This post was authored by Lynn Bloomer, Director, Business Operations, Cisco Networking Academy. Cisco Networking Academy is one of the world’s largest and longest-standing purpose-driven IT skills-to-jobs programs, impacting the lives of more than 4.7 million learners annually (24.2 million since inception) in 191 countries. As the world celebrates the 2025 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD),…
TONYA MOSLEY, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Tonya Mosley. Today, we are diving into the trillion-dollar machine that is the wellness industry. From what we eat and how we sleep to how we age, move and think, wellness promises to optimize every corner of our lives. Writer Amy Larocca asks what’s really behind all…
This week marks a moment of genuine pride as I celebrate the incredible Cisco leaders named to CRN’s 2025 Women of the Channel list. This recognition isn’t just about titles or achievements—it’s about the transformative impact these leaders create every day for our partners, customers, and the entire ecosystem. The Evolution of Channel Leadership The…
KJ Muldoon, who was born at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in August, reaches out to doctors after being treated for a rare genetic disorder using CRISPR technology. CHLOE DAWSON/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia hide caption toggle caption CHLOE DAWSON/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia For the first time, doctors have treated a baby born with a rare, life-threatening…
Summer has always been one of my favorite seasons. With an abundance of fresh produce at the farmer’s market, veggies in the garden, and summer family activities, it’s nearly perfect… Except for the bugs, poison ivy, and occasional sunburn! Since we moved to the south years ago, I get to enjoy even more warm, summer…
When you walk up to the Denver Convention Center, it’s impossible to miss the giant, blue 40-foot bear peering through the glass. Officially titled “I See What You Mean” by artist Lawrence Argent, the sculpture is a symbol of curiosity and wonderment. It was inspired by a photo of a bear looking into someone’s window…
Rage, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, hot flashes, itchy ears, inability to sleep, loss of libido, hair thinning, depression, weight gain, sore knees, night sweats, incontinence. These are all symptoms of perimenopause — or possibly just occupational hazards of midlife. As Generation X and millennials ease into their 40s and 50s, they are ready to…
According to the American Heart Association, around 40 million American adults are now taking statins to manage their high cholesterol.1 These medications work by blocking an enzyme in the liver that’s responsible for producing cholesterol, reducing your blood cholesterol levels. However, statins actually do more harm than good — Not only do they fail to…
Supporters march outside a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health facility in Morgantown, W.Va. Gene J. Puskar/AP hide caption toggle caption Gene J. Puskar/AP After facing considerable pushback from labor organizations and congressional lawmakers, the Trump administration has reversed course on some of its planned layoffs at the federal health agency responsible for overseeing…
Many people struggle to fall asleep not because of pain, noise or light — but because their minds won’t shut off. The internal noise of planning, worrying or reliving conversations keeps your brain in a state of high alert, long past the moment your head hits the pillow. It’s not just frustrating. Sleep deprivation has…