Updated: September 19, 2020 9:24:02 pm

By Pooja Bhargava

In the era of Instagram and Snapchat, theres a lot of information available online that may not always be the solution to all your kids problems. Fad diets like keto, paleo, and military diets are taking social media by storm and they seem to be very appealing to young individuals who put a premium on physical appearance. These diets are often short-term solutions and they end up having long-term adverse effects. Hence, now more than ever, we need to help our children understand what it means to lead a healthy lifestyle.

As a parent, you pass more than just your genes to your children. Kids tend to pick up your habits from an early age, both good and bad. Hence, it is important that you set an example for your young ones by following a disciplined routine and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. When healthy habits are instilled early on in ones life, it becomes part of a lifestyle routine and goes a long way in ensuring a happier, healthier, and disease-free life. Here are a few habits that I have inculcated in my kids.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, is an adage I have personally lived by. It not only helps kids to kickstart their day with good energy levels but also teaches them to stick to regular meal times and teaches them the importance of having a routine. It is important to teach kids the value of being armed with good discipline as it always lends a better perspective towards life. Following the bodys biological clock also helps to keep chronic diseases at bay and ensures that your kids avoid late nights and drowsy mornings. Having a balanced and nutritious breakfast goes a long way in promoting an overall healthy lifestyle.

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With the pandemic-induced lockdown now having tied kids to their screens, it is extremely important for them to get enough exercise. Kids today arent playing outside as they used to; FIFA, Angry Birds, and Call of Duty have become the norm as opposed to Hide and Seek, Kick the Can, and Catch and Cook. It is important to get your kids out the door and ensure that they are exercising in some way or another for at least an hour everyday. Being physically active from an early age ensures that your kids have improved academic scores and are actively engaged in sports. The endorphins released when you exercise help fight academic stress and emotional distress. Playing a sport also teaches kids how to deal with lifes highs and lows from a young age and it also helps to enhance their social skills.

Make your kid read 10 minutes every day before going to bed. Let them choose what they like to read. Strong reading skills are essential to building a well-versed vocabulary. Make reading a fun activity so that they view it as a treat and not a boring chore. Ingraining the habit of reading reaps high returns in the long run as books will always help kids learn and add to their body of knowledge.

Creating a bond with your child and making them comfortable with confiding in you is one of the most rewarding experiences. Assigning dinner as a family meal is an easy way to go about this. This makes it easier to ensure that everyone is eating nourishing meals together. You can use dinner as an opportunity to have a conversation with your kids about their day; discuss films, literature, politics or whatever it is that excites you and them. Make it a point to take an interest in their interests even when they are something you never imagined being interested in! And lastly, be open-minded and understanding of the changing times, this ensures that they are comfortable reaching out to you when they are in need of help.

Theres nothing better for your kids routine than eight hours of uninterrupted sleep. Poor sleeping patterns can cause a decrease in the release of growth hormones, hence, affecting the development of bones and other cells and tissue. It also negatively affects immunity levels, leads to forgetfulness, and lack of concentration. Sleeping early and developing a daily routine that isnt interrupted on weekends will only do your child good in the long run.

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Kids must be taught the importance of basic hygiene from a young age. Practices such as brushing twice a day, flossing your teeth, washing your hands before and after each meal are simple and effective routines to keep illnesses at bay. It is essential that we teach our young kids the importance of being clean and well-groomed. Inculcating these habits from childhood will help kids have healthy teeth, good skin, and good gut health!

Raising emotionally healthy kids ensures that they do not look to food for comfort and prevents them from resorting to alcohol and drugs as a coping mechanism in their later years. Teach them to embrace all kinds of emotions because they have a right to their feelings. Allow them to release emotions such as anger and sadness in a healthy way from a young age. Teach kids the value of habits such as journaling and meditation; this could help them develop a good sense of judgment. Talking to them about anger management techniques can help them understand when to walk away from fraught situations. Allow them to cry and talk about their feelings as it helps teenagers deal with their sadness. Showing emotion must always be encouraged and not suppressed.

Raising a child comes with its ups and downs. Hopefully, my advice helps make your journey easier.

(The writer is a health coach, holistic nutritionist and fitness expert.)

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:The unhealthy food habits coupled with the sedentary lifestyle of Keralites could prove fatal as the state braces for the Covid-19 case peak. Citing global studies that being obese doubles the risk of hospitalisation and increases the risk of dying due to Covid-19, the state health department has stressed the need for adhering to a healthy lifestyle.

The department also says that the young population should exercise extra caution as obesity is prevalent among them. To corroborate the same, it points out that of the young Covid patients admitted in ICUs, obesity has found to be the villain.

Intensive Care Unit and ventilator admissions are increasing in the state. It is obvious that the elderly and those with comorbidities might need ICU or ventilator care. But now, young patients also need ICU admission and of them, a majority are found to be obese, said an officer of the health department.

When asked about this, Dr Bipin Gopal, state nodal officer for non-communicable diseases, said, Obesity is a problem and it is prevalent among the young generation. It is one of the triggering factors that could worsen the Covid-19 condition.

An intensive care specialist at a government medical college hospital said, Excess weight might result in other diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and a weakened immune system. This can make these individuals more vulnerable to Covid-19.

Earlier, the Public Health England, an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom, had stated that people with excess weight were at greater risk of needing hospital admission or intensive care. It was also found that people with obesity and Covid-19 were twice as likely to end up in the hospital and 74 per cent more likely to be admitted to intensive care. They were also more at risk of dying of Covid-19.

In the light of the study, the UK government released a new national strategy for tackling obesity. A similar strategy should be followed by the state. We have this eat right campaign. But it will have to be strengthened. People should be made aware of the need to stick to a healthy and nutritious diet, said the specialist.

At the same time, a section of the health officials said the state government should immediately roll out a campaign with the message lose weight to beat Covid-19.

Recently, Finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac in a social media post said ICU/ventilator admissions are on the rise in the state. Citing the condition at Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, the minister said there are two categories of admissions at the ICU -- the elderly and youngsters who are obese. The minister who tested positive for Covid-19 and was treated at the MCH was discharged on Tuesday.

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Orthorexia is an eating disorder that is characterized as an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating.

It often involves restricting certain food groups and over emphasizes "clean eating" to a point where it interferes with quality of life.

It is difficult to estimate how many people have orthorexia as there is currently no formal diagnostic criteria.

Here is what you need to know about orthorexia from common symptoms to how it's treated.

People develop orthorexia when they obsessively fixate on "healthy eating." While deciding to pursue a healthy lifestyle isn't bad, people with orthorexia become compulsive and inflexible with their eating.

Unlike other eating disorders, orthorexia is usually not motivated by weight concerns or body image issues, says Meghan Windham, a registered dietitian at Texas A&M University.

Orthorexia often starts because a person wants to improve their overall health by taking control of the foods they eat. For many, this means turning to fad diets that restrict certain food groups or promote specific eating patterns. Windham says following these types of diets can quickly become obsessive, even if they don't start out that way.

People with orthorexia tend to be concerned about the quality of the foods they eat, rather than the amount of food that they eat. Food concerns can vary among individuals with orthorexia. For example, some may restrict major food groups such as dairy or gluten while others may be fixated with only consuming raw foods.

Orthorexia is not considered an official mental health condition by the DSM-5 the manual used to diagnose mental illnesses. One reason for this is because symptoms of orthorexia tend to overlap with other conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anorexia, and other avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders (ARFIDs).

