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A recent study calls into question a notion called the Latino Epidemiological Paradox: that Hispanics have better health outcomes than non-Hispanic white people. Researchers at the University of Miami recently found that based on a dataset from the National Institutes of Health, Latinos had a higher, not lower, prevalence of cardiovascular disease than white people …

I’m often asked by clients for entertainment ideas they could incorporate into a benefit auction, specifically during the silent auction / cocktail portion of the evening. One novel activity I’ve seen at a western-themed benefit auction was a mechanical bull. It added a lively ambiance to the night. Although guests were wary at first, they …

What You Need to Know Contacting clients near their coverage renewal dates is one reason add value. Communicating with clients throughout the year matters, too. Only 37% of agents surveyed said they feel very comfortable with modern, social media-based marketing techniques. Michael Jans believes many professionals involved with the insurance sales and marketing need to …

With almost all Coloradans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, a new question lingers about the state’s return to normal: Will residents be required to show proof of immunization to once again attend concerts, restaurants and sporting events? As of now, there is no statewide program and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday that …

Green Bay, Wis.—University of Wisconsin-Green Bay student Cheri Branham’s plan to increase technology literacy among aging populations took first place in the WiSys Innovation in Aging student idea competition on Feb. 25. The annual student idea competition challenges UW-Green Bay students to create innovative solutions to combat hardships and improve quality of life for an …

The House has approved a resolution formally calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, which allows the majority of a cabinet to remove a president from office if they deem him unfit. The resolution requires Pence to respond within 24 hours, or the House will move forward with impeachment proceedings against …

Behavioural experts and government advisers have challenged the idea that tightening rules at Christmas would reduce compliance and fuel rule-breaking. Provided the government explained the rationale for any change in the rules, and didn’t punish anyone who failed to comply, most people would adjust their Christmas plans, experts said – particularly if they were offered …

Sandwich school district administrators are talking with local health and safety officials about the possibility of only holding remote classes for students the week after the holiday break. This idea, which has the support of Health Agent David Mason and Sandwich Fire Chief John J. Burke, would be to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 …

Judge Antonia “Toni” Arteaga of Bexar County’s 57th Civil District Court swears in a jury pool for virtual jury selection on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. But the trial was delayed until Sept. 21, because no lawyers consented for their case to go to trial yet. Photo: 57th District Court YouTube channel Courts are struggling to …

President Trump has proposed a dramatic change to how Social Security is financed. But Trump’s controversial proposal to fund Social Security with income taxes rather than payroll taxes opens the door to reforms that both Democrats and Republicans might support. On Aug. 8, President Trump issued an executive order that would temporarily defer the collection …