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Study Indicates Bionic Knee Brace Designed for Osteoarthritis Reduces Joint Load Across the Entire Knee Offering a New Non-Surgical Option for Patients

 

HALIFAX, Aug. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - A recent study by researchers at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) indicates that tricompartment unloader knee braces are an effective option for reducing forces throughout the knee, giving hope for a new non-invasive option to the 14 million-plus people across North America affected by knee osteoarthritis.

The study modeled various configurations of Spring Loaded Technology's knee braces, examining their effect on the forces experienced in all three knee compartments. The findings will be presented publicly for the first time this week at the Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society of Biomechanics in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

"We used a biomechanical model to simulate the forces acting on key structures within the knee during a deep knee bend, including contact forces, muscle tendon forces and ligament forces, with and without the assistance provided by the device's spring loaded hinge," said Chris A. McGibbon, Professor at UNB and Lead Researcher. "The simulation results showed a 25 to 64 percent reduction in joint load depending on the configuration of the Spring Loaded brace, with statistically significant force reductions observed in all three compartments of the knee. This is an exciting finding that warrants further research."

Studies using biomechanical data have been done with tibiofemoral unicompartment unloader knee braces - the current standard in osteoarthritis knee bracing - but not with a brace that unloads all three knee compartments simultaneously. Given that unicompartment tibiofemoral osteoarthritis accounts for a small fraction (less than 6% by some counts) of knee osteoarthritis cases, tricompartment unloaders present an opportunity to assist many more patients.

"Reducing total joint load is a best practice for the non-surgical management of knee osteoarthritis," said Chris Cowper-Smith, CEO of Spring Loaded Technology, "We're thrilled to offer a novel non-surgical option to those living with advanced knee osteoarthritis. One that can provide patients with immediate results in terms of pain management and improved mobility."

Spring Loaded knee braces are the first and only braces on the market capable of unloading all three compartments of the knee. They do this using a passive-mechanical bionic hinge powered by a proprietary liquid spring. During the initial phase of a knee bend, the bionic hinge absorbs body weight and stores energy. Its adjustable energy storage and release (ESR) mechanism then returns that energy to assist leg extension, reducing the forces exerted on the knee by the quadriceps through the entire motion.

To learn more visit www.springloaded.com.

About Spring Loaded Technology
Spring Loaded Technology is an award-winning company focused on mobility-restoring bionics. The company incorporates patented liquid spring technology into the world's first compact and powerful bionic knee braces. Spring Loaded braces are the only ones on the market designed to reduce pressure throughout the knee while enhancing strength to alleviate pain and improve mobility for people with knee arthritis and injuries.

 

It’s the time of year when parents start gearing up to send kids back to class with all the things they’ll need for a successful school year, including nutritious lunches.

Here are some tips and tools from Hamilton Beach we think your readers will find useful this back-to-school season. Please let us know if you have any questions, need hi-res images, or would be interested in trying one of the products below.

Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender *new colours

MSRP: $18.99

Mornings can be hectic, especially when you have kids to get dressed, lunches to pack, and traffic to plan around. To save on time without compromising on breakfast, try serving up nutrient-packed smoothies. The Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender is perfect for quickly blending your choice of healthy ingredients and best of all, jars come with a travel lid that makes transporting fast and easy.

 

Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker

MSRP: $62.99

The Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker cooks two breakfast sandwiches in 5 minutes (with pre-cooked meat). It is easy to clean with non-stick cooking surfaces and dishwasher-safe removable parts.

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Hamilton Beach Advanced Temperature Control Slow Cooker *new product

MSRP: $99.99

The Hamilton Beach Advanced Temperature Control Slow Cooker measures and displays current and desired food temperatures to ensure food safety and minimize overcooked recipes. This versatile appliance is perfect for meal prepping. Its Stay or Go® clips are designed to prevent spills and for easy travel.

