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College Freshman Is a Senior Citizen
Jack Slotnick is the oldest incoming student in Lynn University’s history.
According to the American Association of Retired Persons, 7 percent of people over 65 pursue higher education.
Since joining the freshman class at Lynn, Slotnick has declared a major and has plans for what to do with his degree. Slotnick is working toward a psychology degree and plans to use it for counseling today’s soldiers as they return from Afghanistan and Iraq.
Grapefruit’s Taste Holds Promise for Diabetes Therapy
Naringenin is an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus fruit. This chemical may cause the liver to break down fat while increasing insulin sensitivity (naturally occurs during long periods of fasting).
Naringenin activates small proteins called nuclear receptors causing the liver to break down fatty acids. It mimics the actions of other drugs, such as the lipid-lowering Fenofibrate and the anti-diabetic Rosiglitazone.
The liver behaves the same way as during fasting, breaking down fatty acids instead of carbohydrates.
Smile! It Just Might Be a Good Career Move
Jessica Pryce-Jones, author of “Happiness at Work” and CEO of iOpener, points to a correlation between happiness and productivity.
“Happiness at work is closely correlated with greater performance and productivity as well as greater energy, better reviews, faster promotion, higher income, better health and increased happiness with life. So it’s good for organizations and individuals, too.”
