| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Sleep is one of the most fundamental aspects of our health, yet many people struggle to get enough of it. A good night’s sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it’s absolutely essential for our physical health, mental well-being, and daily performance. Despite its importance, millions of people experience sleep problems … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | ChiltonLibrary provides expert guidance to get everyone’s vehicles ready for spring and summer, whether it’s putting in a new engine or just checking fluids. With April as National Car Care Month, now is the perfect time to promote this valuable resource to your community! ChiltonLibrary, trusted by automotive experts for … Read more
| By Gale Staff | “The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” — Albert Einstein Albert knew. And many people today know. Libraries are amazing resources, community assets, and treasure troves of knowledge. But what makes them so amazing? Here are nine things we think make libraries … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Gale understands how important it is to have easy access to accurate, meaningful usage data. That’s why the Gale Usage Portal was upgraded in January 2025, offering users a new interface and enhanced reporting capabilities. Driven by a partnership with Scholarly iQ, this enhancement makes Gale COUNTER 5.1 compliant. Have … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry | I’ve had an interest in Irish history ever since I fell in love with the music of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor as a teen. Thirty years later, she’s still my favorite. O’Connor’s voice is beautiful and haunting in her contemporary songs, but even more so when she covers traditional Irish … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | You’ve got everyone loaded in the new car, baby, dog, spouse, and … it won’t start. Thoughts of potentially ruined plans run through your head. You quickly open ChiltonLibrary on your phone, enter your vehicle year, make, and model, and then tap the Bulletins/Recalls tab. You type the word “start” … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Although history is reliant on facts, many misconceptions exist about well-known historical figures. Did George Washington have wooden teeth? Did Einstein fail math? As historians look at the past with a critical eye, they’ve found proof to debunk common myths that evolved over time and are now widely accepted. Myths … Read more
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Equal Pay Day raises awareness of the gender pay gap. The date April 4, 2017 represents how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Explore primary source documents from Gale’s Women’s Studies Archive to learn more about the gender pay gap throughout history.
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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 Gale Staff | In a recent study released by the ACT, nearly four out of ten 11th and 12th grade students said they have trouble finding the information they need to learn about colleges. According to the data, access to information is notably worse for students from lower-income families and students of color.1 … Read more