 

Stack & Snap™ Food Processor

MSRP: $69.99

The Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap™ Food Processor is great for making healthy snacks, such as energy bites, natural nut butter and hummus. The Big Mouth® feed tube reduces pre-cutting which is a huge time-saver. The blades, bowl and lid are all dishwasher-safe which makes cleaning a breeze.

Learn Easy Steps To Maintain A Healthy Brain And Prevent Dementia And Alzheimer's

Chattanooga, TN, August 15, 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 may help 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

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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.”

BELLY BLOATING: DOC SHARES WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT TO AVOID

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Regardless of weight or body type, it’s common to see some belly bloat. The foods we choose, how we’re digesting and simply the air we’re swallowing, can all add up to feeling and looking bloated. To help us keep our bellies as bloat free as possible, is Dr. Niket Sonpal, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Board Certified in Internal Medicine specializing in gastroenterology, digestive health and nutrition, who shares what to eat and what to avoid and why.

 

“It’s really important to pay attention to bloat, especially when it either comes on suddenly or is prolonged with pain. It is possible to develop an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine which gives that distended belly and full feeling,” explains Dr. Sonpal.

 

The discomfort caused by bloating is a fixable issue. Watching the choices you are making and the way your body is reacting to them is key.

 

According to Dr. Sonpal, here are some foods to steer clear of when it comes to banishing the bloat.

 

  1. Simple Carbs 

 

The general population is aware that foods like soft drinks, sweets, desserts, and white bread are not conducive to a healthy diet. Simple carbs are processed into the bloodstream very quickly and have little nutritional value other than the energy they add to your body. When there is an overflow of energy being stored in your body versus what you are burning you begin to gain weight and feel bloated.

 

  1. Processed starches

 

Limiting pasta or bread to a once per week treat can really make an impact when addressing bloat. These foods are like sponges when it comes to water.

When you cut starches, you’ll notice bloat minimizes pretty quickly.

 

  1. Sugar substitutes and faux sweeteners

 

Here’s the catch, you may think you’re doing the right thing by opting for “fat-free” or “sugar-free” food options that say they are “derived from real sugar.” Dr. Sonpal clarifies that these kinds of sugars are actually low-digestible carbohydrates. Our bodies metabolize them differently due to their chemical structure leaving them hanging around in our small intestine leading to bloat.

 

  1. Raw cauliflower (and other uncooked cruciferous vegetables).

 

Cauliflower has become the “it” vegetable because it takes on the flavor of anything it’s mixed with. We see recipes for cauliflower mashed, cauliflower pizza, fried “rice,” and even mac and cheese; all created with cauliflower as the main ingredient. When cooked, these vegetables are great sources of nutrition and fine side dish substitutes for pasta, rice, and potatoes. However, when cauliflower is chopped up and eaten raw along with kale, broccoli and brussels sprouts you can expect bloating to occur. Cooking is key!

 

  1. Salt

 

If you want to reduce water retention which always leads to a bloated stomach, cut out the salt. In fact, if you have a lunchtime meal you can significantly reduce the bloat and puffiness simply by avoiding salty foods for the remainder of the day. People who are mindful of their salt intake, prepare their own foods and avoid things like canned soups, chips, bacon, sausage, lunch meats will look and feel leaner.

 

What not to fear:

 

  1. Ripe Bananas!

 

What’s not to love about bananas. You can grab one on the go, they are high in potassium which is another thing that rids water retention.

 

  1. Cucumbers

 

They’re known to reduce swelling and given they contain the flavonoid antioxidant, quercetin. Cool crisp and delicious they’re common to salads and they can also be eaten solo as a snack. You can also add them to water.

 

  1. Watermelon

 

Chunks of watermelon are low calorie and filled with water (over 90%) and very low sugar.

 

Watermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — but this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. There's even a modest amount of potassium.

 

  1. Fermented Foods

 

Kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, and kombucha. These high probiotic, bacteria-friendly fermented foods are key to maximizing digestion and maintaining a healthy gut.

