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Pennsylvania Voters Worry About the Toxicity of PoliticsIn a tight presidential race, Pennsylvania, with its 19 electoral votes, will very likely decide the winner. That’s clear in Berks County, which lies about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia where flourishing Democratic suburbs melt into conservative, rural Pennsylvania. But nearly all of them worried that the growing toxicity of national politics had endangered that sense of community. She said many people she knew remembered Mr. Trump’s name on the stimulus checks that were sent out in 2020. “They’re pushing division.” Scroll to play video Muted Winston Reyes Winston Reyes Adam Nissley Adam Nissley Sara Torres Sara Torres Winston Reyes Winston Reyes Adam Nissley Adam Nissley Ivan Shibley Ivan Shibley Ruth Martelli Ruth Martelli Winston Reyes Winston Reyes Sara Torres Sara Torres Ruth Martelli Ruth Martelli “I was a Democrat before, I voted Democrat.” “I was a Democrat before, I voted Democrat.” “I voted for Obama to start with.

☆ A veteran reporter was murdered outside his home. Now his newspaper is tasked with covering the alleged killer’s trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

In the wake of German’s reporting, Telles went on to lose his Democratic primary race, bringing his time in public office to an end. Following the election, Telles published an angry letter on his website attacking the Review-Journal and its reporting, denying allegations in German’s reporting. Reporters and editors pored over German’s reporting in hopes of finding who was responsible for the attack. Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German on June 2, 2021, on the Las Vegas Strip. In the week leading up to Telles’ trial, the Review-Journal published several news articles focusing on the trial and German’s career.

Persons: Robert Telles, Jeff German, Telles, Newsrooms, “, ” Rhonda Prast, German’s, ” Prast, Erickson, Kane, Jeff, ” Briana Erickson, ”, K.M . Cannon, Telles ’, ” Keith Moyer, Arthur Kane, Katelyn Newberg, Katherine Jacobsen, ” Jacobsen, “ We’ll, Glenn Cook, Evan Gershkovich, Gershkovich, Jamal Khashoggi, Khashoggi, ” John Katsilometes Organizations: New, New York CNN, Las Vegas, Democratic, IRE, Las, Tribune, Service, US, Committee, Protect Journalists, CNN, Street, Washington Post, Al Locations: New York, Clark County, Nevada, Sin City, Canada, Caribbean, Florida, Russia, Saudi, Israel, Qatar

☆ In JD Vance Country, an Addiction Scourge That Won’t Go Away
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Robert Draper | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Sitting in a KFC restaurant in the former coal-mining town of Pomeroy, Ohio, a few hours before JD Vance addressed the Republican National Convention, Curtis Ramsey, 18, recalled the first time he heard the Ohio senator’s name. It was last month, he said, in the Washington office of another Ohio Republican, Representative Jim Jordan. Mr. Ramsey, who had never been to a big city or flown on an airplane before, was in the capital with two filmmakers seeking to draw attention to a new documentary, “Inheritance.” The film features Mr. Ramsey and examines the plight of drug-ravaged Appalachian communities like his own. When the filmmakers, Matt Moyer and his wife, Amy Toensing, explained to Mr. Jordan what their documentary was about, the congressman broke into a smile. “Sounds like the story of the next vice president of the United States!” Mr. Jordan said.

Persons: Vance, Curtis Ramsey, Jim Jordan, Mr, Ramsey, Matt Moyer, Amy Toensing, Jordan Organizations: KFC, Republican National Convention, Republican Locations: Pomeroy , Ohio, Ohio, Washington, United States

For a food that begins with just flour, water or sometimes eggs, there are infinite variations of pasta. So what happens when you convene a panel of five Italian cuisine experts and ask them to determine the 25 most essential pasta dishes throughout Italy? The final picks appear below in unranked alphabetical order, along with the ideal wine to drink with each pasta dish, as recommended by the chosen restaurants and reviewed by Davies’s husband, the sommelier Marco Lami. This list is the latest in our T 25 series, which highlights significant achievements in the worlds of design, literature, fashion, architecture and food. We chose pasta because it’s the food most associated with Italy, and because it’s the subject of T’s new Travel issue.

