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A heart attack and cardiac arrest survivor wants women to be aware of the signs which show their heart might be in trouble.

Tracy Healey is a fit and health 55 year old who eats well, doesnt smoke and generally leads a healthy lifestyle.

But earlier this year she suffered both a heart attack and a cardiac arrest after not recognising early warnings signs.

Tracy, who lives in Corwen, is now joining cardiac nurses at the North Wales Cardiac Centre to urge other women to keep an eye out for the telltale signs that their health could be in danger.

While both men and women can both experience the same common symptoms when experiencing a heart attack, early indications that youre unwell tend to be different for each gender.

Tracy said: I ignored the indigestion type pain that occurred in the night. It was only when the worsening discomfort started to move down one arm, and I awoke feeling very unwell with clammy skin and worsening pains around 4am that I decide to seek medical help and it was a good job I did.

Heart attack symptoms vary from person to person, and can include chest discomfort or tightness, pain that spreads to left or right arm, neck or jaw, back or stomach, unexplained sweating or shortness of breath.

Only around half of the women who have heart attacks, experience the constrictive chest pain typically associated with a heart attack. Typically, women tend to more commonly experience heartburn-like discomfort, neck or back pain, or nausea.

Tracy said: I never thought that I would ever have a heart attack at 55, I am generally fit and healthy I dont smoke and had been out for a nice walk the day before the incident with my family.

I do have a family history of heart disease but I have never had any symptoms suggesting I had a heart problem until now. I did not have the classic symptoms of a heart attack that you see on TV, like a crushing type chest pain.

My symptoms were different to that, having a heart attack never crossed my mind. My pain felt like mild indigestion at first, I went to bed but did not sleep for long as the pain got worse and kept waking me up. I began to feel hot and It was only when I started to get an odd discomfort in my arms that I thought something was not right and Id better seek medical help. Im still shocked about the whole thing.

After struggling with the digestive pain she experienced for around four hours, Tracy visited Wrexham Maelor Hospital Emergency Department to seek help.

On arrival to hospital my chest discomfort got worse, I began to feel generally unwell and this is when my heart stopped beating and I had a cardiac arrest.

Luckily I was in the emergency department at the time and the staff began CPR. I was then transferred by ambulance to the North Wales Cardiac Centre at Glan Clwyd where I was told that one of my coronary arteries, which is a blood vessel that feeds blood and oxygen to my heart muscle had blocked and was restricting blood flow.

Thankfully the team at the North Wales Cardiac Centre were quickly able to unblock the coronary artery by inserting a stent through my wrist, allowing blood to flow back to the heart muscle.

Anne-Marie Angel, Coronary Care Nurse at the North Wales Cardiac Centre, said: Heart attack symptoms vary from person to person. Common signs include chest discomfort that feels like pressure or tightness, pain that spreads to left or right arm, neck or jaw, back or stomach and some may feel sweaty or short of breath.

Women are more likely to get symptoms including back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn or nausea. These symptoms are often easy to ignore and are passed off as something else.

We also know that women may be less likely to seek medical help or treatment despite all the warning signs and this unfortunately can dramatically reduce the chances of survival.

Luckily Tracy decided to seek medical help in time to receive rapid treatment, which is essential for a good recovery.

Tracy said: I am so very grateful to the staff at both Wrexham Maelor, Glan Clwyd Hospital and the North Wales cardiac centre, for the care I have received.

Everyone has been so reassuring, kind and supportive and I cant thank them enough.

If I could send one message out to the public of North Wales, it would be dont ignore your chest pain like I did, call 999 and get medical help as soon as you can, I almost left it too late.

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ANAHEIM, Calif., July 13,2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading organic prepared meal delivery service company, Fresh N' Lean today announces a multi-year partnership with the Anaheim Ducks. Fresh N' Lean will work with the hockey team over the next four years including serving as presenting sponsor of the Ducks Training Camp, a good fit for the brand that focuses on the importance of better nutrition for performance at all levels.

"Partnering with the Ducks is an exciting opportunity for Fresh n' Lean. The Ducks are committed to keeping their players healthy and properly fueled just as we strive to do with our own customers around the country," said Fresh N' Lean Co-CEO Thomas Asseo.

"We are proud to partner with Fresh N' Lean and to have them join our family of respected partners. Their ability to deliver fresh, high-quality meals is a perfect fit as we support our fans in making active and healthy lifestyle choices," said Graham Siderius, Vice President of Corporate Partnershipsfor the Anaheim Ducks.

Fresh N' Lean makes eating healthy easy by offering nutritious, organic chef-driven meals that require no preparation with seasonal menus and diet alternatives such as protein plus, paleo, plant-based, low-carb and clean keto. The company delivers its ready to eat, fresh, never frozen, meals nationwide.

As part of the partnership, Fresh N' Lean branding will be seen at boththe Honda Center and the team's training rink at the Great Park. Fresh N' Lean will also be featured on the Zamboni machine and through an upcoming promotion, one lucky Fresh N' Lean customer will get a chance to win a ride on the Zamboni.

The sponsorship kicks off with the 2020/2021NHL pre-season in September.

For more information about Fresh N' Lean, please visit: https://www.freshnlean.com/

About Fresh n' Lean: With a philosophy and a desire to reinvent the concept of fast food, founder and CEOLaureen Asseoleads Fresh n' Lean, the largest organic meal delivery service inthe United States. Fresh n' Lean specializes in organic dishes made without preservatives, gluten, hormones or added sugar. The recipes are prepared with care and delivered direct to consumers providing a quality meal experience that is readily available when the consumer desires. Laureen's brotherThomas Asseojoined in 2011 as Co-CEO and together they are leading a talented team toward a healthy eating revolution.

About the Anaheim Ducks: The Anaheim Ducks completed a shortened 2019-20 National Hockey League campaign, concluding their 27th season presented by UCI Health. The club was born in 1992 and played its first-ever game on Oct. 8, 1993 at Honda Center (then Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim). One of 31 NHL franchises located throughout the United States and Canada, the Ducks have played to over 90% capacity crowds in their history at the 17,174-seat Honda Center. On June 20, 2005, the Ducks franchise was purchased by Orange County residents Henry and Susan Samueli.By securing the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history in 2007, the club also became the first team from California to win hockey's ultimate prize.The Ducks have reached the Conference Finals five times (2003, 2006, 2007, 2015 & 2017) and the Stanley Cup Final twice (2003 & 2007). The club has won six Pacific Divisions titles in franchise history, including five straight from 2013-17.

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MONTREAL, July 14, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ -A recent study of over 450,000 smartphone users indicates that daily physical activity levels have fallen substantially during the worldwide pandemic. Public health strategies, essential for containing virus transmission, also appear to reduce daily steps by up to 49% among individuals surveyed from 187 countries.

The health professionals at the McGill Comprehensive Health Improvement Program (CHIP) in Montreal have developed a summer Family Fitness Mission to engage grandparents, parents, and their children to exercise together regularly. The web-based six-week program is free (sponsored by Veterans Affairs Canada) and during the pandemic all Canadians are invited to join Veterans and their families in this mission to get healthier by moving more.

Previous Missions have demonstrated average increases in daily physical activity of 30% or more, thereby significantly improving sleep quality and success at losing weight. The online platform has been tested with doctors and other health professionals, Canadian government employees, and the military. Many individuals continue to use the site for years after they first register.

Dr Ilka Lowensteyn, an Associate Professor of Medicine at McGill, and the lead kinesiologist on the Mission noted, "The Mission is fun, challenging, and competitive by having families track their daily physical activity on a leaderboard and virtual map." Family support, regular tracking, and making the program fun are three essential components used to motivate individuals to increase their healthy lifestyle habits, including regular exercise.

Mission results have been published in several medical journals including*

The Mission launches on Monday, July 20th and families can join atwww.missionvav.com

*Lowensteyn I, Berberian V, BergerC, DaCosta D, Joseph L, Grover SA. The Sustainability of a Workplace Wellness Program That Incorporates Gamification Principles: Participant Engagementand Health Benefits After 2 Years. Am J of Health Promotion. 2019; 1-9.

