Public Affairs

There are nearly 20 million veterans in the U.S.

Over the past 60 years in the US, the incidence of diabetes increased more than sevenfold, making it one of the country’s most troubling health threats.

Resilience is the theme of Science Talk ‘21, an annual conference for U.S.

Would you fly in a plane that was designed and tested exclusively online? The U.S.Air Force would.

The Chronicle of Higher Education estimates 5 million students will be in-person at colleges this fall.

Educate yourself. I’ve seen this advice across my social feed countless times in the past few weeks and I agree, educating yourself about racism is key to stopping it. As a parent, guardian or teacher, how does that translate to young children?

Former New England Patriot Matt Light is joining forces with his old NFL teammates and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, and his fellow college teammate and New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees for charity.

Do your own emotional and intellectual labor, including processing what those terms mean.

Over the past several months, our eyes have been glued to the news in hopes of hearing something positive.

The entire education system has been uprooted because of COVID-19, and for the millions of college seniors, myself included, the sudden transition has been grueling.

Drafting an effective email use policy may be more complicated than a company might think. Here are some of the chief priorities:

Lately, safety concerns related to ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have increased. These apps offer so much convenience, but they also demand extra responsibilities. Remember these safety tips:

Many in our society are focusing on making their lives greener. But for some, the concept seems so vast that it’s hard to understand the lingo.

If you have a son or daughter going through the college search process and looking for a major, then take a look at the 10 top tech jobs for 2019. These are going to be in more demand in the coming years due to our tech-heavy society, according to recruiters and career counselors.

If you want to live a long and healthy life, you picked the right state to live in. According to the state Department of Public Health, the average life expectancy of our state’s residents rose to 80 years and eight months in 2016 – three months longer than 2015’s average.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is saying goodbye to the Obama administration’s school lunch and breakfast program in a move to serve meals more appealing to students.

The new year is a good time for employers to review and update employment practices. Proper policies and practices will reduce risks of costly employment claims. Here are some items to review:

As we approach the end of 2018, we are very grateful to our loyal readers for helping us make The Boston 100 a success. We’ve profiled some of the area’s most interesting Bostonians, provided you with news you can use and hopefully, made you smile along the way.

Everyone can benefit from a little more confidence. I have learned that confidence comes from experience. Trying something new and different can be nerve-wracking, but experience can calm your fears. Follow these tips to build your self-confidence:

As a freelance graphic designer for the past decade, I’ve come to several conclusions as to what exactly makes a great independent contractor. However, I think Solomon expressed it best in Proverbs 22:1 when he said, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.”

Hudson resident Liz Oberacker owns Pure Style Photography, a lifestyle portrait and wedding photography business out of New England.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) hosts an annual sports-oriented fundraising dinner event, Muscle Team. The proceeds from Muscle Team go to MDA’s local programs and services to end muscular dystrophy. Its programs support hospital clinics, research and summer camps for kids.

On any given day during the holidays, homemade pastries, white chocolate and sugar cookies might be in the break room. So how will you stay healthy during this season of sweet treats?

The California wildfire devastation has death tolls and destruction increasing each day. With thousands of firefighters risking their lives for the deadliest wildfire in history, you should consider donating to support their efforts.

The Greater Boston Food Bank recently held its 13th annual Chain of Giving on Nov. 8. At the annual event, 1,200 turkeys were unloaded and passed hand to hand from truck to freezer.

Networking is important to successful business dealings. Whether it is making an impression on your CEO or reaching out to an acquaintance to explore mutual business opportunities, it matters who you know and who knows you.

A new WikiProject, Women in Red, demands greater recognition for female historical figures by increasing the number of biographies about women on Wikipedia.

Ed Hurley is the long-standing president of the Hockomock YMCA.

November is the month of the ‘stache. The Movember Foundation is a nationwide nonprofit organization working to make a difference in men’s health by raising awareness about cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

The DAV 5K Run to Honor Veterans is a “run, walk, roll and motorcycle ride” designed to thank our veterans and raise awareness of the issues they face.