During Expo Day selected Summit Partners and Sponsors showcased their latest initiatives and solutions.
Franck Tarpin-Bernard, Managing Director of Scientific Brain Training (SBT), discussed new partnerships following their ISO 13485 certification for medical devices — cognitive remediation.
Jessica Poulin, Strategic Operations Manager at the Arrowsmith Program, presented plans to better equip 100+ schools helping students with special needs.
During Expo Day selected Summit Partners and Sponsors showcased their latest initiatives and solutions.
Franck Tarpin-Bernard, Managing Director of Scientific Brain Training (SBT), discussed new partnerships following their ISO 13485 certification for medical devices — cognitive remediation.
Jessica Poulin, Strategic Operations Manager at the Arrowsmith Program, presented plans to better equip 100+ schools helping students with special needs.
We are excited to let you know that NIA has a resource for investigators seeking to analyze biomedical data. The Health, Aging and Body Composition (Health ABC) Study began in 1997 and collected data for 17 years on a cohort of older black and white adults living in Memphis and Pittsburgh. Participants were aged 70-79 at baseline. These data are now online on NIA’s website and available to qualified researchers. We invite you to take a look!…
We are excited to let you know that NIA has a resource for investigators seeking to analyze biomedical data. The Health, Aging and Body Composition (Health ABC) Study began in 1997 and collected data for 17 years on a cohort of older black and white adults living in Memphis and Pittsburgh. Participants were aged 70-79 at baseline. These data are now online on NIA’s website and available to qualified researchers. We invite you to take a look!…
Advocates have been pressing USDA for years to (1) get data on what SNAP recipients buy with their benefits, and (2) permit pilot studies of what happens to purchases of soft drinks if you exclude them from the benefit package.
Lots of people have been trying to get USDA to produce data. Anahad O’Connor, the author of the New York Times account, filed a Freedom of Information request with USDA. In response, USDA sent him a report it had commissioned from IMPAQ, a “beltway bandit” consulting firm.
Now we have a partial answer. IMPAQ analyzed data from one large, unnamed retailer (could it be Walmart?).
Advocates have been pressing USDA for years to (1) get data on what SNAP recipients buy with their benefits, and (2) permit pilot studies of what happens to purchases of soft drinks if you exclude them from the benefit package.
In 2012, I did a post on the 2012 SNAP to Health report. Its recommendations:
Protect SNAP benefits.
Collect data
Lots of people have been trying to get USDA to produce data. Anahad O’Connor, the author of the New York Times account, filed a Freedom of Information request with USDA. In response, USDA sent him a report it had commissioned from IMPAQ, a “beltway bandit” consulting firm.
Now we have a partial answer. IMPAQ analyzed data from one large, unnamed retailer (could it be Walmart?).
I’m a 65-year-old mother of two, grandmother of five, and wife of 44 years. I am very blessed and grateful for all that I’ve been given and had the opportunity to work for in life. And yet, I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety for as long as I care to remember. I’ve been in therapy to address the “issues that live in the tissues.” I am told that I am very self-aware, empathetic, authentic, good-natured and kind by my teachers and friends.
I do yoga, garden, cook, eat well, volunteer and also manage to have time for myself. I’ve been told time and time again that I look peaceful and serene and that I give off a calm, yet vibrant vibe. However, I experience my own energy differently. To me, I am in a constant state of unrest. I feel consumed, all too often, by negative self-talk, worries, fears and insecurities. Often, I feel as if I’m besieged and overwhelmed by too much input from the world around me. Anticipating all the possibilities of the “shoulds,” “woulds,” and “coulds” have left me feeling ill-equipped to engage in the present moment.
I find peace when I’m on my yoga mat. Through breath and movement, I am able to sense that my essential nature is good, pure and whole. And yet, when I’m off my mat, which is the better part of each day, I easily unravel and find myself tied up in the knots and “nots” …
I’m a 65-year-old mother of two, grandmother of five, and wife of 44 years. I am very blessed and grateful for all that I’ve been given and had the opportunity to work for in life. And yet, I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety for as long as I care to remember. I’ve been in therapy to address the “issues that live in the tissues.” I am told that I am very self-aware, empathetic, authentic, good-natured and kind by my teachers and friends.
I do yoga, garden, cook, eat well, volunteer and also manage to have time for myself. I’ve been told time and time again that I look peaceful and serene and that I give off a calm, yet vibrant vibe. However, I experience my own energy differently. To me, I am in a constant state of unrest. I feel consumed, all too often, by negative self-talk, worries, fears and insecurities. Often, I feel as if I’m besieged and overwhelmed by too much input from the world around me. Anticipating all the possibilities of the “shoulds,” “woulds,” and “coulds” have left me feeling ill-equipped to engage in the present moment.
I find peace when I’m on my yoga mat. Through breath and movement, I am able to sense that my essential nature is good, pure and whole. And yet, when I’m off my mat, which is the better part of each day, I easily unravel and find myself tied up in the knots and “nots” …
The range of psychological therapies and treatments available today for mental illness can be overwhelming.
With new treatments and theories popping up all the time it can be difficult to know what will work best for you.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness you should discuss with your GP or mental health professional what the best treatment options are for your individual circumstances and personality. But having a good working knowledge of the major types of psychological therapy and the theory behind them can help you understand your own circumstances and how best to go about getting treatment.
A guide to talking therapies
This guide will give you a brief overview of some of the most widely-used ther…
The range of psychological therapies and treatments available today for mental illness can be overwhelming.
With new treatments and theories popping up all the time it can be difficult to know what will work best for you.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness you should discuss with your GP or mental health professional what the best treatment options are for your individual circumstances and personality. But having a good working knowledge of the major types of psychological therapy and the theory behind them can help you understand your own circumstances and how best to go about getting treatment.
A guide to talking therapies
This guide will give you a brief overview of some of the most widely-used ther…
Consistency is the key to being the best salesperson possible. These five tools offer a way to be consistent and increase sales in January and throughout the rest of the year.
Consistency is the key to being the best salesperson possible. These five tools offer a way to be consistent and increase sales in January and throughout the rest of the year.
I’m often asked what my #1 tip is for making healthy eating easier. Besides adding and not subtracting (<- check out that post for more details), my other best tip is this: never get too hungry. When we get over-hungry, not only is it stressful, but intuitive eating goes out the window, and we’re much more likely to overeat or grab something junky that we don’t even want just because it’s in front of our face. Being prepared with satisfying snacks that have a mix of carbs, protein and fat is the easiest way to avoid this situation whether you are at home or on the go. (See also: How to Get Rid of Sugar Cravings.) As such, I thought now would be a good time to round up some of my favorite healthy on the go snack recipes here on the blog from over the years.
Because snack ideas are something you can never be short on, am I right?! Especially if they’re super easy, portable, healthy, and delicious!
I’m often asked what my #1 tip is for making healthy eating easier. Besides adding and not subtracting (<- check out that post for more details), my other best tip is this: never get too hungry. When we get over-hungry, not only is it stressful, but intuitive eating goes out the window, and we’re much more likely to overeat or grab something junky that we don’t even want just because it’s in front of our face. Being prepared with satisfying snacks that have a mix of carbs, protein and fat is the easiest way to avoid this situation whether you are at home or on the go. (See also: How to Get Rid of Sugar Cravings.) As such, I thought now would be a good time to round up some of my favorite healthy on the go snack recipes here on the blog from over the years.
Because snack ideas are something you can never be short on, am I right?! Especially if they’re super easy, portable, healthy, and delicious!
With many of us hitting the gym with renewed vigor in the New Year, finding that perfect pre-workout fuel becomes even more important. You want something that will fuel your workout without making you feel sluggish or too full to move. Chow on these simple suggestions for your best workout yet.
Whole wheat toast with nut butter and banana: A combination of simple and complex carbs makes this combination a workout boosting all star. Slow release complex carbs from the toast will keep your motor humming, while the fruit adds an extra spark of energy. Protein from the nut butter delivers rebuilding tools for your muscles.
Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt offers a big dose of protein (twice as much as regular yogurt), is incredibly filling without being heavy, and it’s a highly portable snack. Skip the fruit flavored yogurts to avoid added sugar. Instead add your own fresh berries or other fruits for an added anti-oxidant boost.
Smoothies: Smoothies are an easy, on the go pre-workout snack. Craft your smoothie from unsweetened vanilla non-dairy milk (or your favorite light milk), unsweetened frozen fruit, Greek yogurt and/or protein powder. Aim for 150 calories or less and avoid added sugar.
Apple with a cheese stick: Apples have just enough calories and complex carbs to keep your energy from flagging, and a cheese stick adds a bit of protein and extra flavor.
With many of us hitting the gym with renewed vigor in the New Year, finding that perfect pre-workout fuel becomes even more important. You want something that will fuel your workout without making you feel sluggish or too full to move. Chow on these simple suggestions for your best workout yet.
Whole wheat toast with nut butter and banana: A combination of simple and complex carbs makes this combination a workout boosting all star. Slow release complex carbs from the toast will keep your motor humming, while the fruit adds an extra spark of energy. Protein from the nut butter delivers rebuilding tools for your muscles.
Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt offers a big dose of protein (twice as much as regular yogurt), is incredibly filling without being heavy, and it’s a highly portable snack. Skip the fruit flavored yogurts to avoid added sugar. Instead add your own fresh berries or other fruits for an added anti-oxidant boost.
Smoothies: Smoothies are an easy, on the go pre-workout snack. Craft your smoothie from unsweetened vanilla non-dairy milk (or your favorite light milk), unsweetened frozen fruit, Greek yogurt and/or protein powder. Aim for 150 calories or less and avoid added sugar.
Apple with a cheese stick: Apples have just enough calories and complex carbs to keep your energy from flagging, and a cheese stick adds a bit of protein and extra flavor.
