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According to a research, it has been proved that herbal products, drugs or any other vitamin supplement cannot prevent healthy adults from cognitive decline. This research was conducted at the St. Michael’s Hospital Toronto and got published on 15 April 2013 on Canadian Medical Association Journal’s website. It was found that computerized memory training programs might prevent from cognitive decline.

Sportswear manufacturer Under Armour has taken internships to the next level with a unique competition for selecting two interns for the company’s digital marketing team.

“Telehealth”, termed as the next big thing in the field of healthcare might not be worth spending money on, according to British researchers. Telehealth is basically the use of modern technology to monitor patients at home. There is still controversy regarding the economic case of telehealth as many telecom companies and information firms bet over this major money making market opportunity.

Edison Elementary School has been utilizing the services of Jandella Faulkner who works as a teaching coach for Long Beach, California, school district. A group of teachers including Jennifer Larsen, the teacher of third graders has been trained by Faulkner at Edison Elementary School. The training is about a new literacy curriculum known as ‘Write from the Beginning’ which trains teachers on how they can improve their classroom practices.