 

  1. Drink water and green tea!

 

Since carbonated beverages contribute to bloat stick to water and flavored teas. Sipping on these beverages throughout the day keeps the digestive system moving. When you are water deprived your body will hold on to the water already in your body without excretion leading to appearing bloated.

 

 

Things to avoid when dealing with belly bloat include:

 

  1. Drinking from a straw

 

The mechanisms of straws make it so that you suck air in to take sips of your drink. An excess of this can fill you up with air and cause bloating.

 

  1. Sleeping right after eating

 

Many people get drowsy right after a meal. The best course of action is to go for a walk or do something that gives you a bit of energy and helps your body process your meal. Going to bed right after eating cripples your digestive process, slowing down the breakdown of your food.

 

  1. Eating Too Rapidly

 

If you find yourself struggling with bloating observing the pace at which you eat can help reduce the amount of air you intake while consuming the foods you love. Generally taking more time to enjoy your meal.

 

About the doctor:

Dr. Niket Sonpal is Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Clinical instructor at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn and on the board of the NY‐ American College of Physicians (NYACP). He is completing his Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Lenox and has spoken and presented at over 25 national and regional conferences on his research and is a regular participant in national courses

 

Kush Bottles Enters International Expansion with Launch of Kush Supply Co. in Canada

 

Launch of New Division Marks the First Formal International Development for Kush Bottles

 

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., August 15, 2018 - Kush Bottles, Inc. (OTCQB: KSHB) (“Kush Bottles” or the “Company”), aleading provider of packaging, supplies, vaporizers, hydrocarbon gases, solvents, accessories and branding services for the regulated cannabis industry, announced today the launch of Kush Supply Co., a new subsidiary based in Toronto, Ontario, with a national sales force leveraging the robust infrastructure of Kush Bottles’ current distribution platform. This new subsidiary will serve licensed producers, processors, retailers and distributors throughout Canada and will be led by Gordon Woolley, Vice President, and Mark Doerr, Regional Sales Director.

 

As the industry leading provider of responsible and compliant packaging and ancillary products in the U.S., the Company looks forward to bringing the same discipline and level of service to the expanding Canadian market in preparation for October 17, 2018 when adult cannabis use becomes legal nationwide in Canada. Understanding the unique needs of this market, and working within the guidelines put forth by Health Canada, Kush Supply Co. is positioned to become the leading provider of child-resistant product lines, along with other innovative solutions, put forth by Koleto Packaging Solutions, the new research and development arm launched by Kush Bottles, Inc. earlier this summer.

 

Mr. Woolley, Vice President of Kush Supply Co., brings more than 35 years of sales and business experience in the printing, merchandising, retail marketing and digital signage industries in Canada. This includes founding a leading sales and distribution company in Canada which supplied marketing, packaging and point-of-sale communication materials to Fortune 500 companies in the restaurant, hospitality and automotive industries.

 

Mr. Doerr, Regional Sales Director of Kush Supply Co., has considerable experience in the regulated retail environment, with a decade of experience at British American Tobacco, where he worked in front-line sales and in project management, leading new product innovations. Most recently, Mark was a Senior Sales Manager with Life & Co., a nascent cannabis technology company specializing in event sales, data analytics and retail training for the cannabis retail environment.

 

“Canada has become a global leader in national cannabis reform with its adult-use program, and we are excited to support the significant growth happening in this market,” said Nick Kovacevich, CEO of Kush Bottles. “We believe Kush Supply Co. is well situated to capitalize on the momentum in Canada leading up to its national launch later this year. By leveraging our supply chain efficiencies, we are extremely well positioned to serve the current needs of the Canadian market, and to adapt to future needs as the regulatory structure evolves and the market expands.”

 

“Gordon and Mark have the experience, operational expertise, and understanding of the Canadian business and cultural environment necessary to lead our expansion into the emerging adult-use market, thus strengthening our position as an international leader in the cannabis industry,” continued Mr. Kovacevich. “Our Canadian expansion is a critical milestone in our international expansion plans and we expect this growing footprint to positively impact our total company revenues as we look to expand our presence beyond the United States.”