If left untreated, orthorexia can progress and lead to lasting mental and physical health consequences and may even take the form of other eating disorders like anorexia nervosa or bulimia, says Paula Quatromoni, DSC, RD, an associate professor and chair of the Department of Health Sciences at Boston University.

Like most eating disorders, the signs and symptoms of orthorexia are mental, behavioral, and physical. Orthorexia presents differently in individuals, so symptoms may vary from person to person.

Mental, or emotional symptoms, of orthorexia tend to be similar to those of other eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). These include:

Behavioral symptoms are some of the earliest signs of an eating disorder. According to Windham, those associated with orthorexia include:

People with orthorexia are at a higher risk of developing micronutrient deficiencies because they tend to restrict certain food groups. This can lead to physical symptoms if the deficiency is left untreated.

Here are some common micronutrient deficiencies in people with orthorexia and their corresponding physical symptoms:

These obsessive and compulsive behaviors around food choices can impede on a person's social life. "Some people find it easier to compulsively stay at home, rather than socialize to have complete control over theirfood environment, which quickly becomes a really isolating way to live," says Quatromoni.

It is important to try to recognize when someone needs help with orthorexia sooner, rather than later. "The longer someone has been in the trenches with this, the greater the health risks, and the longer the road to recovery will be," says Quatromoni.

It can be tricky to tell if someone has orthorexia or if they are just a healthy-eater. Windham says healthy eating has progressed to orthorexia when, "your food intake is governed by strict rules, rather than day to day choices."

According to Quatromoni, here are some signs that may indicate a person is developing orthorexia:

Early identification and intervention can help people with this disorder have the best possible outcomes in recovery.

If you are worried that someone you know may be experiencing these symptoms, here is some advice on how to approach them about your concerns, says Lauren Smolar, the director of programs at the National Eating Disorders Association.

"Oftentimes the symptoms we see in people with orthorexia are extensions of underlying psychiatric conditions or they are triggered by psychological stressors," says Quatromoni.

There are certain factors that place some people at higher risk of developing orthorexia. These include:

Orthorexia is treated with a combination of nutrition counseling and therapy. "It's important to work with a dietician to correct nutrient deficiencies and restore physical well being, as well as a mental health professional to treat the psychological side of this disorder," says Quatromoni.

"Nutrition counseling can help people with orthorexia relearn what a healthy plate looks like," says Windham. Nutrition counseling is education-based and can help people with orthorexia re-incorporate food groups they are scared of and understand the benefits of a varied diet.

Meanwhile, therapy can help people with orthorexia understand underlying mental health issues and stressors that may be driving their rigid food behaviors. If people are also suffering from anxiety or OCD, they may be prescribed medication to treat those conditions.

Read more about finding the best treatment options for eating disorders.

If you are concerned your healthy eating habits have become disordered or started to impede on your quality of life, you should seek help from a dietician, therapist, or contact the National Eating Disorders Helpline. "Even if you don't meet any official diagnostic criteria you are still deserving of care to help you work through the concerns you have about your behaviors," says Smolar.

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Like it or not, eating for two isn't a license to eat twice as much as usual. Use healthy lifestyle habits to manage your pregnancy weight gain, support your baby's health and make it easier to shed the extra pounds after delivery.

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to pregnancy weight gain. Appropriate weight gain for you depends on various factors, including your pre-pregnancy weight and body mass index (BMI). Your health and your baby's health also play a role. Work with your health care provider to determine what's right for you.

Being overweight before pregnancy increases the risk of various pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes, high blood pressure disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, and the need for a C-section.

Work with your health care provider to determine what's best in your case and to manage your weight throughout pregnancy.

If you're underweight before pregnancy, it's essential to gain a reasonable amount of weight while you're pregnant. Without the extra weight, your baby might be born smaller than expected.

Gaining too much weight during pregnancy can increase your baby's risk of health problems, such as being born significantly larger than average (fetal macrosomia). You might also be at increased risk of pregnancy-related hypertension, gestational diabetes, prolonged labor and the need for a C-section or delivery before your due date. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can also increase your risk of postpartum weight retention and increases your risk of blood clots in the postpartum period.

Your baby might weigh in at 7 or 8 pounds. That accounts for some of your pregnancy weight gain. What about the rest? Here's a sample breakdown:

Larger breasts: 1 to 3 pounds

Larger uterus: 2 pounds

Placenta: 1 1/2 pounds

Amniotic fluid: 2 pounds

Increased blood volume: 3 to 4 pounds

Increased fluid volume: 2 to 3 pounds

Fat stores: 6 to 8 pounds

In the first trimester, most women don't need to gain much weight which is good news if you're struggling with morning sickness.

If you start out at a healthy or normal weight, you need to gain only about 1 to 4 pounds in the first few months of pregnancy. You can do this by eating a healthy diet no extra calories are necessary.

Steady weight gain is more important in the second and third trimesters especially if you start out at a healthy weight or you're underweight. According to the guidelines, you'll gain about 1 pound a week until delivery. An extra 300 calories a day half a sandwich and a glass of skim milk might be enough to help you meet this goal. For women who are overweight or have a BMI of 30 or higher, the guidelines suggest a weight gain of about 1/2 pound a week in the second and third trimesters. Try adding a glass of low-fat milk or an ounce of cheese and a serving of fresh fruit to your diet.

Your health care provider will keep a close eye on your weight. A dietitian also can help. Do your part by eating a healthy diet and keeping your prenatal appointments. To keep your pregnancy weight gain on target, your health care provider might offer suggestions for boosting calories or scaling back as needed.

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No matter where wego, or what wedo- oneconstantly plagued by this question, 'if this could lead to a flu?' A lot of us are trying our best to strengthen our immunity, and looking for some kind of magic formula that would keep the infection and viruses at bay. Turns out that there is no such magic potion;immunity is not built in a day. You need to work on it every day, make wise calls, eat responsibly andlead a healthy lifestyle to prepare your body's natural defenses to fight the seasonal ailments. Some of our kitchen ingredients may help too.

Since time immemorial, we have valued our spices not only for their flavour but also their holistic benefits. Spices, if consumed in moderation, could do wonders for your immunity, with minimum side-effects.

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India's golden spice turmeric is creating quite some stir on global shores for its healing benefits. Its active compound curcumin is known to have potent qualities to combat chronic infections. The anti-inflammatory properties are also helpful in managing the symptoms and discomfort tied to cold, cough and flu. Another wonder spice is black pepper is also enriched with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help keep your body resilient against disease causing bacteria.In addition to our spices, some of our veggies too are loaded with immunity-boosting properties. Carrots, for instance are replete with disease fighting Vitamin C. t also happens to be one of the best sources if beta-carotene, a potent antioxidant that fights free radical damage of cells, which in turn may take a toll on immunity.

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You could blend the goodness of these three in one juice and make yourself your own immunity-booster. Here's what you need.

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1. Take a blender, and add all the ingredients. Blend until you get your desired consistency.

Drink this juice early in the morning for more benefits. Make sure you practice moderation and do not skip any medicines if you are on any.

(This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.)

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Ayurveda recommends that good food habits have to be followed up with a healthy lifestyle and exercising. In these lock down days, when we are stuck at home, engaged in indoor activities only, most people are forced to follow a sedentary lifestyle, with little or no physical activity. Most important routine that we should adopt is having a fixed time for waking up. Morning hours being the most energetic and fresh time, getting up early gives a good kick start to an active day.

