| By Gale Staff | August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, a day intended to recognize the enormous impact of loss, deepen our collective understanding of grief, and reduce stigma around grief and grieving. Because while grief is a universal human experience, it is deeply personal, and too often misunderstood or even stigmatized. This annual … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a proven pathway to success for students following high school. According to the Career and Technical Education Research Network, CTE has positive impacts on student academic achievement, high school completion, college readiness, and employability. While CTE students typically earn fewer bachelor’s degrees compared to … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Almost everyone experiences a headache now and then—whether from too much screen time, skipping a meal, or getting stuck in traffic after a long day. But for those who suffer from migraines, the experience is much more intense. Understanding the difference between a headache and a migraine is essential to … Read more
| By Gale Staff | A new academic year is on the horizon, and so are improvements for the Gale platform! At the end of July, we’re launching an updated experience for Gale topic pages. Topic page users can expect a streamlined design with improved navigation on the following platforms: What’s Changing on Gale Topic … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Food allergies are more than just a dietary inconvenience—they’re a serious and growing public health issue that affects millions of people around the world. In the United States alone, an estimated 1 in 13 children has a food allergy, and adults aren’t immune either; some develop new food allergies … Read more
| By Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, RN | By this time of year, most well-intentioned resolutions made for the New Year have already been abandoned. Research shows that only about six percent of people in the United States, and about nine percent of people in the United Kingdom, who make New Year resolutions keep them throughout … Read more
| 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 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 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
| 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