Lowensteyn I, Berberian V, Belisle P, DaCosta D, Joseph L, Grover SA. The Measurable Benefits of a Workplace Wellness Program in Canada: Results After One Year. JOEM. 2018; 6(3): 211-6.

Sounan C, Lavoie-Tremblay M, Martin K, Trudel J, Lavigne G, Lowensteyn I, Grover SA. Impact of a pedometer-based physical activity challenge on behavioral, biomedical, anthropometric and psychological outcomes in hospital employees: An interventional study. Clin Health Promotion. 2013; 3: 5-11.

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In North America, as winter is fast approaches, everyones worried about another COVID-19 lockdown. Social isolation will once again be on everyones minds. AARP Innovation Labs released Alcove, a virtual reality app that enables friends and family to stay connected for Oculus Quest.

Increasingly, with extended times spent indoors, everyone can feel disconnected.

Theres only so much video conferencing anyone can do. Talking about each others day and feeling like you are forcing conversations may not be the optimal way to spend time with your loved ones.

Families need fun. Not everyone can play the type of video game that our children like to play. How to establish a bond between you and your mother, who might be living 3000 miles away? How to enable grandparents to take your children on adventures when they may not be able to go out because of pre-existing health conditions?

Alcove came straight from AARP Innovation Labs to help families go on adventures together in virtual reality worlds modeled after the real world. As we venture further into all corners of the world, the idea is that as the world is feeling closer to us day-to-day, we live our lives together and apart, distributed on different continents and in other countries.

Video conferencing doesnt connect us on a human level. Its playing together or having shared experiences in the world that connects us and brings us closer together.

Rick Robinson, Vice President of AARPs Innovation Labs, says, Alcove allows people to truly break down the barrier of isolation is pretty remarkable. Some people naturally question whether its too complicated or advanced, but based on feedback and our extensive testing with consumers young and old, thats not the case at all.

Robinson suggested that Alcove allows for a much richer way to communicate with one another than current video chat experiences.

On Zoom or other video chat, you can catch up and talk about your day in a very flat way while in VR you can do so much more you can meditate together and travel the world together. You can play games in a completely immersive way.

In the virtual reality world, instead of being immersed inside one experience together, logistically, its easy to switch between experiences. This allows family members to explore different experiences to find what they like the best. Repeating experiences is easy. For instance, building a group meditation habit between a few adult family members is easy and feels immersive.

Robinson says, It is an environment that we like to refer to as your family corner in VR, primarily because of the aesthetic. When you enter, you feel like youre in a home with different rooms you can walk through, taking in all kinds of experiences that surround and envelope you.

Although everyone has an avatar inside Alcoves virtual worlds, the worlds are modeled after real worlds with 360 immersion. With heightened sensory experiences inside the VR world, the experiences can feel calming, soothing, and emotional. This helps to form real bonds between family members.

Cezara Windrem, Innovation Catalyst at AARP Innovation Labs, and Creator and Producer of Alcove, says, "The U.S. military has been using this for a couple of decades now for simulation and training. Now VR and AR are being used a lot more for high-level simulation training, educational programs, and more across industries because of its potential to create new worlds and immerse you in them in a way that can create new memories and allow your brain to make new and deeper connections with the content around. So, we're looking at VR as this complete 360-degree canvas that you are immersing yourself into, and it can be painted with any data information or media. And what's more, you can bring people in there and connect."

When you look at how humans connect, comfort and safety are usually the foundations for real connection. This is why Alcove purposely designed the 360 immersive experience to start from the home's foundation, where most of us find safety and security. It is also designed to engage family members who might be consistently living in their worlds inside the same house.

Windrem says, "Think of Alcove as a magical space that is built at a human scale. You walk in, and by walking in, I mean, you put your headset on, and you're in, and you're looking around, and you feel at home because the environments are built to connect with what you're used to on a daily basis. There's a more modern feel to it. As you started walking around on your own or with your dear ones, inside there, you can start navigating and going into different rooms, which are not your regular home environment rooms, but magical spaces that bring amazing experiences to life."

In the U.S., one of the most significant childhood moments bonding with family is to play board games such as checkers, go fish, etc.. While playing, you are talking with your family, you are cracking jokes, and leaning into joyful moments. Alcove sets the scene for real bonding time with your family.

Cezara Windrem adds, Alcove is a family platform. Were hearing from virtual reality gamers and non-gamers that Alcove is an amazing place to connect with their family members. People from across all age groups are enjoying it.

Alcoves focus on health and wellness allows families to think mindfully about building a collective healthy lifestyle. Families can build healthy habits together inside experiences within the app. They can also watch out for one another and create emotional bonds linked to health and wellness experiences.

Windrem says, "While Alcove is not a clinical tool, socialization, or lack of socialization, can be a contributor to dementia and other similar issues. It's logical that if you could provide a tool that promotes socialization, it could help reduce the risk of dementia."

As virtual reality applications move away from gaming into helping people improve their daily lives, people will use it to build a healthier lifestyle and stronger connection to each other and the world around them. As technologies progress, more immersive experiences will involve the integrating different technologies: virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and holographic. It presents a new frontier for technologists to experiment and create new mediums to improve peoples lives.

Windrem says, VR can bring human connection to whole new levelsthrough its power to connect people with each other and the world in immersive ways, which may have been impossible in the past through traditional mediums. This is particularly relevant today, as our society battles the pandemic, social distancing separates us physically from our loved ones, and more and more adults experience social isolation and loneliness because of it.

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The second annual LYFE Line Teen Summit has been scheduled for July 22-24 atBREC's Milton J. Womack Recreational Center, 6201 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge.

The three-day camp for ages 12-17 offers informative, interactive sessions and discussions on a range of topics including community safety and violence prevention, financial literacy, sexual risk avoidance, college and vocational readiness and making healthy lifestyle choices. The youngsters can also participate in games and other activities provided by BREC.

The summit is sponsored by the Louisiana Center for Health Equity, BREC and the Big Buddy Program of Baton Rouge. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, precautionary measures will be taken during the summit, including requiring everyone to wear a mask.

Young people have a lot on their minds and a lot to say. This is a safe space for them to be heard and focus their energy on achieving their goals and dreams, said LCHE President Alma Stewart.

Registration for the summit is free and open to the public. Parental consent is required to attend. Space is limited. For more information and to register, visit youthpeaceolympics.org. Questions can emailed to info@lahealthequity.org.

It is our aspiration that each teen will leave the summit empowered to go out into their communities more aware of their voice and power and how to respond to everyday situations in positive ways, said Stewart.

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Arlington is the No. 1 best city to live in the U.S., according to 2020 rankings from Niche.com, and two Arlington neighborhoods are No. 2 and No. 3 on the websites new list of the Best Places to Live in America.

Arlington, which is technically a county, has topped the Niche Best Cities to Live list since 2016.

The site calculates the rankings based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Niche previously lauded Arlington for high-quality public schools, low crime rate, abundant nightlife options and walkability.

In its rankings this year, Niche cites the following recent review of Arlington from a current resident.

Arlington is a very clean and open-minded town with educated individuals and businesses that are dedicated to producing less waste. Many stores and retail centers are modern and well-kept. It is a family friendly area with great public schools. However, traffic is prevalent and real estate prices are through the roof. But, living a healthy lifestyle is easy in Arlington with many healthy food options and amazing trails all over.

Arlington neighborhoods also ranked remarkably well on Niches 2020 Best Places to Live lists for both the state and the country, thanks in large part due to highly-rated public schools and walkability.

The Bluemont neighborhood, west of Ballston, is the No. 2 best place in the nation, according to Niche. Radnor-Fort Myer Heights, near Rosslyn and Courthouse, is No. 3. Ballston/Virginia Square is No. 12 in the U.S. and Clarendon/Courthouse is No. 24.