Exercising daily for at least half an hour, on an empty stomach, is important. Breathing exercises like Pranayama help in managing respiratory ailments, improve immunity, lower stress and enhance the quality of life and are recommended even for people suffering from COVID-19. Maintaining hygiene of the body and surroundings is important.

Take a bath preferably twice a day, in room temperature water, depending on climatic conditions. Taking bath immediately after exercise is not recommended.

Ayurveda on importance of early dinner and good sleep

To the extent possible one should try to adopt the practice of having early and light dinner. While talking of early dinner, I remember the advice given by Padma Shri P.K. Warrior of Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala that we should emulate birds, who take their dinner much before sunset and retire to their nest early.

Good sleep is a sign of good health. Our routine should be that of early to bed and early to get up and not sleeping during day time. These healthy lifestyle routines are easily adaptable and with proper food intake, we can sure build up our immunity level to fight the Virus.

With so much gloomy news floating around us, the Doctors concluding advice is worth emulating STAY HOME STAY SAFE encourage and transmit only positive thoughts. Those of us who are at home and with family, let us fully utilise this Stay Home time, spending more quality time with family, doing things which give pleasure to our mind. Meanwhile let us also pause can we be of some help to those around who are away from family or those who are trying hard to make both ends meet?

The long-drawn fight against Coronavirus is on in right earnest and there is no reason why we should choose to be the losers.

The author is Director (Retd.), Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi and Formerly Joint Development Commissioner (Special Economic Zones), CSEZ. Views expressed are the authors own.

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The global healthy snacks market size is anticipated to rise remarkably on account of the increasing health consciousness among consumers and the rising prevalence of quality lifestyle. These Snacks are a quick and affordable way of sufficing to the nutritional needs of the body. As per a recently published report by Fortune Business Insights, titled, Healthy Snacks Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Meat Snacks, Nut, Seeds & Trail Mixes, Dried Fruit Snacks, Cereal & Granola Bars, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Supermarket/ Hypermarket, Specialty Stores, Convenience Stores, and Online Retails), and Regional Forecast, 2020-2027, the value of this market is expected to rise from USD 78.13 billion earned in 2019 to USD 108.11 billion by the end of 2027. The market is likely to exhibit a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period set between 2020 and 2027.

The world economy is facing a major downfall owing to the current coronavirus pandemic. Most businesses are at temporary halt and the others who are operating in the four walls of their homes are barely able to manage meagre revenue. The healthcare sector is facing major crisis owing to the increasing number of positive coronavirus cases and lack of beds and medical aid to offer treatment. The governments of various nations are investing massively on the research and development of an antidote to fight back the covid-19 pandemic and we soon hope to overcome this situation.

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Drivers & Restraints-

Rising Inclination towards Healthy Food to Add Impetus

The increasing prevalence of chronic and acute diseases among people irrespective of age is a key factor propelling the adoption of healthy food. This stands as a major factor boosting the global healthy snacks market growth. In addition to this, the rising evolution of the food industry and the advent of various food and snacks varieties such as flavors, shapes, sizes, and nutritional value is also adding impetus to the market. Besides this, the advancement in food processing and preservation technology will also aid in the expansion of the market.

However, factors such as processing-related challenges, moisture retention as a result of sugar and fat reduction, and low shelf life of snacks highly rich in fruit and vegetable content may pose major challenges to the market growth. Nevertheless, the growing popularity of functional and convenience foods and the increasing adoption of on-the-go and ready-to-eat snacking, coupled with the increasing awareness among health conscious consumers are expected to create lucrative growth opportunities for the market in the coming years.

Segment

Nut-based Snacks segment to Cover Largest Share Owing to their High Protein Content

Based on segmentation by product type, this market is holding major shares from the nut-based snacks segment. This is owing to the high protein content present in nuts, as well as other high nutrient content such as antioxidants and fibre.

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List of the Key Players of the Healthy Snacks Market include:

Regional Analysis-

Europe Emerged Dominant Owing to Increasing Popularity of On-the-go Nutrition

Geographically, Europe covered the largest healthy snacks market share with a revenue of 31.06 billion earned in 2019. The growth of this region is attributed to the presence of a majority of health conscious people with hectic schedules and busy lifestyles. The advent of on-the-go nutrition and functional food products has propelled the need for healthy snacks, thereby augmenting the regional market.

On the other side, the market in Asia Pacific is likely to showcase the fastest growth in the coming years on account of the rising disposable incomes of people, increasing adoption of healthy lifestyle, and the growing popularity of food products that promote well being, known as better-for-you products.

Competitive Landscape-

PepsiCo., Inc. is Holding Leading Position Owing to New Product Launches

As of 2019, PepsiCo., Inc. is the leading player of this market. Most of the players functioning in the market for healthy snacks are engaged in the manufacturing of new snacks with unique flavors and ingredients so as to attract more revenue and gain a competitive edge in the market. The other players are focusing on collaborative strategies such as joint ventures, contracts and agreements, partnerships, and others to gain a competitive edge in the market during the forecast period.

Major Industry Developments of this Market include:

September 2019 A new brand of refrigerated products was launched by Tyson Food Inc., providing natural food benefits in their products.

October 2017 A new range of protein-enriched snacks called Proteinex Bytes was launched by Danone S.A. in India for expanding its business.

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Does the society really wish to help the elderly cope with the COVID-19 crisis? If so, why does not it address the problem at the root?There is a lot of uncertainty about the COVID-19 statistics. Yet, at least one piece of evidence is clear: older persons are at the greatest risk. And this simply means that the aging process and its resulting multiple aging-related diseases (multimorbidity) are the main determinants for disability, hospitalizations, severe clinical outcomes and deaths with COVID-19 and thus are responsible for the devastating damages to the economy and the entire society. There is now a broad social realization that the elderly are the main risk group that needs to be protected. Then why not make the next logical step and realize the crucial role of the degenerative aging processes, the diminishing resilience and immunity of the aging persons, and the corresponding vital need to therapeutically ameliorate these degenerative aging processes to improve immunity and resilience? This could help mitigate the present crisis and avert future ones. This is the essence of the geroscience approach to the COVID-19 crisis that aims to therapeutically improve multiple aging-related diseases by intervening into their underlying aging processes, such as the process of immunosenescence. A recent position paper Geroscience in the Age of COVID-19 published in the prestigious scientific journal Aging and Disease by some of the leading figures in the field of geroscience, from the US and Israel, promotes the geroscience-based preventive interventions. In addition to the healthy lifestyle (such as exercise, sufficient sleep and balanced nutrition) known to improve immunity in older persons, the geroscientists advocate for expanding the testing of existing drugs with established safety profiles that can potentially improve the biology of aging, immune mechanisms and resilience (the so called geroprotectors). These include such medications as metformin, rapamycin and their analogues, as well as NAD boosters, senolytics, biological immuno-modulatorors and other prospective geroprotective agents. These interventions showed promise in animal studies and some emerging human trials, though the scientists caution that so far no such treatments have yet been approved as geroprotectors for use in humans. Hence, self-medication with any of these substances is highly discouraged. Yet, the broader clinical testing of the existing, potentially geroprotective drugs, as well as developing new drugs targeting the aging processes, can be an effective long-term line of defense. Alongside the therapies, the geroscientists also advocate for the broader introduction of measurements (biomarkers) of aging, especially measurements of the deteriorating immune system, as potentially powerful means to predict the risks for the elderly, improve treatments and allocate resources for the protection of those who are most in need of it.THEN WHY not support and advance this research? Experience shows that it is not sufficiently supported. Vast funding is now allocated to researching and developing treatments for COVID-19, including some rather unorthodox and uncertain treatments. The calls for research proposals on COVID-19 now mainly focus on reactive treatments and vaccines. But there is insufficient realization that many reactive treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, whenever they are developed, will likely have diminished safety and efficacy in elderly patients who are at the highest risk, precisely because of their impaired immunity and resilience that geroscience aims to enhance. Yet very little support is explicitly announced for developing preventive geroscience-based interventions for improving the underlying aging health. Just compare the over $3.6 billion allocated by the NIH for the COVID-19 response, with only a few million for geroscience-oriented approaches called for by the National Institute on Aging within the NIH. In other places, such as the EU and Israel, such calls for preventive aging interventions are even more difficult, next to impossible, to find. The public awareness and support of such preventive interventions are also comparatively minuscule, compared to some of the massively publicized research directions such as vaccine development. Is the lack of attention to this approach due to our entrenched psychological reluctance to face our aging process that spills over to science? Is it due to ageism in healthcare that generally discriminates against or ignores the special concerns and needs of older persons? Is it the reluctance to think holistically and for the long term? Whatever the psychological impediments, the scientific community and the wide public should think rationally and proactively and give a strong focus and support for aging health interventions. cnxps.cmd.push(function () { cnxps({ playerId: '36af7c51-0caf-4741-9824-2c941fc6c17b' }).render('4c4d856e0e6f4e3d808bbc1715e132f6'); });If there is a lesson to be learned from this crisis, it is arguably the realization of the need to therapeutically address degenerative aging processes to prevent aging-related ill health as a whole. This understanding should translate to public health and research policies supportive of geroscience research, development and clinical application, improving the funding, incentives, education and institutional and public support for the field. Public advocacy should play an essential role for the realization of these goals. An example of such an advocacy effort is the public initiative for Enhancing research, development and education for promoting healthy longevity and preventing aging-related diseases advocated by the associations Vetek (Seniority) the Movement for Longevity and Quality of Life and Disabled, Not Half a Person. With sufficient support and deployment, the preventive geroscience approach may help avoid or mitigate the effects of devastating crises of aging-related ill health presently and for the future.The writer, a PhD, is the chief science officer of Vetek (Seniority) Association the Movement for Longevity and Quality of Life and Disabled, Not Half a Person, Israel.

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Whether youre a competitive athlete or have a job that requires you to be on the move, youre likely familiar with hard work. Many occupations and hobbies require repetitive and continuous activities.

However, its possible to overdo it. This can be stressful on your body and mind which can result in overexertion.

Overexerting yourself can lead to pain, discomfort, or even injury. Thats why its important to be mindful of your limits and listen to your body.

The good news is that its possible to protect yourself from overexertion. In this article, well explore the causes and symptoms of overexertion, plus ways to avoid it.

When you push yourself too hard, its known as overexertion. This involves physical or mental effort thats beyond your current abilities.

Overexertion depends on many factors, such as your:

Due to these factors, different people will become overexerted at different points. We all have our own physical and mental limits.

Overexertion can be unsafe. It can lead to serious injuries, like:

It may also limit your ability to keep doing an activity in the future.

Typically, overexertion is related to certain activities or motions. Lets take a closer look at some of the most common causes of overexertion.

When you repeatedly move a joint or muscle over a long period of time, it can lead to overexertion. The repetitive movements can put strain on your body, leading to pain or discomfort.

Repetitive movements are often associated with activities like:

Overexertion may stem from doing an activity or task incorrectly. This can place stress on your muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues and cause overexertion injuries.

Examples of improper technique include:

A sudden, forceful movement can also cause overexertion. This is more likely to happen if your technique is incorrect.

Abrupt movements that can lead to overexertion injuries include:

If you continuously do an activity without regular breaks, youll eventually become fatigued. The excess physical effort can be hard on your body.

Prolonged activity might be related to:

Similarly, you can develop mental overexertion after focusing on a cognitive activity for an extended period of time. For instance, you may feel mentally burned out after many hours of studying or working.

Another potential cause is doing an activity in extreme temperatures.

When its very hot or cold, your body needs to work extra hard to maintain its normal temperature. As a result, you may need to push yourself harder to do basic activities, resulting in overexertion.

Overexertion due to extreme temperatures is often associated with activities like outdoor manual labor and exercising outdoors.

If youve overexerted yourself, you may have the following signs and symptoms:

Pain is a common sign that youre overexerting yourself. You may have pain that feels sharp or achy. It may also be more of a burning, tingling, throbbing, or pinching sensation.

If you have pain, stop the activity immediately. Rest and take a break. If the pain continues or get worse, talk with your doctor.

An overuse injury, or a repetitive strain injury, typically develops slowly over time. Some examples of common overuse injuries include:

Common symptoms of overuse injuries include:

Its possible that you may only feel these symptoms when youre doing a specific activity.

Youll typically need to connect with a doctor, so they can help you treat this type of injury. Treatment for a repetitive strain injuries often involves:

Another common symptom is fatigue. It can be physical or mental, depending on the cause of overexertion.

Signs of physical fatigue can include:

Mental fatigue may cause symptoms such as:

In either case, avoid forcing yourself to work for extended periods of time.

Allow yourself to rest and focus on healthy lifestyle habits, like:

Overexertion makes it difficult for your body to heal after strenuous activities. Likewise, it can impair your immune system, making you more prone to sickness.

If you keep getting injured or sick, it may be time to take a mental or physical break from what youve been doing. Again, eating healthy and getting enough sleep can help your body recover.

If youre unable to breathe during a physical task, try reducing the intensity of the activity.

Avoid holding your breath, and breathe deeply to help your body and brain get the oxygen they need. Deep breathing can also help your body relax.

There are ways to avoid physical overexertion while working or doing physical activities.

Follow these tips to prevent physical burnout and injuries:

If you feel mentally exhausted or overwhelmed from work, parenting, or daily stressors, you can take certain steps to help you cope. Some options include:

Overexertion is typically caused by repetitive movements, sudden motions, or prolonged effort. It may also be related to incorrect technique or working in extreme temperatures. If youre overexerted, you may develop fatigue, pain, or become more prone to injuries.

Overexertion isnt only physical. You can also overexert yourself mentally if you work too hard or feel overwhelmed by too many tasks and challenges.

Its worth noting that overexertion doesnt mean youre weak or unable to do something. Instead, its a sign that your body or mind needs to rest. To avoid overexertion, take regular breaks, dont overdo things, and pay attention to your bodys warning signs.

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OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As communities continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining good overall health is of the utmost importance, which is why Delta Dental is shining a spotlight on oral health's connection to overall health. Today, Delta Dental released new data that highlights the overall health and financial benefits that dental insurance provides and reminds Americans that Delta Dental is the perfect partner in achieving optimal oral and overall health.

"According to a new poll, an overwhelming majority of Americans have experienced the positive impact dental insurance can have on oral and overall health. In fact, two of the top-cited benefits of having dental insurance includeits ability to enable Americans to lead a healthy lifestyle (86%) and encourage better oral health habits (86%)," said Emily O'Brien, spokeswoman for the Delta Dental Plans Association. "Delta Dental encourages Americans to remain focused on their health and find a dental insurance plan that meets their needs, helps them save money, and enables them to receive care from dedicated dentists across the country."

In addition, this new poll also found that many Americans also recognize the financial benefits that dental insurance provides: a substantial majority know that having dental insurance saves them money in the long-run (80%), is worth the cost (75%) and provides discounts pre-negotiated with their dentist (71%).

