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Dementia-friendly' digital reading platform wins Canada-wide competition
Prizes for winner and runner-up total over $100k in cash and in-kind services
VANCOUVER, Oct. 18, 2018 /CNW/ - A new app designed to help people with later-stage dementia to continue reading has won the AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge.
The app currently has accessibility features such as automatic page turning. Stories touch on themes of interest to older adults, and can be personalized so that the reader becomes the main character in the book.
Yesterday's win means that new features, such as graduated reading levels and audio support, can be added.
"For individuals living with later-stage dementias, reading traditional materials can be challenging," said Rachel Thompson, CEO and founder of Marlena Books, which created the app. "The idea behind the app is to give people access to age-appropriate, dignified recreation which, in turn, can improve self-esteem and mood, and promote cognitive stimulation."
Thompson's own grandmother was an avid reader – until her dementia progressed. When Thompson couldn't find "dementia-friendly" books for her grandmother, she created her own specialized books – and founded Marlena Books in 2016. The stories are all written by Canadian authors.
The Kitchener, Ontario-based company decided in 2017 to develop an app to provide additional accessibility features such as different font sizes and automatic page turning. Caregivers can see how much their family member has read, and with whom. They can add notes in an activity log.
"We believe this app has the potential to impact millions of people living with dementia, and their families," Thompson told a panel of expert judges at the AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge, held yesterday in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The app is built for Apple IOS and will be available for downloading in the app store by the end of October 2018.
Thompson said she's "incredibly grateful" for the prize money. It will help her team complete a second version of the app, which will include audio support and graduated reading levels. Future versions will track changes in cognition, and support multiple languages.
Eight finalists took part in yesterday's live pitch event, describing how their solution could positively impact older Canadians or their caregivers.
It was the grand finale of a Canada-wide competition that started in May, when AGE-WELL invited Canadians to identify great new ideas for technology-based solutions that will improve the quality of life of older Canadians and/or their caregivers. The challenge drew 60 video submissions from Canadians.
Nightingale.ai: The Smart Clinical Assessment Assistant was the runner-up at yesterday's grand finale for an "intelligent" and portable device for conducting assessments of older adults' physical function and cognition.
The People's Choice Award went to ARCtag, an automated, rapid communication tool to enhance safety during guided hikes and outdoor recreation tours for seniors.
Yesterday's finale took place before an audience of almost 400 attendees at AGE-WELL's 4th Annual Conference.
The winner's prize is valued at $75,000 (cash and in-kind services), and the runner-up prize is valued at $35,000 (cash and in-kind). The cash prize associated with the competition is to be used solely for research and development of the idea, its dissemination or commercialization.
Generous sponsors of the AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge are: Bereskin & Parr, CARP, the Impact Centre, Revera, Sun Life Financial, and TELUS Ventures.
For more information about the finalists and the competition, visit: https://agewell-nce.ca/archives/7026
For more about Marlena Books, visit: www.marlenabooks.com
About AGE-WELL:
AGE-WELL NCE Inc. (http://www.agewell-nce.ca/, @AGEWELL_NCE) is Canada's Technology and Aging Network. AGE-WELL 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 and policies/practices to improve quality of life for older adults and caregivers, and generate social and economic benefits for Canada. AGE-WELL was launched in 2015 through the federally-funded Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program.
SOURCE AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Piramal Pharma Solutions Recognized as 'Industry Partner of the Year' at the Global Generics & Biosimilars Awards 2018
MADRID, Oct. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) has been recognized as the 'Industry Partner of the Year' at the prestigious Global Generics & Biosimilars Awards 2018, held recently in Madrid, Spain. This is the second consecutive year that PPS has won this coveted award. PPS competed with several global peers for this recognition in a category that resonates with the Piramal Group's core belief of building strong collaborations with its strategic partners.