Within Virginia, Arlington neighborhoods dominated the top 25: Bluemont (1), Radnor/Fort Myer Heights (2), Ballston/Virginia Square (3), Clarendon/Courthouse (4), Waycroft/Woodlawn (6), Colonial Village (11), North Rosslyn (12), Lyon Village (13), Cherrydale (14), Arlington Forest (15), Dominion Hills (16), Arlington Ridge (18), Claremont (20), Columbia Heights (21), Aurora Highlands (22), Alcova Heights (23), and Ashton Heights (25).

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Cameron Diaz gives a happy sigh. Im really excited, she says to her friend Katherine Power. On the table are two bottles of their new wine, Avaline, launched mid-July.

We were mad for a while, adds Diaz. You were a little bit more mad than I was. You had some real anger.

Anger? About wine?

When Diaz and Power decided to make their own wine, they discovered theres more to it than fermented grape juice. No transparency, no labelling, says Power, so shocked by what she found, she threw out all her wine.

The pair, speaking on Instagram, say they became determined to make a clean, chemical-free wine and are now, according to their publicist, on a mission to bring transparency to the wine industry.

Theyre not the only ones. Out of nowhere has come Good Clean Wine, which pairs with a healthy lifestyle; the Wonderful Wine Company, which offers wellness without deprivation; and Scout & Cellar, a multi-level marketing company that boasts of its clean-crafted wine and intends to disrupt the wine industry and do better for the planet, among others.

Dr Creina Stockley sighs when she hears this over Zoom. Ive been in the industry for close to 30 years and this comes up periodically, just under different names minimal intervention is one she remembers its a marketing exercise.

A pharmacologist and lecturer at the University of Adelaide, Stockley is a world authority on wine additives and processing aids, the heart of this issue.

Unlike the food industry, winemakers dont have to list ingredients. This has opened a door for opportunists, who profit by claiming that other wineries fill their wines with noxious chemicals (they dont).

The clean wine companies are chasing a lucrative prize a piece of the $52.5bn wellness market. A Scout & Cellar recruitment video notes 68% of consumers will pay more for products if theyre free of ingredients perceived as bad; disparaging the competition is good marketing. Its also working; the company reportedly made $20m in 2018, its first year.

Strangely, for companies committed to ripping the lid off the wine industry, the clean wine gang is pretty quiet about where their own wines come from, and most declined to be interviewed. Where many wineries love giving encyclopaedic detail about the hill where their grapes are grown, for example, the Wonderful Wine Company simply says its white comes from France.

People are very interested in origin stories, says Brian Smith, CEO of Winc Wines, which launched the Wonderful Wine Co in May, but the modern consumer is looking for how does this fit into my life?

Winc Wines, founded by Smith and Geoff McFarlane, is one of the USs most sophisticated online direct wine businesses. Asked how Wonderful Wines offer wellness without deprivation, Smith says they use organic grapes wherever possible and dont manipulate their wines.

Which is an interesting claim, because wine doesnt make itself. If you drop Vitis vinifera grapes in a tub and leave them, they ferment, but what youll get is vinegar or cloudy, sour wine. Winemaking is both art and science and, over centuries, winemakers have learned to prevent taints and spoilage, from using sulfur dioxide as an anti-bacterial and antioxidant, to dropping egg whites into the wine to remove harsh-tasting tannins, a process known as fining.

Yet only 40 years ago, a wine could be good one year and horrible the next. Since then, an explosion of microbiology, chemistry and viticulture research has driven a quality revolution.

Todays winemakers have an array of yeasts, antimicrobials and fining agents to choose from. Some function as ingredients that go into the wine, like extra acidity to perk up grapes from warm regions. Others are processing aids, mostly used to take things out of the wine. Some have terrifying names, like polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP), but its the same binding agent found in aspirin tablets. Its sometimes used to reduce colour, to achieve pale pink ross. Such aids are legally defined and heavily regulated, and they dont stay in the wine.

But all this research has also allowed commercial winemakers to create bland, homogeneous wines that taste the same each year, regardless of vintage variation. In the US, some mass-market red wines have grape concentrate added the best known of which is Mega Purple to give extra colour and sweetness. Its illegal to add concentrate in the EU, where nothing can be added that changes the essential nature of a wine.

Many wine lovers are appalled by such practices, which render terroir the origin, or sense of place redundant and the backlash has led to a new category: natural wines. These are made by the nothing added, nothing taken away principle, usually from organic grapes.

But between natural and mass-market wines lies a vast and varied world. Just because winemaking tools exist doesnt mean people use them wineries dont spend money on things they dont need and artisanal winemakers, in particular, pride themselves on their hands-off approach. Stockley says, in any case, that modern wine needs less intervention than in the past, partly because winemakers have learned to make things smarter and better, but mostly because of improved grape growing. Some winemaking aids are no longer permitted; until 1997, animal blood could be used for fining. Ferrocyanide, which Scout & Cellar claims is a common additive in commercial wines, was a processing aid thats no longer legal.

So why not list ingredients? Dr Ignacio Snchez Recarte, secretary general of the Comit Europen des Entreprises Vins (Ceev), which represents the EUs wine sector, says its because wine isnt made by an industrial process. While, say, a commercial bakery works to a strict, unchanging recipe, winemaking decisions change each vintage. Asking a small winery to update labels every year would impose an economic burden.

If you have anything in the wine with potential allergenic effects, you are obliged to indicate that on the label, however, and he adds the wine sector understands that modern consumers want transparency. Legislative change is under way in the EU.

I expect that by the end of 2022 there will be labels on wine, he says, adding they will either be traditional labels or e-labels. They will list ingredients, not processing aids nor will they show if the producer used pesticides.

Now youre opening up a can of worms, says Jamie Goode PhD, wine writer and author of wine textbooks. You cant grow grapes from Vitis vinifera without spraying eight to 14 times a year. The problem is mildew and then, at the end of the growing season, rot.

One of wines paradoxes is that the most prized, expensive grapes come from regions prone to fungal diseases, which can only be treated with commercial pesticides or, for organic growers, applications of copper sulfate. Its all about the concentration, says Goode, adding: There are strict regulations concerning their use and concerning residue levels that are permitted. Wine is one of the most regulated and safe products there is.

Promising ultraviolet light therapies are being trialled that may eliminate pesticides forever but, for the moment, there is another potential way to avoid them. Its to farm in drier, warmer areas with less disease pressure, like Languedoc in southern France birthplace of the Wonderful Wines white.

There are plenty of warm regions producing grapes at lower cost. California also has a grape glut right now and theres more wine in tanks than many wineries know what to do with. Some use the best for themselves, then quietly sell the rest to whats known as the bulk wine market, where everything from commodity grapes to certified organic wines are sold. Wineries also use their excess to make on-demand wines for buyers. In a twist, these exclusive wines often come from big wineries; despite being thoroughly conventional, they can even be marketed as minimal intervention or clean, because these are meaningless terms.

Its a type of wine known as private label, which can be highly profitable beca
use the seller doesnt have vineyards or wineries to maintain. Most winemakers talk obsessively about their land and heritage (try and stop them), so if these details are missing or vague, the wine could be private label, although some mass-market brands also omit this information.

Diaz and Scouts Avaline, for example, is silent on who makes it. Then theres Scout & Cellars $25 Gallivant chardonnay, whose web copy says its made by a fifth-generation family winery founded in Monterey in 1883, but not which one. In contrast, consider the $18 Wente Vineyards Morning Fog chardonnay, which has a downloadable technical sheet explaining the region, soils and winemaking. Coincidentally, its also made by a fifth-generation family winery founded in 1883 in Monterey.

Unfortunately, all wine, however its made, contains a dangerous chemical: alcohol. No matter how sustainably the grapes are grown nor how consciously its made, there is no wine that wont deliver a hangover if you drink too much.

Wine is not a wellness potion. Its a snapshot of time, a manifestation of the place and the people who made it, which works a special magic when paired with friends and food.

When it comes to clean wine, the only thing being cleaned is your wallet.

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Transport noise is a major problem in Europe. Over 100 million people are living in areas where road traffic noise exceeds levels greater than 55dB, the health-based threshold set by the EU.

