Local columnist, St. Louis mayor refute city's new stress level ranking

Local columnist, St. Louis mayor refute city's new stress level ranking

Compared with other cities, KC is low-stress

Living in the Kansas City metropolitan area isn’t as stressful as being in, say, Detroit. Or St. Louis, Dallas/Fort Worth, Pittsburgh, Seattle or 41 other large urban metros. Put another way, living in this area of almost 2.1 million people is about as pleasant as it gets when it comes to several important factors that contribute to modern-day stress.

US data buoys world markets

Stock markets in Europe and the U.S. spiked higher Thursday after better than expected U.S. jobs and trade data further eased concerns that the world's largest economy was heading back towards recession.

Robertson Treatment Syndicated Column (RTSC): The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women

*Although statistics show that more and more African American are achieving success, similar studies also indicate that most of these women are reaching their goals at a tremendous cost in other areas of their lives. Because Black women very often lack the guidance and support resources to assist them up the ladder their journey’s are [...]

Glenn Ellis’ Strategies For Well-Being: Stress and your Health

*If you are like most of us, you are probably really going through it, trying to survive and maintain during these turbulent times. Economic turmoil (e.g., increased unemployment, foreclosures, loss of investments and other financial distress) can result in a whole host of negative health effects – both physical and mental. It can be particularly [...]

Dawson College sees spike in mental health problems after 2006 shooting

Study of students and employees shows 30 per cent have suffered post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression or social phobia

Student diversity not reflected in staff

Alexandria public schools boast a culturally rich student population -- hailing from 128 countries and speaking about 75 languages -- but getting staff members to reflect that student population has been a challenge. Colleges and Universities - Education - English language - Personal flotation device - Rescue Diver