Selecting a dental plan that is right for you Learn more about selecting a dental plan that is right for you by visiting Delta Dental's "Protect my Smile: Dental Insurance" page. Topics include:

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The Adult's Oral Health & Well-Being Survey was conducted between December 30, 2019 and January 11, 2020 among a nationally representative sample of 1,055 Americans ages 18+. The margin of error is +/- 3.02%

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About Delta Dental Plans AssociationDelta Dental Plans Association, based in Oak Brook, Illinois, is the not-for-profit national association of the 39 independent Delta Dental companies.Through these companies, Delta Dental is the nation's largest provider of dental insurance, covering more than 80 million Americans, and offering the country's largest dental network with approximately 156,000 participating dentists. In 2019, Delta Dental companies provided approximately $76 million in direct and in-kind community outreach support to improve the oral health of adults, children and infants in local communities across the country.For more information, visit: deltadental.com.

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People with psoriasis who are on biologic therapies may get an added boost to their overall health: a reduced risk of heart disease.

According to a study published in the September 2020 issue of the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, people who received biologics like adalimumab and ustekinumab for one year to manage their psoriasis had lower levels of a type of coronary plaque called lipid-rich necrotic core (LRNC) compared with people who didnt receive the drugs.

LRNC has been linked with higher risk of heart attack and stroke in people with coronary artery disease.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes plaque as cholesterol deposits that accumulate on the walls of arteries, causing blockages that can lead to coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease in the United States, affecting an estimated 18 million people, the CDC says.

[Our] current hypothesis is that treatment of psoriasis may result in a lowering of the risk of cardiovascular disease over time, explains Joel M. Gelfand, MD, director of the Psoriasis and Phototherapy Treatment Center at University of Pennsylvanias Perelman School of Medicine Philadelphia, who was one of the coauthors of the new study.

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It seems biologic therapy as well as phototherapy two commonly used treatments for psoriasis may both work to reduce levels of LRNC in the blood. LRNC is among several leading biomarkers (measurable signs) that can predict future heart attacks, Dr. Gelfand says.

Biologics, which target specific areas of the immune system, have been used for psoriasis treatment since the early 2000s. The biologics used to treat psoriatic disease block the action of a specific type of immune cell a T cell or proteins in the immune system, such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), interleukin 17-A, or interleukins 12 and 23, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation.

TNF-alpha and the interleukins all play a major role in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

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For the new study, Gelfand and his colleagues enrolled 209 people with psoriasis who had not yet been treated with biologics. Roughly one-half were prescribed biologic therapies to treat their condition, while the rest were not.

LRNC for people in both groups was assessed using coronary computed tomography angiography, with measurements taken at the beginning of the study and, again, one year later.

On average, those who received biologic therapy saw their LRNC decline from 3.12 square millimeters (mm2) to 2.97 mm2 or about 5 percent. Conversely, those who werent on biologic therapy saw LRNC increase from 3.12 to 3.34 mm2, on average a 6 percent rise.

RELATED: 8 Health Conditions Linked to Psoriasis

Although larger studies are needed to confirm the positive effects of biologics on LRNC and heart disease risk, the findings are exciting, Gelfand says, because recent research suggeststhat people with psoriasis are at increased risk for heart disease.

And this risk is more clinically significant in those with more severe skin disease, Gelfand notes. People with psoriasis should be screened for traditional cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol, and they should adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle whether theyre on biologics or not.

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For a fourth time, a member of Vicksburgs medical community is poised to take the top leadership position with the Mississippi State Medical Association.

Vicksburg pediatrician Dr. Geri Weiland was elected the associations president-elect in August. She becomes association president in August 2021 and will join three other Vicksburg doctors who have held the associations top post.

Drs. Briggs Hopson Jr., Randy Easterling and Dan Edney have each lead the association.

A former resident of Pascagoula, Weiland is a graduate of LSU and the University of Mississippi Medical School and has been practicing at Merit Health River Region since 1983. She was serving as the associations first female speaker of the house in more than 150 years before becoming president-elect.

Im not the first female president, but the fourth Vicksburg president, which I think is another testament to Vicksburgs involvement in organized medicine, she said.

Weiland said her election is an honor and a little scary because its a commitment for a lot of work. Ive been in a leadership position for over 11 years as the vice speaker and speaker, but this is going to be a little bit different to be the spokesperson for the organization.

As president-elect, her primary responsibilities will involve trying to stay up with the associations projects and its goals. She will also be observing association President Dr. W. Mark Horne.

I have a year to learn, she said.

Outside of its work involving public awareness of COVID-19 and assisting medical practices affected by the virus, Weiland said the associations emphasis usually involves its legislative agenda and staying on top of things important to the physicians in the state.

Its mostly about trying to improve the health of Mississippians, Weiland said. A lot of times if you want that to happen you can do it through public service announcements, but you really have to work with the Legislature to get those things done that you hope will help Mississippians.

As president, she said, I feel like I want to promote health for Mississippians and see that we stay strong on vaccinations. Id like to promote healthy eating, healthy lifestyles, vaccinations; all those things are important to me.

As a pediatrician, to me, I realize if you dont get children interested and young people interested in a healthy lifestyle and avoiding those things that are not healthy for you. Its hard to do as an adult, Weiland said. I feel like I have lived long enough to have watched vaccines work. The medical community eliminated smallpox in the world. When I started my practice, polio was eliminated in the U.S. Ive seen it work. I know the importance of it.

Dr. Weiland is married to Michael Weiland Sr. Together they have a son, M. David Weiland Jr., who along with his wife, Courtney, have a son, Charlie.

M. David Weiland Jr., is a pediatric cardiologist at University Medical Center.

John Surratt is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in general studies. He has worked as an editor, reporter and photographer for newspapers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. He has been a member of The Vicksburg Post staff since 2011 and covers city government. He and his wife attend St. Paul Catholic Church and he is a member of the Port City Kiwanis Club.

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The fountain of youth: fact or fiction? We all have that one friend or family member who never seems to age. They still move about with a teenagers agility, their energy exceeds that of the energizer bunny, and they seem to be virtually pain-free. However, our own morning grunts and groans tend to get louder as we increase our aspirin intake just to survive.

Health and wellness is a multi-trillion dollar a year industry. It seems like everyone on the planet is emptying their wallets, searching for the secrets to a healthy lifestyle. Multiple visits to doctors or health care practitioners mean numerous bills. Not only that, but how many times have you received conflicting information from different professionals?

Ryan Maxwell saw his family struggle with health growing up. They bounced around from specialist to specialist but were never able to attain long-term change. Maxwells entrepreneurial spirit started to show as he began formulating a plan to bridge this gap in the wellness industry from a young age. The future result was a fully integrated health model, Fluid Health and Fitness.

Fluid Health and Fitness concentrates on total wellness, including proper body movement, exercise, and nutrition. Maxwell has seen the benefits of whole wellness firsthand from his clients in their 70s, 80s, and 90s who now engage in life without restriction. Maxwell says that Making my health a priority even in small ways now has vastly changed the course of my future.

Maxwell is a firm believer that knowledge is essential to building and keeping a healthy lifestyle. First and foremost, you have to know what you want from a healthy lifestyle and why you want to change. If you dont know your why, it will be hard to adapt to the how. Once someone has a full understanding of why they are doing something, it is easier to stay motivated. Long lasting results then come from your own bodys education, the knowledge on how to apply what you know, and the support to be consistent.

Of course, there are times when Maxwell runs into clients that are resistant or hesitate to change certain aspects of their life for overall health. In this case, it is essential to provide a greater awareness of health and life choices and the consequences that can come with them. All of our nutritional choices may not have immediate effects. But knowing that your choices today can influence your future can push you enough to make a change for the better.

Starting a virtual training program has further filled the void of striving for a healthy lifestyle while stuck at home. This virtual resource connects those at home to stay healthy and have all of the specialists they need in one spot. The response to Fluid Health and Wellnesss virtual program has been incredibly positive. This virtual training allows clients to connect with the trainer personally and communicate with the group. Therefore a client receives virtual community support, which would otherwise be lacking with other virtual programs.

Today, Maxwell continues to help clients improve their overall health by offering a whole wellness approach both in-person and virtually. Your body is designed to move and live free. Once you restore your body to its original working order, the benefits will be endless.Opinions expressed here are the opinions of the author. Influencive does not endorse or review brands mentioned; does not and can not investigate relationships with brands, products, and people mentioned and is up to the author to disclose. VIP Contributors and Contributors, amongst other accounts and articles, are professional fee-based.

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Studies have found that more men are dying from COVID-19 than women, and women tend to have stronger immune systems than men.

Thats why Dr. Michael Lutz of Birmingham, founder of the MIU Mens Health Foundation, is encouraging men to take charge of their health. The foundation is hosting free drive-through screenings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at 770 W. State Fair Ave., Detroit.

This is an opportunity for those who are delaying their health care services to start them in a very safe environment, said Lutz. Its also a chance to kick off a healthier lifestyle for those who may have been ignoring it. Our screenings save lives, and we have the most in-depth blood screening panel available at a free health event.

Services include vital screenings, a bloodwork panel, flu vaccinations, COVID-19 nasal swab and antibody testing, as well as HIV testing. All tests are offered without participants leaving their vehicles. These free tests will be provided in partnership with Wayne State University Physicians Group and are comprehensively valued at more than $500.

The event provides men age 18 or older with an assessment of their current health and screenings for some of the most treatable diseases. Attendees will learn how to live a healthy lifestyle and will receive information about mens health topics and advances in health care.

Early detection is the single most important aspect of treatment and recovery, said Lutz.

All attendees will receive a box of food courtesy of Gleaners Community Food Bank, containing fresh produce, lean protein and shelf stable items. For those attending on foot, bagged lunches will be provided, courtesy of Jack Aronson and Jacks Roadside BBQ.

More than 100 volunteers and licensed health professionals will operate 10 covered tents where the screenings will take place. They are trained to practice current health safety standards and will be wearing personal protective equipment. Participants are also required to wear face masks.

To reserve a spot, text MHE 2020 to 483-55 or visitTheMensHealthEvent.com. Email questions toinfo@miumenshealthfoundation.org. Detailed descriptions of all blood tests and screenings are available atmiumenshealthfoundation.org/screening-details. Men who choose to participate in the blood screening tests will receive a copy and explanation of their results by text or mail.

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Even before 2020 began, many Americans of all ages had mental health conditions and alcohol or drug issues that werent getting the attention and care that they deserved.

Now, six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, three months into a major social justice movement, two months away from a national election and with school starting, hurricanes blowing, wildfires burning and the economy slumping, its a fair bet that many more people are struggling with mental health concerns.

Thats why Michigan Medicine assembled a panel of experts for a recent webinar to offer concrete steps that might help, and links to further resources for helping to manage overall well-being.

This recording has a wealth of tips, from breathing exercises to family activities to advice about the kinds of healthy lifestyle choices that can bolster mental health and keep alcohol use in check. The U-M Department of Psychiatry also offers a wide range of resources and helpful links in its COVID-19 Toolkit.

If youre feeling overly stressed, depressed, anxious or concerned about your alcohol use or someone close to you is showing such signs you dont have to start with a specialist. In fact, primary care providers such as family doctors, general internists, pediatricians and primary care nurse practitioners, are trained to handle many mental health symptoms, says Jill Schneiderhan, M.D., a U-M family medicine doctor and mental wellness specialist.

So just as you would start by contacting them for a new physical symptom, dont be afraid to contact them about changes to your mental health and substance use. That includes a persistent low mood, finding things less enjoyable, and anxious thoughts that intrude on your everyday life.

Several of the experts focused on the things you can do to improve your mental state, including more regular bed times and wake times, cutting out screen use in bed, keeping up social connections even if its via video chat or phone calls, eating a healthy diet, getting regular physical activity, engaging in a hobby, spending time outside, and engaging with art and music.

Elizabeth Duval, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in the U-M Department of Psychiatry, offers some specific breathing exercises and mindfulness activities that anyone of any age can do, almost anywhere.

Box breathing: Breathe in for a few seconds, hold for a few seconds, breathe out for a few seconds, and hold for a few seconds before breathing in again.

Try the 54321 exercise: Sitting or standing wherever you are, take a moment to notice and name out loud or to yourself five things you can see right now, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell and one thing you can taste.

When talking with someone, say what you are feeling inside. Just speaking it out loud can actually help defuse the feeling itself

If youre a parent, keep in mind that your children are noticing and reacting to the way youre handling these times, says Polly Gipson, Ph.D., a pediatric psychologist who heads U-Ms Trauma and Grief Clinic. Thats especially true if your family has lost someone to COVID-19, or you belong to a group or live in an area thats being especially affected by current events.

But you can be a model to them by engaging in healthy mental wellbeing self-care and finding ways to focus on positive memories, things to be grateful for, family togetherness because of the lack of scheduled activities, and more. She recommends the CALM method: Communicate with the child to share information, find out what they know and validate their feelings; help them stay Active and creative; Learn how children in general, or your child in particular, show distress; and Model self-care by using positive strategies and sharing them with children.

Childrens future mental health depends in part on how theyre affected by adverse experiences now, both their own and those that their larger community is going through. If you notice troubling behavior in the children in your life, speaking up to get help can make a major difference.

Alcohol and cannabis sales have shot up during the past six months, and jokes about drinking or using marijuana-derived products to cope with these times are rampant on social media. This is typical during stressful times, says Mark Ilgen, Ph.D., the addiction psychologist who directs the U-M Addiction Treatment Services. But he warns that as time goes on, what was once a short-term coping mechanism could develop into a substance-use problem.

Fortunately, he says, support groups, twelve-step groups and addiction care specialists have pivoted to offer online help. And newer medications can help people who have developed a dependence on alcohol, opioids and more. If youre not sure you need this level of help, he notes that many people can cut back on their substance use on their own, by setting targets for themselves including limits on daily or weekly alcohol or cannabis intake. If you find you cant stay within these self-imposed limits, thats a time to seek help. Find more information on the U-M Addiction Treatment Services COVID-19 Addiction & Recovery Resources page.

Above all else, the experts note, if you or someone youre in contact with have been feeling hopeless or even suicidal, its crucial to get help. Dont shy away from discussing the topic, and get in touch with a primary care provider if its not an urgent situation. For urgent or life-threatening situations, contact the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 800-273-8255 or call 911.

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global gymnastic equipment market size is expected to grow by USD 12.68 million during 2020-2024. The report also provides the market impact and new opportunities created due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect the impact to be significant in the first quarter but gradually lessen in subsequent quarters with a limited impact on the full-year economic growth.

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The increase in sedentary lifestyles and physical inactivity exposes individuals to various health conditions such as anxiety, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis. As a result, individuals are increasingly looking to adopt healthy lifestyles. Moreover, social media is playing a pivotal role in creating awareness about healthy lifestyles and the ways to achieve it through various fitness and training activities such as gymnastics. Gymnastics offers several benefits such as better coordination and body awareness and increased strength of abdominal muscles. Strengthening these muscles can help relieve back pain, which is a common malady in todays generation. Thus, the increasing awareness about healthy lifestyle is expected to drive the gymnastic equipment market growth.

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As per Technavio, the increasing popularity of e-commerce channels will have a positive impact on the market and contribute to its growth significantly over the forecast period. This research report also analyzes other significant trends and market drivers that will influence market growth over 2020-2024.

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The increasing popularity of e-commerce channels is one of the major trends being witnessed in the global gymnastic equipment market. The online sales of gymnastic equipment have witnessed significant growth over the past decade due to the retailers' and manufacturers' efforts toward educating customers, streamlining the online retail process, providing better aftersales services and targeted marketing campaigns. The growing penetration of smartphones and the internet worldwide will further increase the sale of gymnastic equipment through online portals, thereby, driving market growth.

Other factors such as the high prevalence of gymnastic associations, and increase in disposable income across emerging economies will have a significant impact on the growth of the gymnastic equipment market value during the forecast period, says a senior analyst at Technavio.

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This market research report segments the gymnastic equipment market by distribution Channel (offline and online) and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and MEA).

The North America region led the gymnastic equipment market in 2019, followed by Europe, APAC, South America, and MEA respectively. During the forecast period, the APAC region is expected to register the highest incremental growth due to factors such as the rising young population, the increase in disposable income, and the growing awareness of the need to invest in health and fitness activities.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, together with the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation, today announced an expanded partnership with the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), the leading organization working to improve the lives of older Hispanic adults, their families and caregivers. The partnership empowers the aging Hispanic population with necessary tools to support their health by providing access to healthy nutrition, as well as nutrition education and fitness programs to promote healthy aging. NHCOA joins the Company's growing network of nonprofit organizations under its Nutrition for Zero Hunger (NFZH) initiative, further demonstrating the often-overlooked effects of hunger and malnutrition in different communities.

"Our Nutrition for Zero Hunger campaign is designed to do one thing: eradicate hunger around the world. Working with the National Hispanic Council on Aging, we will expand our reach as we tackle this global crisis," said Alan Hoffman, executive vice president, Global Corporate Affairs, Herbalife Nutrition.

According to NHCOA, by 2060 the aging Hispanic population is expected to grow to 21.5 million. While more than 32% of this population lacks health insurance, economic and food insecurity are also prevalent issues among older Hispanic adults, placing this population at a higher risk for a number of chronic diseases, including obesity and diabetes. The Company will provide funding for NHCOA's health education and promotion programs, focusing on healthy lifestyle habits.

Herbalife Nutrition has partnered with NHCOA since 2014, supporting their health and nutrition programs, including their senior housing facility, Casa Iris, ensuring all residents have access to healthy nutrition. Over the six-year partnership, the Company has contributed nearly $200,000 to support ongoing programs, including over $60,000 of healthy nutrition products. In 2020, due to the overwelming needs of the community, the Company further supported Casa Iris residents with healthy nutrition needs, including individual nutrition packages containing products, blenders, healthy snacks and nutrition education materials including tips and heathy recipes.

The continued partnership under NFZH supports NHCOA's health and well-being programs, which consist of training sessions focused on health priorities including prevention and risk factors of diabetes, obesity, and cancer, and also promotes heathy eating habits and physical activity.

"We've seen how accessible health information can motivate people to do amazing things for themselves, their families and their communities," said Dr. Yanira Cruz, President and CEO of NHCOA. "We're glad to work with a Company dedicated to providing food insecure Hispanic older adults with the nutrition and educated they need to improve their health and happiness."

To achieve its mission, NHCOA has developed a Hispanic Aging Network of community-based organizations across the continental U.S., the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico that reaches millions of Latinos each year. NHCOA also works to ensure the Hispanic community is better understood and fairly represented in U.S. policies. They address health issues on multiple levels including localized health education and promotion programs, public policy advocacy informed by grassroots input and rigorous research, serving as the basis for both practice and policy.

AboutHerbalife Nutrition Ltd.Herbalife Nutritionis a global company that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a proven business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers high-quality, science-backed products, sold in over 90 countries by entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through the Company's global campaign to eradicate hunger,Herbalife Nutritionis also committed to bringing nutrition and education to communities around the world.

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AboutNutrition for Zero HungerThroughNutrition for Zero Hunger,Herbalife Nutritionis helping tackle rising global hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. As a leader in the nutrition industry, we are committed to addressing this need through combined efforts for access to healthy nutrition and nutrition education.Nutrition for Zero Hungeraligns with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goal #2, which calls for bold action to end malnutrition in all its forms by 2030, as well as solutions to end global hunger and improve nutrition worldwide. The initiative addresses global hunger, food security and malnutrition through key commitments to ensure greater access, education and empowerment of healthy nutrition worldwide.

About NHCOAThe National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) is the leading national organization working to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults, their families and their caregivers.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, NHCOA has been a strong voice dedicated to promoting, educating and advocating for research, policy, and practice in the areas of economic security, health, and housing for more than 30 years.

In 2014, there were 3.6 million older adult Hispanics, constituting 8% of the older population in the US; this number is expected to grow to 21.5 million by 2060. In light of the rapid growth of the Latino aging population, NHCOA also empowers Hispanic older adult sand families through leadership development to enable them to age with dignity and become their won best advocates.

To achieve its mission, NHCOA has developed a Hispanic Aging Network of community-based organizations across the continental U.S., the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico that reaches millions of Latinos each year. NHCOA also works to ensure the Hispanic community is better understood and fairly represented in U.S., policies.

By encouraging a multicultural dialogue and sharing the best of our talents, NHCOA believes in building a stronger America in which we can all age securely, with dignity, greater self-sufficiency, and in the best possible health.

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My name is Katy Allen (@kallen_cooks), and I am 23. I currently live in St. Louis, Missouri, where I work as a labor and delivery nurse. I joined WW (formerly Weight Watchers) and learned proper portion controland I feel like my healthiest, happiest self.

My weight has fluctuated up and down my entire life. As a child and throughout middle school, I was heavier than my close friends and family members, and very aware of it. I was told I was just "big boned" and born "the opposite" of my tall and skinny sister.

My self worth revolved around my body image and how I was perceived by others, even at a young age. I would put myself on cleanses or fad diets, and spend hours exercising in the evening. Then I would binge on anything I could find in the pantry. This was a revolving cycle, and it was just my normal.

Once I began high school, I got into dance and joined the competitive poms team. I was in better shape those years but still had a very poor relationship with my body image. I saw myself as bigger than the other girls, and always felt self conscious in group settings. Throughout this time I had a poor sense of portion control and continued to eat mindlessly.

My senior year of high school through the end of my freshman year of college, I kicked it into high gear with exercise and healthier eating. I lost around 20 pounds. This was the first time I was ever able to lose a significant amount of weight, and I was hooked. I was running more than five miles a day, tracking my calories, and going to the gym before school at 6 a.m.

But gradually this lifestyle became less feasible with nursing classes, an ankle injury, and my first experiences with depression and anxiety. I stopped exercising and returned to an unhealthy diet of fast food, sugar, and whatever was accessible. By the end of college, I had gained around 80 pounds. I graduated college at my heaviest weight ever, 253 pounds at 21 years old.

