10 Best Social Distancing Wellness Holidays to Boost Immunity
As selected countries are now starting to reopen borders, Health and Fitness Travel, the wellness holiday specialists has seen a newfound need for immunity boosting wellness holidays that allow you to be at a safe, social distance. As the fight against current and future viruses continues, well-being and immunity is more important than ever and improving fitness and health could give your mind and body the reboot it needs to combat COVID-19. These wellness resorts let you feel remote as you refresh your mind and body and regain control after lockdown.
Escape to a private villa in Oman, relax in a Spanish retreat or detox on the Mauritian south coast, reassured that wherever you go your health and safety is the number one priority. From limited capacity and abundant sanitation stations, to increased outdoor activities and mobile services, each wellness resort is working to reduce contact between staff and guests and give you the space you need to feel safe away from home. Embarking on a well-earned health and fitness holiday gives you the time and space you need to recuperate and recharge after a difficult few months.
Discover the 10 best healthy holidays to feel remote and begin your journey to heal your mind, body, and soul in the wake of such great disruption.
Strengthen your immune system and rebalance your emotional health with a remote friendly wellness escape to the Costa Blanca. An antibody test upon arrival and reduced capacity ensures your stay is stress free, as well as enhanced disinfecting systems to keep all areas safe and allow full use of the paradisiacal spa treatments and therapies. SHA’s app coincides with increased outdoor activities to decrease contact between staff and guests and make your stay as relaxing as possible whilst keeping you safe.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at SHA Wellness Clinic from £4,060pp or £4,840 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a wellness programme and return private transfers.
Unwind among the olive groves of a rustic Italian castle as you embark on a wellness retreat molded to both your needs and COVID regulations. The reduced capacity of the resort allows for ease of social distancing, as well as intensified sanitation of the rooms and grounds to make sure you’re safe as you relax and explore. Enjoy traditional Pugliese cuisine in the open-air restaurants, arranged to accommodate social distancing rules and reduce contact as much as possible.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Borgo Egnazia from £2,315pp or £3,025 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a fitness programme and return private transfers.
Relax on an authentic Andalusian wellness holiday that caters to your safety amid the chaos of COVID-19. With limited capacity and increased sanitation of facilities, this luxury wellness break could be the safe and healthy refresh you need. The resort’s app allows you to have real-time service from the safety of your room, in addition to all food from the restaurants being available for room-service during their open hours, so you can dine in the comfort of your own private terrace.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Marbella Club from £1,995pp or £3,405 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a fitness programme and return private transfers.
Escape to the spectacular vistas of Lake Garda on a wellness retreat tailored to guarantee your safety and comfort considering social distancing regulations. Temperature checks upon arrival, online check-in, and mobile menus are in place to reassure you and reduce contact within the retreat. The beautiful natural setting allows for a wide range of outdoor activities, as well as a reservation system to prevent gatherings, so you can still enjoy the relaxing treatments and revitalising activities stress-free.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda from £1,495pp or £2,060 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a fitness programme and return private transfers.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Oman’s private bays and impressive mountains on a luxury wellness holiday in line with social distancing and COVID precautions. Private villas and improved in-villa dining allow you to enjoy the luxuries of the resort while maintaining complete privacy and seclusion from other guests should you want it. Combine this with pre-booking systems enabling you to enjoy the indulgent spa therapies, and you’re set to have the relaxing wellness experience you deserve.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Six Senses Zighy Bay from £2,585pp or £4,835 for single occupancy. Price includes daily breakfast, a wellness programme and return private transfers.
Take a break from the chaos and recuperate by the crystal-clear lakes and magnificent mountains of the Swiss Alps. Reduced capacity ensures social distancing regulations are met by both staff and guests, whilst allowing access to as many facilities as possible, and sanitiser is provided throughout the resort. Each measure is in place to help give you the ultimate holistic wellness retreat, with a team of experienced nutritionists, doctors and instructors working to keep you happy, healthy and safe.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 3 nights at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz from £2,375pp or £2,770 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a wellness programme and return transfers.
Rediscover your balance on the exquisite white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Mauritius. Social distancing and privacy are made easy with your own private balcony and 35 acres of tropical gardens to explore, alongside re-organised restaurants and bars to accommodate for 3-metre distancing between tables, so you can indulge in the Aquacasia cuisine without a worry. Combine these safety precautions with the Shanti Spa’s traditional treatments, available on a reservation basis.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa from £1,700pp or £2,150 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a wellness programme and return private transfers.