And its not just bothering your ears. A new study by the University of Oxford and the University of Leicester has found a connection between traffic noise and obesity. Long-term exposure to road traffic noise, such as living near a motorway or on a busy road, was associated with an increase in body mass index and waist circumference, which are key markers of obesity. The study was published today in the journalEnvironmental Research.

While modest, the data revealed an association between those living in high traffic-noise areas and obesity, at around a 2% increase in obesity prevalence for every 10dB of added noise, says lead author Dr. Samuel Yutong Cai, a senior epidemiologist at the University of Oxford. The association persisted even when we accounted for a wide range of lifestyle factors, such as smoking, alcohol use, physical activity, and diet, as well as when taking into account the socio-economic status of both individuals and the overall area. Air pollution was also accounted for, especially those related to traffic.

Oxford University says this is the largest study to date on noise and obesity, looking at data on over 500,000 people from three European biobanks in the UK, Norway, and the Netherlands. Links between noise and weight were found in the UK and Norway, but not the Netherlands cohort. The researchers do not give any real cause for this difference, but they suspect that the Dutch research group (12% of the total) has a different balance between urban and rural participants. Possible reasons include that rural residents may have to rely more on cars on daily living and hence be less physically active. Another possible contributing factor is that exposure misclassification of road traffic noise in rural or intermediate areas may be lesser as compared to urban areas, where geography is much more complex.

While the study is unable to confirm a causal relationship, the results echo those from a number of previous studies conducted in other European countries.It is well-known that unwanted noise can affect the quality of life and disturb sleep, says co-author Professor Anna Hansell, Director ofthe University of Leicesters Centre for Environmental Health and Sustainability. Recent studies have raised concerns that it also may influence general health, with some studies suggesting links to heart attacks and diabetes. Road traffic noise may increase stress levels, which can result in putting on weight, especially around the waist.

On the individual level, sticking to a healthy lifestyle remains a top strategy to prevent obesity, says Dr. Cai. However, at the population level, these results could have some policy implications. Environmental policies that target reducing traffic noise exposure may help tackle many health problems, including obesity.

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Tucked next to a laundromat in Oberlin sits a nutritional shop.

The shop, small and lined with pale walls, gives off a vibrant and bright contrast to the wooden decor when the sun beams inside.

Oberlin Nutrition owners Adrian Carter, 28, and Maria Pitts, 19, specialize in nutritional health and physical fitness. According to Carter, the shop gives people within the city an option of healthy shakes and teas while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

"We give people a healthier option because there's not a lot of that out there especially that's quick and on the go. You can come in here and grab something really fast thats good for you and gives you all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals you need, Carter said.

Popular menu items include mega teas, which are teas with an energy tablet and collagen for healthy skin and nails. With shake flavors such as Oreo, birthday cake, cake batter, frosted animal cookie, the 90 shake flavors give customers a chance to satisfy their sweet tooth.

Youre going to get something that tastes like dessert but also gives you the good stuff at the same time, Carter said. "Its killing two birds with one stone. Its satisfying a sweet tooth but giving you nutrients."

According to Carter, the shop sees more local community members come out as opposed to students despite being near Oberlin College.

Our location is special because theres nothing like us around here, Carter said. "People come in from Oberlin and theyre excited."

"I just think its unique here. Especially if you want a healthy option it stands out on that alone.

During the novel coronavirus pandemic, the business has kept up with all additional and necessary sanitary measures and precautions, including cleaning everything at the top of the hour and taking away seating.

The capacity for the shop is 10 people and is now open for online ordering. Originally, online carryout was opened for the pandemic when takeout was only available, according to Pitts.

We still do that because so many people utilize it. Im not sure if itll stay but people seem to like it, she said.

Along with the online ordering, Pitts said she has seen a strong increase in business since the pandemic began.

Everyone asks how it affected us, but I dont know what to say," she said. "It was unexpected, but people came more than ever.

With such a focus on health, Carter said he believes people started coming to the shop to become healthier as a precautionary measure for COVID-19.

It gave people more awareness for physical health. If you aren't healthy, you have a better chance of getting it, Carter said.

With the shop being carryout, Carter said the energy of the business has shifted.

We didnt offer carryout before," he said. "People used to come in to hang out and now we gave people a chance to order online. It kind of changed the vibe.

Part of what Pitts said makes the business such a staple for the community is the simplicity of the business.

A lot of people are starting to come in. Ordering is simple, you just circle what you want on a piece of paper and we make it for you, she said.

With the pandemic still carrying on, Oberlin Nutrition plans to continue to supply the community with healthy meal replacement shakes and teas.

I think right now is the time to get healthy, Carter said. "Now is the time to check in with ourselves and ask us what were going to put in our bodies. Your immune system is going to save you."

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Weve heard it many times before, but do we really know what a healthy lifestyle means?

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, which implies that this concept goes beyond the existence or lack of existence illnesses.

Consequently, more than just healthy living, we must talk about a healthy lifestyle that includes food, physical exercise, preventive healthcare, work, the relationship with the environment, and social activity.

A healthy lifestyle is not achieved overnight, but we have to be consistent. You have to follow a good plan based on healthy habits. By doing this, our bodies and minds will get in to a rhythm that will eventually become second nature. Its common for people to have routines that are only a little healthy, or not healthy at all. Maybe thats the way it is, because its easier and more comfortable than doing it correctly (or at least thats the popular belief).

Due to the great misinformation that Dr. Google provides, it can be difficult to know what are the best avenues to take to create a healthy lifestyle. In this blog, you will find everything you need to get you moving towards a much healthier lifestyle as soon as possible. if you are unsure where to start,you have come to the right place!

From the perspective mentioned previously, it can be determined that some of the habits necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle are the following:

Its generally recommended that you should get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. Walking at a rapid pace is enough as long as it gets your heart rate up!

The NHS states: One way to do your recommended 150 minutes of weekly physical activity is to do 30 minutes on 5 days every week.

This allows you to not only burn excess calories and strengthen muscles and bones, but also helps to control blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels. In addition, this contributes to a decrease in stress levels and helps you sleep better. It also helps you acquire a state of relaxation, avoid mood changes, improve self-esteem, and attain a state of personal satisfaction. It can also be a good way to develop a healthy social activity when the exercise is practiced with others.

At Adia, we love practicing exercise and writing about it. We are especially fans of yoga since two of our co-founders are yoga teachers.

In our blog, you can discover an effective sequence of asanas in our blog post Yoga poses for fertility and learn more about the benefits of physical activity by reading Exercise for fertility..

A healthy diet is achieved by including all the foods that appear in MyPlate (which replaced the classic food pyramid in 2011), but in the right proportions and with the correct quantity. The main aim should be to maintain the nutritional needs of the body and give us enough energy for the day.

MyPlate is divided into four sections of approximately 30% grains, 40% vegetables, 10% fruits, and 20% protein, accompanied by a smaller circle representing dairy, such as a yogurt cup or glass of milk.

If you are interested in nutrition, you will find lots of nutritional facts and fertility boosting foods in our blog about the fertility diet plan.

Together with our nutritionist advisor, we have also written other blogs such as vitamins for fertility or what is folic acid good for?.

These blogs are not only important for those seeking help on their fertility journey, the information there also is useful as a general guideline for your overall health.

Your social life is actually a fundamental aspect of your health . Social isolation can lead to a gradual and irreversible deterioration of physical and mental abilities, including physical disability and dementia.

Being happy with others is essential for you as an individual. If you are in a relationship you can check our blog on what makes a relationship good, but first make sure you are happy with yourself. These self-care tips may help you achieve your goals.

This does not only refer to the existence of mental illnesses, but to the state of emotional and psychological well-being. Good mental health is necessary to maintain and develop cognitive abilities, social relations, and for coping with the personal and professional challenges of daily life. Stress, fatigue, and anxiety are, among others, some of the signs that indicate that your mental state is not entirely healthy.

In our blog, we also wrote about the yoga benefits for mental health and mindfulness meditation. We warned you before, we are big yoga fans!

You will be surprised to know the amount of people that live to work instead of working to live or maybe not maybe you are one of them! So, please enjoy your free time, and use it in an efficient and pleasant way.

If you like listening to podcasts, weve made a selection of some of the best podcasts you can listen to in 2019. If you prefer a good read, you can check our list of recommendations for the best womens health books.

Its not only your body that needs exercise! Exercising your mind will help keep it working well and avoid cognitive deterioration and the appearance of dementia.

Try to give your brain a regular workout with exercises that enhance memory, attention, ability to focus, and learning new topics. This will help you avoid, or at least delays these issues.

Great news sex is not only fun but also good for your health! It is great for your cardiovascular health and relaxes our minds. However, to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and syphilis, you should always practice safe sex, using condoms if you are having sex with multiple partners of a partner with a history of STDs.

It is necessary to sleep well and for an adequate number of hours at least 8 hours a night. This will help you rest and generate energy for the next day. Insomnia is a cause of high blood pressure, heart disease, and mental, metabolic and endocrine diseases, so try and switch off before heading to bed

Not sticking to all of the above will obviously have negative effects on you. One of the key areas of an unhealthy lifestyle are making choices that involve toxic products.

Tobacco, alcohol, and drugs have a very negative impact on health. There was a popular belief until recent years that one daily drink of wine or beer was totally fine, but new studies have proven that even this can influence our health in a negative way.

There are many products to which exposure, occasionally or continuous, can result in a serious risk to our health. The environmental pollution of cities is considered one of the most important risk factors for health.

Quality of life is related to the following aspects:

The benefits of a living healthy lifestyle are almost limitless. Having healthy habits and routines will allow us to stay active and achieve our goals. In doing this, our internal satisfaction will increase and will remain at the highest level.

We must not forget that if we are not healthy, our chances of doing activities that we like are drastically reduced.

With healthy habits, we will only see benefits, both for ourselves and for the society that surrounds us.

If you had to choose between living a healthy lifestyle or a life that is not healthy, you would probably choose the first one. This is because we all like to feel our best. Many people confuse living a healthy life with being a slave to a diet or exercise routine. To think of it like that is a big mistake. Dont think about it in this way, because you will feel put yourself under unnecessary pressure and will want to avoid a healthy lifestyle due to fear.

Healthy lifestyle habits do not consist of extreme diets to lose weight, but instead help you make healthy, daily meals. If you take up a diet to lose weight,
it will often consist of eating less than your body needs. With this option, you will also be banned from many foods. On the other hand, if you follow a healthy and balanced diet, you will not have to discard any food from your diet or feel hungry from skipping any meals during the day.

As for the physical exercise that you do, you have on one side the extreme fitness routines and on the other healthy physical activity. The first one can be difficult to maintain and can actually have adverse effects on your health.. Diseases in the form of muscle and joint injuries can appear in your body. They could even be more serious if you perform these activities at a pace that is not appropriate for your fitness level. On the other hand, if you practice physical exercise according to your current condition, you will improve your health.

If your goal in the short term or in the near future is to get pregnant, you must live a healthy lifestyle. For women, it can help improve ovulation and uterus health, both important for conception. For men, a healthy lifestyle will help increase the quality of their sperm.

You can read more about sperm quality and motility in our blog about How to increase sperm count.

Once you become pregnant, you should continue taking care of yourself. Inside your body, your baby will live for nine months. During that time, it will feed on what you transfer through the placenta. Therefore, if you eat badly, the baby will eat badly. If you smoke, the baby smokes. If you sleep little, the baby will not rest as it should.

The best option is to have a series of healthy habits before, during, and after pregnancy. In this way, you will achieve a healthy family environment for the baby and future child to develop correctly. In addition, you will instill in them, and educate them about a healthy lifestyle that will serve them forever. It is proven that if healthy habits are started from an early age its easier to continue them. Therefore, you will be leaving your son or daughter a very beneficial legacy for the rest of their life.

If you are in the initial step of your fertility path or you are having trouble to conceive, Adia offers free services such as the ability to ask questions directly to fertility experts, guided meditation audios for fertility and plenty of information about nutrition, exercise and everything you will need to help you in your fertility journey.

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If you want to be a well-rounded, healthy individual, here are a couple of staying healthy tips that may help you do just that:

No, you do not have to force yourself into intense workouts at the gym but you need to keep as active as possible. You can stick to easy floor exercises, swimming, walking, or simply keep yourself moving by doing some household chores. Do what your body allows you to do.

What is important is that you continue exercising. Give at least twenty to thirty minutes a day to exercise at least three to five times a week. Have a routine; see to it that you have enough physical activity each day.

To maintain a healthy lifestyle, you need to keep eating healthy. Add more fruits and vegetables in your diet and eat less carbohydrates, high sodium and unhealthy fat. Avoid eating junk food and sweets.

Avoid skipping a mealthis will only make your body crave more food the moment you resume eating. Remember to burn more calories than you eat.

Every now and then, to keep the stress and the demands of life from taking over, take a break to do something you love doing.

In order to have a sound mental and emotional state, you must surround yourself with positive energy. Yes, not all problems can be avoided. But it helps to face such obstacles with an optimist outlook. Surround yourself with encouraging friends and people that will provide you with constructive criticism every once in a while to help you improve.

Make it a habit to always look at the brighter side of life. Even if you find yourself in the worst situation, there is always an upside to itsomething good and positive. Dwell on these things instead.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not that difficult, nor does it require a lot of work. Just keep doing what you do and apply the staying healthy tips listed abovesurely you will be a well-rounded individual in no time.

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Scientists are as curious to find out more about the secrets of longevity as anyone. New research conducted by scientists of Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University, revealed that the secret to being a centenarian depends a lot on the environmental conditions. Based on this study, scientists suggest that although hereditary factors have an irrefutable effect on longevity, the living environment contributes significantly to determining life expectancy of an individual.

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Mortality rates of Washington State from 2011 to 2015 were utilized for conducting this research and it included information of around 145,000 individuals living up to the age of 75 years or more. This study, which was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, revealed that individuals residing in more walkable areas get naturally involved in the habit of walking more and are consequently prone to living longer than others.

The study also suggests that a lively and interactive social community is crucial for increasing the possibility for people to become centenarians. People who live in mixed-age social communities tend to interact with each other more and such communities create a lively social environment with youngsters and children living around senior citizens.

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Another interesting finding of the study is the fact that higher socioeconomic status also contributes to longevity. According to study results, a higher percentage of people living in urban areas and enjoying a higher socioeconomic status reached the age of 100 years. So Seattle and Pullman were found to have more centenarians than other areas for this reason.

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Based on the findings of this study and an analysis of earlier research on hereditary factors of longevity, researchers concluded that environmental factors, community, and socioeconomic status play a vital role in determining whether an individual would be a centenarian or not. Major variables of the study included walkable environment, age groups in the community, socioeconomic status, pollution, and greenery in the environment. The eye-opening study findings made it clear that if an individual lives in a healthy and happy environment he/she is likely to live up to or more than 100 years regardless of his/her genetic predispositions.

The researchers further created an interactive map based on the study findings, highlighting areas of Washington State with a higher percentage of people reaching the age of 75 years or above. Based on the findings of this study by the medical students of WSU, life expectancy can be increased making it possible for more and more individuals to be centenarians. By creating a healthy and supportive environment around us, we can all expect to live much longer. Economic stability, better health care facilities, and a pollution-free environment are vital for a long healthy life. Similarly, factors like social support and healthy lifestyle also play a vital role in increasing life expectancy.

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Environmental Correlates of Reaching a Centenarian Age: Analysis of 144,665 Deaths in Washington State for 2011

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Global Oats Market: Market Outlook

Oat is a type of cereal grain, which is also known by the same name. Oats are usually grown in European countries and are considered as one of the healthy food across the globe. Oats are a nutrient-rich food that contains beta-gluten, proteins, dietary fiber, unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. The major reason that driving the demand of the oats is its nutritional value. The increasing recognition of oats as a healthy alternative for human consumption and the consumer shift towards a healthy lifestyle has further fueled the growth of the global oats market. Oats are widely used as breakfast cereals and also used in the bakery products, snacks, savory and many other products as a healthy supplement. Rolled oats or instant cook oats are the pre-cooked oats that can be easily cooked by adding boiled water or milk owing to that rolled oats are comparatively more popular segments amongst the consumer across the globe.

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Global Oats Market: Market Dynamics

The increasing number of fitness freaks and health awareness among consumers become the biggest driver of the global oats market. Oats are becoming a healthy and nutritional rich alternative for health-conscious consumers. Besides, the increasing middle-class population and working-class are other key drivers of the global oats market. The hectic lifestyles and excessive working patterns have dropped the consumption of breakfast on a global scale. This population is looking for a quick breakfast that is rich in nutrition is attracting consumers on a large scale. In addition, the increasing End Use of oats in bakery products such as cookies, bread, and muffins are further fueling the growth of the global oats market.

Global Oats Market: Market segmentation

Based on the source, the global oats market has been segmented as,

Based on End Use, the global oats market has been segmented as,

Based on distribution channel, the global oats market has been segmented as,

Based on Regions, the global oats market has been segmented as,

Global Oats Market: Key Players

Several key players are engaged in the business of global oats market is Bobs Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc., Nestl S.A., Post Holdings, Inc., Quaker Oats Company, The Kellogg Company, General Mills, Inc., Marico Limited, Pioneer Foods Ltd., B&G Foods, Inc., Post Holdings, Inc., Avena Foods Limited, Natures Path Foods, Grain Millers, Inc., Richardson International Limited, Bagrrys India Ltd, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., NOW Health Group, Inc., Morning Foods Limited, Helsinki Mills Ltd., Blue Lake Milling Pty Ltd. (CHB Group), and Unigrain Pty Ltd, among other oat manufacturers. These Key players are looking for new opportunities in the global food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, nutritional and supplement, and cosmetic and personal care industry by improving innovation and a wide variety of oats.

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Opportunities for the Key Players in the Global Oats Market

North America and Europe are the leading markets in the global oats market, owing to the high level of awareness about the benefits of plant-based meal products. In addition, the North America Europe region has an increasing number of fitness freaks and consumers are inclining towards a vegan diet. These regions will register a healthy growth rate in the forecasted period. The Asia Pacific region is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world and having more than 40% of the global population. These regions have the highest number of food consumers, which is witnessing increasing awareness about the fitness and benefits of healthy food consumption. These factors are expected to boost the market growth in the forecasted period of global oats market. The Middle East & Africa and Latin America are expected to witness steady growth in the forecast period of the global oats market.

As the effects of COVID-19 are felt around the world, consumer products food & beverage companies are facing significantly reduced consumption and supply chain disruption challenges. While at-home consumption has been showing a spike over the last two weeks, out-of-home consumption has come to a standstill. Oats are mostly consumed at home, as of now due to disrupted manufacturing and supply chain and retail sector oats market is facing a decline in overall growth. Furthermore, oats are considered a healthy snack which helps to boost the immunity power of the consumer. Thus, after overcoming the impact of COVID-19 the demand for oats is expected to increase to maintain healthy diets.

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Irish employees who are working from home have reported a decrease in physical and mental health and a loss of sleep, as well living a less healthy lifestyle, according to a new study.

he Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the largest and quickest mass shift in work patterns globally, as the majority of Irish employees began working remotely, usually from home.

Mental Health First Aid Ireland today published the results of its Working From Home Wellbeing Survey of 1,179 respondents who found themselves working from home as a result of the pandemic.

The study reveals that alcohol consumption and muscular skeletal problems are on the increase while Irish employees reported a denigration of their diet and exercise.

Almost half of the survey respondents reported aches and pains, especially in the neck (45pc), shoulders (41pc) and back (45pc) compared to their normal physical condition. Some 41pc said they had experienced more eyestrain than usual.

Diet and exercise have also been impacted with 24pc admitting to an increase in alcohol consumption, nearly a third (30pc) are eating a less healthy diet and 40pc said they are exercising less.

Over half the respondents (57pc) still said they loved they autonomy of working from home while 34pc said they felt more motivated. Some 53pc agreed that they felt valued by their employer and almost three quarters (72pc) felt trusted by their employers.

However, when asked about their mental wellbeing, the findings depict a workforce with worsened mental health. Poor sleep and increased fatigue emerged as concerning findings. 40pc of respondents reported loss of sleep due to worry and 50pc said they experienced more fatigue than usual. 40pc of respondents were found to be experiencing poor wellbeing as defined under the WHO-5 Well-Being Index.

The respondents completed the survey between mid-May and mid-June, with 42pc describing managing the boundary between work and home life as very difficult while nearly half (49pc) said that long and irregular hours were a feature of new working from home arrangements, with those surveyed saying they worked an average of 9 hours in addition to their contracted hours of work. Despite this, 59pc said they are worried about their job security.

Speaking about the results of the survey, Martin Gillick, National Training Co-ordinator for Mental Health First Aid Irelands Adult and Workplace programmes said: "Employers repeatedly state that their most important asset is their staff.

"The results of the survey have shown the challenges that home working and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic present. These challenges, now more than ever, place an onus on all employers to put in place systems that support the wellbeing of staff.

"These should include both formal and informal supports that foster workplace wellbeing and may include training programmes such as Mental Health First Aid as part of an overarching wellbeing strategy. At the end of the day, a happy and supported workforce is good for business and society.

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Have you ever heard your science friend talking about the health benefits of spices? Well, if you have, then you need to know that they are right. Spices have been proven to be a great source of essential nutrients that help our body function properly. With the right amount added to your meals, you can enjoy a ton of health benefits that you didnt believe were possible before.

Most people question whether spices are good or bad for your health. We mean, looking at a powder, what would you expect? But our expectations are wrong because these powdered ingredients do much more than just added flavor to our meals.

Today in this article, we will discuss some of the significant health benefits that spices have to offer to our bodies. These benefits are backed up by research carried out by renowned universities around the globe, so they will, for sure, persuade you to use more spices in your meals.

More than a hundred different spices are used by individuals around the globe to add flavor and texture to their meals. Studies havent been carried out on all of these spices, but it is believed that they all come with several health benefits to offer.

Some commonly used spices have been tested out significantly and prove to be a great source of natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here is how some of them help offer major health benefits.

Cinnamon does much more than add that pleasant musky aroma to your food. Extracted from the cinnamon trees bark, this splendid spice has proven to help with high blood sugar levels. Doctors often recommend individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes to add a pinch of cinnamon to their drinks to benefit from it.

The thing about cinnamon is that it adds a sweet taste to your food items without adding sugar to it, which is hard to process for diabetic individuals. Other than that, it also helps in reducing your cholesterol level, which is also a result of high blood sugar. So adding it to your controlled diet plan can be an addition to a healthy lifestyle.

Turmeric is an Indian spice commonly used in almost all their dishes, which is trending as present as one of the superfoods in the market in terms of the number of health benefits it offers to our bodies. The benefits of turmeric are endless. The major benefit of turmeric is its ability to help fight inflammation, which is the reason for discomfort and major illnesses in most cases.

Curcumin is a compound that is found in turmeric in abundance. Studies carried out by Johns Hopkins suggest that a combination of a chemotherapy drug and curcumin was more effective in shrinking drug-resistant tumors as compared to the usage of chemotherapy alone.

Other studies suggest that curcumin helps fight inflammation in the brain, which is the leading cause of multiple neurological disorders such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. It has also helped individuals fight against mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.

Have you ever heard your grandma tell you to drink ginger tea when feeling nausea? If yes, then you will be surprised to find out that she is right. Ginger is a tropical plant that has been widely used worldwide by our ancestors for centuries to treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea.

Studies suggest that ginger helps calm pregnancy-related nausea, vomiting caused due to chemotherapy, motion sickness, and an upset stomach. The good thing is that ginger products are widely available in all supermarkets. You can get ginger tea, lollipops, candies, or regular dried powder to add to your meals.

