Rory Appleton

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Eye changes may be early warning for Alzheimer's

2 months ago | futurity.org | Rory Appleton

Researchers have identified that an eye condition affecting the retina, the light-sensing tissue in the back of the eye, may serve as an early indicator for Alzheimer’s disease. Their findings offer new insights into the potential use of retinal changes as early biomarkers for Alzheimer’s, which could improve diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative disease.
8 ways to care for your heart health early in adulthood

2 months ago | medicine.iu.edu | Rory Appleton

February is American Heart Month, and the road toward a healthy cardiovascular system late in life begins early in adulthood. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women across most ethnic and racial groups. In 2022, it accounted for 1 in 5 of all U.S. deaths. Heart disease is also the top reason for death in Indiana, where in 2022 more than 15,000 people died from the disorder.
Wrestlemania brought wrestling, mullets and more to Indianapolis more than 30 years ago

Jan 30, 2025 | indystar.com | Rory Appleton

Thirty years ago, more than 62,000 people piled into the Hoosier Dome for the biggest spectacle in sports entertainment. There were big, greased men. There were epic mullets. There were big, greased men with epic mullets. Wrestlemania VIII brought some of the biggest names in professional wrestling history, including Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and "Macho Man" Randy Savage to Indianapolis on April 5, 1992.
Who is Josh Kelley, Mike Braun's chief of staff? Here's what you should know

Nov 18, 2024 | pro.stateaffairs.com | Rory Appleton

As Gov.-elect Mike Braun’s transition team and priorities take shape, his right-hand man prepares to lead the staff tasked with ensuring the incoming governor’s vision becomes reality. Josh Kelley has quickly established a political career marked by several key achievements, including anchoring two statewide campaign victories, serving as Braun’s chief of staff in the U.S. Senate for six years and crafting a strong reputation among legislative Republicans.
Braun's big plans for Indiana: Taxes, health care and IEDC's future top the list

Oct 10, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Rory Appleton

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, the Republican candidate for Indiana governor, rolled out policy proposals on taxes, health care and other key issues in recent weeks. State Affairs sat down with Braun to drill down on the specifics of his plans and to ask him about the future of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. and his campaign strategy heading into the final weeks before the Nov. 5 election. Responses have been edited for clarity and brevity. Q. The Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Lt. gov. candidate Micah Beckwith on his run: 'The hand of the Lord' led me here

Oct 8, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Rory Appleton

If Micah Beckwith is given five minutes to speak, there’s a good chance he’ll reference two of the guiding principles in his life: his Christian faith and American history. There’s also a good chance someone leaves with a proverbial black eye. The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor is a slick speaker. After all, he makes his living as campus pastor at Life Church in Noblesville. He easily weaves an oral tapestry of scripture, the Constitution and current events for his audiences.
Mike Braun, Jennifer McCormick debate over immigration, marijuana- State Affairs

Oct 3, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Rory Appleton

Keeping tight to the topics at hand and rarely calling one another out, the three candidates vying to be Indiana’s next governor stuck mainly to the script as they met on the debate stage Thursday. The debate, hosted by WISH-TV in Indianapolis and moderated by WISH anchors Phil Sanchez and Dakarai Turner, was the second faceoff in as many days. However, it was the first to include Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater, who was joined by Republican U.S. Sen.
McCormick’s economic plan: Fewer tax breaks, greater focus on worker retention

Sep 26, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Rory Appleton

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick proposed a retooling of the state’s budget and economic development strategy to prioritize individual Hoosiers’ needs — child care, education, health care, better maintained cities and an expanded earned income tax credit — as part of a business and economic platform rolled out Thursday morning.
Wells seeks to remake ‘culture and climate’ of Indiana attorney general’s office

Sep 19, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Rory Appleton

Editor’s note: This story is the second in a two-part look at the race for Indiana attorney general in 2024. A look at Republican Todd Rokita’s reelection bid may be found here. For Destiny Wells, it was a 13-month tour of duty in Afghanistan that spurred her into politics. “I flew in with Barack Obama, and I flew out with Donald Trump,” said Wells, a U.S. Army Reserve lieutenant colonel and Indianapolis attorney.
Indiana’s Attorney General faces controversy and conflict as he seeks reelection

Sep 11, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Rory Appleton

Editor’s note: This story is the first in a two-part look into the race for Indiana attorney general in 2024. A story on Democratic challenger Destiny Wells will be published next week. Todd Rokita walked onto the stage at the Indiana Republican Party convention wearing a pair of boxing gloves despite having no one to oppose him for the party’s nomination in the November election. The gloves were, he would imply, for fighting back against Democrats.

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