Gazette seeks readers' babysitting stories for upcoming feature
The Gazette invites parents to share babysitting success stories and challenges for a forthcoming piece. Contact Anne Kapler at 319 398 8329 or anne kapler gazette communications dot com with details.
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Discovery Health to air 10-hour live birth marathon
Discovery Health will broadcast a 10-hour live birth marathon from three U.S. hospitals starting at 3 p.m. The program, produced with March of Dimes, aims to raise awareness of premature birth.
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Scientists identify brain protein link to alcohol intoxication
Researchers in San Francisco report alcohol targets a brain protein that slows nerve cells, causing sluggishness and uncoordination. Though studied in worms, the same protein exists in humans, and a drug altering this effect could sober drinkers or reduce alcohol appeal, per Cell.
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Cell
Heredity Arctic genes linked to heat production and longevity
Irvine researchers find Arctic-adapted genetic variants steer energy from food toward heat. The pattern, more common in Arctic peoples, raises risk for energy shortage diseases but may protect brain disorders and associate with longer lifespan per Science January issue.
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Irvine
Calif
Arctic Circle
Science
Sciencemag.org
Juggling Study Shows Brain Plasticity In Adults
German researchers scanned participants trained to juggle three balls for 60 seconds over three months. Brain regions tied to processing and storing complex visual motion enlarged and then regressed after stopping. Published in Nature, the work suggests adult brains can change.
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Online personal trainers gain traction nationwide
The trend of online personal training grows as clients seek guidance without in person sessions. Trainers like Steve McKinney offer e manuals and phone consults while citing high client numbers and certifications. Rulo of Wellbridge promotes flexible schedules and $30 monthly programs with a $20 book.
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St. Louis
Steve McKinney
Madison, Ill
McKinney
National Federation of Professional Trainers
American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals
Jason Rulo
Wellbridge Health Club
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Rulo
Yin yoga explained by Paul Grilley for joint health
Yin yoga emphasizes long held stretches to nurture connective tissue and joints. Grilley argues this approach balances yang daily exercise and focuses on energy flow or chi through meridian theory for overall vitality.
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Grilley
Ashland
Ore
White Cloud Press
Paulgrilleyyoga.com
Hiroshi Motogami
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