Give your body and mind the post-lockdown boost it needs with a wellness escape in the Mediterranean sunshine. Choose from a variety of fitness, detox and relaxation programmes, and with the reduced capacity and regular sanitation throughout the wellness retreat, social distancing won’t be a problem. Your safety is considered throughout the resort with room service, should you want your meals in the privacy of your room, controlled use of the gym and pool areas, and reduced capacity for classes.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Longevity Cegonha Country Club from £900pp or £1,165 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a fitness programme and return private transfers.
Indulge in holistic treatments and Ayurveda aromatherapies whilst you look out onto the stunning views of the Cretan coast. The ample sanitiser dispensers are hardly noticeable among the world-class spa and fitness facilities, and the re-organised and allocated sunshades offer you complete privacy and safety. Combine this with the socially distanced restaurants providing fresh seafood and Greek delicacies, and this healthy holiday is sure to cure your lockdown blues.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort from £1,275pp or £1,675 for single occupancy. Price includes half board, a yoga programme and return private transfers.
Find your post-lockdown freedom with a rejuvenating wellness break on the peaceful Portuguese coastline. The vast gardens and pine forests allow you to easily distance yourself from other guests, in addition to altered layouts for restaurants and lounges to ensure you have a socially distanced, stress-free holiday. With limited capacity and pre-booking for facilities, you can choose from a range of holistic spa treatments and therapies that will help to boost your mental and physical well-being, whilst ensuring your health and safety always.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at EPIC SANA Algarve from £1,360pp or £1,520 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a fitness programme and return private transfers.
SmartCitti & WRLD3D launch 'SafeDistance' app as 47% of the UK workforce are anxious about returning to work post-lockdown
Social distancing app, ‘SafeDistance,’ seeks to eradicate workplace woes post-lockdown and protect employee health for the long term
A study has found that almost half of the UK workforce (47%) are nervous to go back to work and be in close proximity with others, as the government continues to loosen lockdown restrictions.
WRLD3D and SMARTCITTI, the creators of the new SmartWorkplace social distancing app SafeDistance, surveyed 2,000 workers in the UK to gain valuable insight into what they are most concerned about as organisations start to reopen their doors.
The number one concern raised in the study is the level of sanitisation in workplaces and the longevity of newly implementedprocedures, for example, will hygiene and safety standards slip over time?
Workers are also nervous of the possibility of picking up the infection from an asymptomatic colleague and expressed doubts over whether colleagues would follow social distancing rules in the office – especially in compact areas, such as kitchens, meeting rooms and bathrooms.
This poses an important question: Should organisations be learning from the Coronavirus pandemic and looking for ways to protect employees from all potential outbreaks, not just Coronavirus? Would they be prepared if this were to happen again?
62% of respondents said they would welcome new technology into the workplace, if it aided a smooth transition back to work and alleviated their concerns around safety for the long term. Many of us haven’t experienced a global lockdown in our lifetimes, so it naturally raises questions about the future and our ability to adapt as a nation.
The survey also delved into the emotional needs of workers, revealing that 59% of people care about being able to share their feelings at work – with a shocking 36% saying there is currently no offer of mental health support at their place of work. At a time like this, the happiness of employees is pivotal and offering supports helps to instil their confidence in the organisation.
To offer support to those facing a return to work in the coming weeks, SMARTCITTI and WRLD3D created SafeDistance. Not only does the app monitor morale and encourage employees to reach out when they need help, it also creates a digital twin of the workplace, senses real-time movement inside a building, and assesses risk – this means that employees can feel safe to move around freely, significantly reducing the impact on their anxiety and mental health.
Primary features include:
Safe indoor navigation system: GPS tracking and indoor navigation ensures employees and visitors can be guided around a building and shown the safest route to take, including specific alert notifications on potentially dangerous congested areas.
Happy to Help: Allows people to list themselves as a helper or reach out to others for help – whether that is a need of emotional support or just a friendly chat. People seeking assistance can locate helpers on the app and reach out via messaging. This feature helps to nurture an important sense of community and well-being within organisations.