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Vivek Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Piramal Pharma Solutions said, "We are honored to receive this award, and I congratulate the Piramal Pharma Solutions team that made this victory possible through its collective efforts and dedication. We at Piramal, focus on Customer Centricity, Quality, and Innovation as the foundation for strong collaborations, as we strive to become the 'Partner of Choice' for our customers. One of our stated goals is to work with our partners to improve affordability, accelerate timelines, and increase accessibility to life saving medicines that impact human lives. This recognition serves as a testament to the progress that we have made, and I would like to thank our partners for their trust in us, and our peers for their efforts in improving health care. It is gratifying that all of us work in an industry that makes an impact on bettering human life. This recognition motivates us to better ourselves at delivering innovative solutions to our customers and end patients."
The Global Generics & Biosimilars Awards are amongst the most coveted recognitions in the pharmaceutical industry, that recognize the efforts made by global generics and biosimilars sectors, to make affordable medicines available to more patients across the globe.
Piramal Pharma Solutions is a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a large portfolio of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), intermediates and formulations. Since its inception in 1995, Piramal's Generic API business has been the preferred partner for customers, supplying a wide range of quality APIs. The Generic API business has grown consistently over the years based on strong customer relationships, a stand out quality record, an emphasis on innovation, and a stellar reputation of on-time delivery and customer centricity. Piramal holds a successful performance record of over 20 years of supplying API to US and European markets from facilities located in India and the UK. All the facilities meet global regulatory requirements, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) compliance standards and are FDA inspected and approved.
About Piramal Enterprises Limited
Piramal Enterprises Limited (PEL) is one of India's large diversified companies, with a presence in Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Insights & Analytics. PEL's consolidated revenues were over US$1.6 billion in FY2018, with ~46% of revenues generated from outside India.
In Pharma, through an end-to-end manufacturing capabilities across 13 global facilities and a large global distribution network to over 100 countries, PEL sells a portfolio of niche differentiated pharma products and provides an entire pool of pharma services (including in the areas of injectable, HPAPI etc.). The Company is also strengthening its presence in the Consumer Product segment in India.
PEL's Healthcare Insights & Analytics business is the premier provider of healthcare analytics, data & insight products and services to the world's leading pharma, biotech and medical technology companies and enables them to take informed business decisions.
In Financial Services, Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Ltd is registered as a housing finance company with National Housing Bank (NHB) and engaged in various financial services businesses. It provides both wholesale and retail funding opportunities across sectors. In real estate, the platform provides housing finance and other financing solutions across the entire capital stack ranging from early stage private equity, structured debt, senior secured debt, construction finance, and flexi lease rental discounting. The wholesale business in non-real estate sector includes separate verticals - Corporate Finance Group (CFG) and Emerging Corporate Lending (ECL). CFG provides customized funding solutions to companies across sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, roads, industrials, auto components etc. while ECL focuses on lending towards Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). PCHFL through its group companies provides customized strategies for institutional and retail investors such as Mumbai Redevelopment Fund and Apartment Fund focused (through Piramal Fund Management) and strategic partnerships with leading global pension funds such as CPPIB, APG and Ivanhoe Cambridge. The division has also launched a Distressed Asset Investing platform with Bain Capital Credit - India Resurgence Fund that will invest in equity and/or debt in assets across sectors (other than real estate) to drive restructuring with active participation in turnaround. PEL also has long term equity investments worth ~US$1 billion in Shriram Group, a leading financial conglomerate in India.
PEL is listed on the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited in India.
SOURCE Piramal Pharma Solutions
Five Gluten-Free Ways to Lower Cholesterol
Some call it the latest food trend, others take it as an important shift in their dietary plan. Gluten is a protein found in most cereals, especially wheat. As a protein, gluten is not necessarily a harmful substance. However, if you are intolerant, your body will have an abnormally strong reaction resulting in rashes, difficulty breathing and sometimes inflammation inside the gastrointestinal system.
Gluten and Cholesterol level
As you already know, there is good and bad cholesterol. When there’s inflammation in the body, it will produce extra (bad) cholesterol to try and control it. Mostly, for everyone who is gluten-sensitive or gluten-intolerant and eating foods that contain gluten, your body will have higher cholesterol levels, endangering your overall health. What is more, gluten is a food source with high glycemic index meaning that it’s directly absorbed by the bloodstream and therefore “guilty” of raising your blood sugar.