 

About Kush Bottles

 

Kush Bottles, Inc. (OTCQB: KSHB) is a dynamic sales platform that provides unique products and services for both businesses and consumers in the cannabis industry including CBD manufacturers. Founded in 2010 as a packaging and supplies company for dispensaries and growers, Kush Bottles has sold more than 1 billion units and now regularly services more than 5,000 legally operated medical and adult-use dispensaries, growers, and producers across North America, South America, and Europe. The Company has facilities in the three largest U.S. cannabis markets and a local sales presence in every major U.S. cannabis market.

 

Kush Bottles aims to be the gold standard for responsible and compliant products and services in the cannabis industry. Kush Bottles has no direct involvement with the cannabis plant or any products that contain THC or CBD.

Nigeria and Mozambique dominate capex outlook in sub-Saharan Africa to 2025, says GlobalData

In sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria leads with 10 planned oil and gas projects expected to start operations between 2018 and 2025, followed by Mozambique with two projects. In terms of announced projects, Nigeria once again leads with 13 projects, followed by Angola with five announced projects, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

The company’s latest report: ‘H1 2018 Production and Capital Expenditure Outlook for Key Planned Upstream Projects in sub-Saharan Africa’ indicates that a total of 64 planned and announced crude and natural gas projects are expected to commence operations in sub-Saharan Africa between 2018 and 2025.

Among these, 20 represent the number of planned projects with identified development plans and 44 represent the number of early-stage announced projects that are undergoing conceptual studies and that are expected to get approved for development.

Joseph Gatdula, Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData, comments: "The total crude and condensate production from announced and planned projects in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to be around 2 million barrels per day (mmbd) in 2025 and the total natural gas production in 2025 is about 8.1 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd).”

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Proposed capital expenditure (capex) of US$40.7bn is expected to be spent on development of planned projects in sub-Saharan Africa, and US$117.1bn is expected to be spent on key announced projects.

Among countries, the top three in terms of highest planned capex spending are Nigeria, Mozambique and Angola with around US$17.3bn, US$7.7bn, and US$5.1bn, respectively, during 2018–2025. With early-stage projects Indonesia Mozambique with a capex of US$38.5bn, followed by Nigeria with US$29.4bn.

Among companies, Eni SpA, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, and Total SA have the highest level of spending on planned projects with US$7.2bn, and US$5.6bn and US$3.4bn, respectively. The highest level of spending on early-stage announced projects is by Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Exxon Mobil Corp, and Eni SpA with US$15.5bn, US$12.9bn, and US$6.9bn spent on capex, respectively.

Information based on GlobalData’s report: H1 2018 Production and Capital Expenditure Outlook for Key Planned Upstream Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria and Mozambique Dominate Capex Outlook

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State Innovation Model Funds First Blockchain-Enabled Data Aggregation and Reporting Collaboration in Colorado

