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Is Technology Making Workplaces “Better?”

Razi Berry In the traditional narrative of the evolving 21st century workplace, technological substitution of human employees is treated as a serious concern. But technological complementarity — the use of automation and artificial intelligence to complement workers, rather than replace them — is viewed optimistically as a good thing, improving productivity and wages for those […]

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Enjoy the Sweetness of the Season

Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Do you love the taste of sugary treats but wish there was a healthier way to enjoy them?  This holiday season, there’s no reason to ditch the traditions that support and give context to our lives.  Beyond being enjoyable to the palette, baking and sharing desserts create family and community connections,

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Strategies to Help Alcoholics

Razi Berry A recent qualitative study has identified six strategies that recovering alcoholics use to negotiate social situations and remain sober, depending on how they feel about stigmas associated with drinking and alcoholism. “There is a stigma in the United States associated with not drinking socially,” says Lynsey Romo, corresponding author of the study and

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Availability of Fast Food Leads to Types 2 Diabetes

Razi Berry An increasing number of studies suggest a link between a neighborhood-built environment and the likelihood that its residents will develop chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes (T2D) and certain types of cancers. A new nationwide study led by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine published online today in JAMA

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Women Just as Competitive as Men

Razi Berry As researchers investigate reasons for America’s persistent gender wage gap, one possible explanation that has emerged in roughly the last decade is that women may be less competitive than men, and are therefore passed over for higher-ranking roles with larger salaries. But a new study suggests that it’s likely not that simple. Researchers

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Neuroscience of the Future May Look at the “Collective Brain”

Razi Berry In a new paper, scientists suggest that efforts to understand human cognition should expand beyond the study of individual brains. They call on neuroscientists to incorporate evidence from social science disciplines to better understand how people think. “Accumulating evidence indicates that memory, reasoning, decision-making and other higher-level functions take place across people,” the

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Essential Amino Acids Could Prevent Dementia

Razi Berry Dementia — a condition involving the extreme loss of cognitive function — is caused by a variety of disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease. According to World Health Organization estimates, approximately 10 million individuals worldwide develop dementia every year, indicating the high psychological and social impact of this condition. Dementia mainly affects older people, and

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Nature Time During Childhood Promotes Early Development

Razi Berry Want to ensure your child hits their expected developmental milestones? New UBC research suggests living in areas with high exposure to greenspace can help set them up for success. For the study, researchers at the UBC faculty of forestry and faculty of medicine analyzed the developmental scores of 27,372 children in Metro Vancouver

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