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Loading...When considering that pathological eating disorders and their related diseases now afflict more people globally than malnutrition, some experts in the medical field are presently purporting that the world’s number one health problem is no longer heart disease or cancer, but obesity. According to the World Health Organization (June, 2005), “obesity has reached epidemic proportions […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Even the most seasoned weight loss expert can use some weightloss tips every so often. Our eating habits are tied very closely with our behavior and using a behavioral approach to dieting can be beneficial to certain types of people who have bad eating habits that can be overcome with a little behavioral intervention. Many […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Even the most seasoned weight loss expert can use some weightloss tips every so often. Our eating habits are tied very closely with our behavior and using a behavioral approach to dieting can be beneficial to certain types of people who have bad eating habits that can be overcome with a little behavioral intervention. Many […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Surveys show that religion and spirituality play a central role in the lives of most of the population in human experience. Gallup (2004) found that 59% of adults nationwide say religion is a very important part of their lives. An additional 26% of Americans say religion is fairly important to them. Just 15% of respondents […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...While scientists are figuring out why people have to sleep, many people are just as puzzled in figuring out why they can’t sleep. Occasional sleepless nights may be due to stress, anxiety, heartburn, or drinking too much caffeine or alcohol. The condition of having difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep is called insomnia. However, when this […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...What Happens in Vegas (losing) – Stays in Vegas (your money) Recently, I visited Atlantic City for a family reunion and while driving on the Atlantic City Express Way I noticed a flashing – neon road sign that read, “You drive – you speed – you lose.” After spending a week there, I told my […]
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Autism refers to a brain disorder, which typically affects a child’s ability to communicate, form relationships, and respond appropriately to the environment. While some people suffering from Autism are relatively high functioning, there are others who are mentally retarded, have serious language delays, or are mute. The actual cause of Autism is not known. But […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Autism is a developmental disability that affects both children and adults. The symptoms of autism are usually diagnosed within the first three years of the child’s life. These symptoms may be more pronounced in some than others and will often affect both the social and communication abilities of the individual. When diagnosed with autism, the […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...How many times have I hear fellow dog owners say, “I hate it when he barks non stop… or he utterly embarrassed me when he mounts people’s leg”. Dog owners usually have no problems to fill in tons of their dog behavioral problems into the above statements. I have to admit that I feel disappointed, […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Over the years, interviewers have deployed all sorts of methods to “weed” out candidates in an effort to determine who is best qualified for a job. A lot has changed from the days when the interviewer could ask anything s/he wanted to. With changes in laws regarding discrimination, etc, new methods were developed to pass […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Safety research shows drivers’ behavioral styles and attitudes are a better predictor of safe driving practices than their level of safety training. A 1993 study conducted by Behavioral-Values Research Associates showed significant behavior and attitude differences between injured and non-injured workers. Trucking companies that obtain this information to pre-screen driver applicants have significantly reduced their […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Have you ever wondered why some drivers seem to be accident prone and others have never caused an accident? Would you like to know you’re getting safe drivers before you hire them? Safety research shows you can determine driver applicants’ probability of causing future accidents by determining their behavioral style and attitudes. (Source: Behavioral and […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Hiring the wrong truck drivers can be disastrous. Hiring the right ones can save lives. Naturally, safety training plays an important role in driver safety. Other factors may be even more significant according to a 1993 study conducted by Behavioral-Values Research Associates. The research was conducted on maintenance workers between the ages of 22 and […]