Persons: ”, Davide Palluda, Stefano Secchi, Emiko Davies, Karima Moyer, Roberta Corradin, I’d, Davies’s, Marco Lami, It’s, you’ll, della Neve, dei Fiori, Massimo Bottura’s, Maria Luigia, ” Secchi, Secchi Organizations: della Locations: Italy, Piedmont, York, Tuscany, Umbria, Florence, Sicily, Boston, Paris, Mexico City, Marche, Modena, Emilia, Romagna

☆ Anna Paquin says she plans to 'elaborate' on her reasons for using a walking cane 'at some point'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Anna Paquin was seen walking with the assistance of a cane during a recent public appearance. The actor has been experiencing mobility and speech difficulties, People and ET reported. While she's not disclosed her condition, she's said she will "probably" talk about it in the future. AdvertisementAnna Paquin sparked concern earlier this week when she was photographed walking with the assistance of a cane while making her first public appearance in over a year. Dressed in black and holding a cane, Paquin posed for photographers at the event, where she disclosed to People that since 2022, she has been experiencing mobility and speech difficulties due to a health condition.

Persons: Anna Paquin, she's, —, Stephen Moyer, Paquin Organizations: Service, Business

Political Cartoons View All 1274 ImagesNew Jersey's law banning smoking in public businesses specifically exempts Atlantic City's casinos. “I feel extremely confident that people will lose their jobs” under a total smoking ban. Support for a casino smoking ban is widespread among New Jersey lawmakers, with a bipartisan majority in both chambers, and Democratic Gov. Shreveport, Louisiana ended a smoking ban in its casinos in June. The casino industry opposes a smoking ban, saying it would lose customers and revenue if smoking were banned while still being allowed in casinos in nearby states.

Persons: “, ”, Lamont White, Nicole Vitola, Sen, Richard Codey, Joseph Vitale, ” Vitale, Fred Madden, ” Madden, Mark Giannantonio, Phil Murphy, Chris Moyer, “ We're, Christina Renna, ___, Wayne Parry Organizations: Democratic, Capitol, Democrat, Casino Association of New, New, Democratic Gov, Atlantic City, Chamber of Commerce Southern, Gaming, Washington , D.C, Resorts — Locations: TRENTON, N.J, Atlantic City, Casino Association of New Jersey, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island , Virginia , Kansas , Michigan, Nevada, Shreveport , Louisiana, Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey, Vegas, Washington ,, Boston, Maryland, Ocean, www.twiter.com

☆ Google, Symphony unveil AI JV to help banks manage voice calls compliance risk
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The logo of Google LLC is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in New York City, U.S., January 20, 2023. Symphony, which counts banks like Goldman Sachs (GS.N) and JPMorgan (JPM.N) among its 1,000-strong client base, will use Google Cloud's generative artificial intelligence platform, Vertex AI, to enhance its Cloud9 voice product with more sophisticated speech-to-text and natural language processing (NLP) capabilities. Phil Moyer, VP of Google Cloud's Global AI Business, said the platform would make compliance more "ambient". So there's 180 zettabytes of data on the planet Earth right now, 90% of which has been created in the last two years." And so tools like these transformers and generative AI are really helping to manage that massive data that's being created," Moyer said.

Persons: Shannon Stapleton, Goldman Sachs, Zac Maufe, Brad Levy, Phil Moyer, Moyer, Sinead Cruise, David Evans Organizations: Google, Chelsea, REUTERS, Reuters, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, JPMorgan, Communications, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S

☆ Xi-Biden summit: What’s on the agenda for China’s leader as he heads to California?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Biden, meanwhile, finds himself strapped with international challenges from the war in Ukraine to the latest conflict in Gaza. Chinese leader Xi Jinping, left, and US President Joe Biden. Getty ImagesXi’s agendaDespite the challenges he faces at home, the insulated Chinese leader may see himself in a stronger position relative to Biden. Xi will ask Biden to clarify and define the scope of the US approach on tech restrictions, analysts say. Liu Ranyang/China News Service/VCG/Getty Images‘Positive signals’The lead-up to Xi’s American visit has been marked with signals that China is hoping to smooth prickly relations.

