Author Archives: Corky Wicks

About Corky Wicks

Educator and Community Organizer interested in Rural Economic Development with an emphasis on health initiatives.

The Rise of ChatGPT

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Corky Wicks
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What If?

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Corky Wicks

What if the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol had succeeded? A graphic novel is uniquely placed to answer Dominic Davies, City, University of London “Art is a powerful tool to confront the complex issues we face today,” says author … Continue reading →

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Community Care Facilities for the Elderly Market (Discount up to 70%) to Record Incredible Growth during the Forecast Period 2022-2029

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Corky Wicks

The latest release from WMR titled Community Care Facilities for the Elderly Market Research Report 2022-2029 contains all relevant information and Growth Factors. Providing its clients with accurate data, it provides the market outlook and helps in the making of crucial decisions. The market is … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Crops Grown in the United States

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Corky Wicks

On Posted on September 9, 2022 by Kayla Walden to Crops & Livestock, Farm Agriculture is a vital industry in the United States, but have you ever wondered about the country’s top crops, or just how much of them United States farmers grow each year? Scroll … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Lower Your A1C if You Have Type 2 Diabetes
A1C is a blood test that shows how well your diabetes management plan is working. Here’s how to reach a healthy number.

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Corky Wicks

Sheryl Huggins SalomonBy Sheryl Huggins SalomonMedically Reviewed by Kacy Church, MDReviewed: June 16, 2022 For some, home blood sugar testing can be an important and useful tool for managing blood sugar on a day-to-day basis. Still, it only provides a … Continue reading →

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A1C is a blood test that shows how well your diabetes management plan is working. Here’s how to reach a healthy number.

Is the Mediterranean Diet Best for Diabetes?

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Corky Wicks

Research shows the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet is also beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. Find out how this approach can improve your blood sugar and help you lose weight — and how to get started. By Jessica MigalaMedically Reviewed by Lynn … Continue reading →

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Excessive sports training may have negative effects on mood

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Corky Wicks

Date: May 12, 2022 Source: Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona New research on road cyclists sheds light on the importance of monitoring a training session load with the use of heart rate variability measuring tools, to favor assimilation and prevent injuries, … Continue reading →

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Amazon’s pandemic boom is over

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Corky Wicks

K. Bell@karissabe April 28th, 2022 What a difference a year can make. Roughly one year after pandemic-fueled buying spree pushed Amazon profits to new highs, the retail giant’s growth has now stalled to its slowest rate in more than two decades. … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Education after COVID-19

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Corky Wicks

Nora Flanagan: What COVID-19 revealed about US schools — and 4 ways to rethink education | TED The abrupt shift to online learning due to COVID-19 rocked the US education system, unearthing many of the inequities at its foundation. Educator … Continue reading →

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This Neighborhood Badly Needs A Grocery Store. A Medical Device Maker Will Build One

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Corky Wicks

Arlington Woods, a predominantly African-American neighborhood in Indianapolis, has seen big-box grocery chains close one after another over the past few years. The area is a food desert with no full-size grocery store within a 4-mile radius. Read more…

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