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Development through drama - The Helen O’Grady Academy way

Friday, 15 November 2019, 09:30 Last update: about 8 years ago

At a recent conference on the subject hosted by The Duke of Edinburgh's International award, the very real problem of lack of social skills in the work place was discussed. It is clear that we are...

Biogen reanalyzes studies, presses ahead on Alzheimer's drug

Thursday, 14 November 2019, 10:33 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Biogen Inc. said it will seek federal approval for a medicine to treat early Alzheimer's disease, a landmark step toward finding a treatment that can alter the course of the most common form of...

Study raises fresh dementia concerns from playing pro soccer

Monday, 11 November 2019, 10:23 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A study of former professional soccer players in Scotland finds that they were less likely to die of common causes such as heart disease and cancer compared with the general population but more likely...

Zac Posen, red carpet favourite, shuts down fashion label

Monday, 11 November 2019, 10:21 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Designer Zac Posen is shutting down his namesake label. Posen has been a red carpet favorite for close to two decades, known for glamorous, body-hugging gowns, often with long trains or big,...

Study points to virus as culprit in kids' paralyzing illness

Saturday, 9 November 2019, 10:27 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that a virus is to blame for a mysterious illness that can start like the sniffles but quickly paralyze children. The poliolike syndrome, called...

Ferrari to launch fashion collaboration with Armani

Saturday, 9 November 2019, 10:24 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Sportscar maker Ferrari announced a fashion collaboration with Giorgio Armani as part of its long-promised strategy to squeeze more value out of the storied company's allure. CEO Louis Camilleri...

Who says you can't eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew

Friday, 8 November 2019, 15:34 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

So is red meat good or bad for you? If the answer were only that simple. A team of international researchers recently rattled the nutrition world by saying there isn't enough evidence to tell...

Lovers of slime can gear up and get drenched at NYC pop-up

Friday, 8 November 2019, 15:11 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Slime, the bedazzled, stretchy sensation that has spawned its own social media influencers and fans of all ages, is taking up residence in New York City. An immersive, 8,000-square-foot...

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