Health
Curing Erectile Dysfunction
On September 12, 2018 by AdminED Miracle: Does This How-To Guide Help With Erectile Dysfunction? By Kevin Woo for StrongHealth.com Ever since procreation was invented, men have had a love-hate relationship with their penis. The ability to pop a bountiful erection on time and on command is a surefire way to impress a partner. Around 4 BC,
Parenting
North dad, South dad
On May 12, 2013 by AdminA new dad will have to make a decision whether he wants to be a “North dad” or a “South dad” during the delivery of his newborn baby. Find out what each role entails and if you fit the bill. By Kevin Woo, The Asian Parent | May 12, 2013 The
Health
EVOO and its benefits for Alzheimer’s patients
On May 5, 2013 by AdminBy Kevin Woo, Alzheimer’s Speaks | May 5, 2013 Rachael Ray may be on to something. The Food Network star has promoted the health benefits of high-end extra virgin olive oil – or EVOO as she affectionately calls it – for years. But now, researchers from the University of Louisiana think there may also be a
Health
Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of sleep
On May 4, 2013 by AdminBy Kevin Woo, Alzheimer’s Speaks | May 4, 2013 What time are you going to bed tonight? The answer probably will depend on a number of things you have to do before bedtime: clean up around the house, answer some emails, or maybe prepare for that big meeting in the morning. By the time
Health
The importance of donating your brain to science
On April 30, 2013 by AdminBy Kevin Woo, Alzheimer’s Speaks | May 1, 2013 Millions of people across the country have checked the “organ donor” box in their driver’s license. Although we don’t like to think about it, should something happen, our vital organs will be harvested and given to an organ recipient. Some of the most commonly transplanted organs
How your brain works
Brain food – you are what you eat
On April 25, 2013 by AdminBy Kevin Woo, Alzheimer’s Speaks | April 25, 2013 There’s an old saying, “You are what you eat.” Dr. Neal Barnard and his family grew up eating typical Midwestern fare – meat-and-potatoes. He says that not so coincidentally many members of his family got Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia at a young age. Barnard
Parenting
Fathers raising daughters: 10 tips all dads should know
On April 23, 2013 by AdminAs the saying goes, Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus. We are from completely different planets. That is why some dads find it daunting to find out that they’re having a baby girl. Read our 10 tips all dads should know for raising their daughters. By Kevin Woo, The
Health
Glen Campbell and Earth Day
On April 22, 2013 by AdminBy Kevin Woo, Alzheimer’s Speaks | April 22, 2013 Today is Earth Day. It’s a day when people around the world stop and take inventory of how their actions affect the planet. Today is also Glen Campbell’s 77th birthday and it was announced that he will release a new album on August 6. The album
Travel & event planning
Business, Just Not As Usual
On April 10, 2013 by AdminThe ins and outs of doing business in China are what APEX learned on a recent overseas trip By Kevin Woo, One+ | April 2013 IMAGINE YOURSELF AS AN EXECUTIVE IN THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY. As such, you probably spend most of your time and effort looking for ways to maximize your company’s profitability. This could
Parenting
Budgeting for baby: How to save money
On April 1, 2013 by AdminBy Kevin Woo, The Asian Parent | March 30, 2013 When Danny and Tracy Kofke were married in 2000 they knew that someday they wanted children. Tracy wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, and the couple also wanted a comfortable, yet modest, life. From the time they got married, until their first
Parenting
Delivery room survival tips
On March 23, 2013 by AdminThe day your baby is born will be one you’ll never forget. With a little advance planning you can avoid some bumps or misunderstandings. Check out our delivery room survival tips for dads here. By Kevin Woo, The Asian Parent | March 22, 2013 Seuk Kim is a delivery room expert.