 
Three leading health data organizations, CORHIO, QHN and CCMCN, partner with BurstIQ to pilot a blockchain-based health data platform to enable the statewide aggregation of clinical quality measures for the Colorado State Innovation Model.
Denver, CO (August 15, 2018) - Three of Colorado's clinical health data organizations, Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO), Quality Health Network (QHN) and Colorado Community Managed Care Network (CCMCN), announced today that they have partnered with Denver-based BurstIQ to enable aggregation, consolidation, and sharing of clinical quality measures (CQMs) data across the state of Colorado.  The project is funded by SIM, a federally funded, Governor's Office initiative, that is helping hundreds of primary care practices and four community mental health centers integrate behavioral and physical health and learn how to succeed with alternative payment models.
This partnership will be the first collaboration of its kind to leverage blockchain for HIPAA-compliant data aggregation and reporting in the state of Colorado. BurstIQ's secure blockchain-based platform will allow CORHIO, QHN and CCMCN to each maintain direct control over their respective data assets while enabling the consolidation and contextualization needed to report electronic CQMs for SIM.
"This partnership is truly the first of its kind in Colorado,"says Frank Ricotta, CEO of BurstIQ. "The ability for disparate data systems across the healthcare ecosystem to interact and share data is critical. We applaud CORHIO, QHN, CCMCN and the state of Colorado for leading the way on blockchain and we're honored to help them accomplish their vision."
SIM practices will be the first to test this eCQM solution, which was designed to help providers extract eCQMs once and report data to multiple payers.
"Health information technology is one of the foundational pillars of SIM, and it is rewarding to see this work come to fruition," says Barbara Martin, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC, MPH, Director, SIM. "This solution will help reduce the administrative burden of reporting, and help providers prove their unique value to health plans, which is a core component to success with APMs."
"CORHIO is honored to be a part of such a collaborative and innovative project that will enable improved quality measures reporting for behavioral and physical health providers participating in SIM,"says Morgan Honea, CORHIO Chief Executive Officer. "Colorado is leading the way in enabling practices to participate in the transition to advanced payment models. Initiatives like this one further demonstrate our innovative spirit and commitment to the quadruple aim."
"CCMCN is excited to have the opportunity to work with CORHIO, QHN and BurstIQ to create a new and innovative approach to integrating healthcare technology for Colorado. Our work will start with the development of quality measures and it has the opportunity to become a foundational component for community collaboration, further strengthening our ability to protect Colorado's vulnerable families,"says Jason Greer, CCMCN CEO.
"This partnership will bring together health care providers, health information organizations, the State and technology to provide a more complete set of data to calculate measures," says Marc Lassaux, QHN's Chief Technical Officer. "At QHN, we believe that more complete data will better the lives of all Coloradans as it will help us identify patients in need. We are excited to be involved in this effort."
About BurstIQ™ 
BurstIQ™ is an industry-leading blockchain enablement company, offering enterprise-level blockchain solutions for the health and healthcare industry. The company offers a HIPAA- and GDPR- compliant platform that seamlessly leverages blockchain, advanced security, Big Data capabilities and machine intelligence to enable healthcare businesses and individuals to access, control, monetize and gain insights from their health data. The BurstIQ Ecosystem allows people and businesses to create relationships and transact through a global network of marketplaces for personalized products and services, value-added B2B services, research opportunities, and peer-to-peer networks. The BurstIQ platform and Ecosystem work together to improve the security of health data, reduce healthcare costs, enable new insights and care models, and democratize health through increased global health access, equity and personal empowerment. For more information visit, http://www.burstiq.com
About the Colorado State Innovation Model: 
The Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM) is a governor's office initiative that is funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Colorado was the only SIM state to select the integration of behavioral and physical health with support from public and private payers as its main goal to help providers succeed with alternative payment models. The four-year initiative, which ends in July 2019, is helping hundreds of primary care practices and four community mental health centers deliver whole-person care and gain the skills they need to succeed with alternative payment models. SIM has helped create a new workforce in the state and invested in local public health agencies to address mental health stigma and improve access to care. Get data that shows SIM's successes, listen to podcasts about how integrated care improves the lives of patients and the morale of provider teams and learn more about the initiative: www.co.gov/healthinnovation
About CORHIO
CORHIO is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality through the optimal use of health information exchange (HIE). The CORHIO HIE is one of the largest and most robust HIE networks in the U.S. with more than 12,000 users and 74 hospitals currently participating. In addition to managing the HIE network, CORHIO provides advisory services that help healthcare professionals effectively use electronic health records and improve care delivery, and supplies accountable care organizations and health plans with data that enhance population health programs. For more information, visit www.corhio.org
About QHN
Quality Health Network (QHN) is a non-profit community collaborative serving western Colorado stakeholders since 2004.  More than 90% of area health care providers participate in the network and financially sustain its ongoing operations. QHN services include real time electronic data collection, distributions, and reporting to facilitate the availability of information in order to optimize the health of our communities, improve the economic efficiencies of patient care, and bring value to our stakeholders. For more information, visit www.qualityhealthnetwork.org
About CCMCN
Colorado Community Managed Care Network (CCMCN) is a Colorado non-profit organization founded in 1994. CCMCN's statewide network of Community Health Center Members and joint venture partnerships provide care to approximately 50% of Colorado's Medicaid population and low income families. CCMCN's approach to population health is to innovate, discover and spread proven technology solutions across safety net communities to help improve the quality and safety of patient care and reduce health care disparities.  For more information, visit www.ccmcn.com

