Bill Gates Gives $100 Million to Help Combat Alzheimer’s Across the Globe

There are an estimated 5.5 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, by 2040, that number is expected to jump to roughly 11.6 million. Something needs to be done to combat Alzheimer’s and dementia. The fight against Alzheimer’s is nothing new, but it still remains one of the most important battles in the medical […]

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The Basic Ins and Outs of Bandages From One Doctor’s Perspective

Most reasonable people understand the benefits and basics of treating cuts and lacerations quickly and efficiently. Not doing so can lead to infection and much more serious problems than if dealt with appropriately and immediately. Dr Chandan Kedawat, Sr., a consultant for Internal Medicine at the PSRI Hospital in New Delhi, recently spoke with the […]

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Coal Company Proposes Benefit Cuts for Employees, Asks for $12 Million in Bonuses for Top Executives

A coal company is facing a firestorm of scrutiny following a proposal to hand out $11.9 million worth of bonuses to their top executives while cutting the life and medical insurance benefits of their lower-level employees. Alpha Natural Resources filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August of 2015. They filed a motion for the bonuses […]

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Experts Recommend Taking Advantage of More Health Benefits

With legislation like the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requiring organizations to offer health benefits to all employees, it’s possible that many Americans have access to perks that they didn’t even know about. A recent story from Fox News stresses the importance of employees taking advantage of all available benefits offered. Wendy King, HUB […]

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Researchers are Working to Find Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease in Order to Prolong or Even Prevent the Disorder

The threat of Alzheimer’s disease has plagued the human population for decades. The lack of knowledge surrounding the root causes, as well as the absence of a cure, are enough to panic to anyone. Fortunately, The National Institute on Aging announced its intentions to donate a grant of $5.67 million over a span of five […]

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How U.S. Soccer is Planning to Revolutionize Youth Soccer

In another move to foster long-term development among players, the United States Soccer Federation (U.S. Soccer) recently announced two major changes to its youth soccer standards and coaching regulations. According to an Aug. 24 MLSSoccer.com article, U.S. soccer will change its birth-year registration calendars from its current August-May format to a January-December format. Additionally, the […]

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