The NY-T’s reports that the average person in their mid to late 60’s today is taking 15 Rx drugs a year, and that does not count the number of over-the-counter products they may be taking. That is a lot of medications, especially when you consider that a survey released by the American Association of Retired Persons […]
In the US it is estimated 3.2-M adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 suffer from depression, defined as having at least 1 major depressive episode in a year. This accounts for 13.3% of adolescents, who experience a period of at least 2 wks with a depressed mood, loss of interest in daily activities […]
Youth In Sports The youth travel sports industry has continued its rise in participation, spending, and development. As predicted by Wintergreen Research, Inc in 2017. A ‘boom’ which has far-reaching effects across the industry. Including to event owners, industry associations, travel teams, and communities. Valued at $10.47 billion in 2016 by the National Association of Sports Commission. […]
Orgain, makers of high-quality, doctor-developed delicious clean nutrition products, is pleased to join Whole Foods Market. In an effort to improve children’s nutrition as a core sponsor of Whole Kids Foundation’s Growing Healthy Kids Campaign. Orgain will contribute five percent of product sales – up to $50,000 – of their Kids Protein Organic Nutrition Shakes. All to […]
While pregnancy and birth rates continue to decline for 15 to 19-year-olds, putting them at historic lows, Minnesota youth are contracting sexually transmitted infections (STI) at alarmingly high rates. The 2019 Minnesota Adolescent Sexual Health Report from the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Healthy Youth Development – Prevention Research Center (HYD-PRC) attributes the rise in STI rates to a […]
First Lady Melania Trump will host a White House meeting this week to review youth programs at various government departments and agencies. The First Lady’s office says she will lead Monday’s discussion at a meeting of the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs. The goal is to build upon and improve youth programs that align […]
FLASH: Cannabis Linked to Depression and Suicide in Young Adults Teens and young adults who use marijuana/cannabis are at increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior, according to a new study released by a team of researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. The study is part of an awareness campaign started by the Quebec […]
Many of America’s Youth are Lonely Young Americans may be the loneliest age group, even more lonely than those over 72 anni, according to a study by insurer Cigna (NYSE:CI). The national loneliness score overall was 44 on a 20-to-80 scale, but 18- to 24 year-olds surveyed reported loneliness scores of 48, while those 72 […]
Saudi Arabia’s New Mega City NEOM is Crown Prince’s Desert Dream Future reforms are expected to cut subsidies, raise taxes, overhaul the education system Saudi Arabia’s planned $500-B mega-city is an oasis of stunning cliffs, sandy beaches and high-tech projects powered by wind and solar energy where robots outnumber humans and a cosmopolitan lifestyle offers […]
Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Unveils UAE Strategy for the Future Under the strategy future prototypes for sectors including healthcare, education, social development and the environment will be developed UAE Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the UAE Strategy for the Future, designed […]
The World’s Youth Facing Massive Unemployment A report released Wednesday by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) warned that 13.1% of the world’s youth are set to be jobless in Y 2016, up from 12.9% last year. According to ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook 2016 report, the global number of unemployed youth is expected to […]
The Earlier Millennials Start Saving, The Easier to Accumulate “Nest Egg” $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX Young workers today probably cannot think about retiring for 40 or 50 years. Longer lives and the prospect of weaker investment returns mean millennials will probably have to save more money, over a longer period of time, than their Parents […]
Put Exercise at Top of “To Do List” Do you w ant to protect your cognitive health as you age, improve your memory and brain function, then put exercise at the top of your “to do list”. There is compelling evidence that shows exercise improves memory and cognition, and helps stave off dementia. A Y […]