By Choosing To Understand And Embrace Change, We Can Control It To Our Advantage

Morristown, TN, August 15, 2018 ― We are all affected constantly by change—and whether it's positive or negative change, our first response is usually fear. We fret over what this change will mean for us, and set up all sorts of scenarios in our mind of its possible outcome. But the truly successful men and women in business have a good understanding of change and use it to their advantage. If we continually avoid change, we stay in a rut and lose control of our life because we will have lost our freedom.

Ralph Masengill's latest book, Conquer Change and Win,  is the result of forty years of experience as a consultant, coach, advisor and public relations strategist, observing change and showing business leaders that embracing and understanding positive change is the guaranteed way to effective quality improvement and substantial profit enhancement. Out of this experience Ralph learned that successful people share certain traits: they are willing to take a calculated risk and endorse positive change, and they have learned how change affects their emotions and how to overcome this fear.

Masengill speaks from wisdom learned over his vast career, infused by an ethics-based value system of helping others and the community. While his own life has had its share of personal challenges, tragedy and triumph—his professional career has been defined by great success. In fact, Masengill Marketing Associates has been the recipient of over 850 national and regional advertising and marketing awards. In Conquer Change and Win, this best-selling author gives readers an easy-to-follow book, peppered with humor, that includes clear charts and graphs to illustrate important points.

Masengill's quote says it all: "Quality, like the flu, is catching. The more you are around it, the more you will see the advantages and want to be a part of the quality process. In other words, quality begets quality.”

Ralph Masengill is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and his postgraduate work includes the Dr. W. Edwards Deming course on quality and quality management. He and his wife Dianne live near the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee, where he enjoys woodworking, oil painting, sailing and helping with his favorite charities in his spare time. They have four grown children, two dogs and a cat.

For more information on the author or his book, please visit http://masengill.com.

Conquer Change and Win
Available at all fine bookstores, the author's website, and Amazon.com and Kindle.
ISBN:  978-1515191872

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Excerpts from 5-Star Reviews on Amazon.com:

"All information is right on target for those seeking info on how to succeed in life and business. If you only want to read one book on this subject, this is certainly a great choice.”

"… A fascinating look at how the relentless change we experience in our professional and personal lives affects us physically and emotionally. His down to earth explanations of coping strategies coupled with bits of humor make change easier to manage. Masengill reminds us that fear of change is normal and the anxiety, stress and anger that we experience cannot be controlled and should not be ignored. The magic happens when you learn to control your response to these feelings… This book will teach you how… I found applications from these chapters helpful in everyday life, for who among us could not be more persuasive socially or at home?”

"While this book's subject is change and change management, it could have easily been about success or winning in life. Ralph is able to mix expertise, fact and even a little humor (some at his own expense) not only to teach, but to also tell a story to the reader … A very easy, delightful read that I would recommend to anyone who is interested in improving their own life and/or their company's well-being.”

"A must read for anyone struggling with doing what is difficult but necessary in order to be successful. Don't let the title fool you. This book is a complete user's guide for accomplishing just about anything. A great read whether you want to accelerate change in the workplace or in your personal life.

"… [Author] certainly knows what he's writing about, because he has lived it--in daily life, work, health, and business. Ralph's trademark has always been: "Knowledge through humor"--and it still is. Every day in every way, he's a winner and has certainly conquered many changes to make his life great again when times were tough. And this book reflects how others can become conquerors, changers, and winners too!”

NEW ATHLETIC WEAR BRAND, TEMPLE ATHLETIC     AIMS TO BUILD A BETTER, HEALTHIER YOU BY BEING A BETTER, HEALTHIER SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
- A new, locally made sportswear brand creates a better, healthier you while also promoting a cleaner environment – 
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TORONTO (August 15, 2018) - Launching Wednesday, August 22nd on Kickstarter, The Temple Athletic Co. the NEW, industry changing sportswear brand for men and women that is designed using only superior performance fabrics free of dangerous toxins.
Dangerous toxins and chemicals used in the weaving, dyeing and treatment processes of today’s leading sportswear brands have been linked to various illnesses, including contact dermatitis, hormone disruption, learning disabilities and cancer (REPORT). When an individual exercises, these toxins absorb into the body from friction and heat through sweat.

All Temple Athletic collections are made locally, using superior performance fabrics FREE of dangerous toxins. Crafted in the world’s most advanced fabric mills, using only the highest human and environmental production standards in the world.

Not only is Temple Athletic safe for those who wear it, but it also promotes a cleaner Earth, in which the apparel and footwear industry are the second largest global polluters behind oil & gas.

Our vision? It’s simple. We want to help build a better, healthier You by being a better, healthier sportswear company.

The Temple Athletic Co. invites you to join their community in telling their story, to educate and to provide the consumer with a healthy sportswear alternative.

Good for your body. Good for the planet. Locally made.
Temple Athletic products will be offered at a ‘pre-order promotional rate’ starting August 22nd on Kickstarter.  Temple Athletic products will be available at regular pricing, direct to consumers from our website and through exclusive Brand Ambassadors. All customers will also receive unlimited access to a media library containing the most current information about diet, health and exercise direct from the fitness community.
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First acne education program for Canadian high school students now available; shows positive improvements in teens after one month

 

VANCOUVER, Aug. 15, 2018 /CNW/ - The Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada has just launched "Skin Confident", a 1-hour, healthy skin and acne education program for Canadian high school students with proven, positive results.

In a recent study (1), Skin Confident was shown after one month to bring about improvements in acne-related self-perception, social and emotional well-being and acne symptoms in teens. The program is freely available for teachers, school nurses and anyone interested in presenting it to high school students via the not for profit society's website https://www.acneaction.ca/skin-confident/

"It appears there is no formal teaching about acne at high schools despite the fact that about 90% of students have it," says Dr. Shannon Humphrey, a Vancouver dermatologist and spokesperson for the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada. "This is particularly concerning since acne has been shown to affect self-esteem and may cause significant emotional distress," added Dr. Humphrey, co-developer of the program.

"Skin Confident gives us an opportunity to provide teens with scientific, independent information to help with this common condition and its emotional effects," she said.

Aside from acne, Skin Confident covers the biology of the skin, skin care and self-esteem as it relates to acne. The program is aimed at students in grades 10 and 11 but can be shown to any high school grade.

"We are hoping physical education teachers in particular, many of whom now have an added role to provide health education, will be among the top users of the program," Dr. Humphrey said. Educators and health personnel are encouraged to present the program.

Developed by Dr. Angela Burleigh, resident physician, and Dr. Humphrey, the fully scripted program is available in English and French.

A search for similar high school acne education programs worldwide did not turn up any results, pointing to Skin Confident as the first program of its kind in the world.

(1) Burleigh A, Yousefi M, Humphrey S, Skin Confident: A skin health and acne educational intervention to improve Acne Quality of Life measures in adolescents, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2018), doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.06.052.

About the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada:
The society, a national, not for profit organization, offers hope and help to those with acne by providing independent, reputable and current information and raising awareness. For more, visit www.AcneAction.ca

Acne Awareness Month, September 2018 was designated by the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada / La Société canadienne de l'acné et de la rosacée to raise awareness about acne, a common skin condition affecting 5 million Canadians that can cause significant physical and emotional effects.

SOURCE Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada