By AJ Fisher, M.S., C.S.C.S. 2021 Sports and Health Sciences Master’s Degree Graduate and Daniel G. Graetzer, Ph.D. Faculty Member, School of Health Sciences Bronchial asthma (usually shortened to just “asthma”) is a chronic condition associated with inflammatory swelling and narrowing of the airways. It makes breathing difficult, and asthma symptoms often include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Asthma is generally caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, according to The Life Today. Common triggers for asthma are allergens, irritants, physica ..read more

By Mark E. Jones, M.S., ACSM-EP, TSAC-F Alumnus and Daniel G. Graetzer, Ph.D. Faculty Member, School of Health Sciences The U.S. military has long been assessing servicemembers within all its branches using two general standards: body composition and tactical performance capabilities. While body composition and physical abilities are often considered to be independent factors in some realms, they do relate to each other in the sense that activity/lifestyle habits play a major role in “forming” an individual. US Military Fitness Specifications In the World War I era, the U.S. Army had strict fi ..read more

Failure can be viewed as a one-time event, but it also involves a mindset and a learning opportunity. At its core, failure represents a specific result that did not meet your desired expectations or goals. Failure can also signify a temporary setback or a deviation from an intended path. However, the impact of a failure extends beyond the immediate moment. It is the way we interpret and respond to failure that determines how it affects us in the long term. In fact, failure can be transformative and catalyze personal growth, change, and improvement. When we adopt a growth mindset and view failu ..read more

Editor’s Note: This is the eighth episode in Season 3 of Break the Case. Listen to the first episode. Listen to Episode 08: Subscribe to Break the Case Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher April 30, 2023 marked the 15-year anniversary of Linda Malcom’s murder. AMU investigators Jennifer Bucholtz and George Jared traveled to Port Orchard to join four of Linda’s sisters, Cindy, Dianna, Rochell, and Sherry, to commemorate this solemn milestone. During their trip, Jen and George arranged to meet with Port Orchard Police Department. Upon arr ..read more

One of the most important cases concerning federal agencies and what they can do is the 1984 Supreme Court case of Chevron U.S.A. v. the National Resources Defense Council, which led to the creation of the Chevron doctrine. Chevron is also one of the most hotly debated decisions of the Court and the topic of extensive critique by conservative jurists. What Is the Chevron Doctrine? The Constitution allows Congress to delegate legal authority to federal agencies when necessary. But the more that U.S. society wants its federal government to do, the more need there is for federal agencies to carry ..read more

On May 15, the citizens of Turkey went to the polls to elect a president. However, neither of the leading candidates – current president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu – achieved a 50% majority of the votes needed to win the election. When the votes from the first presidential election were counted, Erdoğan was in the lead by a margin of 5%, higher than most people expected. According to CBS News, “Preliminary results gave Erdogan 49.51% of the ballots, while Kilicdaroglu had won 44.88%.” As a result, there will be a second presidential election on May 28. The winner of ..read more

In recent months, both the U.S. and China have reported the successful conclusions of space missions involving space planes. According to Airforce Technology, the U.S. X-37B space plane conducted a mission titled OTV-6 and broke a record after circling the Earth for 908 days. Similarly, China launched a space plane into orbit, according to Space.com. It recently landed safely after 276 days. Both of these space plane missions are shrouded with secrecy and leave much to the imagination. But their similarity demonstrates that beyond technology and science, there are military and legal implicatio ..read more

A job loss can significantly impact you emotionally, financially and psychologically. The extent of the impact varies depending on several factors, including your personal circumstances, coping mechanisms, support network and the overall context of the job loss. Here are some common ways in which a job loss impacts you. Emotional Well-Being Losing a job can trigger a range of emotions, including shock, disbelief, anger, frustration, sadness, and even a sense of failure or identity loss. In addition, you may experience decreased self-esteem and confidence and increased anxiety, stress, and depr ..read more

For most people, Memorial Day is the traditional day that summer begins. Most people fire up their outdoor grills, concoct traditional summer foods for their families and friends to enjoy, and take part in parades. But Memorial Day also has a different purpose: to remember and honor the men and women who died while they served in various branches of the military.   Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future. – Elie Wiesel, Romanian-American writer and philosopher It’s Vital to Honor All Servicemembers Around Memorial Day ..read more

Employers are facing difficult times. The Great Resignation and labor shortages have caused skills gaps and disruption in their organizations. As a result, some companies use reverse mentoring to address employees’ skills gaps and improve employee efficiency and effectiveness. With reverse mentoring, an organization’s employees partner to learn from each other. Reverse mentoring involves a collaborative approach beneficial to the organization and the participating employees.  A Reverse Mentoring Example Reverse mentoring has less to do with age and more to do with someone’s level of ..read more