Alexa Liacko
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Denver, CO, United States
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Men and women given differing advice to treat heart disease
Researchers found that men being more likely to be prescribed medications while women are more likely to be encouraged to diet and exercise when being treated for heart disease. → Read More
Infrastructure money paying for thousands of homeowners' lead pipe replacements
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helping cities across the country remove dangerous lead pipes from neighborhoods at no cost to homeowners. → Read More
Why gifting unique experiences can bring everyone more joy
Unique experiences give both the gift giver and the gift recipient more joy than material items, and this year, more shoppers are joining the trend of purchasing experiential gifts. → Read More
Brain cancer patient given months to live shares how he finds hope
The holidays can be a difficult time for those who have experienced loss, but one terminal patient shares how he finds hope in the darkest times. → Read More
Club Q survivor shares message of hope in healing from trauma
Ed Sanders, who survived the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs, shared the symptoms of long-term trauma he is dealing with and how he hopes we can all work to heal our minds from trauma. → Read More
These neighborhoods proved you can reduce poverty without major gentrification
Gentrification is usually the first step in improving the wealth of a neighborhood, but there are nearly 200 communities across the country that have reduced poverty without a major exodus. → Read More
International teachers help fill staffing shortages and bring culture to the classroom
Schools across the country are now looking to hire international teachers to fill staffing shortages. These teachers are also bringing culture and new perspectives to their classrooms. → Read More
Recovery from Hurricane Ian is an emotional and complicated process
For this family and so many others, it’s going to take a lot longer than two months for life to feel normal again. → Read More
3D technology setting the stage for faster, more efficient theatre costume design
3D technology is being introduced to the theatre world, and it's allowing designers to make costumes and accessories faster and more efficiently without sacrificing quality. → Read More
Push for mobile voting ignited in wake of Hurricane Ian
In the wake of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, advocates push to expand mobile voting to help both natural disaster victims and those with disabilities participate in future elections. → Read More
Hurricane recovery through the eyes of children
As communities across Florida rebuild, we asked young children how they're doing mentally after witnessing and experiencing the trauma of a hurricane. → Read More
U.S. worker productivity down to levels seen in 1947
After a huge burst in productivity growth at the beginning of the pandemic, productivity among U.S. workers in the non-farming sector took its deepest plunge in 48 years this year. → Read More
Hybrid homeschooling lets students craft their own curriculum
The Heartland Academy is part of a growing movement of microschools that are redefining the traditional models of education across the country. → Read More
Being disconnected can hurt teen self-esteem more than heavy internet use
Researchers have found teens with little internet access suffer from worse self-esteem than teens who are more connected. → Read More
Record number of students enrolling to go into funeral service industry
As the funeral service industry faces an aging workforce, there is also a spike in enrollment in mortuary science degree programs nationwide. → Read More
What's needed to fight increasing suicide rates among Hispanic adults
Professor Jagdish Khubchandani, of New Mexico State University, documented the 70% increase in suicide for Hispanic adults between 2010 and 2020 in a new study. → Read More
Our children's mental health is impacting the workforce
More than half of working parents are very concerned for their child's mental health, and it often takes time away from work. → Read More
Boys are being left behind in education
In every state in the country, more women have college degrees than men, and more girls graduate high school on time than boys. → Read More
Student loan forgiveness could help first time homebuyers
The student loan forgiveness program could help 43 million Americans lower their debt, and with less debt, that means more Americans could buy their first home. → Read More
Children's books about trauma and grief in high demand
Children's books talking about violence, trauma, and grief have skyrocketed in demand in the last several years. → Read More