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| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Cardiovascular disease (CVD) describes conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. A primary cause is atherosclerosis, which occurs when plaque accumulates in arterial walls, narrowing them and impeding blood flow. This can lead to serious events like heart attacks or strokes. But the term CVD also includes other … Read more
| By J Robert Parks | The history of Europe has been marked by devastating wars; some fought over religion, while some fought over nationalism. That history culminated in World War II, when the continent was embroiled in almost six years of warfare that left more than 50 million dead and many countries lying in … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | When I imagine how students think about historical events today, I sometimes remind myself what history felt like when I was growing up. I was taking history classes when the Vietnam War was still fresh and raw in people’s minds. World War II was definitely a part of history, … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | If you had told someone seventy-five years ago that between the Soviet Union and the People’s Republic of China, one country would still be ruled by the communists in the twenty-first century, few people (at least in the West) would have guessed China. The Soviet Union had been ruled … Read more
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| By Gale Staff | As someone who has sat through more than my share of movies about the Holocaust, I used to wonder why every year brought more and more of them. In the last several years, however, I’ve started to think maybe we need more reminders of that horrific scar on the twentieth … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. It’s about more than just looking good in your favorite jeans; it’s about feeling good, improving your overall health, and enhancing your quality of life. Many people start the New Year with … Read more
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| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder, a type of depression that usually occurs during specific seasons, most often beginning in late fall or winter as the days get shorter and there’s less daylight. It sometimes coincides with the time change from daylight saving time to standard time, … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | This December promises to be an exciting one for moviegoers of all ages, and Gale In Context: Biography is a tremendous resource for discovering more about the stars and creative professionals behind some notable releases. The animated feature Moana 2 hit theaters in late November 2024, just in time for … Read more