Parenting
How to be a good parent
On March 23, 2013 by AdminParents find themselves confounded by their children, they’re not always sure what to do. Dr. Fran Walfish demystifies parenthood and offers advice on how to be a good parent. By Kevin Woo, The Asian Parent | March 19, 2013 Last week I bought a new Blu-ray disc player. When I got home
Parenting
Paternity leave for new dads
On March 12, 2013 by AdminEven dads need time off work to bond and help out around the house / hospital when they welcome their newborn into the world. Find out how new daddies can apply for paternity leave to spend more time with the new addition to the family in the article below. By Kevin Woo,
Parenting
Investment tips for parents
On March 12, 2013 by AdminWant to make sure you have enough money for college tuition and retirement? Follow Einstein’s advice and start investing early. By Kevin Woo, The Asian Parent | March 8, 2013 A wise man once said, “The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest.” You might be tempted to
Health
Mapping the human brain with care
On February 22, 2013 by AdminBy Kevin Woo, Special to Alzheimer’s Speaks | February 22, 2013 During his most recent State of the Union address President Obama outlined an ambitious plan to invest billions (with a B) to map the human brain. Perhaps most of America missed the significance of his idea but, in essence, he challenged this generation
Health
No Garden Variety Charette
On February 4, 2013 by AdminInnovative annual meetings are helping to transform Abe’s Garden into a much-needed center of excellence for the Alzheimer’s community. By Kevin Woo | February 4, 2013 There’s an old joke that often circulates within organizations: How do you measure success? Punchline: One meeting at a time. For Beth Zeitlin, the director of marketing and development
Travel & event planning
Think Inside the Rocks in Denver
On January 25, 2013 by AdminIslandic wanted to rise above the noise at the annual SnowSports Industries of America conference to created a one-of-a-kind event at which attendees could experience Denver. By Kevin Woo One+| January 25, 2013 YOU’RE ALWAYS IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT VENUE. You know, the one that has the perfect atmosphere, sends the perfect message to
Travel & event planning
The Learning Lab at the Springhill Suites
On January 25, 2013 by AdminA new SpringHill Suites hotel in Denver is one of only 10 teaching hotels built on a U.S. college campus—80 percent of its workforce is made up of students from Metro State’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events. By Kevin Woo One+| January 25, 2013 MARRIOTT OPENED A NEW SPRINGHILL SUITES hotel in downtown
Parenting
First time fatherhood
On January 22, 2013 by AdminFirst-time dads have fears and anxieties too! Follow these 5 simple tips to help men make the transition to fatherhood. By Kevin Woo, The AsianParent.com, January 19, 2013 In his book, The Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens wrote, “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” That’s
Health
Would you risk your health to travel in space?
On January 15, 2013 by AdminBy Kevin Woo, Special to Alzheimer’s Speaks | January 15, 2013 Cast your gaze to the heavens. Imagine would it would be like to walk on the moon. Perhaps you’re even more adventuresome and hope that someday you’ll have the chance to visit Mars, the planet that holds so much fascination for earthlings. If
Health
Would you take a test to see if you have Alzheimer’s Disease?
On December 21, 2012 by AdminBy Kevin Woo | Special to Alzheimer’s Speaks December 21, 2012 If you had the opportunity to take a test to see if you are at risk for Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia would you? This past April, Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, an Eli Lilly subsidiary, received FDA approval for AMYViD, the first diagnostic PET tracer for estimation
Health
Can a diabetes drug help Alzheimer’s patients?
On December 12, 2012 by AdminBy Kevin Woo | Special to Alzheimer’s Speaks December 12, 2012 Last year a drug known as AC253, which was intended to help diabetics, was pulled from clinical trials and never made it to market. But medical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered that the same drug, AC253, could block the toxic
Health
Home Alone? Say Hello.
On December 11, 2012 by AdminBy Kevin Woo | Special to Alzheimer’s Speaks December 11, 2012 How do you feel when you’re lonely? Empty? Depressed? Isolated? The Amsterdam Study of the Elderly recently concluded that of the 2,000 people who participated in a recent study, 64 percent had an increased risk of the disease if they felt alone. Dr. Tjalling
Health
Pacemaker-like device studied in Alzheimer’s treatment
On December 6, 2012 by AdminPacemaker-like device may help stimulate memory in Alzheimer’s patients By Kevin Woo | Special to Alzheimer’s Speaks December 6, 2012 Researchers at Johns Hopkins University say that implanting a pacemaker, the same one that is currently being used for patients with Parkinson’s disease, may help those with Alzheimer’s. The treatment involves delivering electrical charges
Health
Think Pink Rocks for Breast Cancer Causing Gene
On December 5, 2012 by AdminFive years ago, Stephanie Robin began a simple mission to raise awareness for the breast cancer gene (BRCA); now her Think Pink Rocks event attracts a wide variety of hard-to-reach young people and big-name entertainers. By Kevin Woo | December 5, 2012 STEPHANIE ROBIN HAS AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO THE COLOR PINK. She wears it
Health
Alzheimer’s disease living and research facility to open in 2014
On November 30, 2012 by AdminAbe’s Garden to open new assisted living and academic research facility in Nashville By Kevin Woo | Special to Alzheimer’s Speaks November 30, 2012 In 2014 the first assisted living facility dedicated to those with Alzheimer’s disease will open in Nashville, TN. The facility, Abe’s Garden, will expand from a 120-bed independent and assisted living
