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The Link Between Animal Cruelty and Interpersonal Abuse

Did you know that April was “Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month”? j Each year, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) “urges supporters across the country to support our efforts and Go Orange for Animals in honor of the signing of the ASPCA’s charter in 1866.” No other relationship has…

Blogging for Medical Writers at the AMWA-NE Winter 2013 Roundtable Brunch

Last Sunday was our AMWA-New England Chapter’s Winter Roundtable Brunch at the Hilton Garden Inn in Burlington, MA. It was a week later than originally scheduled, due to the winter snowstorm we’d been expecting the previous weekend (although that turned out much lighter than expected, but better to play safe and reschedule, rather than go ahead and have…

The Shocking Ways Scientists Show Romance

Ever wondered how scientists declare their love? Well, check out some data that was shared in the British newspaper, “The Guardian”…. j Even back in history, scientists worked hard to pursue their love interests:  In a classic piece of work by Jacques-Louis David, an influential French neoclassical painter, Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier, the “father of modern…

The 5-Second Rule!

Dropped foods with high salt or sugar content may be safer to eat than other foods, study reports. h This finding has important implications for followers of the “3-Second Rule”, and was reported by researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University in England, on behalf of Vileda, a household products company. Are you a proponent of the…

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AMWA Updates

Update from our AMWA-New England Chapter I was recently asked by the President of our local AMWA-New England Chapter to become an Executive Committee (EC) member. Naturally I was delighted and honored to be asked, and I accepted very graciously. Tonight was our summer EC meeting, and my first as a member. We all met…

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Why Kids With Pets May Be Less Likely To Develop Asthma

Researchers find that pets may actually help to reduce allergies.   July 13th – children who grow up with a dog in the house may be less likely to develop allergies and respiratory infections later on in life, new research suggests. Kei Fujimura, PhD, and colleagues, presented their findings on June 19th at the 112th General Meeting…

Breaks From Prolonged Sitting Can Lower Glucose & Insulin Levels

Are you someone with a sedentary job? A recent study showed that breaking up long periods of sitting time by finding ways to move regularly, and increasing activity level, may have important implications for patients with diabetes, as well as reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Although the study involved overweight individuals, this is obviously good advice for…