Live room occupancy: Live footfall monitoring ensures that room capacity is never exceeded, helping organisations toarrange desks in compliance with the 2-metre social distancing guideline. Regular cleaning checks will be prompted and monitored to maintain safe workspaces.
Emotional reporting: Users of the app. are regularly encouraged to record how they are feeling, using a simple mood selector. This helps organisations to monitor and boost morale – and encourages employees to be mindful of others.
SafeDistance also has a car parking allocation feature to further support social distancing and sends push notifications to those looking to use meeting rooms, letting them know when it’s safe to enter.
CEO of WRLD, Faizaan Ghauri said: “More and more businesses are starting to plan a return to the workplace and SmartTech will allow them to do this in a much safer and more efficient way. Our plan is take as much stress out of the situation as possible, reassure employees that their employers care about their physical and mental health - and that they have a long term strategy in place, should there be another wave or a future outbreak.”
To find out how SafeDistance could help your team members to return to the office safely, please visit:
At SmartCitti we want our community to always feel safe and protected whether that’s in the real or digital world. SmartCitti will never use an individual’s data without their consent. SmartCitti will provide our community with products and services which will keep them, their family, and their data safe and secure.
About SmartCitti:
SmartCitti is an innovative smart technology company, which prides itself on creating experiences for happier, safer communities - developing applications that build highly immersive digital twins of locations, mirroring the behaviors, movements and situations of the real world. Most recently, SmartCitti launched the mobile app that’s helping visitors to navigate their way around the world’s largest shopping mall, The Dubai Mall. Prior to that the company developed the first ever IoT powered Smart Campus application across the GCC.
About WRLD 3D:
WRLD 3D maps are built using high-quality geographic data so companies can create 3D visualizations, run simulations, and develop dynamic location-based experiences and games. WRLD offers robust digital map-making power for developers to quickly create virtual worlds, smart buildings and more.
Built for high-performance and scalability, WRLD’s 3D maps support on demand, real-time streaming of map and location data to users so they can build maps with the WRLD SDKs and APIs and stream across web, mobile, desktop, and VR. WRLD was borne out of a unique collaboration between successful entrepreneurs in the Enterprise Software and Gaming worlds.
Health Canada Authorizes Precision Biomonitoring to Import and Sell Biomeme's SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test in Response to COVID-19
Ultra-portable testing solution approved for use across Canada
GUELPH, ON and PHILADELPHIA, July 7, 2020 /CNW/ - Biomeme and Precision Biomonitoring, industry leaders in rapid DNA field detection, announce that Health Canada has approved Biomeme's SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test and rapid mobile detection platform for immediate deployment across Canada by Precision Biomonitoring. Approval was based on lab validation data generated through stringent testing of viral samples in performance areas including sensitivity and specificity. The approval is aligned with the Government of Canada's ongoing commitment to collaborate with innovative companies dedicating their efforts to combating the pandemic.
"This approval is the result of the dedication and commitment of our teams at Precision Biomonitoring and Biomeme, as well as ongoing collaboration with our validation partners," says Dr. Mario Thomas, CEO of Precision Biomonitoring. "This rapid test can now be distributed everywhere across Canada, especially in remote areas and workplaces where creating virus-free zones is vital. We can now bring the lab to the sample."
More About the Biomeme Device & Software
Weighing only 1.2 kg, battery-operated and able to deliver results for up to nine samples in about 60 minutes, the mobile device and its easy-to-use software are ideal for all locations where screening is needed such as assessment centers, long-term care and nursing homes, retirement communities, ships, airports, borders and more distant regions. Precision Biomonitoring has also partnered with Guelph-based environmental consulting firm, Shared Value Solutions, to bring the approved rapid mobile testing platform to Indigenous communities in northern Ontario in response to COVID-19.
A free and intuitive smartphone mobile app pairs wirelessly with the device to easily run, monitor, and analyze the results of each test. Tests can be run online or offline, results can be interpreted in real-time, and all data can be securely synced to the cloud. Both the device and smartphone can be transported in a laptop-sized bag making it ideal for spot tests, especially when results are now needed in emergency rooms and more rural and remote regions.