Persons: — Xi Jinping, Joe Biden —, Xi, Biden, he’d, ”, Yun Sun, Xi Jinping, Joe Biden, …, Suisheng Zhao, Stimson, Sun, Harry Moyer, Liu Ranyang, Zhong Sheng, wisecracks, Nancy Pelosi’s, Beijing’s, Shi Yinhong, Shi Organizations: CNN, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, “, China Program, Stimson, Getty, Biden, Center for, Cooperation, University of Denver, Communist Party, US, Taiwan’s Democracy Progressive Party, US Flying Tigers, Kunming Foreign Language School, China News Service, “ Flying Tigers, China’s Renmin University, Republicans Locations: China, Hong Kong, San Fransisco, Bali , Indonesia, Ukraine, Gaza, Washington, Beijing, Center for China, Taiwan, California, Kunming, China's Yunnan, United States, Russia, Iran

☆ 3 Ways to Unlock Your ‘Hidden Potential’
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Melinda Wenner Moyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In a culture that focuses so intensely on success, it’s easy to feel like a failure. But according to the organizational psychologist Adam Grant, that might be because we’re thinking about achievement all wrong. Many people assume that accomplishments are tied closely to innate ability, so they give up on pursuits they find challenging. That’s a mistake, Dr. Grant writes in his new book, “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things.”Dr. Grant shares anecdotes about people who accomplished the extraordinary despite showing little aptitude at first — including himself. Interwoven with the stories he shares, Dr. Grant analyzes the paths and strategies that led to each success and discusses relevant insights from the research literature — his home turf.

Persons: Adam Grant, Grant, Dr, ” He’s Organizations: Junior Olympic, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, The Times

☆ Bored at work? AI won't take your job, it will just make it more interesting, Google exec says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Google's Philip Moyer told Insider that generative AI will boost job satisfaction. He said AI tools are cutting out tedious work and that workers are now "waiting for it to show up." Some fear AI could lead to job losses, with Goldman Sachs saying 300 million jobs could be impacted. Philip Moyer, vice president of Google Cloud's global AI business, told Insider that rather than taking workers' jobs, generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard will likely boost job satisfaction and help employees be more productive. However, it has faced questions over the accuracy of generative AI tools such as its Bard chatbot, which like its rival ChatGPT is prone to "hallucinating" wildly false information .

Persons: Google's Philip Moyer, Goldman Sachs, —, Philip Moyer, Bard, Netzer, you've, Moyer, ChatGPT Organizations: Service, Google, National Bureau of Economic Research, Columbia University, Microsoft

[1/2] A worker clears debris so delivery vehicles can exit a FedEx Ground distribution center in this aerial photograph taken over Carson, California, U.S., September 16, 2022. "They have to fight for every package right now, it's great for shippers," said LJM Consultants partner Kenneth Moyer, a former UPS pricing negotiator who now works with delivery customers. The world's biggest parcel delivery firm added it is using price negotiations to encourage attractive high-margin or high-volume customers, while discouraging high-cost deliveries. Third quarter ground delivery rates are forecast to fall 0.55% per package versus a the year earlier period, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Ground Pacrel Freight Index. But experts are skeptical, particularly as UPS offers to cover early termination fees for customers that switched to FedEx.

