Despite many people searching for suggestions regarding summertime weight loss, record-high temperatures in the U.S. suppose an increased health risk for intense fasting and exercise routines. A bariatric dietitian explains that a balanced diet and hydration are key during a heat wave.
August 16, 2022. Currently, 36.3 million people within the United States, or 11% of the population, reside in regions where severe heat levels are anticipated. Excessive heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the country, as high humidity in many areas makes it harder for the body to cool down, leading to dehydration, nausea, dizziness, and more.
Although there is plenty of advice on how to quickly slim down for the summer and attain a “beach body,” Dr. Karolina Bauraitė, a bariatric dietician at Nordbariatric Clinic — a leading international bariatric center for medical tourists in Kaunas, Lithuania — warns that a quick weight reduction might be dangerous in the current climate. She notes that staying hydrated and sticking to a balanced eating regimen is key for safely surviving the high temperatures.
Rapid summertime weight loss poses health risks
The concern with fast weight loss is that it usually takes extraordinary efforts in diet and exercise — efforts that could be unhealthy and are difficult to maintain as permanent lifestyle changes. A multitude of negative effects — including headaches, nausea, and dizziness — can arise from losing weight too rapidly, especially when starvation techniques are used.
“One of the main risks is dehydration. Ensuring adequate fluid intake is crucial. Sweating becomes more intense in the summer, which is one of the ways in which the body loses fluids,” explained Dr. Bauraitė. “Failure to meet nutrient requirements can also expose the patient to malnutrition or the risk of it. At any time of the year, it is important to choose a balanced diet that supports health. It is also advisable to enrich the diet with specific vitamins and minerals when needed, such as after gastric reduction surgery.”
In general, rapid weight loss has also been linked to higher rates of gallstone formation. As the liver produces more cholesterol for the bile during fasts or longer starvation periods, it interferes with the gallbladder’s ability to empty properly.
Maintaining a health-friendly routine is key
Since rapid weight loss poses possible health risks, Dr. Bauraitė suggests having a nutritious diet instead.
“Maintaining a food regimen is crucial. It is advised to have well-balanced main meals and 1-2 pre-planned snacks. Snacking haphazardly ought to be avoided, as snacks frequently mask the feeling of thirst. Therefore, getting enough liquids will not only stop dehydration but also stop weight growth.”
While diets should remain tailored to the individual patient’s needs and overseen by a professional, it is generally recommended to enrich the diet with vegetables and to maintain as much food variety as possible.
“It is advised to replace sugar-laden desserts or soft drinks with fresh berries and fruit. Sweet and fatty desserts can cause unpleasant symptoms in certain cases, so it is recommended to make them at home and include fresh berries or fruit as an alternative. It is also important to consume sufficient fluids, making sure to avoid alcoholic beverages,” concluded the expert.
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ABOUT NORDBARIATRIC
Nordbariatric is a private bariatric surgery clinic in Kaunas, Lithuania, part of Nordclinic, offering high-quality services and focusing on foreign patients. It is equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities. Medical professionals at the clinic speak fluent English and show personal attention to every patient. www.nordbariatric.com/en/
Abbott's FreeStyle Libre® 2 System Now Reimbursed in Quebec
Quebec joins Ontario and Prince Edward Island in offering access to both FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring technology
The addition of the FreeStyle Libre 2 system enables access for Quebec residents aged four and over who manage their diabetes (type 1 or type 2) with multiple daily injections of insulin
With a simple scan, the innovative FreeStyle Libre 2 delivers accurate, real-time glucose readings and alerts users when their glucose is too high or too low, without the need for routine finger pricks∞
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 16, 2022 /CNW/ - Abbott today announced that its FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system* is now reimbursed under the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Quebec (RAMQ) for Quebec residents aged four and over who manage their diabetes (type 1 or type 2) with multiple daily injections of insulin~. Quebec was one of the first Canadian provinces to reimburse flash glucose monitoring technology and with the addition of FreeStyle Libre 2, families with children who are living with diabetes will have the opportunity to benefit from this important diabetes management tool.
The FreeStyle Libre 2 system represents a significant advancement in diabetes management for Canadians. The sensor, which is the size of a Canadian Toonie, is worn on the back of the upper arm for up to 14 days. It measures glucose every minute to help people living with diabetes and their healthcare team make informed treatment decisions. With a one-second scan of a smartphone using the FreeStyle Libre 2 app,α users can see their glucose reading, trend arrow and eight-hour history. Using Bluetooth technology, the FreeStyle Libre 2 system can automaticallyπ alert users when their glucose is too high or low without needing to scan the sensor. Users can also share data with their family members via the LibreLinkUp mobile app.ύ
"The best healthcare solution is the one that helps the most people, which is why we designed our FreeStyle Libre portfolio with access and affordability in mind from the very beginning," said Philippe Busque, general manager of Abbott's diabetes care business in Canada. "Reimbursement of the FreeStyle Libre 2 system in Quebec is an important step toward helping more people with diabetes get access and we continue to work with all provincial governments to improve access for all people with diabetes across Canada."
Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 2 system has outstanding accuracy1. No routine confirmatory finger pricks are required for treatment decisions, even when glucose is low, falling or rapidly changing. It has impactful real-world2 and clinical research,3,4,5,6 showing how the FreeStyle Libre system is associated with better glucose control7, decreased time in hypoglycemia3,4,5,6 and hyperglycemia3,4 more time in optimal glucose range,7 and improved HbA1C.2 When compared to traditional blood glucose monitoring, using a flash glucose monitor can improve the ability of an individual living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to monitor and manage their chronic condition along with their healthcare team, which is key to better diabetes management and health outcomes.
"This is great news for those living with diabetes in Quebec," said Sylvie Lauzon, president and CEO, Diabète Québec. "Providing access to flash glucose monitoring can help improve a person living with diabetes' ability to self-monitor, which is key to better diabetes management, and which can really help improve the quality of life of people living with diabetes."
As the #1 sensor-based glucose monitoring system used worldwide,∂ Abbott's FreeStyle Libre portfolio has now changed the lives of more than 4 million people across more than 60 countries.≠
Quebec announced public reimbursement of the FreeStyle Libre for the province in 2019. Public coverage is currently available for the FreeStyle Libre system in Ontario,£ Quebec,¤ Prince Edward Islandµ and Yukon# for those that meet the criteria. Public coverage is currently available for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system in Ontario,££ Yukon,Ø Manitoba,ΩSaskatchewan,± Prince Edward Islandµ and now Quebec¤¤, for those that meet the criteria. The FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring systems are reimbursed by most private payers in Canada,√ and are available to be electronically adjudicated at pharmacies with a prescription.
The FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people aged 4 years and older with diabetes mellitus. Always read and follow the label/insert.
To learn more about the FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system, visit www.MyFreeStyle.ca.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
∞ Finger pricks are required if your glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations.
~ Those over the age of 4 and under the age of 18 who have type 1 diabetes are eligible for reimbursement. The system is also reimbursed for those 18 and older who manage their diabetes with insulin with three or more injections per day and who have had frequent episodes of hypoglycemia in the past year despite adhering to a blood glucose management plan.
α The FreeStyle Libre 2 app and the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader have similar but not identical features. Finger pricks are required if readings do not match symptoms or expectations. The FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor communicates with the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader that started it or the FreeStyle Libre 2 app that started it. The FreeStyle Libre 2 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the website for more information about device compatibility before using the app.
π Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 20 feet of the reading device. You must have override do not disturb settings enabled to receive alarms and alerts on your smartphone
ύ The LibreLinkUp app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check www.librelinkup.com for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of LibreLinkUp and FreeStyle Libre 2 app requires registration with LibreView. The LibreLinkUp mobile app is not intended to be a primary glucose monitor: home users must consult their primary device(s) and consult a healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information provided by the app
∂Data based on the number of users worldwide for the FreeStyle Libre system compared to the number of users for other leading personal-use sensor-based glucose monitoring systems.
≠ Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care.
√Individual private drug plans can vary. Please check with your plan administrator and/or your insurance company.
* The FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people aged 4 years and older with diabetes mellitus. Always read and follow the label/insert.
£ Ontario: For people [over 18 years of age] managing diabetes with insulin. FreeStyle Libre Executive Officer Notice, Ontario Ministry of Health. September 12, 2019.
¤ Quebec: For people who meet the following two criteria: over 18 years of age on intensive insulin therapy (insulin pump treatment or ≥ 3 insulin injections per day) and with frequent episodes hypoglycemia in the last year. List of Medications, July 10, 2019. Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ). FreeStyle Libre Changement dans les critères de remboursement. April 29, 2020.
µ Prince Edward Island: For people on multiple daily injections of insulin (three or more) or using an insulin pump. Government of Prince Edward Island. June 1, 2022.
# Yukon: For people with type 1 diabetes. Permanent funding for glucose monitors available to adult Yukoners, Government of Yukon, September 14, 2020.
Ø Yukon: For people with type 1 diabetes. Government of Yukon Memo, April 22, 2021.
Ω Manitoba: For people 25 years of age or under with type 1 diabetes who meet criteria. Manitoba Drug Benefits and Interchangeability Formulary Bulletin #113. Manitoba Health and Seniors Care. September 28, 2021.