How to Keep Yourself Healthy Around Gluten?
It usually depends on the person, but most choose to either start taking statins or change their diet and lifestyle. We are all about the latter because adjusting your diet may not only help with your cholesterol but your overall health. If you are struggling with cholesterol, include supplements such as Cholesterade® in your diet for a healthy boost.
Here Are 5 Ways to Lower Cholesterol on a Gluten-Free Diet:
#Consume Fish
Varieties of fish such as herring, salmon, mackerel, tuna (even canned tuna), and sardines are gluten-free and loaded with omega-3 fatty acid, which is perfect for lowering bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Plus, fish raises good HDL cholesterol, reduces blood pressure and inflammation, which is good for the cholesterol-lowering plan.
#Include Beans and Legumes in Your Diet
Red beans, mung beans, kidney beans, and lentils are the best option for diabetic patients and everyone who wants to stay gluten-free while keeping their cholesterol levels in line. These contain both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber and have a significant role in lowering bad LDL. Reduced LDL plays a role in preventing your insulin levels from escalating drastically
#Enjoy Some Nuts and Seeds
Walnuts, flaxseeds, almonds, and other raw nuts contain unsaturated fat. Unsaturated fat is effective in lowering both the LDL and triglycerides level in the blood, without affecting the level of HDL. You’ll keep control of your cholesterol balance with a sufficient portion of nuts every day
#Add Cruciferous Vegetables to Your Plate
Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflowers, and kale are packed with fiber, and help reduce cholesterol in the blood. Regular consumption of these vegetables helps to dispose of cholesterol from the body and aids in lowering the blood pressure.
#Eat Yogurt
One of the top gluten-free foods for lowering cholesterol is none other than non-fat yogurt. It controls cholesterol level in blood, and it can be super beneficial for your cholesterol when combined with vegetarian diets.
Keeping yourself away from gluten can be pretty tricky as the protein is one of the main ingredients of almost all store-purchased products. Even so, a change in diet is more than manageable – all it takes is a little planning and, before you know it, you are eating healthy and gluten-free.
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Can Prevent Dementia
Chattanooga, TN, October 17, 2018 ― Dr. Timothy R. Jennings speaks expertly on a subject that concerns over 5.5 million people across the nation: how to prevent dementia and keep our mind sharp as we age. A psychiatrist and international speaker, Jennings introduces his new book, recently rated #1 by Amazon in books on dementia, The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind.
Dr. Jennings prescribes simple, everyday actions we can take to stave off disease, promote vitality, and prevent dementia and late-onset Alzheimer's. "The choices we make now can help us to keep our minds sharp and maintain our independence as we age,” says Jennings.
An easy-to-use guide to maintaining brain and body health throughout life, The Aging Brain is based on solid, up-to-date scientific research, and the interventions discussed can prevent progression toward dementia, even in those already showing signs of mild cognitive impairment. The recommendations also may help reduce disability and depression.
"This book isn't just for people hoping to slow the aging process,” says Jennings. "It's also for anyone who is a caregiver to someone at risk of or already beginning to suffer from dementia. It offers a hopeful, healthy way forward.”
Jennings, who maintains a private practice in Chattanooga, TN, has authored several books, including The God-Shaped Brain and The God-Shaped Heart. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and Fellow of the Southern Psychiatric Association, and is president and founder of Come and Reason Ministries.
For more information about Dr. Jennings, please visit the website: https://www.agingbrainbook.com.
To connect with Dr. Jennings, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/DrTimJennings/ and https://twitter.com/timjenningsmd.
The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind
Baker Books
Released: June 2018
ISBN-10: 080107522X
ISBN-13: 978-0801075223
Reviews for The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind:
Dr. Caroline Leaf, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Communication Pathologist and Author: "Great advice and excellent science on aging! It's well worth following and applying these principles so as to age the way we are supposed to.”
Rodney A. Poling, MD, DFAPA, medical director, Behavioral Healthcare Center, Columbia TN., and board-certified geriatric psychiatrist: "A well-researched and commonsense book aimed at helping one understand the complexities of dementia, while offering recommendations for maintaining healthy brain function into our later years.”
Michael Lyles, psychiatrist, author, and speaker: "Dr. Jennings clearly describes how to practically manage the medical and lifestyle variables that can positively impact brain health and the process of aging. Age is a number, but getting old is a lifestyle.”
THE DANGERS OF MIXING PRESCRIPTION AND OTC DRUGS WITH ALCOHOL
There’s a reason why prescription and some over the counter medication packages are marked with a “Do not mix with alcohol” —it’s dangerous. Mixing medicine and alcohol can have all kinds of negative side effects. Unfortunately, many people overlook this. Maybe they’re having too much fun at a party and decide to pop a few pills while they’re already drunk. Perhaps they take prescription medication and forget that they can’t drink booze. Or, maybe they struggle with alcoholism and are just seeking a stronger high. Dr. Duy Nguyen, D.O., is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist in General Psychiatry practicing at Beachway Therapy Center, a drug and alcohol rehab in Boynton Beach, Florida. He says, “Whatever the case, it’s important for everyone to know how dangerous it is. After all, when you combine alcohol with some drugs, the results can be deadly. More than 100 drugs interact with wine, beer, champagne, and hard liquor, triggering problems ranging from nausea and headaches to life-threatening issues, such as internal bleeding and difficulty breathing.”
More problematic for women than men
Dr. Nguyen says, “This is more of a problem for women than for men. After consuming the same amount of alcohol, females are more likely to achieve higher blood alcohol concentrations than males because females have less gastric alcohol dehydrogenase activity (breaking down alcohol through digestion) and proportionally less body water.”
What does alcohol do to my medication?
Dr. Nguyen explains, “Alcohol may interfere with the absorption, metabolism, or excretion of medications which can either increase or oppose the effects of your medication. With some drugs, alcohol competes with the enzymes metabolizing your medications, increasing the amount of drug in the body—along with any side effects. Mixing alcohol and other medications may have short-term side effects like drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting.”
HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON DRUGS TYPES ONE SHOULD NOT MIX WITH ALCOHOL
Allergy, Cold, and Flu Medications
You should avoid drinking if taking allergy medications and any multi-symptom cold and flu formulation. Drowsiness and dizziness are common, interfering with your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. Because the combined use can impair judgment, there is also an increased risk of overdose.
Angina Medications
Angina, also known as ischemic chest pain, is a type of pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Taking alcohol with the angina medication nitroglycerin can lead to a rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), sudden changes in blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting. Avoid drinking when taking any brand of nitroglycerin.
Anti-Anxiety and Epilepsy Medications
The combined use of alcohol and anti-anxiety and epilepsy medications can cause drowsiness, dizziness, slowed breathing, breathing restriction, impaired motor control, abnormal behavior, liver damage, and memory loss.
Antidepressants
As a rule, the combined use of alcohol and antidepressants can cause drowsiness, dizziness, increased feelings of depression, or suicidal thoughts (especially in young people).
Anti-Seizure Medications
The combined use of alcohol and anti-seizure medications can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and even the very seizures they are meant to prevent.
Muscle Relaxants
The combined use of alcohol and muscle relaxants can cause drowsiness, dizziness, slowed or impaired breathing, impaired motor control, abnormal behavior, memory loss, and seizures.
Sleep Aids
The combined use of alcohol and sleep medications should be avoided. It can cause slowed or impaired breathing, impaired motor control, abnormal behavior, memory loss, and fainting.
Opiods
The combination of painkillers and alcohol is also of great concern, and should always be avoided, considering the U.S. opioid epidemic. The use of alcohol and pain medications like narcotics together can disrupt breathing and may be fatal. Without enough oxygen, the brain will begin to shut down organ systems, and the person can eventually suffer brain damage or death due to lack of oxygen.
FINAL ADVICE
Dr. Nguyen says that, “If you have combined prescription or OTC drugs with alcohol and begin to feel side effects that could be dangerous, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. Always read medicine labels carefully. If you are deliberately mixing drugs and alcohol to “get high” you may have a substance abuse problem and should seek the advice of a psychiatrist or consider an in- patient treatment center.
