All posts by Ray Simon

Ray Simon is a veteran copywriter with more than a decade's worth of experience in the field. He studied journalism at Vanderbilt University, graduating Cum Laude in 2007. Ray currently specializes in writing content and news articles for independent publications.

Cancer Death Rates Down 25% Since 1991

The death toll from cancer in the U.S. this year is projected to be 25% lower than a quarter-century ago, a decrease attributed to steady reductions in smoking rates and new breakthroughs in detection and treatment.

/ January 10, 2017

Did Russian Hackers Help Donald Trump Become President?

A U.S. intelligence report has concluded that Vladimir Putin and the Russian Kremlin ordered the hacks of the Democratic National Committee in an attempt to undermine American democracy and influence the Presidential Election in favor of Donald Trump.

/ January 9, 2017

How Switching to a Mediterranean Diet Could Help Save Your Brain

A Mediterranean diet consisting of fruit, fresh vegetables, nuts, olive oil and the occasional glass of wine could help preserve your brain into old age, a new study has found.

/ January 6, 2017

The Science of Political Belief: Why We Get Passionate About Politics

A new study holds fascinating clues as to why people get so worked up about politics.

/ January 5, 2017

GOP to Begin Repealing Obamacare This Week

Lawmakers returned to Washington this week and wasted no time on their “Day One” promise to work on repealing the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare.

/ January 4, 2017

Children of Obese Parents at Risk for Developmental Delays

Being overweight may not only affect your health but your child's development as well, according to a new study.

/ January 3, 2017

Meet Your Goals in 2017: How to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick

From losing weight to spending more time with family, each year at the end of December people vow to stick to their New Year’s resolutions. Only problem is that very few actually succeed in accomplishing this feat. Here are five...

/ December 29, 2016

5 Coolest Gadgets of 2016

From virtual reality headsets to a robot powered by artificial intelligence, here are five of this year’s must-have gadgets:

/ December 28, 2016
Holiday Depression

5 Tips to Help Overcome Holiday Depression

The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but for many, they trigger deep feelings of sadness and anxiety. Here are five things you can do to help beat the holiday blues:

/ December 27, 2016
Social Media

The 5 Best Apps of 2016

With more than 4 million software programs available in the Apple and Google app stores, it can be hard to tell which stand out from the rest. Here are five of the most innovative, must-have apps from 2016:

/ December 22, 2016