More About the Test
The SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test requires no special lab equipment or cold chain and is intended for the qualitative detection of RNA from SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal (throat) swab samples. The assay's two RNA targets are multiplexed together with Biomeme's RNA extraction and RT-PCR process control in a single triple reaction. While being able to perform these tests in remote areas and workplaces is critical, the SARS-COV-2 test is also being manufactured in form factors suitable for high throughput labs. Here is a summary of each shelf-stable, pre-mixed form factor approved for use by health care providers across Canada:
3-Well Go-StripsTM: Optimized for performance in the field. Each Go-StripTM has 3 reaction wells and each well contains a 20 µL lyophilized triplex reaction. With this form factor, there is no aliquoting or mixing of components in the field. You just add your sample to the strips and begin your test.
96-Well Go-PlatesTM: Optimized for high throughput lab use in standard commercial thermocyclers (Bio-Rad CFX96, ABI QuantStudio5). Just like above, each Go-PlateTM is shelf-stable, pre-mixed, and pre-aliquoted with the same lyophilized triplex reaction.
Bulk Vials: Optimized more for lab use in any thermocycler. Each vial is shelf-stable, pre-mixed and lyophilized, but they are not pre-aliquoted, so you are free to use your own plastics.
"Having a reliable rapid test is critical for controlling the spread of COVID-19, especially in certain communities or rural settings where testing may take longer. It will allow these communities to get results faster and will enable healthcare professionals to take the necessary steps to expedite their response to COVID-19 cases," said Dr. Rob Kozak, clinical microbiologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
The approval from Health Canada, combined with these capabilities and various form factors, allows Precision Biomonitoring to contribute to initiatives and programs recently implemented by the Government of Canada, as well as close to home in Ontario, where the government continues to focus on increasing testing capacity and creating safe workplaces.
To learn more about the different COVID-19 testing kits available, please visit pbidiagnostic.com.
Third Party Clinical Evaluations
Northwell Health is New York State's largest healthcare employer, with more than 68,000 employees and home to 23 hospitals and more than 700 outpatient facilities, as well as urgent care centers, kidney dialysis centers, acute inpatient rehabilitation, sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled-nursing facilities, a home care network, a hospice network, and other services. Northwell completed a clinical evaluation of the Biomeme SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test with clinical nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal samples with a range of Ct values. This evaluation utilized 65 samples tested with 4 comparator platforms: GenMark ePlex, Hologic Panther Fusion, Wadsworth/CDC and Roche Cobas 8800. It found a 98% correlation (64/65).
About Precision Biomonitoring
Founded in 2016 by a team of scientists from the University of Guelph's Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, Precision Biomonitoring provides TripleLock™ onsite eDNA surveillance platform solutions that give customers earlier detection of organisms for a more rapid response. Customers are any organizations that need onsite surveillance and rapid identification of any organism in any environment. The Precision Biomonitoring team is at the forefront of technological innovations in the genomics industry. Our vision is a world where we can identify any organism on the spot, in an instant, anywhere on the planet.
About Biomeme
Biomeme entered into molecular detection over 7 years ago when it created the first iPhone add-on capable of performing real-time PCR. Since its inception, Biomeme has used advanced biology and chemistry, along with world-class hardware and software engineering, to create elegant solutions to complex problems. Headquartered in Philadelphia, USA, Biomeme offers a full suite of end-to-end mobile molecular solutions. Biomeme's 1-minute sample prep, shelf-stable reagents, hand-held thermocycler, cloud portal, and web API perform to the gold standard used by the world's most advanced central labs but require no lab equipment or special experience to use.
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Precision Biomonitoring Announces Appointment of Dr. Eric Hoskins to Board of Directors
Dr. Hoskins Brings Expertise to Precision Biomonitoring's Innovative Efforts in Health
GUELPH, ON and MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 7, 2020 /CNW/ - Precision Biomonitoring, an industry leader in offering point-of-need molecular detection tools for rapid results on the spot, is pleased to announce that Dr. Eric Hoskins, former Minister of Health of Ontario, has joined Precision Biomonitoring's Board of Directors.
"We are looking forward to working closely with Dr. Hoskins," says Dr. Mark Goldberg, Chair, Precision Biomonitoring board of directors. "His established leadership and experience in Canadian healthcare will be an asset and complement to the existing expertise we have at Precision Biomonitoring, especially as we continue our focus on the health of Canadians through our efforts in response to COVID-19."
Dr. Hoskins has over thirty years' experience as a physician and public health specialist. Most recently, Dr. Hoskins was Chair of the Federal Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare.