About Dr. Duy Nguyen:
D.O. is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist at Beachway Therapy Center trained in general psychiatry who specializes in providing psychiatric care in a variety of settings including residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation, inpatient and outpatient mental health, and the VA Medical Center. Dr. Nguyen is committed to providing a high level of evidence-based psychiatric care in the drug rehabilitation setting in addition to having a holistic focus on healing and recovery.
About Beachway Therapy Center http://www.beachway.com
Beachway provides a continuum of care, from PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) to Outpatient services. The facility offers a fully individualized treatment plan that meets the clinical and medical needs of each client usually lasting between 30 and 90 days. Beachway provides an extremely low client to therapist ratio and under high level professional supervision, clients can begin to recover in a safe, residential-like environment. CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) motivational interviewing, addiction counseling, 12-Step orientation, DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy,) trauma-informed practices and a wide variety of supportive group therapies are offered.
INSTANT INDIAN: Classic foods from every region of India made easy in the Instant Pot!
By Rinku Bhattacharya
Hippocrene Books/October 2018
Paperback/$19.95
ISBN 13: 978-0-7818-1385-9
Who doesn’t love Indian food? Delicious recipes that are filled with exotic spice blends and easy-to-get ingredients. But many favorite Indian recipes can take hours to prepare. Cookbook author, blogger and cooking teacher Rinku Bhattacharya has put together a collection of 100 authentic Indian recipes all made easy in the hottest kitchen product, the Instant Pot!
Instant Indian (Hippocrene Books/October 2018) showcases the diversity and range of the foods of India, where every state and region boasts its own unique dishes. Indian cooking is complex, eclectic, and evolving with several culinary influences folded in creating food that is richly nuanced. Rinku Bhattacharya provides techniques and recipes that showcase the rich culinary diversity of Indian food. Her recipes are culled from the culinary regions of North India, Western India, Eastern India and South India.
“It has been a dream of mine to write a book showcasing the cultural and culinary diversity of Indian cooking, but I wanted to keep it easy and accessible for everyone,” Rinku says. “Thanks to the Instant Pot, I have been able to do just that, allowing home cooks to discover the rich and diverse flavors of India.”
Instant Indian features chapters that cover everything from essentials like key ingredients, spice blends, curry sauces, and yogurt-making, to recipes for breakfasts, rice & grain dishes, lentils, vegetables, seafood, chicken and meat curries, as well as drinks, chutneys and desserts. Nearly all the recipes are gluten free, and there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options as well. With step-by-step instructions and color photos throughout, Instant Indian makes Indian cooking easy and fool-proof using all the functions of this popular appliance.
Whether you crave idli and sambhar from South India, Khaman Dhokla from Gujarat, Punjabi Butter Chicken, Goan Fish Curry or Bengali Red Lentils, or simply want to discover a new favorite, Instant Indian has something for everyone. Some of the delicious recipes in the book include:
- Carrot and Beetroot Rasam – Spicy Carrot Beet Soup
- Sevai Upma – Stir-Fried Indian Vermicelli with Vegetables
- Kofta Pulao – Golden Rice Pilaf with Chicken Meatballs
- Hakka Noodles – Indo-Chinese Mixed Noodles
- Baigan Bhartha – Mashed Eggplant with Red Onions and Chilies
- Bhindi Masala Subji – Stir-Fried Okra with Onions and Tomatoes
- Patra Ni Macchi – Steamed Fish with Coconut and Herb Chutney
- CheMeen Kari – Kerala Shrimp Curry
- Adrak Saufwale Murgi – Chicken Curry with Ginger, Fennel and Thyme
- Anda Rassa – Kolapuri Egg Curry
- Rogan Josh – Kashmiri Fragrant Lamb Curry
- Pork Vindaloo – Pork Ribs in Spicy Garlic Chili Sauce
- Amritsari Phirni – Rice and Almond Pudding with Cardamom
- Lagan Nu Custard – Indian Baked Custard
- Kesar Bhapa Sandesh – Steamed Saffron Cheesecake
The Instant Pot lends itself perfectly to Indian recipes, making flavorful, nutritious Indian fare like dals, legumes and all manner of curries—that typically take a long time to simmer—up to 70% faster than on the stove top.