Persons: Bing Guan, That's, Kenneth Moyer, Deyman Doolittle, Wall, Moyer, Mark Taylor, Taylor, Satish Jindel, ShipMatrix, Micheal McDonagh, Yokeley, Lisa Baertlein, Ben Klayman, Aurora Ellis Organizations: FedEx, REUTERS, United Parcel Service, UPS, U.S . Postal Service, LJM, Cowen, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Teamster, Department, USPS, Amazon, AFS Logistics, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters, Thomson Locations: Carson , California, U.S, Macy's, Los Angeles

The Energy Department has announced a $325 million investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power. Batteries are increasingly being used to store surplus renewable energy so that it can be used later, during times when there is no sunlight or wind. The department says the projects will protect more communities from blackouts and make energy more reliable and affordable. “Long-duration battery storage is like a rainy-day savings account for energy storage,” said Jodie Lutkenhaus, professor of chemical engineering at Texas A&M University. This one is led by the California Energy Commission in collaboration with Faraday Microgrids.

Persons: ”, Christopher Rahn, “, Jodie Lutkenhaus, ” Lutkenhaus, Amanda Smith, Faraday, Rejoule, Infrastructure David Crane, Elisabeth Moyer, ” Rahn Organizations: Energy Department, Pennsylvania State University, Texas, M University, “, Law, Xcel Energy, Energy, Children's, California Energy Commission, Smart Systems, EV, Canada . Energy, Infrastructure, University of Chicago, AP Locations: Lake, American, Minnesota, U.S, California , New York, Hawaii, Becker , Minnesota, Pueblo , Colorado, California's, Madera, Georgia , California, South Carolina, Louisiana, Petaluma , California, Santa Fe , New Mexico, Canada

☆ Adults Are Panicked About Teens and Social Media. These Girls Have Advice.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Sharon Attia | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Niki Shiva, 17, from Hayward, Calif., said she sets her phone to “do not disturb for everyone except mom” to mitigate her anxiety. Several of the teens we spoke to said that, when possible, they remove accounts from their social media feeds that chip away at their self-esteem. Four of five teenagers in the United States said that what they see on social media makes them feel more connected to what’s going on in their friends’ lives, according to Pew Research Center. “Every time I open my phone, I don’t see perfect celebrities,” she said. “Sometimes I like to put alarms on to tell me when to stop being on my phone,” she said.

Persons: Niki Shiva, Niki, ”, Janine Edmunds, Kamryn, unfollowed influencers, I’ll, ’, Ella Moyer, “, Rosalina Pinkhasova Organizations: DMs, Pew Research Center Locations: Hayward , Calif, South Jamaica, Queens, “, New Orleans, United States, Scottsdale, Ariz, Fresh Meadows

☆ Xi says China, US 'should and must' achieve peaceful co-existence
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the plenary session of the 2023 BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 23, 2023. GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBEIJING, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping told two US Flying Tigers veterans who fought for China during World War II that China and the US "should and must" achieve peaceful co-existence, offering further cues for both sides to lower persistent tensions. "Looking to the future, China and the United States, as two major countries, bear more important responsibilities for world peace, stability and development," Xi said. "They should and must achieve mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation." Reporting by Ryan Woo; Editing by Michael PerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Xi Jinping, GIANLUIGI, Harry Moyer, Mel McMullen, Xi, Chiang Kai, Han Zheng, Antony Blinken, Han, Ryan Woo, Michael Perry Organizations: Rights, US Flying Tigers, Japan, American Volunteer Group, Flying Tigers, US, shek's Kuomintang, United Nations General Assembly, Thomson Locations: Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, Rights BEIJING, China, United States, Republic of China

☆ Does Vitamin C Actually Help Your Skin?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Melinda Wenner Moyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

If you’ve spent time exploring the skin care side of TikTok, you know that dermatologists love to tout the benefits of vitamin C serums and creams. “All of its various benefits make it a top recommendation for most dermatologists,” said Dr. Fatima Fahs, a dermatologist in Michigan. Yet if you dig into the research on how vitamin C actually affects the skin, a different picture emerges. In one 2021 review published in The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, for instance, Dr. Fahs and her colleagues evaluated how effective various vitamin C formulations were at improving skin health. The problem is that although vitamin C is likely good for the skin, it’s hard to make a product that works the way it’s supposed to.

Persons: you’ve, ”, Fatima Fahs, Fahs Organizations: Cosmetic Dermatology Locations: TikTok, Michigan

☆ How to Care for Your Kid’s Teeth
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Melinda Wenner Moyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Pop quiz: At what age should kids first see a dentist? Mott Children’s Hospital, roughly half of parents who responded said they believed they could wait until children were 2 or 3 before going to the dentist. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children first see a dentist within six months of the eruption of their first tooth, or by age 1. After that, the organization suggests children see a pediatric or general dentist every six months for cleanings and checkups. Because kids retain some of those teeth until the age of 12 or 13, it’s important to keep them healthy, said Dr. Judy Yip, a pediatric dentist in Garden Grove, Calif. Untreated cavities can lead to serious tooth infections, she said, and can even harm incoming adult teeth.

Persons: Mott, Judy Yip Organizations: Mott Children’s Hospital, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, for Disease Control Locations: C.S, America, Garden Grove, Calif

☆ Demonizing Social Media Isn’t the Answer to Online Safety, a New Book Argues
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Melinda Wenner Moyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Panic over social media has reached a fever pitch. Diagnoses of mental illness among adolescents have been on the rise, and in May the U.S. surgeon general warned of “ample indicators” that social media may in part be to blame. But perhaps banning social media — or heavily monitoring kids who use it, which is another common parental response — isn’t the most constructive solution to the problem. Perhaps, instead, we should focus more on helping kids learn how to safely navigate social media and manage online privacy and decision-making. Here are some key takeaways from Dr. Heitner’s latest book and tips she shared for helping kids and teenagers safely navigate the online world.

Persons: ”, Heitner, “, Heitner’s Locations: U.S, Utah

☆ Much of the tech world's climate impact is still being overlooked, and it's accelerating
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Bob Violino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The environmental impact of IT has been largely overlooked, said Matt Warburton, principal consultant and sustainability lead at IT advisory firm ISG. "IT's environmental impact, as a proportion of the overall business impact, is increasing," Warburton said. "More than half of executives use spreadsheets for some ESG data," Moyer said. "They are generally among the most 'sustainably-savvy' organizations, with ambitious commitments for their own operations and deep expertise in minimizing IT's environmental impact," Warburton said. "If an enterprise has a net zero goal, IT should also have its own net zero goal.

Persons: Matt Warburton, Warburton, Kristin Moyer, Moyer, it's, ESG, It's Organizations: Gartner, Enterprises, Technology, Companies, Fortune

☆ 5-Minute Morning Yoga
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Melinda Wenner Moyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

‌If possible, start your morning yoga routine right after you wake up — and ideally before you reach for your phone, said Laura Schmalzl, a neuroscientist and certified yoga instructor at the Southern California University of Health Sciences. Here is a yoga routine recommended by experts to get your day going. Half cobraRelease your legs and roll onto your chest, allowing your forehead or cheek to rest on the floor. Feel your spine gently stretch as you continue to slowly breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. It’s also a pose you can return to in any yoga class if you need to rest or reset.

Persons: you’re, ”, Neha Gothe, Laura Schmalzl, Natalie Nevins, ‌, . Nevins Organizations: University of Illinois, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences Locations: University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign

☆ Retinol Has Many Skin Benefits. Here’s How to Use It.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Melinda Wenner Moyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Also look for retinol products labeled “encapsulated,” meaning the retinol is enveloped in a protective barrier and released into the skin over time, making it potentially less irritating. “Retinols can take anywhere between two to three months to start to take effect, and the benefits can continue to improve over the course of six months,” Dr. Garshick said. If the skin doesn’t become red, itchy or swollen within minutes or hours, you can start using it elsewhere, she said. Dr. Mitchell recommended applying a noncomedogenic (non-pore-clogging) moisturizer after using retinol to counteract irritation and dryness. And because retinol can make the skin more sun-sensitive, it’s always smart to use sunscreen during the day.

Persons: Garshick, ”, Shokeen, Mitchell

☆ Is That Water Too Polluted to Swim in?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( Melinda Wenner Moyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In recent weeks, floods in the Northeast have led to dozens of beach closures. Heavy rainfall and flooding increase the risk that water will be contaminated with disease-causing pathogens that people can accidentally ingest while swimming. One recent study estimated that 57 million illnesses each year are the direct result of people swimming in contaminated oceans, lakes, rivers and ponds in the United States. This doesn’t mean we should all stop swimming, though — it just means that there are certain situations and warnings to look out for. “I have a 6-year-old and an 8-year-old, and we go swimming all the time,” Ms. Hlavsa said.

Persons: Michele Hlavsa, “, ” Ms, Hlavsa Organizations: Centers for Disease Control Locations: United States

☆ How to Work Out Safely in the Heat
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-22 | by ( Melinda Wenner Moyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

If the temperature outside is greater than 90 degrees or if the sun is shining, your body will also be heated by the environment, Dr. Kavouras said. “As you’re adding this huge external heat source, the body’s got to deal with that,” said Glen Kenny, a physiologist who studies the body’s stress response at the University of Ottawa. The main way the body sheds heat is through the evaporation of sweat, which cools the surface of the skin, Dr. Kavouras explained. This happens more easily in dry heat than in humidity, but in dry heat, sweat can evaporate so quickly that you may not notice it. “You don’t even see it and you don’t even know that you’re getting so dehydrated,” Dr. Kavouras said.

Persons: Kavouras, ”, Glen Kenny, aren’t, Kenny Organizations: University of Ottawa

☆ Can Stress Cause Hair Loss?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Melinda Wenner Moyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Q: I’ve been really stressed out at work lately and have noticed that my hair is thinning and clumping in the shower. Is it true that stress can make your hair fall out? But if you’re losing more than that, it could be a sign of a condition called telogen effluvium, or excessive hair shedding. And telogen effluvium can certainly be induced by stress, said Dr. Antonella Tosti, a dermatologist who treats hair loss at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Experts don’t know exactly how common telogen effluvium is, in part because many people are not diagnosed with it.

Persons: I’ve, you’re, Antonella, Angela Lamb Organizations: American Academy of Dermatology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Locations: Mount Sinai, New York City

☆ The ‘Quiet Disease’ Lingering in Our Mouths
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Melinda Wenner Moyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

If your spit is sometimes tinged pink at least a couple of times a week after you brush or floss, it’s possible you have early stage gum disease. “It’s a very, very quiet disease,” said Dr. Rodrigo Neiva, chairman of periodontics at Penn Dental Medicine. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of U.S. adults over the age of 30 show signs of gum disease, and nine percent have severe gum disease, known as periodontal disease. When left untreated, gum disease can become more difficult to remedy. And some research has connected periodontal disease with other undesirable health conditions, such as dementia, diabetes and heart disease.

Persons: ”, Rodrigo Neiva, Neiva Organizations: Penn Dental Medicine, U.S . Centers for Disease Control Locations: U.S

☆ Why Do I Wake Up Right Before My Alarm?
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Melinda Wenner Moyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Q: Sometimes I wake up a minute or two before my alarm is set to go off. In one telephone survey published in 1997, for instance, researchers from Iowa and Minnesota randomly interviewed 269 adults mainly in the Midwest. About three-quarters of those interviewed said they sometimes woke up before their alarms, and just under a quarter said they woke up so reliably that they never had to use an alarm. After the research team published a newspaper ad asking for people who always or regularly woke up at specific times without using an alarm, they invited 15 of those respondents into a lab and tracked their sleep for three nights. They found that five of the 15 awoke within 10 minutes of their target wake-up times all three times.

Persons: Russell Foster Organizations: University of Oxford Locations: Britain, Iowa, Minnesota, Midwest

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