Dr. Hoskins' political experience will also bring valuable insights to Precision Biomonitoring as it continues to work closely with partners in government, health and technology innovation. Throughout his nearly ten years in provincial politics, Dr. Hoskins held critical roles, including as Ontario's Minister of Health and Long-Term Care (2014-2018) where he was responsible for one of the largest healthcare systems in North America.
"Precision Biomonitoring is passionate about creating innovative Canadian solutions that serve and protect the health of Canadian and global citizens," says Dr. Hoskins. "Their vision is closely aligned with my own and I am excited to join their Board as they make important advancements in the healthcare space."
Additional members of Precision Biomonitoring's Board of Directors include Dr. Mario Thomas, Co-founder and CEO, Precision Biomonitoring; Dr. Mark Goldberg, Co-founder, Plantform Inc.; John Ferraro, Chairman, JS Ferraro & Co.; John Pearson, President, QDZ Enterprises Ltd.
About Precision Biomonitoring
Founded in 2016 by a team of scientists from the University of Guelph's Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, Precision Biomonitoring provides TripleLock™ onsite eDNA surveillance platform solutions that give customers earlier detection of organisms for a more rapid response. Customers are any organizations that need onsite surveillance and rapid identification of any organism in any environment. The Precision Biomonitoring team is at the forefront of technological innovations in the genomics industry. Our vision is a world where we can identify any organism on the spot, in an instant, anywhere on the planet.
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Seapoint Farms Unveils a New Healthy Superhero Snack with the Debut of Mighty Lil’ Lentils
Fueled by Plant Based Protein, New Artisan Snacks Are Deliciously Nutritious & Amazingly Versatile
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA., JULY 7, 2020 - Ready to have your taste buds wowed?
We’re so excited to share Seapoint Farms’ (seapointfarms.com) latest innovation! Mighty Lil’ Lentils…a bold new plant powered artisan crafted snack that comes in four delicious flavors.
The launch of Mighty Lil’ Lentils marks the latest product innovation from Seapoint Farms. The new launch follows the introduction of the company’s popular Organic Edamame Pasta and Riced Veggie lines.
Who you Calling Lil’?
Sometimes bigger isn’t better. Behold – the Mighty Lil’ Lentil, everyone’s Superhero snack. Seapoint Farms has taken this nutritional powerhouse and created a variety of artisan-crafted lentils that are truly rich in flavor and loaded with wholesome goodness.
These crispy Lentils are fueled by plant-based protein, packed with nutrients, and bursting with flavor. Enjoy them on their own, pair them with your favorite beverage (wink 😉 wink 😉), or add a crunch to your salads and trail mixes. How do you Lentil?
Crunchy, remarkably tasty, and distinct from just about every packaged snack on the market, Mighty Lil’ Lentils are ready to be enjoyed at home, at work or on the go. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and Non GMO project verified, Mighty Lil’ Lentils are also rich in nutrients, vitamins and fiber, free of trans fat and cholesterol and naturally sustainable. In addition, two flavors (Falafel and Pink Himalayan Salt) are vegan. Are you ready to hop on the lentil train?
Availability?
Mighty Lil’ Lentils can be purchased online at Amazon and iHerb. In-store retail availability will follow later this year.
A World of Flavor
Mighty Lil’ Lentils are available in four irresistible flavors:
Pink Himalayan Salt – Dusted with the perfect amount of salt (vegan and gluten-free)
Barbeque – Smokey, sweet, and savory (gluten-free)
Falafel – Exotic and mildly spicy (vegan and gluten-free)
Cinnamon Sugar – Slightly sweet and sassy (gluten-free)
Comments
Commenting on the new product launch, Philip Siegel, COO of Seapoint Farms, said, “While Mighty Lil’ Lentils are wholly consistent with Seapoint Farms’ commitment to exceptional nutritional quality and delicious flavor, these fun and versatile little snacks are unlike anything we’ve manufactured before. We wanted our first lentil-based item to be a perfect snack option not only for natural food devotees but also for the tens of millions of mainstream consumers out there who are ready to cut back on high-calorie, low-protein staples such as chips and pretzels. We’re heartened by the overwhelmingly positive response Mighty Lil’ Lentils have received from the public and from members of the natural food industry and are looking forward to their continued success for many years to come.”