“Stews dominate the Indian table, in the form of curries and dals, and the pressure cooker is the Indian home cook’s tool to ensure that dals are meltingly soft and meats comfortingly tender,” Rinku says. “Other staples on the Indian table, such as whole grains, porridges, compotes, and steamed desserts all fit beautifully into the pressure cooker universe. From a practical standpoint, the pressure cooker is well-suited to the Indian kitchen, where cooks are conscious about energy usage and, like everyone else, need their dinner in a hurry.”
INSTANT INDIAN is the perfect cookbook for fall and the holidays as the recipes are easy and delicious to make to take to a party or serve family and friends. This cookbook brings the best of India to your table in an instant!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Rinku Bhattacharya is a Gourmand Award-winning cookbook author, blogger and cooking instructor. She is the author of Bengali Five Spices Chronicles and Spices & Seasons: Simple, Sustainable Indian Flavors. Rinku was born in Kolkata, India and has a natural passion and love for regional Indian cuisine and uses it to share and connect with her cultural heritage. She has travelled extensively and specializes in adapting Indian cuisine in global environments and kitchens. Her deep commitment to using seasonal ingredients for Indian cooking is reflected in her recipes. Rinku teaches very popular Indian cooking classes in the Hudson Valley area of New York and has been featured in newspapers, magazines and on radio. She and her family reside in the Hudson Valley area of New York. Visit her at www.SpiceChronicles.com.
Try this delicious and easy recipe from INSTANT INDIAN:
The following recipe can be reprinted with the following credit:
Recipe and photo from Instant Indian by Rinku Bhattacharya
Hippocrene Books/October 2018
Khichuri
Bengali Red Lentil Risotto
Makes 4 cups
A khichuri or khichdi is a classic rice and lentil mélange, prepared differently all over India. This particular red lentil variation is from Bengal. It is distinct in its use of fried onions to imbue rich flavor. Cauliflower, potatoes and green peas round out this hearty, comforting dish. It is done in less than 20 minutes of cooking time and topped with a beautiful drizzle of cumin-scented ghee. To keep this dish vegan, you can use coconut oil instead of the ghee.
TOTAL TIME: 40 MINUTES
Prep Time: 5 minutes Sauté: 7 minutes Pressure: 4 minutes Steam Release: Natural after 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium red onion thinly sliced
3/4 cup red lentils (masoor dal)
½ cup Basmati or kalajeera rice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon turmeric
2 cups cauliflower florets (about ½ head of cauliflower)
1 medium Yukon gold potato peeled and cubed
½ cup frozen green peas
TO FINISH
1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil
1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
2 whole dried red chilies
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add in the oil. After about a minute, add in the onions and sauté until they turn golden, about 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Add in the lentils, rice, ground cumin, coriander, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt and the turmeric.
3. Add in the cauliflower, potato, and 4 cups water, and stir well.
4. Close the lid and cook on Manual mode at high pressure for 4 minutes.
5. When cooking time is complete, allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then do a quick release for any residual pressure.
6. Open the lid and stir well. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add in the green peas.
7. Heat the ghee or coconut oil in a small pan, add in the cumin seeds, the crushed red pepper if using, and the whole dried red chilies. Cook until the mixture crackles and is fragrant, being careful not to burn the crushed red pepper.
8. Pour the ghee mixture over the khichuri. Gently stir.
9. Squeeze in the lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes:
I often use quartered organic red potatoes with the skin on. If you wish, you can also throw in vegetables like broccoli or carrots for a more substantial khichuri.
If you are using brown rice, increase the cook time to 8 minutes, and cut the vegetables into larger pieces.
What Does Alcohol Do to a Body in Training?
If you’re an athletic person who does a lot of training, you need to have a healthy attitude about alcohol. That’s due to the fact that alcohol consumption can actually affect a training physique in numerous ways. Knowledge of this can be a good thing for your wellness and fitness approach.