Most of you out there are well-aware of the usage of garlic in our everyday mealsa small bulb-shaped spice with a pungent smell that isnt appealing at all. But at the same time, the number of health benefits that little bulb has to offer overrides the smell that one has to bear when adding to your meal.

As we grow older, our arteries tend to get filled up with fatty acids. The overuse of fats in our diets supported by other factors such as smoothing, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure contribute to the deposition of fats in our blood vessels. Over time these deposits create a major blockage in our arteries, which leads to heart diseases.

Studies carried out by health departments at different universities suggest that garlic helps protect you from heart diseases. The compounds found in garlic help add flexibility to your blood vessels to the deposits, move down to the cells instead of staying in place and causing a blockage. You can add it to several savory dishes to increase its intake.

Spices have several surprising health benefits to offer to our bodies. With their rich antioxidant content and other useful compounds, they assist our bodies in carrying out their everyday functions effectively. But the major question is, how should you consume these spices to get the most benefits out of them?

The first thought that comes to mind is by using it to add flavor to our meals. It sounds like a great idea and works in most cases, but the problem is that most of us add spices to our food while cooking. In most cases, the direct heat, such as during grilling or frying, removes or lowers the autoxidizing power and renders them less useful for our bodies. Therefore it is best to practice microwave cooking with spices because it helps enhance the antioxidant levels.

If you are not much of an eater but still wish to add the health benefits offered by spices to your diet, supplements are the way to go. Certain strictly regulated and tested commercial supplements are packed with the same benefits as spices. But we recommend that you always consult your doctor before using any supplements because there is no way of knowing which might be inside the pill.

Spices tend to offer several health benefits to human bodies. But that doesnt mean that you should start consuming them in excess to prevent all the diseases and become healthy. That is not how it works. Excess of everything is bad, so you need to consume them in a controlled manner to benefit the most from it.

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The top-selling brand has taken a step forward in aligning itself closely with Indias vision of going local, with their latest launch the Protein Dosa Mix. Identifying accurately that Indian households by the millions turn to the humble dosa as a quick and easy breakfast fix, they have given it the added benefit of a protein boost.

This is the first introduction in their healthy product range to be manufactured locally. Myprotein will be working closely with Indian manufacturers for production of the Dosa Mix, thus serving a dual purpose of generating more employment within the country, and bringing out a product uniquely customised to the Indian palate.

Made using Soy Protein Isolate, each container contributes 26g of muscle-building protein to your family meal, serving up to eight dosas of about 35g each, with no sugar whatsoever.

Mix the contents of the pack with 320ml water and stir to a smooth batter

Lightly grease a hot flat non-stick pan or tava with coconut oil

Pour 75ml (about one-eighth) batter in the centre of the hot pan and spread it outward in circles to get a thin dosa of around 20cm in diameter

Sprinkle a few drops of coconut oil all over the dosa and fry till golden brown

Fold and remove, and it is ready to serve!

Talking about the health benefits of this new launch, Esha Singh, Managing Director-India & Emerging Markets, said, We are committed to bringing a change of lifestyle in India, a healthier lifestyle. Throughout this year and the coming years, we will be introducing products that give healthier substitutes to the usual snacks. We understand that leading a healthy lifestyle starts with small steps and we would like to take a step in this direction without compromising on taste. We would also continue supporting the government initiative of producing and sourcing locally at the same time ensuring quality standards. This is our first step towards looking at local resources in India

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Trusted Business Insights answers what are the scenarios for growth and recovery and whether there will be any lasting structural impact from the unfolding crisis for the Monk Fruit Sugar market.

Trusted Business Insights presents an updated and Latest Study on Monk Fruit Sugar Market 2019-2026. The report contains market predictions related to market size, revenue, production, CAGR, Consumption, gross margin, price, and other substantial factors. While emphasizing the key driving and restraining forces for this market, the report also offers a complete study of the future trends and developments of the market.The report further elaborates on the micro and macroeconomic aspects including the socio-political landscape that is anticipated to shape the demand of the Monk Fruit Sugar market during the forecast period (2019-2029).It also examines the role of the leading market players involved in the industry including their corporate overview, financial summary, and SWOT analysis.

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Global Monk Fruit Sugar Market: Overview

Monk fruit is also known as lo han guo is a small round fruit grown in Southeast Asia. Monk fruit sweetener is generally from extracted from dried fruit. It is 150-250 times sweeter than table sugar as well as contains zero calories and carbohydrates. Advantages of monk fruit sugar are, helps in promoting weight loss, have anti-aging properties, improving heart health, boost immunity, providing anti-inflammatory properties, relieving allergies, helps in controlling diabetes, etc. It is generally used in coffee, hot tea, iced tea, or lemonade, salad dressings, sauces, smoothies, frostings, yogurt, and oatmeal or other hot cereals.

Global Monk Fruit Sugar Market: Dynamics

A major factor driving growth of the global monk fruit sugar market is growing demand for on-to-go food and beverages products. In addition, rising disposable income level, growing food and beverages expenditure, higher living standards, growing awareness about health benefits of monk fruit sugar are some other factors expected to drive the growth of the target market over the forecoming years.

However, product recalls and high cost are some major factor expected to restraint growth of the target market over the forecast period.

Global Monk Fruit Sugar Market: Trends

Established players in the target market are focusing on collaborating with other market players for expanding their presence and enhancing its product offerings, is the key trends witnessed in the target market.

For instance, June 2016, Archer Daniels Midland Company partnered with GLG Life Tech Corporation which is a Canada-based company. Under this partnership the company focuses on manufacturing, marketing, and sales of low-calorie monk fruit sweeteners to customers across the globe.

Global Monk Fruit Sugar Market: Segment Analysis

On the basis of nature, organic segment is expected to register fastest revenue growth over the forecoming years. This is primarily due to, increasing awareness regarding consumption of organic food products. On the basis of form, powder segment is expected to dominate the market in terms of revenue, owing to increasing adoption for household purpose.

Global Monk Fruit Sugar Market: Regional Analysis

In 2018, the market in North America is expected to accounted for the highest market share in the global market. This is primarily due to, rising disposable income level and growing awareness regarding healthy lifestyle in countries in the regions. The markets in Asia Pacific is expected to account for highest CAGR over the forecast period owing to growing functional food & beverage products sector. The markets in Europe is expected to account for moderately high revenue growth in the global market, followed by Latin America, and Middle East & Africa markets in the global monk fruit sugar market.

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Gut health diets are starting to form part of the consumer lexicon, according to research released by Kerry in 2020, Nutrition in Foodservice Unlocking Opportunities in a Changing Consumer Landscape in the UK.

The report found 16% of UK foodservice customers are interested in or already following the gut health trend, compared to an average of 25% across Europe as a whole.

While interest among UK consumers in this category lags behind some EU countries, it is expected to become more important in the future International consumer observations suggest this is an area that will continue to grow. With the COVID-19 crisis reinforcing the importance of health and wellness, it has never been timelier for brands to spotlight genuine immune-supporting ingredients and nutrients, noted Elaine Druhan, marketing manager of foodservice at Kerry, the maker of Wellmune and GanedenBC gut health ingredients.

According to Kerry ConsumerFirst research from 2019, immune system support was already the number one reason European consumers purchase healthy lifestyle products. As consumers take a more proactive approach to health in the wake of COVID-19, introducing immune health on foodservice menus especially in the form of immunity-supporting beveragescould unlock opportunities for European outlets, she continued.

Kerry business development manager Laura Collins told FoodNavigator that this trend is in its infancy in foodservice. But the opportunity should be viewed in the context of the overall conversation around gut health.

Whats happening in the immunity product market currently is best understood as a process that looks more like an acceleration, rather than disruption. While many companies are focusing on a spike in demand for immune health products, interest in immune health solutions isnt a new phenomenon. Whats evolving is the way consumers are using health and wellness products, the types of products they want and the increasing focused on product and nutritional benefit claims. Understanding that will help products and brands stand out.

Indeed, Collins noted that some operators have already begun to react well to this by celebrating food with gut health supporting ingredients as well as highlighting new and existing items on their menus, she said, pointing to the launch of a Nuttin But probiotic-fortified oat product as case in point.