± Saskatchewan: For children and youth under the age of 18 who meet criteria. Saskatchewan Formulary Bulletin #201. Saskatchewan Heath. June 1, 2021.
¤¤ * Quebec: For self-monitoring of blood glucose in diabetic persons aged four and over. Upon the initiation of treatment, the person: under age 18 must be suffering from type 1 diabetes; age 18 and over must meet the following two criteria: intensive insulin therapy (treatment by insulin pump or ≥ 3 insulin injections per day); and frequent episodes of hypoglycemia in the last year, despite compliance with a glycemic management plan. The initial request is authorized for a period of six months to assess the ability of patients to use FreeStyle Libre 2™ and wear the sensor. Requests for continuation of treatment are authorized for a maximum period of 12 months if the person shows optimal use of FreeStyle Libre 2™ or FreeStyle Libre™, i.e. at least 70% of the time.
√ Individual private drug plans can vary. Please check with your plan administrator and/or your insurance company.
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Zen Rohatsu Invites Readers to Follow Buddha’s Path to Enlightenment
Philadelphia, PA, August 16, 2022 — Could an ancient practice hold the key to dealing with today’s stressors? Zen meditation practitioner Nora D’Ecclesis opens her new book, Zen Rohatsu, with a guided visualization that places readers at the time of the Buddha, under the sacred fig tree, as he sought to obtain enlightenment.
“Buddha was a man who found his enlightenment and set his path, avoiding suffering by controlling his thoughts and desires,” wrote D’Ecclesis. “He was not and is not considered a deity.”
And with this historical perspective into how the concept of Buddhist enlightenment emerged, D’Ecclesis sets the stage for Zen Rohatsu, which provides thoroughly researched insights into the origins of meditation, its rituals and the ways in which living mindfully can be transformative. Included are simple meditation techniques, such as postures, breathing exercises and the use of mala beads.
Written for anyone wanting to cultivate a deeper sense of mindfulness and spirituality — from beginners to advanced meditation practitioners — Zen Rohatsu guides readers down the proverbial path of enlightenment.
“Zen Rohatsu is a microcosm of Zen meditation which best explains why we meditate and why most should consider this spiritual practice,” D’Ecclesis said. “I sat to outline a story about my spiritual practice, which I wrote from the memory of my own experiences as a lay meditator. The result is this book.”
The book explains that Rohatsu is a spiritual practice of meditative zazen that occurs on the eighth day of the twelfth month on the Gregorian calendar. The meditation sessions, which focus on Zazen Meditation rather than scriptures or rituals, are celebrated for seven days in advance of December 8 by Zen practitioners all over the world. Zen Rohatsu will help readers understand this type of meditation and how it might help them.
D’Ecclesis also added: “Zazen, a Japanese style dating back to the Buddha, is a meditation that keeps us in the present with focus, equanimity and stress management by clearing our thoughts from the various anxieties that permeate them. We turn off the chatter in our own heads and establish a place of compassion. We all experience interoceptive responses to the stressors and suffering and even the great joys in life, as all sentient beings do, so the balance of meditation and concept of equanimity are a welcome alternative.”
Nora D’Ecclesis is an American bestselling nonfiction author and Haiku poet. Her international No.1 bestseller The Retro Budget Prescription held the top spot in Kindle book downloads for the business/self-help category for over a year. She is a graduate of Kean University of New Jersey with post graduate degrees in administration and education. Her other published nonfiction includes Amazon No. 1 bestseller Haiku: Natures Meditation and paperbacks/eBooks on such topics as time management, guided visualizations, gratitude/equanimity, journaling and Zen meditation.
For more information about the author, visit https://noradecclesis.com/, or follow her on Twitter at @DECCLESIS or on Facebook at NoraDEcclesis.
Finding Meaning in Life’s Messes: Easier Shows Readers How
Houston, TX, August 16, 2022― When it seems as if the path forward looks like a brick wall, it’s time to zoom out, and watch other possibilities come into view, advises author and business coach Chris Westfall. His new book, Easier: 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work for You, isn’t about taking the easy way out of difficult circumstances. It’s about overcoming tunnel vision, seeing things in a new way and showing up differently when challenges arise.
“The book Easier is actually filled with difficulty, just like life is,” Westfall said in a recent interview. “But in the midst of difficult circumstances, difficult relationships, misunderstandings, communication challenges … a new path emerges — a new possibility emerges.”
Accessing new ideas and possibilities in Westfall’s narrative is simpler than readers will find in other self-help books because Easier is told as a relatable, straightforward conversation between a Client and a Coach. The Client is ambushed at work. He’s fired on a Monday morning. He believes his wife will leave him as a result. He’s afraid that he can’t pay his bills.
