, poorer personal relationships, and low levels of self-esteem, researchers report.
“This does not mean that every person who plays video games has low self-worth, or that playing video games will lead to drug use,” Laura M. Padilla-Walker told Reuters Health.
Rather, these findings simply indicate Read the rest of this entry »
Thursday, November 6, 2008 1:44 PM CST
A benefit truck and tractor pull has been set for 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Seneca Saddle Club Arena located at the corner of Hwy. U and Bethel Road. (1 mile west of Hwy. 43 on U Hwy.). Proceeds from the pull will go toward assisting with medical expenses for long time Seneca area resident, Zane Starr.
Zane was one of many in this area who endured the devastating tornado on May 10. Just a few months Read the rest of this entry »
, Carmen initiated Jeanine, a California-based real estate agent who saw her income tank along with the housing market.
Jeanine was successful in her business – selling as much as $6 million worth of property in a single month back in early 2007 – until the housing bubble burst and took her job along with it. Now she is going on a full year since her last paycheck and is considering withdrawing from her 401(k) just to stay afloat. With four Read the rest of this entry »
My barber is a lady.
Now, you might not think that’s so unusual or interesting, but I do. While female hair cutters abound in the unisex salons that dot this area, mine only cuts men’s hair.
Tracie Hilpert is an honest-to-goodness barber. Her shop in the Bantam section of Litchfield doesn’t even have a sink. She deals with hair as it comes through the door, making no fuss and usually getting none in return.
“Men are easier,” she says simply. Read the rest of this entry »