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Diabetes care falls short for most of the world's population

May 31, 2021

A study of diabetes treatment in 55 low and middle income countries found that many of the participants with diabetes were unaware that they had the condition. Overall, less than 5% were getting adequate drug treatments and lifestyle advice. The researchers pooled data from nationally representative surveys that asked people what treatments they were taking to reduce blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol...

How to choose a down comforter and alternatives

May 20, 2021

Down comforters provide insulation, as they trap heat without adding extra weight. Choosing the best down comforter will depend on a person’s needs. For example, some models may not suit individuals with allergies or asthma. Benefits and disadvantages According to one 2017 study , the body is sensitive to changes in air temperature during sleep. If an individual’s room is moderately hot or cold, it can reduce...

How We Can Deal with ‘Pandemic Fatigue’

Feb 10, 2021

The first step is to understand that it’s not just about exhaustion or tiredness—or depleting a mental resource The U.S. has tragically surpassed 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, and case numbers and hospitalizations are likewise spiking to record levels around the world. With vaccines now rolling out, there is reason to hope that there is an end in sight. However, by most estimates, widespread vaccinations will not be in place...

Which masks work best at stopping transfer of COVID-19 in respiratory droplets?

Jul 09, 2020

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — If the state's trends continue, local public health officials say COVID-19 cases could potentially overwhelm the state's hospitals later in July. The mandate to wear a mask in public spaces is in place to help to slow the spread. But how well do they protect you? News 13 took several masks to the lab to find out. The CDC calls masks “source control.” News 13 tested three types, paper, cloth...

COVID-19 pandemic: Some top coping strategies and why they work

Jun 02, 2020

Restrictive measures aimed at curbing the new coronavirus pandemic have changed the lives of people all over the world in drastic ways. For this Special Feature, we have asked readers and contributors to share their best coping strategies. All data and statistics are based on publicly available data at the time of publication. Some information may be out of date. Visit our coronavirus hub and follow our live...

3 rules for engaging millennial and Gen Z talent in the workplace

Jan 21, 2020

Millennials and Gen Z will be the majority of the workforce in 2020. For younger generations, workplace purpose must be reflected by authentic actions. Companies can examine purpose through the lens of humans' innate psychological needs. We are entering a new era in which the purpose of a corporation is evolving from the shareholder-centric model to one that serves to benefit all stakeholders. Corporations...

Growth steps to refresh your career in 2020

Jan 20, 2020

With the freshness of the New Year still upon us, we would like to take advantage of this spirit of newness to suggest some critical career tips. Update CV If you would like to switch jobs, update your CV and do so from the top. Carefully update your CV and crystallise all important details at the very beginning of your resume. What achievements did you attain in your previous/current job year? Let the hiring manager see your...

Eight Tips for Building, Maintaining, and Leveraging Your Professional Relationships

Jan 14, 2020

A leadership coach shows how you can get the most out of your network. “Building relationships is not just a critical career skill but a critical life skill,” says Rebecca Zucker, Stanford Graduate School of Business alumna and partner at leadership development consultancy Next Step Partners . “One of the biggest mistakes people make is to bifurcate their personal and professional...

Stress Management For Nurses

Jan 10, 2020

Nursing is a rewarding profession, but it can also be a stressful one. There are several factors that contribute to stress in the nursing profession, such as long shifts, maintaining a work-life balance and being called to help with unexpected medical emergencies. Each of these unique facets of a nurse’s job has the potential to contribute towards stress and nurse burnout. What is Nurse Burnout? Nurse burnout is...

The Skills Companies Need Most in 2020—And How to Learn Them

Jan 06, 2020

What skills does the workforce value most? At LinkedIn Learning, we surfaced timely data from our network of over 660+ million professionals and 20+ million jobs to reveal the 15 most in-demand soft and hard skills of 2020. So whatever your goals are for 2020— to take on a bigger project, start a new job , lead a team— learning these skills can help get you stand out for that next...

How to Approach Career Change in 2020

Jan 04, 2020

THE YEAR 2020 COULD BE your time to make a career change. In a 2019 survey of working Americans who recently went through a career transition, online job board Indeed found that 88% reported "they are happier since making their move." With such a high approval rating (or just a bit of "surely the grass is greener" thinking), it is easy to be bullish about career change. The new year will kick off with a high employment rate,...

How to Find Free Money for Graduate School

Jan 04, 2020

Scholarships, tuition waivers and grants are a few ways to offset the cost of graduate school. ABOUT 40% OF ALL graduate students in the U.S. received grants – a form of financial aid that doesn't need to be repaid – for college in the 2015-2016 academic year, according to the most recent data available from the National Center for Education Statistics released in 2019. That's much lower compared with undergraduate...

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