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Why We Should Start Teaching Advanced Tech Skills Early in Education
Many people reading this article will be able to remember with keen clarity their cursive units in second or third grade. Even then, in your young age, you probably studied the loopy designs with skepticism. How often is this going to come up in real life?
By andrewdeen142 years ago in Education
Battling the Elements: Spring Weather Hazards and Their Impact on Agriculture
While many view Spring as a season of growth and new life, the truth is, the season can also bring a flurry of weather hazards. For those involved in agriculture, these hazards can be particularly dangerous and harmful. Gaining a deeper understanding of the various weather-related anomalies that Spring can carry is key to developing a strong perspective on agriculture and its maintenance.
By andrewdeen143 years ago in Earth
How an Internship and Specialized Training Can Help Your Career and Change Your Life
It’s natural to shrink away from the idea of an internship. Work for free? And yet, interning, or apprenticing is a concept that has existed for about as long as organized labor. Why? Because it is a good way for people to level up their skills in a setting that is much more hands-on than they would get in the classroom.
By andrewdeen143 years ago in Education
The Growing Importance of Occupational Health in a Changing Environment
As the planet warms, life as we know it is changing— both at home and at work. Staying healthy in a changing environment can require some adjustments, especially in the workplace. As weather patterns affect the world around us, it’s important to understand how these changes might affect employee health— and what needs to be done to address any issues that come up.
By andrewdeen143 years ago in Longevity
The Scary Transition from Inpatient to Outpatient Care
Getting checked into an inpatient facility changes everything. You go from living your life normally, to not having any autonomy over what you eat, what you wear, and what’s on your schedule. It’s a huge shock, but if you’ve been living like that for a while, it starts to feel normal.
By andrewdeen143 years ago in Longevity
Best Practices to Ensure Your Children Have Healthy and Happy Lifestyles
We live in a world where kids aren’t getting the things they need to find success. You hear about it all the time. Obesity is through the roof. Screen time is out of control. Test scores aren’t what they should be (the US ranks in the lower middle when it comes to math proficiency and many other core educational concepts).
By andrewdeen143 years ago in Families
The Current State of Nursing Specializations and How to Choose the Best Fit for You
If you’re on track to become a nurse — or are interested in potentially pursuing a career in the field — it’s important to understand the various paths you can take. Contrary to popular belief, there are actually a variety of specializations you can pursue as a nurse. Gaining an understanding of your options can make it easier to start pursuing a career in the nursing field.
By andrewdeen143 years ago in Education
How Personalized Medical Treatments are Being Developed with the Help of Technology
In the past, many patients were forced to undergo a one-size-fits-all approach to treatments. While this worked for some patients, it didn’t necessarily work for everyone and could end up making diseases expensive for those who received the wrong treatments. Fortunately, healthcare is beginning to undergo some major changes. Namely, personalized treatments are becoming a more common occurrence in healthcare.
By andrewdeen143 years ago in Futurism
The Connection Between Language Acquisition and Cognitive Development in Children
Parents try to give their children every possible advantage. However, when it comes to influencing the way that the process the world, it’s never clear exactly what needs to be done. Can cognitive functions be groomed and nurtured, or are they simply qualities that a person is born with?
By andrewdeen143 years ago in Families
Addressing the Nursing Shortage: Strategies for Improving Recruitment and Retention in Nursing Education
For years, the nursing shortage has brought the healthcare industry to a screeching halt. Hospitals found themselves short-staffed at the exact moment they needed all hands on deck. It’s easy to blame Covid for the problem — easy to blame Covid for any problem, in fact — but the truth is more complicated than that.
By andrewdeen143 years ago in Education
Exploring the Consequences of Food Desserts on American Communities
There is a surplus of almost everything in our American economy, but, despite vast, collective economic wealth there are people who still live in “food deserts”. In 2021, over 10% of the American household population, or roughly 13.7 million people who suffer from food scarcity. The need for individuals and organizations to begin giving back to impoverished communities through broader reaching social work efforts is constant.
By andrewdeen143 years ago in Humans
Addressing Homelessness and Health: Improving Access to Care
People experiencing homelessness generally live under constant stress. Not only do they have to worry about sheltering themselves from the elements, whether that means pitching a tent, parking their car, going to a shelter, or bundling up under a bridge, but they also have to figure out how to get access to other necessary services, such as healthcare.
By andrewdeen143 years ago in Humans
