TAMPA, Fla. – Ever left the office feeling drained from an eight hour workday, but also frustrated because of how little was accomplished?Join the crowd. Many Americans struggle to get things done at work; over half spend less than one-fourth of their time in the office on priority, deadline-driven assignments.The day gets away from them for a variety of reasons, studies show...

Most people, from young children to senior citizens, look forward to the opportunities of summer. While they may complain some days about the heat and humidity, the warmer weather and slower pace offers a chance to relax, to take advantage of more outdoor activities and perhaps to even enjoy a well-earned vacation.But sometimes the temptation is just to sit...

Canadian neuroscientists offer insights into the long-term effects of adolescent cannabis use About one in five Canadian adolescents uses cannabis, or 19% of Canadians aged 15-19, and its recent legalization across the country warranted investigation into the consequence of this use on the developing brain. Adolescence is associated with the maturation of cognitive functions, such as working memory, decision-making and...

Prescription drug pricing has been the subject of much debate over the last year.Several states are looking at importing drugs from Canada as an answer to high prescription costs. In fact, the Florida legislature recently approved a plan to import drugs from Canada where prices are lower, rather than purchasing them domestically. Importation programs like the ones proposed in...

In the article, Water experts address community concerns on water and LEAPS, published in the May 10 edition of Valley News, several errors were reported by Mark R. Norton, P.E., LEED AP LESJWA Authority Administrator.According to Norton, the statement that EVMWD adds approximately 500 million gallons or 5,000 acre-feet of recycled water each year to the lake is not...

Every two days a young person in California dies from an opioid overdose. More and more opioid dependent children are treated in emergency departments than ever before – increasing by 54% over the past 10 years.While there is no single treatment or remedy for substance abuse, it is clear that early intervention programs aimed at youthful abusers are comprehensive...

With the change in coverage from (Hemet/San Jacinto) Valley Chronicle and Easy Ads, we wanted to take the time to assure Hemet and San Jacinto readers that Valley News is committed to continuing the award-winning, fair and unbiased coverage of the Valley. Since including the Hemet San Jacinto Valley into our larger Southwest Riverside Valley coverage area three years...