July 24, 2014
Why Blueberries are the Best!

Blueberries are not only popular, ranking second only to strawberries as the most eaten berry in the U.S. they also have one of the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits, vegetables, spices and seasonings. Antioxidants are essential to optimizing health by helping to combat the free radicals that can damage cellular structures as well as DNA. 

 

Blueberries are the fruits of a shrub that belong to the heath (Ericaceae) family whose other members include the cranberry and bilberry as well as the azalea, mountain laurel, and rhododendron. Blueberries grow in clusters and range in size from that of a small pea to a marble. They are deep in color, ranging from blue to maroon to purple-black, and feature a white-gray waxy "bloom" that covers the berry's surface and serves as a protective coat. The skin surrounds a semi-transparent flesh that encases tiny seeds. Blueberries are at their best from May through October when they are in season. More species of blueberries are native to North America than any other continent. The U.S. cultivates and supplies over half of all blueberries on a global basis with Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon and North Carolina the states most heavily involved in blueberry farming...read more

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  • A recent Northwestern report shows that the debt of young adults takes a major toll on their physical and emotional well-being. The study, published in Social Science & Medicine, reveals that participants between ages 24 and 32 who have heavy debt report higher levels of depression and stress than young adults who owe less. They also have worse general health and higher diastolic blood pressure - precursor to heart attacks and strokes (Social Science & Medicine)    
  • Commuters who bike to work are the happiest - have the highest sense of overall well-being - compared with those who drive cars or use public transportation, according to a Portland State University study. (thealternativedaily.com)    
  • Recent studies show that hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure as effectively as some standard hypertension drugs can. Recent research suggests it has diuretic properties, it opens the arteries, and it appears to act as a natural angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, which means it slows the release of hormones that constrict blood vessels. In addition, hibiscus boosts immune function and provides valuable antioxidants. (motherearthnews.com)   
  • Americans who have been unemployed for a year or more are significantly more likely than those who have been unemployed for shorter periods of time to be obese, according to Gallup. One in three long-term unemployed Americans (33%) are obese, compared with 23% of those who have been out of work for two weeks or less. High cholesterol and high blood pressure are also more common among those who have been out of work for a year or longer. (gallup.com)  
  • Although almost seven in 10 Americans (69%) consider talking on a handheld cell phone while driving to be dangerous or very dangerous, almost three-quarters (74%) admit to talking on the phone while driving-more than half of these (55%) while holding the phone. One in five Americans (21%) talk on the phone frequently while driving. (harrisinteractive.com) 
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Inc. Women's Summit

Thursday, September 18th

Dreams Downtown Hotel
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New York, NY 10011 

Join some of the world's most influential entrepreneurs at the Inc. Women's Summit where you'll connect with other business owners, hear inspirational stories, and learn valuable tactics you can use in your own company. You don't want to miss out on this transformative one day event...read more 

 

MIT Technology Review EMTECH
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Cambridge, MA

Examine dramatic advancements in the field of neuroengineering, the emergence of the Internet of Things and new computing platforms driving the next wave of connected devices, and emerging technologies focused on providing clean energy and food for 9 billion
people...read more

Public Relations Society of America 2014 International Conference 

October 12th - 14th 

2660 Woodley Road, NW 
Washington, DC 20008

The PRSA 2014 International Conference focuses on the evolving techniques, trends and technologies, helping public relations professionals fearlessly take the lead in today's demanding business environment...read more 

 

2014 International Association of Business Communicators Southern Region Conference

October 15th - 17th
AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center

Austin, TX 

The Approaches Organizations Employ to Tell Their Stories in the New Global Media Environment will be the topic of international communications industry guru Tom Mattia, the opening keynoter at the 2014 IABC Southern Region Conference. Susan Saurage-Altenloh will speak on the subject of Bamboozled or Just Buried by Big Data?...read more 
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