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Articles by Jane E. Allen
“Fabulous Outfits, Breathlessly Described.” A Reading List of Literary “It” Girls
The concept of the “It” girl has always fascinated me, so much so that I devoted an essay in my new book Dress Code: Unlocking Fashion From the New Look to Millennial Pink, to unpacking what, exactly, happens to “It” girls once they’re no longer considered “It.” To do that, I needed to first look at the social conditions that stoked the phenomenon.
To Get Through Back-To-School Season, Parents Should Get Comfortable Being Imperfect
by Jane Allen On August 25, 2020 0 comments Being a single mother and working full-time as a Principal in consulting has never been an easy balancing act. “Agility” is a term we use in consulting traditionally related to pivoting to client needs and market demands. Now, agility means toggling what feels like never-ending work, cooking, cleaning, fixing, tech help, errands, activity-directing, and tutoring — all while maintaining sanity and physical health. No parent is perfect.
Fish Pedicures: Bacteria Pose Low Risk
The tiny toothless carp that nibble away dead, callused skin from the feet of salon customers undergoing fish pedicures may carry bacteria responsible for a variety of dangerous skin and soft tissue infections, British scientists reported today. The threat has remained largely theoretical ever since a spa in Alexandria, Va., brought the fishy foot treatments to U.S. shores in 2008 as a replacement for the razors typically used to scrape dead skin from callused toes and heels.
3 Ways To Translate Mindfulness Into Real-World Action At Work
Editors’ Note: The following is an excerpt from “Street Smart Awareness and Inquiry-In-Action” (Amara Collaboration, 2018). Mindfulness is an essential and foundational piece of conscious leadership. But it’s not worth much if it isn’t taken into action in the messy world of diversity, conflict, and power relationships. What’s even better is Mindfulness Plus — the capacity to be mindful and aware in the moment and then take powerful action steps in the world.
Rutgers Suicide May Be Latest Linked to Gay Humiliation
When Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi jumped to his death last week from the George Washington Bridge, he may have been reacting to a constellation of factors related to sexuality, public bullying and humiliation that put adolescents and young adults at a particularly high risk for suicide, mental health experts said.
Brain Tumors-Dental X-rays - ABC News
Frequent dental X-rays, particularly in childhood, may be linked to an increased risk of the most common brain tumor in adulthood, say researchers who suggest minimizing the use of X-rays, especially among people without symptoms of tooth or gum problems. Dr. Elizabeth B. Claus, an epidemiologist at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn., and at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, led the new study suggesting an association between mouth X-rays and tumors called meningiomas.
Drug Shortages Imperil Lives, Research
A growing shortage of important chemotherapy drugs, anesthetics and antibiotics, which has compromised or delayed care for some U.S. patients and may have led to at least 15 deaths, represents a "pressing public health problem," a top federal health official said today. At the same time, shortages of medications to treat cancer and infectious diseases have strained, disrupted or derailed hundreds of important research trials within the National Institutes of Health, said Dr. Howard K.
Clinton Global Initiative Offers Simple Solutions, Big Impact
Imagine that any time you or someone in your community overheard a neighbor abusing his wife, daughter or mother, you rang their doorbell. Using a pretense such as asking for a glass of water, or asking for the time, you'd be interrupting an act of violence and putting the perpetrator on notice that his behavior was unacceptable. Moreover, you might even be saving that woman's life.
Hurricane Caregiving: Ensuring Safety First
As the sole caregiver for his 83-year-old mother, Ted Martini wrestled with how best to protect her as Hurricane Irene threatened North Carolina's nearby Outer Banks. He and his mom, who suffers from vascular dementia, could ride out the hurricane in their home. Or, they could jump into the car and try to outrun the destructive winds and water.
Cardiac Collapse-Cheerleader - ABC News
An apparently healthy high school cheerleader who died after collapsing during a football game this past weekend likely experienced sudden cardiac arrest, a rare occurrence that has again raised questions about the value of widespread screening. Bystanders at Friday night's game briefly revived Angela Gettis, 16, of George Washington Preparatory High School in Los Angeles, using CPR, but she was pronounced dead at a local hospital after her heart stopped.
Heart Failure: Testosterone Holds Promise
Testosterone can ease shortness of breath and improve exercise endurance among patients with chronic heart failure, according to a combined analysis of four clinical trials. Some study participants experienced 50 percent improvements in their ability to walk and in some cases, the muscle-strengthening effects lasted a year. Although 84 percent of the study subjects, with an average age of 67, were men, testosterone treatment with patches, gels or injections also produced improvements in women.
Raspberry Ketones Frenzy Follows Dr. Oz Show
April 5, 2012 -- A dietary supplement containing compounds from red raspberries has become nearly impossible to find in stores since Dr. Mehmet Oz proclaimed it a fat-buster and "The No. 1 Miracle in a Bottle" on his television show. "I never understood how powerful it could be," Oz told his studio and television audience in comments that some nutritionists have attacked as hype, unsupported by any human studies.
Organic Brown Rice Syrup: Hidden Arsenic Source
Feb. 16, 2012— -- If you're shopping organic and see brown rice syrup listed first among ingredients, you may want to think twice: That product could have high levels of potentially toxic arsenic, Dartmouth researchers reported today. A team led by environmental chemist Brian P. Jackson found what Jackson called dangerous amounts of arsenic in organic powdered baby formula, intended for toddlers, whose top ingredient was brown rice syrup.
Heart Attack Symptoms That Women Often Miss
Pamela Detrow was having lunch in Milwaukee when she suddenly broke into a cold sweat, became dizzy and felt her heart racing. Thinking this would pass quickly, she asked her friends to order her a salad and diet soda, then stepped outside for some fresh air. But within a couple of minutes, the symptoms became so profound that she dragged herself back to the table, unable to lift her arms or raise her head. Detrow was having a heart attack that November day in 2009, but she didn't know it.
CDC Panel: All Young Boys Should Get HPV Vaccine
All males starting at age 11 should receive the HPV vaccine Gardasil to protect themselves against sexually transmitted forms of human papillomavirus, the cause of most cervical and anal cancers as well as most mouth and throat cancers, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee voted today. Thirteen members of the committee voted in favor of extending the HPV vaccine recommendation to young boys, and one member abstained.
Chocolate Consumption Likely Reduces Stroke Risk
Oct. 10, 2011 -- Swedish scientists this week may have provided yet another reason to love chocolate, suggesting that women who have a couple of small chocolate bars every week were 20 percent less prone to debilitating strokes than those who eat none.
Strokes Linked to Depression in Middle Age And Beyond
Findings drawn from large study of women. By JANE E. ALLEN, ABC News Medical Unit August 11, 2011, 4:32 PM • 4 min read Aug. 11, 2011 -- Depression puts middle-aged and older women at significant risk of suffering potentially debilitating strokes, according to a study published today. Depressed women who reported taking such popular antidepressants as Prozac, Zoloft and Celexa were "perhaps at even higher risk," the study's senior author said.
Genetic Tests Can Unearth Family Secrets, Such as Incest
Feb. 10, 2011— -- The genetic tests that have revolutionized the identification and treatment of many illnesses can also unearth family secrets like incest, sparking an ethical discussion in the medical community over how these inadvertent findings should be handled.
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