About Seapoint Farms
Seapoint Farms is committed and passionate about creating a variety of great tasting healthy products. Based in Huntington Beach, California, Seapoint Farms is the largest importer and manufacturer of edamame products in America, offering a diverse array of premium-quality, great-tasting products and snacks. In addition to Mighty Lil’ Lentils, Seapoint Farms’ growing range of products includes Dry Roasted Edamame, a variety of Frozen Edamame, Riced Veggies, Riced Veggie Cuisine, Organic Edamame Pasta, and Seaweed Snacks. For more information follow Seapoint Farms on social media @seapointfarms and visit seapointfarms.com.
Takeda Canada Announces New OnePath® Patient Support Program
Takeda's new OnePath® patient-centric program provides personalized patient care and support
TORONTO, July 7, 2020 /CNW/ - As part of its on-going effort and commitment to provide care for Canadian patients, Takeda Canada Inc. is proud to introduce the new OnePath® Patient Support Program. With Takeda's acquisition of Shire, Takeda Canada has now unified both previous patient programs to create one enterprise Patient Services solution across the organization.
The OnePath® Patient Support Program offers a personalized treatment support plan to each patient. OnePath® Care Managers provide reimbursement navigation, coordinate medication, and offer support with product education and training to ensure patient's needs are met throughout their treatment journey.
"As patients' needs continue to evolve, we're committed to strengthening our programs to meet those needs in a personalized manner," says Gamze Yüceland, General Manager, Takeda Canada Inc. "OnePath® brings Takeda's business priorities of Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business to life, demonstrating our commitment to do what we can to provide better health and a brighter future to Canadians."
Takeda is committed to a seamless program transition to OnePath® to ensure patients have support at every step of their care journey. If patients have any questions or concerns, they are encouraged to reach out to the OnePath program at 1-844-691-7284 or email support@onepathprogram.ca.
Being placed on a new therapy can be confusing and sometimes overwhelming for many Canadians. The patient journey is filled with managing treatment information and lifestyle modifications, ensuring consistent access to care, and the need for empowering support to ensure patients can lead the best quality of life possible. OnePath® is an example of Takeda Canada's positive and impactful way to deliver effective patient care, with maximum benefits and guidance that leaves patients and caregivers feeling confident in their therapeutic journey.
Takeda Canada Inc. is the Canadian marketing and sales organization of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, headquartered in Japan. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to patients by translating science into highly-innovative medicines. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Gastroenterology (GI), Rare Diseases and Neuroscience. We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. We are focusing on developing highly innovative medicines that contribute to making a difference in people's lives by advancing the frontier of new treatment options and leveraging our enhanced collaborative R&D engine and capabilities to create a robust, modality-diverse pipeline. Our employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions.
Additional information about Takeda Canada is available at www.takeda.com/en-ca.
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50+ And Healthy Examines The Importance Of Mental Health As We Age
Chicago, IL, July 7, 2020 — The worldwide stay-at-home orders have turned weekend warriors into daily dog walkers, joggers and cyclists — all hoping to stay fit and avoid the “quarantine 15.” But there’s more to being healthy than having a fit physique. Mental health is equally important, but often gets buried beneath the stigma surrounding it.
“Many of you recognize that mental illness is often a taboo subject … due to seeming complexity, mystery and stigma,” explains Murali Rao, MD. “Unfortunately, the high discrimination of the subject leads to a statistic of nearly two-thirds of the world population refusing to seek help for mental health related issues.” Adding: “Though this primer is directed towards learning to help elders, the material can readily apply to any age group.”
Rao, an expert on clinical geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry, addresses the concepts of mental health and mental illnesses in the overarching context of healthy aging in 50+ and Healthy: What You Need to Know About Mental Health and Healthy Aging — for You and Your Loved Ones. This exceptionally strong, evidence-based guide emphasizes the importance of nurturing our mental health as we grow older.
Using easy-to-understand language, he explores common health-related conditions, how to recognize symptoms, practical approaches to treatments and his GAME PLANTMmethod for helping yourself and your loved ones, of any age, during times of distress or mental health crises.
For readers of any educational and professional background, 50+ and Healthy offers easily presented information and relatable case studies.
