Art Young
Art Young has spent the last three decades honing the skills that have made a consummate marketing communications expert. The Political Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1975 has been put to more honorable use than elective office. Art spent ten years in broadcasting as a highly rated talk and music show host. He has led creative and business strategy teams for several boutique and national advertising agencies and has led product development and marketing companies that have created products in conjunction with the NFL, NHL, NBA, Major League Baseball, Warner Brothers, Turner Home Entertainment and many other sports and entertainment companies. Along the way, he has won awards for advertising creative and public relations. Art is nationally recognized as a children's marketing and healthy living specialist and he is a frequent speaker and writer on these subjects.
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10 Annoying Expressions that Should Be Retired ForeverPopular media such as television and movies have always spawned words and expressions that, while they may be clever once or twice, become very annoying when used over and over. Here are ten that VERY annoying.
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How to Increase the Number of Primary Care PhysiciansLower pay and increasing demands of paperwork have made fewer medical school students interested in becoming primary care physicians. There are some ways to reverse this trend.
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Physical Fitness and Academic AchievementChildhood obesity affects more than one-third of the population in the United States. In spite of this, schools are reducing the time spent on physical education. New research suggests that fit kids perform better on standardized tests.
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How Upper Body Exercise Can Improve Aerobic FitnessThe term "aerobic exercise" has been a part of the fitness lexicon for the past 40 years. Usually it involves using the lower body muscles. However, the upper body can also play a role in aerobic exercise.
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Catching Big Bass: The Benefits of the New Lake EffectIn the Southwestern United States, drought occur regularly and when this happens the water in lakes are substantially reduced. What happens when the rains finally come can result in what biologists call the new lake effect.
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How Poverty Affects ObesityWhy are poor people more likely to be obese than the general population. The reasons are many and complicated.
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Digital Sophistication of Children Leads to More Influence in Family BuyingA recent survey show that kids between the ages of 6 and 12 years old have an important impact on their families consumer product purchases
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More People Suffer from Peanut AllergiesPeanuts are one of the best known and most loved snacks. Unfortunately, more and more children and adults are becoming allergic to this nut. Why?
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Short People Have a Higher Risk for Heart DiseaseResearch of more than 3 million heart disease patients found that short people are 1.5 times as likely to develop heart disease than taller people.
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Early Hospital Releases Save Money but Result in More Expenses LaterA study on Medicare heart failure patients suggests that the strategy of early release is costing the healthcare system more money later when they are re-admitted for complications.
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Sweet Potatoes Gain Popularity as Everyday FoodOne of the most healthy foods - sweet potatoes - are seldom eaten except for holidays. ConAgra and the sweet potato growers are out to change that.
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FDA Launches Bad Ad Program: Pharmaceutical Marketing to Physicians TargetedThe Bad Ad Program, was launched by the FDA to reduce the misleading pitches of pharmaceutical salespeople to physicians about prescription drugs
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Zynga Game Network: Status Update for Social GamerZynga is a social games company that has gone from start up to a $4.6 billion dollar valuation. It has 78 million active monthly users and does this will rudamentary graphics and game-play. The question is: How?
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A Review: Microsoft's Smart Phones Kin One and TwoThe latest smart phones, Kin One and Two, are designed for teens who spend a great deal of time on social networking. Are the features and benefit worth the money?
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Wild Hog Population Continues to Explode in TexasWild hogs, some as large at 400 pounds, do an estimated $50 million in damage every year in Texas. Landowners are looking for a way to reduce the population.
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Heinz Ketchup to Be Less Salty: Will the Iconic Product Still Remain Popular?For the first time in 40 years Heinz ketchup will be changing its recipe by reducing the sodium content by 15 pecents. Will it still be as popular?
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Can Better Physician Training and Fewer Tests Save Money on Healthcare?A survey of heart doctors showed that 24 percent ordered tests because they were worried about malpractice suits. However, there are ways to reduce this expense.
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Hospital Acquired Infections Are IncreasingThe problem of hospital-acquired infection is getting worse. A recent checkup revealed hospitals are not doing enough to fix the problem.
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New Research Shows Tie Between Malaria and Beer ConsumptionA recent study shows that mosquitoes are more attracted to men who drink beer than water. This has ramifications for the fight to stop malaria in Africa.
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How to Be a Cool Parent: Ten Ways to Communicate Better with Your KidsParents have a tough time communcating with their children. Here are ten ways to do a better job.
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Heelys: Can This Crippled Company Get Back on a Roll?After several medical and consumer groups criticized Heelys as unsafe, the company went into a dramatic sales slump. Recently, Heelys announced a new product innovation...two wheels.
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Kinesiology Taping: A New Way to Manage Muscle PainKinesiology tape, properly applied, can reduce the pain of joint and muscle injury and enable quicker healing and less time on the "disabled list."