Alcohol Halts the Metabolism of Fat
Fat burning is advantageous. Alcohol, however, has the capacity to halt the metabolism of the substance. If you’re in the middle of training and take in any alcohol, the food you consume shortly after that may not get burned at all. It may actually get stored.
It Interferes with Hydration
Hydration is 100 percent essential for people who want to enjoy optimal health. Athletes who train naturally are part of that category. Since alcohol is classified as being a diuretic, it minimizes the amount of water inside of the body. This makes alcohol intake inferior to fluid intake. People who attempt to exercise in times of dehydration usually suffer in the performance department. People who are hydrated sufficiently, on the other hand, typically shine.
Alcohol Negatively Impacts Nutrient Intake
People who are training understandably want their bodies to soak up as many nutrients as possible. The sad reality is that alcohol negatively impacts this process. Physical fitness applies tension onto the physique. Human bodies have to heal from tension. If you want to be able to take full advantage of your training path, suitable healing is critical. Suitable healing calls for the assistance of nutrients, too. Driving while intoxicated can be problematic for people for many reasons. It can lead to receiving a DUI and having to speak with a DUI lawyer. It can hurt the nutrients your body receives. It can even lead to serious injuries and fatalities.
Alcohol Leads to Issues with Hormones
Inordinate drinking can raise amounts of estrogen. It at the same time can lessen amounts of testosterone. It boosts cortisol via problematic sleep habits as well. All of these adjustments can diminish muscle mass and boost fat mass. They can zap people of vitality. They can even lead to the discomfort of swelling of the muscles. Drinking can sometimes make people more prone to issues including depression and heart disease.
If you’re training, there’s no dispute that you feel proud of your body and wellness. That’s the reason you need to take the time to learn the consequences that are associated with alcohol consumption. Knowledge can help you make informed choices.
Ascensia Diabetes Care Receives Amended Health Canada License for Contour® Next Link 2.4 for Use With the Minimed™ 670g Insulin Pump System
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - Ascensia Diabetes Care today announced the receipt of an amended license from Health Canada for the CONTOUR® NEXT LINK 2.4 blood glucose meter to be used with the new Medtronic MiniMed™ 670G insulin pump system with SmartGuard™ algorithm.
"Achieving another important regulatory milestone demonstrates Ascensia's ongoing commitment to delivering innovative products that help improve the lives of individuals affected by diabetes," said Annika Pawaroo, Country Division Head of Canada, Ascensia Diabetes Care. "We are proud to be able to offer new options for Canadians living with diabetes who need and want meters that are accurate."
Type 1 diabetes affects about 300,000 Canadians1. The primary goal of diabetes management is to control blood glucose levels and ensure they are kept within a normal range. When blood glucose levels get too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia), it can lead to serious complications.
The CONTOUR® NEXT LINK 2.4 is the exclusive licensed blood glucose meter designed to connect wirelessly with the Medtronic MiniMed™ 670G insulin pump system. The CONTOUR® NEXT LINK 2.4 meter provides highly accurate blood glucose results that can be used for the insulin dosing and calibration of the Guardian™ Sensor 3, the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor. Accurate results also help people with diabetes reduce the risk of hypo- and hyperglycemia2. The meter provides proven accuracy3 utilizing the highly accurate CONTOUR® NEXT test strips.
The MiniMed™ 670G insulin pump system is the world's first self-adjusting insulin pump system. It is designed to help people with diabetes achieve better glucose control, with its advanced SmartGuard™ Auto Mode algorithm, by automatically monitoring glucose and providing the appropriate basal insulin doses for people 7 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes. The system will also automatically suspend insulin delivery when sensor glucose levels reach a pre-set low limit, and resumes insulin delivery once sensor glucose levels recover.
About Ascensia Diabetes Care
Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.
Home to the world renowned CONTOUR® portfolio of blood glucose monitoring systems, our products combine advanced technology with user-friendly functionality that help people with diabetes to manage their condition. We are committed to continued research, innovation and development of new products and solutions. As a trusted partner in the diabetes community, we collaborate closely with healthcare professionals and other partners to ensure our products meet the highest standards of accuracy, precision and reliability, and that we conduct our business compliantly and with integrity.