With this book, you can learn from a world authority about:
1. Healthy aging and mental health
2. Common mental illnesses, why people get them, how to identify them and how to manage them
3. Practical approaches for first aid and later interventions
4. Self-care for mental health and successful aging
If you are interested in healthy aging and how to help yourself, your family members and your friends with mental health, this book is for you. All proceeds from book sales go to a nonprofit organization engaged in mental health awareness education in the United States and India (www.nndcifoundation.org), founded by Dr. Murali Rao.
Author Murali Rao, MD, is a professor and chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. He specializes in liaison and emergency psychiatry. Additionally, he serves as a member of multiple professional bodies including the American College of Psychiatrists, the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine, CINP, the Indian Psychiatric Society and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA).
Dr. Rao has received multiple awards and fellowships, including Distinguished Life Fellow by the APA, Outstanding Academician Award by the Indo-American Psychiatric Association and the Master Teacher Award by the Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Rao has also had more than 80 journal publications, books and book-chapters. He has recently published trainee and trainer manuals on Adult Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Workplace Mental Health.
For more information, please visit www.nndcifoundation.org, or follow the author on Twitter at @MuraliRaoMD.
50 + and Healthy: What You Need to Know About Mental Health and Healthy Aging — for You and Your Loved Ones
Arthritis Research Canada creator and scientific director passes the baton to successor
VANCOUVER, BC, July 7, 2020 /CNW/ -After 21 years as Arthritis Research Canada/Arthrite-recherche Canada's scientific director, world-renowned scientist and rheumatologist, Dr. John Esdaile is handing the leadership reins over to Dr. Diane Lacaille MD,CM, MHSc, FRCPC. Lacaille, a long-time senior scientist who has been with the organization since its founding in 1999 and most recently held the position of associate scientific director, officially assumed the role of scientific director on July 1st.
Dr. Esdaile is being praised for his visionary leadership in establishing Arthritis Research Canada, which has grown from one scientist, one student trainee, and an administrative staff in 2000 to the globally recognized and largest clinical arthritis research institution in North America that exists today. Headquartered in British Columbia, Arthritis Research Canada's scientists are affiliated with five Canadian universities including: the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Calgary, Laval University, and McGill University. The team has grown to more than 100 top research scientists and staff who represent a diverse set of disciplines and whose expertise uniquely positions Arthritis Research Canada to conduct research across the breadth of the 100 types of arthritis.
Throughout his tenure, Dr. Esdaile has created a distinct culture of hard work, research innovation, scientific rigor and excellence, while investing in the next generation of researchers through training graduate students and mentoring new scientists. He created an organization where the patient voice is represented in all facets of the organization, in keeping with its mission of improving the lives of people living with arthritis. This is enabled by the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board, whose members are engaged in all phases of research.
As Dr. Lacaille steps into her new role, she shares, "I am deeply honoured to be given the opportunity to take on the scientific leadership of Arthritis Research Canada. Dr. Esdaile was a visionary leader and I have a tremendous amount of respect for him and the incredible foundation that he has put in place. I am looking forward to taking this organization through its next decade of success, motivated by the amazing team of world-class scientists who are dedicated to conducting vital research to reduce the burden of arthritis for more than 6 million Canadians."
"It has been a privilege to serve Arthritis Research Canada for the past 21 years and I remain very excited about the future of the organization. Under the inspiring leadership of its new scientific director, Dr. Diane Lacaille, it will continue to alter the lives of people with arthritis through research, in Canada and around the world," says Dr. Esdaile.
"Personally, I plan to continue to be available to help in any way possible to mentor the largest group of people in North America training to become our next generation of arthritis scientists and initiating their careers. Watching younger scientists succeed has always brought me joy," says Esdaile.
It is this passion for helping people that speaks to the incredible legacy of Dr. Esdaile and will continue to inspire leading-edge arthritis research for years to come.
About ARTHRITIS RESEARCH CANADA: Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research institution in North America. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living with arthritis through research and engagement. Arthritis Research Canada's scientific director, Dr. Diane Lacaille is leading a team of over 100 researchers, trainees and staff whose world recognized research is creating a future where people living with arthritis are empowered to triumph over pain and disability. Arthritis Research Canada is located in three provinces across Canada: British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec, with scientists from five universities (University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Calgary, Laval University, and McGill University) working together to develop leading research aimed at arthritis prevention, early diagnosis, new and better treatment, and improved quality of life.