From this life-after-career-death story, new discoveries bloom, revealing 60 insights into resilience, resourcefulness, self-leadership and more. With each new concept, readers can find their perspectives shifting from “How will I ever get through this?” to “What can I gain from this?”
Westfall’s insights can be applied not just to the workplace, but to all aspects of life.
“The obligations are the obligations, the duties are the duties, the deadlines are the deadlines, the sharks are still the sharks,” Westfall said. “But when you show up differently, the conversation can change.”
Ultimately, Easier takes an even-handed look at how things work — using neuroscience, history and powerful coaching examples to impart fresh perspectives that are vital for companies striving to create inclusive cultures, for organizations seeking to expand innovation and for individuals who want to deepen their relationships through understanding.
“When it looks like life and career and communication and everything else is breaking down, it’s time to break free,” Westfall said. “It’s time to access a kind of personal freedom that allows you to make different choices. To see things in a different way. People around the world are looking for more personal freedom, more encouragement and more possibility.”
About the Author
Chris Westfall is one of the most sought-after business coaches and keynote speakers in the world. He helped launch over five dozen businesses and has appeared on ABC NEWS, NBC TV and CNN. A regular contributor to Forbes, he has worked with thousands of leaders at Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations and high-tech startups. A coach to entrepreneurs and executives around the globe, his clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank-Australia. He regularly consults with top-tier universities and is the author of three other books, including Leadership Language.
For more information, please visit http://westfallonline.com or http://easier-book.com. You can also follow Westfall on Twitter (westfallonline), Instagram (westfallonline) or Facebook (easierbook).
Easier: 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work for You
With the end of Summer fast approaching and many travellers looking ahead to booking Autumn wellness retreats to boost their fitness, detox or simply relax this Autumn, Health and Fitness Travel, the wellness holiday specialists is sharing 8 of the best wellness holidays to book for Autumn 2022 along with some fantastic offers to help wellness holidaymakers access these luxurious wellness retreats for less.
From yoga and spa holidays in Portugal to detox retreats in Thailand, these retreats offer something for every type of wellness traveller with some even including great money-saving offers for the Autumn months including up to 30% off room rates. With the summer holidays out of the way, there isn’t a better time to invest in your whole-body wellbeing than the Autumn on one of these luxurious wellness retreats:
Enjoy the feeling of being completely relaxed and rejuvenated at the stunning Palacio Estoril which boasts sublime views across the Bay of Cascais. Relax and indulge in a selection of luxurious and revitalising spa treatments for head-to-toe pampering and rejuvenation at the award-winning Banyan Tree spa. From traditional Indian head massages to cleansing facials, every procedure is destined to nourish your body, mind, and soul on this refreshing wellness break. Combine your spa regime with daily fitness classes as well as complimentary gym and dynamic pool access to set the tone for a fit and healthy week, leaving you feeling truly revitalised from the inside out - you'll return glowing!
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Palacio Estoril Golf and Spa Hotel from £1,655pp sharing or £2,250pp on a single room basis. Price includes breakfast, a wellness programme & return transfers. Flights available on request.
The Menopause retreat at Preidlhof allows time for reflection, reconciliation, and self-discovery. Key to the retreat are ancient and contemporary healing treatments, led by expert therapists, that increase energy-levels, improve lifestyle, and help treat all the new physical, emotional, and psychological challenges presenting. Treatments are supported by means of real-time biofeedback and data analysis. You can also assess your biological age, and quantitatively measure, from beginning to end, the benefits of health and lifestyle changes during the retreat. Engaging classes such as dance, voice training and forest bathing further amplify the pleasure of being alive and being a woman. You’ll connect with nature in the beautiful Italian countryside and leave the retreat empowered and invigorated.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 6 nights at Preidlhof from £3,520pp sharing or £3,545pp on a single room basis. Price includes half board, a wellness programme & return transfers. Flights available on request.
Engage your mind and body by focusing on movement, low and high intensity training as well as recovery treatments, meditation, and sleep. This can be the perfect opportunity to kickstart or continue your fitness journey. Six Senses take a personalised approach towards full body wellness so you can really gauge how to make the most of your wellness break this Autumn. Help yourself improve muscle tone and strength, flexibility, agility and help reduce the risk of weight gain and chronic disease. Being an extremely tailored experience, this healthy holiday can be done at your own pace and at your own ability level, so you can feel fully confident and happy with your own progress and achievements.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 5 nights at Six Senses Ibiza from £2,290pp sharing or £3,645pp on a single room basis. Price includes breakfast, return private transfers and a fitness programme. Flights available on request.