Travel & event planning
Trophy Tour To Switzerland
On November 6, 2012 by AdminThe annual Switzerland Meeting Trophy, designed for prospective meeting planners, is a week-long journey through Swiss cities of Bern, Gstaad, Montreux and Grandvaux By Kevin Woo One+ | November 05, 2012 BY THE TIME A MEETING PLANNER’S PLANE IS ON FINAL APPROACH AND THE WHEELS TOUCH DOWN, chances are they’ve already begun to put
Travel & event planning
Sojourn to the past
On September 6, 2012 by AdminSojourn to the Past is more than an extended field trip or 10-day conference. It’s a journey of shared history. By Kevin Woo September 04, 2012 To read part two of Sojourn to the Past go here. HE HAD A DREAM THAT ONE DAY HE WOULD LEAD A GROUP OF high school students, from different
Travel & event planning
Wipe Off The Rust In Pittsburgh
On May 18, 2012 by AdminLast June, more than 80 members of the Society of American Travel Writers visited Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to see the city’s unbelievable transformation first-hand. By Kevin Woo | One+ May 2012 WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? AN AFRICAN SAFARI? SKYDIVING? Climbing Mount Everest? Taking part in a religious retreat in Nepal? How about a visit to Pittsburgh
Travel & event planning
Preservation is Everything in Buffalo
On April 9, 2012 by AdminLast October, the National Trust for Historic Preservation held its annual convention in Buffalo, where attendees had a chance to make up their own minds about the city. By Kevin Woo One+ | April 2012 BUFFALO, N.Y., HAS SUFFERED FROM AN IDENTITY CRISIS FOR MANY YEARS. AND WHO COULD BLAME IT? In the past four years, Forbes has named it
Travel & event planning
Budapest is Central and Ideal
On March 20, 2012 by AdminSince 1989, Budapest has been attracting meeting professionals outside of Central Europe by investing resources to improve its infrastructure. By Kevin Woo One+ | December 8, 2011 IF RODNEY DANGERFIELD WERE ASKED TO DESCRIBE BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, HE MIGHT PARAPHRASE HIS SIGNATURE LINE AND JOKE THAT THE CITY DOESN’T GET ANY RESPECT. It might be more
Travel & event planning
Houston Hosts Munch Madness
On March 18, 2012 by AdminHouston’s Local Organizing Committee and 32 area restaurants competed for the opportunity to cater at the Big Dance Concert Series during the 2011 college basketball Final Four By Kevin Woo | February 2012 THIS PAST SPRING, HOUSTON HOSTED THE NCAA FINAL FOUR where the best U.S. college basketball teams played for the national championship.
Travel & event planning
Houston’s Southern Culture on the Rise
On March 8, 2012 by AdminThe American Association of Museums conference in Houston last year was the most welcoming event the organization has ever experienced. By Kevin Woo One+ | March 5, 2012 WHEN YOU THINK OF THE WORLD’S GREAT CULTURAL CENTERS, CITIES SUCH AS CAIRO, LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON, D.C., ARE LIKELY TO IMMEDIATELY COME TO MIND.
Travel & event planning
Seoul Searching
On March 7, 2012 by AdminDelegates of the International Korean Adoptee Associations conference experienced Seoul and its diverse heritage and left with a greater understanding of themselves. By Kevin Woo One+ | December 10, 2010 A TRIP TO SEOUL CHANGED LIBBY AND DAVID GLUCK FOREVER. The couple had planned the visit for years. They studied pictures, day dreamed and
Science and Technology
Getting the Message Out Using Social Media
On March 7, 2012 by AdminAccording to one Northern California-based meeting planner, social media marketing is key to driving up event attendance. By Kevin Woo One + | February 2010 NOT LONG AGO THE PHRASE “GUERRILLA MARKETING” REFERRED TO UNCONVENTIONAL MARKETING PRACTICES that relied primarily on ingenuity and imagination—think Apple’s 1984 George Orwell commercial that launched the Macintosh computer—or ingenious
Travel & event planning
Youth For Change
On March 7, 2012 by AdminThe 2008 National Service-Learning Conference in Minneapolis shows how service-learning can build academic skills and citizenship among young adults, as well as communicating the need for involvement within local and global communities. By Kevin Woo One + | October 2009 “THE WORLD IS PASSING THROUGH TROUBLOUS TIMES,” an Amiens priest once said. “The young people
Travel & event planning
Insider Knowledge in Beijing
On March 7, 2012 by AdminTo tackle a challenge of finding things do in Beijing, a planner reverse engineered the process of identifying the cool and hip places for a GLBT group to visit. By Kevin Woo | May/June 2010 CHINA’S HISTORY CAN BE TRACED AS FAR BACK AS 2100 B.C., but documenting the major events that defined the
Travel & event planning
Abu Dhabi – Middle East Central
On March 7, 2012 by AdminBy Kevin Woo One+ | January 3, 2011 OIL AND WATER DON’T MIX, SAYS THE CLICHE. BUT THAT WASN’T THE CASE for the organizers of the recent Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC). Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s largest emirate, is a T-shaped island city that sits a quarter-mile off the mainland. Oil and
Business, law, current affairs
The Million-Dollar Words of E-Discovery
On March 6, 2012 by AdminBy Kevin Woo Law Technology News December 15, 2009 Throughout history, humans have had miscommunications and misunderstandings. Some are comical like Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s On First?”; others can be tragic like “Romeo and Juliet.” Most of the time, a misunderstood word here or there doesn’t have far-reaching implications, but in the legal profession a
Travel & event planning
Breaking Bread in Portland
On March 6, 2012 by AdminThe International Association of Culinary Professionals’ 2010 conference shows that food can be the first step in bridging a divide between different countries, religions and generations. By Kevin Woo September 2010 KAMAL MOUZAWAK WANTS TO BRING PEACE TO THE MIDDLE EAST, and his weapons of choice include flatbread, baked goods and chickpeas. Strange ammunition you
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