Ascensia Diabetes Care was established in 2016 through the sale of Bayer Diabetes Care to Panasonic Healthcare Holdings Co., Ltd. Ascensia Diabetes Care products are sold in more than 125 countries. Ascensia Diabetes Care has around 1,700 employees and operations in 31 countries.
For further information, please visit the Ascensia Diabetes Care website at: http://www.ascensia.com.
Ascensia and Contour are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Ascensia Diabetes Care. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks herein is under license. For further information please visit ContourNextLink24.ca.
For further information on the MiniMed™ 670G System, please visit Medtronic diabetes at www.medtronicdiabetes.ca
CONTOUR® is a registered trademark of Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG.
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New app aims to help people manage life in the early stages of dementia or mild cognitive impairment
VANCOUVER, Oct. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - A new mobile app aims to help people with early dementia or mild cognitive impairment to manage daily activities and keep track of how they are doing, providing greater independence.
The novel technology guides users through their day. Using audio, text or visual prompts, it reminds people to carry out tasks and activities such as taking medications, going to appointments, preparing meals ‒ as well as making healthy food choices.
Called DataDay, the app also helps people track their cognition, mood and physical activity. It captures information as users engage with it, reminding them what they've done and charting any changes in their condition.
Its name is a play on "day-to-day" because it structures and follows users' daily routines.
Canadian dementia researcher Dr. Arlene Astell spent nine years developing DataDay, which was unveiled yesterday at the AGE-WELL Annual Conference in Vancouver. Dr. Astell co-created the app with people who have dementia.
"Most people once they have a diagnosis go home and live life with dementia. We want to give people something they can use for personal support and to keep track of how they are doing," explains Dr. Astell, who holds a Research Chair in Dementia Wellbeing at the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby, Ontario.
AGE-WELL supported research focusing on the needs of older adults, caregivers and clinicians in using the app, while the Baycrest-led Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) financed the technical development of the app and portal. UK-based New Dynamics of Aging funded the first phase of the technology.
Beta testing of DataDay is now starting in Durham Region in Ontario. The app, or a device with it installed, will be provided initially to patients of local memory assessment clinics, which will keep track of users through a special portal for those who opt in.
DataDay is made for Apple and android smart phones and tablets. "We've made the way you interact with it and the type of information collected responsive to what users would like. They helped shape it," says Dr. Astell.
One of them is Alex Vanderzand, 75, of Pickering, Ont., who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2014 and feels that DataDay will be a "real benefit" to keep track of activities and record what he's done each day.
"When I first got the diagnosis, I felt like I was thrown to the wolves," says Vanderzand, who is especially concerned about being a burden to his wife Penny, 73. She's also part of the testing process for the app and thinks caregivers will find it helpful too. "It's going to give everybody a tool to help function," she says.
DataDay is designed for people with a range of types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia. It is intended for use from the early stages of cognitive decline to moderate dementia, and for mild cognitive impairment, which many people experience before dementia.
"The aim is for people to start using DataDay as early as possible. We hope that once the app becomes part of their daily routine, they will keep using it as their dementia progresses," says Dr. Astell, adding that it is best if a health service, such as a memory clinic, assists with set up and monitoring.
Once the early roll-out in Durham is completed in March 2019, the plan is to make the app widely available through memory clinics. A French version will be created.
By capturing accurate information on how someone is doing, the app can help users, caregivers and their clinicians decide whether or not additional health services are needed. It's hoped that this will cut down on emergency room visits, she says.
"We can give people with dementia some control over their lives – and better plan services when they need help."
About AGE-WELL:
AGE-WELL NCE Inc. (http://www.agewell-nce.ca/, @AGEWELL_NCE) is Canada's Technology and Aging Network. AGE-WELL 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 and policies/practices to improve quality of life for older adults and caregivers, and generate social and economic benefits for Canada. AGE-WELL was launched in 2015 through the federally-funded Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program.
SOURCE AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