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I hardly slept and was chronically fatigued. Walking up a flight of stairs would leave me breathless and my joints would ache. My ankles and knees were in pain to the point that I was taking Aleve most days of the week and wearing a brace.

My blood pressure and blood glucose levels were high as well. My doctor was concerned that I was developing prediabetes and hypertension that would need to be managed with medication. These health problems, in my case, were preventableand uncommon for someone in their early 20s.

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Aside from the physical health problems I had encountered, I was extremely uncomfortable in my own body. My clothes no longer fit, and I was wearing sizes bigger than those I was used to. I was also getting ready to begin my career as a nurse, where I would be constantly on my feet and expected to take care of multiple patients at a time. How could I take great care of others when I wasn't taking care of myself?

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I was moving to a new city and starting fresh. I decided that the day I took my nursing boards my journey would begin. I began WW (Wellness Wins, formerly known as Weight Watchers) on June 26, 2018.

I knew that I was going to be in this for the long haul, so a quick cleanse or restrictive diet plan was not going to work for me. I heard of WW from family members and had seen it advertised at work, so I decided to give it a try. What has been the most helpful is adding the foods I eat to a daily tracker. Every food or recipe is assigned a SmartPoint value based on the ingredients and serving size.

With WW, no foods are off limits or considered "bad" foods, regardless of their SmartPoint value. This system has motivated me to measure my foods, rather than mindlessly eating from the bag or dumping a random amount into a recipe.

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For the first year of my weight loss journey, I went to a conventional gym and took yoga classes here and there. I took my first Pure Barre class with a friend in June of 2019 and have been going regularly ever since!

I prefer low impact workouts rather than more strenuous activities such as HIIT or running. Pure Barre, combined with regular yoga, has helped improve my muscle tone, endurance, and self confidence.

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I want other women to know that my weight loss and overall wellness journey has not been linear. There have been highs and lows, physically and emotionally, throughout this entire process. And there will continue to be!

Living a healthy lifestyle is a choice, and it is one that I make every single day. There is a small chance that I will stay this weight for the rest of my life, and that is okay. I now know that I have the tools to remain healthy and make the best choices for my body.

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My cardiologists first remark when I saw him the end of June for my regular visit was, Who is this man, I do not recognize him? The doctor was responding to the fact that I had lost quite a bit of weight since my last visit. I had not only reached the level he had been suggesting for years, but had exceeded it.

In addition to taking the cardiologists advice to lose weight, I also followed his suggestion how to do it. He suggested cutting out sugars and carbohydrates. I almost eliminated from the diet potatoes, pasta, and breads. I limited my carbohydrate intake to portions that had five grams or less. The carbs I do eat, I like to consume early in the day so that I will burn them off before I go to bed. Over time I discovered it was helpful not to eat anything at night after dinner. Finally, now I have my main meal at noon rather than evening.

There is an old Chinese proverb that says There are many paths up the mountain, but the view is always the same. The Hindu faith puts it this way: There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading in the same direction, so it doesnt matter which path you take. I am convinced that there are many ways to lose weight. I talked with one man who only ate two meals a day, all before four in the afternoon and drank lots of water. Other people I know follow specific diet plans. How one chooses to lose weight can depend on ones personal health issues, personal preferences, and disputation.

The September 2017 issue of National Geographic had a short piece on diets. The article concluded that the key, says registered dietitian nutritionist Jennifer Bruning, is to find what works best for your body, and more important what you can stick to. (National Geographic, Sept. 2017, p. 24) I have talked with several people who successfully began a diet, only to discontinue it after three or four months. Hebrews invites all of us to run with perseverance the race that has been set before us. (Heb. 12:2) To be successful in losing weight it is important to have the perseverance to pursue the path that one has chosen to reach the goal.

Last week I wrote about the importance of friends. Friends are especially important when trying to lose weight. Some programs to lose weight have built into them support groups. One of things that helped me lose weight was that my wife, Diane, and I engaged in the endeavor together. She made significant changes in what we eat. She replaced what had been our normal fare with new and exciting dishes. As the Book of Ecclesiastes says, Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fail, one will lift up the other but woe to one who is alone and falls and does not have another to help. (Ec. 4:9, 10)

As my cardiologist keeps telling me, the key to a healthy life is dependent on two things: diet and exercise. We in this country have many different paths to accomplish both of these goals. There are all kinds of options to get exercise. The article in National Geographic listed the following possible diets: lacto-ovo-vegetarian, vegan, raw vegan, macrobiotic, fruitarian, juciearian, sproutarian, api-vegan, ovo-vegetarian, pescatarian, Mediterranean, pollo-pescatarian, omnivore and freegan. I am not sure where my low carb/sugar diet fits into the list. However, what is of prime importance is that one chooses a plan and sticks with it. Then as we all follow the path we have chosen, we might reach the summit of a healthy lifestyle.

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ASPEN, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Purveyor of fine Colorado cannabis, Dalwhinnie Farms, announced today the grand opening of its luxurious Aspen flagship boutiqueproviding an upscale shopping experience unlike any other.

Dalwhinnie Farms reconceives the standard dispensary model as an immersive, upscale experience, aiming to reignite the joy of shopping for cannabis as customers are encouraged to browse a specifically curated selection of designer apparel, jewelry and home goods in addition to top-of-the-line cannabis products and showpiece accessories from all over the world.

Every detail of the store is carefully designed to create an elite shopping experience that aligns with the retail standards of Aspen, said Terrance Mendez, Chief Executive Officer. Our goal is to destigmatize and demystify cannabis, normalizing it as part of a healthy lifestyle, and create a destination where the cannabis aficionado can enjoy a unique and exclusive buying experience.

Dalwhinnie Farms cherishes Colorados western heritage. The selection of branded craft cannabis is grown to exacting standards at the companys advanced cultivation facility that shares its grounds with a 210-acre working ranch.

The storefront, conceptualized in partnership with Terra Rose Design Labs, pairs modern elements with classic design pieces. The new merchandise mixes with rustic aged leathers, brass accents and antique mirrors to fit seamlessly into the Aspen aesthetic.

By reimagining the dispensary layout, weve achieved a shopping experience that invites the customer to shop, explore and return for more. The design ushers in a new era of cannabis retail, raising the bar and accomplishing a look and feel that rivals any mainstream store in Aspen, Mendez added.

Cannabis has been legal for quite some time, yet traditional dispensaries can still feel taboo, said Ashley Grace, Chief Revenue Officer. With our Aspen store, we are removing this barrier by offering premium cannabis products alongside specifically curated goods in an environment that encourages customer engagement and discovery.

The Dalwhinnie Farms cannabis boutique is located in the heart of downtown at 108 S. Mill St. and open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and 6-8 p.m. by appointment only. The store is operating in accordance with the State of Colorados COVID-19 mandates.

About Dalwhinnie Farms

Rooted in the San Juan Mountains in the heart of Colorados Rocky Mountain West, Dalwhinnie Farms is a purveyor of fine cannabis and lavish goods of unsurpassed quality. The companys Aspen retail boutique curates premium cannabis experiences, shared with welcoming Western hospitality and warmth. All of Dalwhinnies proprietary cannabis strains are meticulously grown at a purpose-built, advanced cultivation facility that shares its grounds with a 210-acre working equestrian ranch in southwest Colorado outside of Telluride. Come home to Dalwhinnie Farms: Connoisseur Cannabis. Elevated Moments. Learn more at Dalwhinnie.com.

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