Deal: Stay 7 nights, pay 6 for arrivals on any day of the week
Immerse yourself in relaxation and exquisite Cypriot backdrops on this holistic Pilates holiday nestled in the ancient spa village of Kalopanayiotis at Casale Panayiotis this Autumn. With calming treatments at the Myrianthousea Spa, mindfulness meditations with expert instructors and private Pilates sessions there’s no time for stress during your stay. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll focus on improving your flexibility, posture, and coordination, whilst also enjoying the traditional delicacies and incredible mountain trails that surround Casale Panayiotis. The perfect opportunity to kickstart your wellness journey, this healthy retreat gives you the chance to rediscover the balance between your mind, body, and soul.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Casale Panayiotis from £1,275pp sharing or £1,535pp on a single room basis. Price includes breakfast, return private transfers and a Pilates programme. Flights available on request.
Escape into a world of ancient therapy with this Ayurveda focused getaway, perfect for strengthening your body’s natural defences ahead of winter. This traditional Eastern medicinal system champions a balanced body, mind, and spirit of which you will achieve following a health assessment and bespoke retreat plan detailing Ayurvedic body treatments, herbal steam treatments, and multiple pranayama sessions to enrich your body and mind. Enjoy the extensive spa and fitness facilities available at Vilnius Grand Resort as part of your stay and return feeling grounded, strengthened, and renewed ahead of the winter months.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 5 nights at Vilnius Grand Resort from £1,450pp sharing or £1,745pp on a single room basis. Price includes half board, return private transfers and a wellness programme. Flights available on request.
Immerse yourself on this special yoga and wellness retreat with Matt Huy and Saz Newman, in the beautiful Algarve region of Portugal between the 12th and 19th October. This fantastic duo with their extensive experience in yoga, giving you their years of expertise, guiding you in a variety of yoga styles and coaching from Matt’s further knowledge. With delicious healthy food and group classes with both Matt and Saz, you can soak up the stunning surrounding area from Longevity Cegonha’s yoga studio and explore the Algarve on a SUP excursion with your fellow yogis. Designed for all skill levels, soak up mindful enthusiasm and valuable knowledge on this peaceful and explorative yoga experience.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Longevity Cegonha Country Club from £1,485pp sharing or £1,630pp on a single room basis. Price includes half board and the retreat programme. Private return transfers and flights available on request.
Deal: Get 30% off room rates on Wellness Inclusive & Retreat Inclusive Stays until 31st October 2022
Enhance your state of mind, inner balance, and creative expression with TIA’s bespoke Wellness Inclusive retreat this Autumn. Located on an exquisite beachfront in Da Nang, the Private Pool Villas have the most picturesque of views. Break free from routine to relax and refocus with spa treatments, creative activities designed to elevate your sense of life purpose. Learn to lead a healthier lifestyle by upgrading your diet, your stress management and mindfulness. Between TIA’s blend of authentic well-being with understated luxury, you will positively return home renewed, having practiced Tai Chi, Yoga and attended a breathwork master class.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at TIA Wellness Resort from £1,485pp sharing or £2,565pp on a single room basis. Price includes breakfast, return private transfers and a wellness programme. Flights available on request.
Deal: Stay 10 nights and get 14 nights of retreat inclusions for stays until 31 October 2022
Chiva Som are experts in detoxification with a range of medical, holistic, spa and wellness treatments to provide the perfect solution for you. This wellness holiday allows you to decide whether to go through a radical or gentle dietary change and to vary the length according to your needs. You also have the option to incorporate colonic hydrotherapy into the programme to help with the detoxification process. A set of herbal and nutritional supplements will ensure that your detox pathways will work optimally. Your health and wellness advisor will assist you in making the right choices to personalise your health programme and will monitor your progress throughout your stay.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 10 nights at Chiva Som International Health Resort from £7,810pp sharing or £9,835pp on a single room basis. Price includes full board, return private transfers and a detox programme. Flights available on request.
Health and Fitness Travel is a global luxury wellness travel company that originated in the UK in 2010 and is committed to providing healthy holidays that enhance and change lives. Created by Paul Joseph as a result of his passion for health and fitness travel and offering bespoke holidays to improve people’s well-being to lead happier and healthier lives.
Health and Fitness Travel offers clients a tailor-made seamless service with the very best health and fitness holidays, handpicked by its expert team, together with exclusive and added value packages with the best deals. As leading specialists, Health and Fitness Travel has also created their own collection of trademark healthy holidays in various destinations which include Fusion Fitness™, Mindful Triathlon™, BodyBreaks™ and Discover Recover™, offering clients the best value and holiday experience. For more information visit: www.healthandfitnesstravel.com / www.healthandfitnesstravel.com/wellness-holidays
Bugatti Group and Authentic Brands Group Partner to Introduce Reebok’s First Travel Luggage Collection
Bugatti Group Will Create and Distribute Reebok Travel Luggage, Wheeled Duffle Cases and Travel Accessories in the US and Canada
MONTREAL, Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Bugatti Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded luggage and bags, and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company, announced a long-term partnership to launch Reebok’s first line of travel luggage in the US and Canada.
"Our new partnership with Authentic Brands Group marks an important step in expanding our business as we add the iconic Reebok brand to our premium roster,” said Andrew Hattem, CEO of Bugatti Group. “Our team is extremely motivated by this new project, and we look forward to tapping into our in-house product development and channel expertise to strategically bring this new category for Reebok to the travel market.”
“The continued growth of consumers’ appetite for travel is palpable,” said Jarrod Weber, Group President Lifestyle, Chief Brand Officer at ABG. “Our partnership with Bugatti Group, an innovative industry expert, comes at a pivotal time. We are pleased to work with them on growing Reebok’s lifestyle offerings in this category.”
The product will begin to roll out at key national and specialty retailers in Fall 2022.
About Bugatti Group Known for its expertise, innovation and the quality of its products, the Bugatti Group is a North American company that designs, manufactures, imports, and sells, handbags, luggage, business bags worldwide. Headquartered in Quebec Canada and with offices in the United States and Asia, The Bugatti Group is also active in international markets with its flagship and global brands, as well as those under license. Learn more at http://www.bugattigrp.com/
About Authentic Brands Group Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in New York City, with offices around the world, ABG elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Its brands have a global retail footprint across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass and e-commerce channels and in more than 6,100 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world.
ABG is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling product, content, business and immersive experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media.
ABG’s portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands generates more than $21 billion in global annual retail sales, and includes Marilyn Monroe®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O'Neal®, David Beckham®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Sports Illustrated®, Reebok®, Eddie Bauer®, Spyder®, Volcom®, Airwalk®, Nautica®, Izod®, Forever 21®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Lucky Brand®, Nine West®, Jones New York®, Frederick's of Hollywood®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Van Heusen®, Arrow®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Vision Street Wear®, Brooks Brothers®, Barneys New York®, Judith Leiber®, Herve Leger®, Frye®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Thomasville®, Drexel® and Henredon®.
BrainHQ and Highmark Wholecare Target Fall Risk Reduction in Pennsylvania's Vulnerable Elderly Population
Computerized brain exercises and related coaching available for eligible Highmark Wholecare members
(San Francisco, August __, 2022) – Posit Science, the maker of BrainHQ evidence-based brain exercise apps, and Highmark Wholecare, formerly Gateway Health, a leading managed care organization dedicated to caring for the total health of its members, today announced a new program to address fall risk and improve balance in Pennsylvania's most vulnerable older adults.
BrainHQ’s brain fitness exercises and services were recently made available to approximately 7,000 eligible Highmark Wholecare dual eligible Medicaid/Medicare members who were identified as a high risk for falls. BrainHQ exercises have been shown in multiple studies to improve mobility and decrease fall risk. By targeting visual processing speed and accuracy, the exercises improve the likelihood the brain will swiftly adjust body movement to prevent falls. Studies have shown large improvements in gait and balance.
There are more than 100 studies of BrainHQ exercises in older adults. Benefits shown in those studies include gains in: standard measures of cognition (attention, speed, memory, executive function, social cognition), standard measures of quality of life (mood, confidence and control, health-related quality of life, health care costs) and real-world activities (gait, balance, driving, everyday cognition, maintaining independence).
This demonstration project supports Highmark Wholecare's commitment to ‘whole care,’ a new type of care that helps people achieve whole life health, not just physical health.
“We are excited to work with Highmark Wholecare on this demonstration project targeting a traditionally underserved population with new technology shown to reduce fall risk and improve mobility,” said Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science.
“At Highmark Wholecare, our mission is to care for the whole person and bring services to individuals in the communities in which they live,” said Beth Dimpfl, Manager, Strategy and Execution, Highmark Wholecare. “We continuously seek ways to empower our members by providing tools they can use to reach or maintain their best health and well-being. We are proud to launch this innovative demonstration project with BrainHQ to address fall risk, and to provide eligible members with the many other benefits of BrainHQ.”
BrainHQ is an evidence-based brain fitness program available as Android, iOS and web apps for monitoring and improving brain health and performance, regardless of a person’s age or health condition. BrainHQ is backed by more than 200 peer-reviewed studies and is now offered, without charge, as a benefit by leading national and 5-star Medicare Advantage plans, and by hundreds of clinics, libraries and communities. Consumers can also try BrainHQ for free at http://www.brainhq.com.
Established in 1992, Highmark Wholecare is a leading mission-driven, community-based managed care organization dedicated to caring for the total health of its more than 365,000 members. Through its robust Medicaid and Medicare programs – and in collaboration with a network of 29,000 primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, community partners and other ancillary providers – Highmark Wholecare coordinates health care that goes beyond doctors and medicine to help members achieve whole
PRO Fitness Concepts, LLC Launches BURN180 Workout Product Aimed at Eliminating Excuses, Maximizing Convenience
BURN180, the next-generation resistance band, officially launches
CHINO, Calif. – (August 17, 2022) – Too busy to exercise? Find it inconvenient to exercise while away from home? The time has officially come for all the excuses to end and healthy living to begin. The long-awaited next-generation resistance band system by PRO Fitness Concepts, LLC formally launches. The complete system is now available for purchase to the public and is sure to be in high demand.
"We have so many people who can't wait to get their hands on this workout system," shares Dan Markel, co-founder and managing partner of PRO Fitness Concepts, LLC. "We believe Burn180 will change the entire approach of how people work out, making it easier to exercise and perform high-level training anywhere, at anytime. Once people try this system, they will feel it's all they need," added Markel. "It is an incredible HIIT Training tool for everyone, anywhere, anytime, helping all maintain a healthy lifestyle. We are excited to officially launch!
We are also honored and grateful to the professional athletes in multiple sports that have tested, validated, and are now using Burn180 for high-level performance training - most notably in golf! Many top world-ranking professionals are now using the Burn180 bands in their daily high-level workout routines, including Justin Thomas, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, Harold Varner, Talor Gooch, Lucas Glover, and Sahith Theegala, along with LPGA players Lizette Salas, Jessica Korda, Lexi Thompson, Azahara Muñoz, Marina Alex, Jaye Marie Green, and World’s #1 Amateur, Rose Zhang.
We are also honored by the support and validation from our Burn180 Pro Advisory Board, comprised of top trainers, including Andre Acevedo, Josh Loyo of Fore Fitness, and Kolby Wayne of Joey D Golf.
“They, along with our early clinical partners, Dr. Jim Lally and Dr. David Patterson (viewing the device as a "gamechanger" for Physical Therapy and Injury Rehab) and former MLS and Premier League Players Servando Carrasco, Stu Holden (Fox Sports Analyst), round out an unprecedented group of esteemed supporters! Co-Manager and Inventor Todd Wittenbrock stated, “Their collective feedback, enthusiasm, and engagement have been invaluable, setting the stage for our launch to the general public!”
To get more information about BURN180 or purchase the system, visit the site: https://BURN180.com.
About BURN180:
PRO Fitness Concepts releases the BURN180 universal resistance band system, with its patent-pending repositionable suction cup plate, that elevates resistance band training to the Pro Athlete Level with a next-generation compact system designed for use anywhere anytime, by anyone. The BURN180 device is the world's first clinically supported system featuring a fully repositionable mounting plate for fast and easy use. Set up anywhere in under 30 seconds for a quick workout that targets key muscle groups more efficiently than traditional weight training with a range of 25-180 pounds of resistance. The BURN180 kit ($299) offers an all-in-one convenient, high-level workout or can be used to enhance any fitness regimen, including rehabilitation/low-resistance strength building, HIIT, functional training, yoga, pilates, and more. Discover versatility at a whole new level and take your workout anywhere. Follow @BURN.180 on Instagram for pro-trainer-developed 5-minute workouts, fitness motivation, and more. BURN180 - Anywhere. Anytime. Anyone.
AGE-WELL announces recipients of its 2022 Emerging Entrepreneur Award
TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The 2022 recipients of AGE-WELL's Emerging Entrepreneur Award are Liam Maaskant, co-developer of a walker with an elevating seat to give older adults greater independence at home, and Anika Munn, co-creator of a smart monitoring system to help older adults feel safer and more comfortable in various living settings.
The AGE-WELL Emerging Entrepreneur Award supports the development of emerging entrepreneurs to create and grow an innovative startup with potential social and economic impact in Canada. The innovation must address one of AGE-WELL's 8 Challenge Areas and have potential to make a positive real-world impact in the lives of older adults and caregivers.
The award is designed to give a new entrepreneur the financial resources, mentorship and training as they focus on making their ideas viable and rapidly deployable in service to older adults and caregivers. The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) has provided a cash top-up of $5,000 for each recipient, bringing the total value of the salary award to $30,000 for each of the awardees.
Liam Maaskant recently graduated from Dalhousie University where he received his degree in mechanical engineering. As co-founder of Axtion Independence Mobility Inc., he is developing a solution that expands the functionality of the rollator walker to include a motorized seat that moves up and down. This device aims to decrease older adults' risk of falls while they engage in everyday tasks like reaching a lower drawer in the kitchen, transferring to the sofa or gardening in the flower beds.
"We designed our solution to help older adults live longer, more dignified lives at home by having a tool to stay active and engaged in the activities they love to do," said Maaskant. "As a new graduate, I could not be more honoured and happier to receive this award. This will allow me to work full time on getting our device to people who need it."
Anika Munn is completing her master's degree in public health at the University of Saskatchewan. She is a co-founder of LivingSafe, a startup developing a smart monitoring system designed to keep older adults safer by providing their caregivers with physical status data – such as vital signs – and alerts, for instance if a loved one wanders at night.
"I am honoured to receive this award and thrilled for the opportunity to collaborate within AGE-WELL's national network, which will help our general growth," said Munn. "Our solution is aimed at taking away numerous health and safety fears so older adults can live life more comfortably and, in some cases, stay in their homes longer."
"Empowering, mentoring and supporting emerging entrepreneurs is part of AGE-WELL's commitment to drive the delivery of technology-based products that benefit older adults and their caregivers, and generate economic returns for Canadians," said Dr. Alex Mihailidis, Scientific Director and CEO of AGE-WELL, Canada's technology and aging network. "Congratulations to this year's exceptional recipients who exemplify the passion to make a difference and the innovative spirit in Canada's growing AgeTech sector. We welcome these emerging entrepreneurs to our network with all its expertise and resources, and are pleased to begin working in partnership with them to get their innovations into as many hands as possible, ensuring a real-world impact for Canadians."
"CABHI's overarching mission is to advance innovative solutions to help older adults live their best possible lives. This year's AGE-WELL Emerging Entrepreneurs epitomize that mission, providing critical solutions to help people maintain their independence, and age well at home," said Dr. Allison Sekuler, President & Chief Scientist, CABHI. "When companies like these succeed, older adults will thrive. So, in addition to our cash contribution, award recipients will receive access to CABHI's vast array of innovation services and our national and international network of scientific officers and validation, investment, and distribution partners, all supporting these creative entrepreneurs to significantly accelerate the spread, scale, and success of their companies."
About AGE-WELL:
AGE-WELL NCE Inc. is Canada's Technology and Aging Network. The pan-Canadian network brings together researchers, older adults, caregivers, partner organizations and future leaders to accelerate the delivery of technology-based solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians. AGE-WELL researchers are producing technologies, services, policies and practices that improve quality of life for older adults and caregivers, and generate social and economic benefits for Canada. AGE-WELL is funded through the federal Networks of Centres of Excellence program. www.agewell-nce.ca.
SOURCE AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
New Book Sheds Light on What It’s Like for Someone Living With Asperger’s
Costa Mesa, CA, August 17, 2022 — Matthew Kenslow is a pianist, juggler, motivational speaker and college graduate who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (part of the autism spectrum) when he was 6 years old. In his thought-provoking book, Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome, Kenslow takes readers inside what it’s truly like for someone living with the disability.
“My main message that I tell hundreds of people is that I have not given up on my goals,” he wrote in the book’s preface. “I persevere on my aspirations. If I can do that, certainly everybody else can too.”
Told through a series of stories about his personal experiences, Kenslow sheds light on common traits found in those with Asperger’s, such as the way their minds work, their lack of social and conversational skills, and poor eye contact with others, and how those challenges have impacted his everyday life. Simple tasks take longer for Kenslow — like reading or organizing his thoughts — while remembering things like the Periodic Table or the books of the Bible come more easily.
“We find patterns in things, and that is the key,” he wrote. “… what is difficult for me can be a piece of cake for most others, but what is challenging for most others can be two-plus-two for me.”
Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome is an important read for anyone whose life has been touched by Asperger’s Syndrome. Kenslow’s insights aim to lend understanding, provide inspiration, and encourage readers to put aside differences and embrace the gifts that others have to share with the world.
About the Author
Matthew Kenslow has grown up with a form of autism known as Asperger’s Syndrome. Life has been an adventure as he pieced together all of his surroundings amid both praises and taunts. His mission is to teach others from a firsthand perspective about how autistic people interpret things differently from the rest of the world. He believes God has blessed him with the gifts to juggle, play piano and recall facts about the American presidents, geography, science and mathematics. He juggles at elementary schools and encourages the students to never give up on their passions.
He has earned the Gold Medal of Achievement (which is equivalent to the rank of Eagle Scout) through Royal Rangers, a program he has been in since he was 5. Now, he is giving back to children and teenagers, teaching and mentoring them in a wide set of skills and knowledge. He graduated from Orange Coast College with an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry and with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry fromVanguard University of Southern California. He aspires to be a middle school math and science teacher. Currently, he is a student teacher for Enhanced Mathematics at his former middle school, Ensign Intermediate School, seeking to be done by December 2022, and is an employed substitute teacher for NMUSD.
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