Foodservice and out of home channels have typically made less progress on healthy reformulation efforts than grocery suppliers, as evidenced by the focus Public Health England is now placing on OOH in its obesity strategy.

Druhan told this publication that people are now looking to OOH outlets to deliver healthier foods either through reducing certain nutrients like salt, sugar and fat or fortifying with positive nutrients.

If we were to take two examples of functional need states; gut health and immunity, we can see there is an increase in interest and demand, she suggested.

Kerry research from 2019 demonstrated that 19% of consumers seeking to change their diet are doing so to improve their gut health. Further proprietary research from Kerry has shown that most consumers - 68% - are interested in consuming food with immunity boosting benefits at breakfast while 36% say theyd like such a drink as a mid-morning snack and 38% would prefer it mid-afternoon.

Aligning functional beverage menus to these times may help foodservice outlets capitalise on the growing demand for products with gut health or immunity benefits, especially amongst consumers seeking both convenient and healthy choices, Druhan noted.

Additionally, 45% of global consumers try to find the healthiest option when they eat out, Collins elaborated, citing Global Data research. Meanwhile, a paper from Datassential found 78% want restaurants to offer more options containing functional ingredients.

This highlights the potential of probiotics, given the high levels of awareness they command. Kerry research shows that over half (54%) of consumers worldwide are aware that probiotics can promote good digestive health, while 46% know they offer immune system support, Collins concluded.

Druhan said beverages were a natural starting place for foodservice operators who are always looking to differentiate.

Dairy-based drinks, plant-based alternatives and juice drinks are the most active categories featuring immunity claims and are also already key products in foodservice.

We believe that the beverage category is the most applicable category for foodservice operators to play in initially and limited time offers prior to the pandemic are evident of this, with products such as matcha latts and protein fortified smoothies on the market.

When developing products to meet this growing niche, Kerrys business development experts advise product developers not to stray too far from familiar ground.

They have to be mindful of ingredients that consumers are familiar with and combine with those which have proven health benefits. Our research has found that there are three key parts to a winning fortified beverage: the welcome mat, the halo and the hero, Druhan elaborates.

Welcome mat ingredients are ones that are familiar and will entice the consumer, such as strawberry or coffee. A halo ingredient is a trending ingredient which can have an associated benefit to the immune system, such as lemon or ginger. The hero is an ingredient that is scientifically proven to support immunity or gut health.

Collins believes that the addition of immune-boosting ingredients should be made within the context of a products overall nutritional profile. "Adequate nutrition and appropriate intakes of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals are essential to maintain the bodys natural defences against disease-causing viruses and bacteria, she explained.

"There are a number of immune health ingredients that are general nutritional components. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is necessary for a variety of biological functions with antioxidant status being the primary role. [Meanwhile] probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered orally for several weeks, can increase the numbers of beneficial bacteria in the gut and modulate systemic immune function.

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Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Market Global Information by Type (Vitamin {Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Multivitamins, others}, Mineral {Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Multi-minerals, Others} and Blends), End User (Men, Women and Unisex) Distribution Channel

Market Insight

Global Vitamin and Mineral Supplements is an ever-flourishing market. The growth attributes to the increased demand for supplements as a tool to treat various medical conditions and stay healthy. Besides, initiatives of consumers and public health agencies promote the inclusion of vitamin & mineral supplements to diets, aiming to reduce and prevent chronic diseases and improve healthy life spans.

Moreover, the penetration of self-monitoring devices, web, and mobile apps escalates market growth through direct-to-consumer genetic testing and easy remote access to medical consultations. According to Market Research Future (MRFR), the global vitamin & mineral supplements market is expected to reach USD 108.14 BN by 2025, registering 6.70% CAGR during the review period. Additionally, the emergence of customization of medicines and advances in manufacturing techniques push the market growth, bringing new opportunities. Also, healthy lifestyle trends among consumers to prevent diseases and thus to avoid expensive healthcare costs and extend healthy life spans generate substantial growth opportunities.

Furthermore, the recent COVID 19 outbreak is estimated to increase market demand, presenting the need to boost immunity. On the other hand, stringent regulatory frames and side effects associated with the overconsumption of these supplements are the significant factors projected to restrict the market growth.

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Industry Advancements/Related News

July 02, 2020 Researchers at Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University (the US), stated that numbers of healthy people taking vitamin and mineral supplements are continually rising. Writing in the BMJ, the team says that the rise in taking dietary supplements attributes to the popularity of vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 to claims they can reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases. They point to randomized trial evidence that does not support the use of vitamin & mineral supplements to reduce the risk of these diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, or T2 diabetes.

Market Segments

The report is segmented into four dynamics.

By Type : Vitamin (Vitamin B, C, D, E, Multivitamins, others) and Mineral (Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Multi-Minerals, others), and Blends.

By End User: Men, Women, and Unisex.

By Distribution Channel: Store-Based (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, others) and Non-Store-Based.

By Regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Rest-of-the-World.

Competitive Analysis

Highly competitive, Global Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Market appears fragmented due to the presence of many large and small players. Due to the low entry barriers, numbers of industry players are rising, increasing the market competition. Along with numerous international players, few regional players and new entrants, are also operating in the market.

New and online players are challenging many retailers and manufacturers. Many leading producers and retailers continue to expand through mergers & acquisitions and collaborations to gain a competitive share in the marketplace. The rapid proliferation of a wide range of products, primarily via online platforms, challenges these players.

Players leading the Global Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Market include Glanbia PLC (Ireland), The Natures Bounty Co. (US), Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (US), Amway Corp (US), Abbott Laboratories (US), Bayer AG (Germany), Otsuka Holdings Co. (Japan), GlaxoSmithKline plc (UK), Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (US), and Natures Way Products, LLC (US), among others.

Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific dominates the global vitamin & mineral supplements market. The largest market share attributes to the increasing demand for nutritional products and focuses on preventive healthcare over curative solutions. The region offers enormous growth opportunities to manufacturers and suppliers. Also, the region has long been attracting international investors and industry players with its raw material advantage and cost-competitive logistics.

The region is estimated to witness higher growth due to the growing demand from the health supplements market, especially in developing countries like India and China. Markets in India and China are substantially larger in the region. China is expected to retain its dominance in the region throughout the forecast period, reaching USD 23,175.5 million by 2025, with 7.94% CAGR during the forecast period. India is projected to grow at 7.92% during the forecast period. North America stands second in the global vitamin & mineral supplements market. The region accounted for 34.50% share of the overall market in 2020. The market is majorly driven by the increasing consumer inclination toward preventive healthcare. Vitamin D deficiency is a common issue in North America, which drives a large share of the market demand.

Besides, the increasing prevalence of low immunity disorders and chronic diseases propel the growth of the regional market excellently, leading to an increased focus on preventive health care. The US accounts for the largest share of the regional market, followed by Canada. The US market value is projected to reach USD 30,536.4 MN by 2025, registering 6.13% CAGR during the forecast period. Canada is projected to register 6.50% CAGR during the forecast period. The European vitamin & mineral supplements market is emerging as a profitable market, globally. The feed supplement market pushes the market growth, consuming large amounts of vitamin & mineral supplements to meet the rising demand for poultry and swine products. Additionally, the increase in demand among consumers for protein intake drives the growth of the regional market. Moreover, the rising demand for nutritional products such as functional food boosts the regional market size.

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As people across the world, and India in particular adapt to the new definition of normal amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Almond Board of California, today, hosted a virtual panel discussion featuring personalities from India and USA. The discussion, titled, The importance of ensuring family health and nutrition amidst a pandemicfocused on the current health situation in the country and highlighted preventive measures families can include within their daily diets and lifestyle.

Leading the discussion wasBollywood actress, Soha Ali Khan, Pilates Expert and Diet & Nutrition Consultant, Madhuri Ruia, Regional Head Dietetics, Max Healthcare Delhi, Ritika Samaddar and Emily Fleischmann, VP Global Marketing Development, