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Forbes
Haters hate, but why? A new book explores haters and their motives
Law professor and psychologist Gregory S. Parks has penned a new book titled “Haters.” In his book, he traces the development of hate as it relates to jealousy and envy. Parks explores who haters are, what motivates them, and most importantly how to navigate them.
December 19, 2022
The Good Men Project
Tips for dealing with the unexpected stresses of the holidays
“The holidays come with many invitations and expectations from family, friends, and co-workers,” said Allison Forti, associate teaching professor and associate director of Wake Forest’s Department of Counseling Online Programs. “Say no to everything unless you have a healthy reason to say yes. In other words, only say yes to things that are good for you. Setting healthy boundaries can alleviate unnecessary stress.”
December 17, 2022
Winston-Salem Journal
Sid Shapiro and Ajulo Othow: Clean, affordable electricity for all
In this guest column, law professor Sid Shapiro and Ajulo Othow, founder and CEO of EnerWealth Solutions, write that North Carolina “is responsible for ensuring a reliable electrical system for all, but an unaffordable system is hardly reliable. The state has an opportunity now to make electricity clean and affordable for all as we go forward. It should do so.” Shapiro and Othow are leaders in the Center for Progressive Reform’s Campaign for Energy Justice in North Carolina.
December 16, 2022
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
Arts Council of WS/FC previews events happening in December
The ArtCities house party and reception was featured on WXII’s ‘The Local Vibe’ segment as a must-do in December. The event celebrated a collaboration among the Arts Council of Winston-Salem, Wake the Arts, and Guilty by Association, an organization dedicated to raising visibility for underrepresented artists nationwide. Five Winston-Salem artists were the first to be featured on ArtCities new website. Learn more about the collaboration at Wake Forest News.
December 16, 2022
Politico China Watcher
In this Q&A, politics professor Lina Benabdallah talks about the biggest takeaway from her book, “Shaping the Future of Power: Knowledge Production and Network-Building in China-African Relations.” “Relations between China and African nations are not limited to infrastructure construction projects and economic investments. Some of the most important aspects of China-Africa relations are human capital and social capital investments,” she said.
December 15, 2022
Medical Xpress
With public health messaging, saying ‘why’ matters
From education campaigns about youth vaping prevention to emergency notifications during various outbreaks, persuasive communication approaches are important in public health. A new study co-authored by statistics professor Lucy D’Agostino McGowan takes a closer look at how transparency in messaging can influence community response. Hannah Mendoza worked with D’Agostino McGowan as part of her honors thesis when she was an undergraduate student at Wake Forest.
December 14, 2022
MedPage Today
Weight loss program eases OA knee pain…but not much
Overweight and obese patients with knee osteoarthritis assigned to a diet and exercise program in a randomized trial had greater reductions in pain than a control group, but the difference was small, said health and exercise science professors Stephen Messier and Shannon L. Mihalko, and statistical sciences professor Daniel P. Beavers.
December 13, 2022
Journal of the American Medical Association
Effect of diet and exercise on knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity
Does a weight loss and exercise program in community settings lead to improvement in knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity? An 18-month program of weight loss and exercise based in community settings, compared with an attention control group, led to a small difference in knee pain of uncertain clinical importance.
December 13, 2022
Democracy Now! TV
Biden hosts summit of 49 African leaders to counter China & Russia’s growing power across continent
Leaders from 49 African nations are in Washington, D.C., this week for a three-day summit organized by the Biden administration. The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit comes as the U.S. is trying to counter the growing influence of China and Russia in Africa. China-Africa relations expert Lina Benabdallah joins this conversation on why the U.S. is holding it, who’s there and who isn’t. Listen at the 20:00 minute mark.
December 12, 2022
Winston-Salem Journal
Senior Tal Feldman awarded Schwarzman Scholarship
Wake Forest senior Tal Feldman has been named to the 2023-24 class of Schwarzman Scholars. Scholars selected from around the world will complete a one-year, fully-funded Master’s degree program in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College on the campus of Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. The program aspires to build a global network of young leaders that are prepared to confront the pressing challenges facing the wor
December 11, 2022
Axios Charlotte
10 of Charlotte’s most powerful people in 2022
Gene Woods, CEO of Atrium Health, was named to this list of 2022’s most powerful figures in Charlotte. Atrium, the largest hospital system in the Carolinas, and Wake Forest broke ground this year on its innovation district called The Pearl, which will house the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Charlotte.
December 10, 2022
Mongabay
As EU finalizes renewable energy plan, forest advocates condemn biomass
The EU hopes to finalize its revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED) soon, even as forest advocates urge last-minute changes to significantly cut the use of woody biomass for energy and make deep reductions in EU subsidies to the wood pellet industry, writes journalism professor Justin Catanoso, a regular contributor to Mongabay.
December 7, 2022