SOURCE Arthritis Research Canada
Just In Time For Christmas In July: A Santa Tale With A Modern Twist
New York, NY, July 7, 2020 — Santa’s been kidnapped just before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, but almost no one notices his absence. Christmas has become an exercise in one-upmanship, with children practically dictating their wish lists and parents gauging the success of the holiday solely upon their ability to outdo their neighbors. Santa needs to be rescued for people to remember the true meaning of Christmas. Can a band of unfairly labeled misfits culled from The Naughty List rise to the challenge?
Author Thomas Conway sets the stage for worldwide adventure in this imaginative, modern Christmas tale that blends elements of pop culture with the age-old tradition of Santa Claus. The Naughty List opens in a world without Santa, where toy manufacturer Eastern Industries has just released a new holiday marketing scheme, monopolizing the attention of the children and draining their holiday spirit. With Christmas fast approaching and the North Pole in chaos, a team of intrepid youngsters recruited from Santa’s Naughty List aim to rescue Santa and save the holiday.
While primarily a Santa tale, The Naughty List cleverly incorporates Winter holiday beliefs from around the world, including the legend of Marduk, a Babylonian god; the Roman feast of Saturnalia; the epic story of Jangar from North Asia; Moravian traditions of animal communication; and the present real-life adventures of Israeli Santa Claus, Nicola Abdou.
Also sprinkled with references to holiday favorites such as Miracle on 34th Street, T’was the Night Before Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and others, this wonderfully rich tale promotes right over wrong, good over evil and love over fear.
Suitable for all ages, The Naughty List skillfully weaves valuable lessons about overindulgence and society’s tendency to put labels on children, with the overarching theme that when kids misbehave they should not be defined by their bad deeds but rather see it as a learning opportunity, since when we appreciate the best in humanity and combine our talents, we are capable of almost anything.
The Naughty List, winner of the 2020 Indie Book Award in the E-Book Fiction category, is the first release from Thomas Conway. His 30-year career spans various industries. When not at work, he devotes his time to environmental matters and inventing stories for his two children.
How Important is it to Have Good Eyesight When Training?
When it comes to sports performance, eyesight is a key element that is often overlooked. Many people focus on the weights and exercises during their training. However, good eyesight is important for a number of reasons when training.
Visual Contrast
When training, especially for sports, it’s important to be able to discern objects from their background. Over time, eyesight can be decreased to the point where it becomes difficult to make out items that are farther away. Items such as baseballs, footballs, and even soccer balls that blend into the background can slow down a player’s reaction time. Having an adequate level of visual contrast will ensure that you can pick out these items from far away.
Quick Reaction Times
When training, your reaction time is everything. Whether it’s catching a ball instead of dropping it or moving out of the way of a defender, you need to react quickly to be successful. When you have dry eyes when training, it can reduce your ability to see the ball or defender until it’s too late to properly react. It’s best to undergo a dry eye treatment to ensure that dry eyes don’t impair your training experience.
Enhance Coordination
When it comes to sports performance, coordination is a big factor that makes it successful. From lining up the bat to hit the ball to catching a throw, you need to be able to coordinate your vision with the movements of your body. Most studies have shown that poor sports performance isn’t usually in the movement itself. Rather, it’s in the proper movement being performed at the wrong time or place. When you have good vision, you can coordinate your movements with the right accuracy regarding time and place.
Visual Exercises Are Just As Important As Other Training
Sports optometrists are working with all levels of athletes throughout various types of sports to enhance players’ vision. Contrary to what you may think, your eyesight is like a muscle. When exercised correctly, it can enhance your ability to perform on the field. It all starts with a sports vision examination to determine a player’s weaknesses. Then, the sports optometrist will address those areas of weakness with more exercises to normalize the functioning areas of the eye to enhance the player’s performance.
Having good eyesight is essential to your sports performance and your training. When you can train with good eyesight, you can enhance your ability to perform on the field. However, if you train with poor eyesight, you will be engraining bad performance into your brain.
Brooke Chaplan is a freelance writer and blogger. She lives and works out of her home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She loves the outdoors and spends most of her time hiking, biking, and gardening. For more information, contact Brooke via Facebook at facebook.com/brooke.chaplan or Twitter @BrookeChaplan
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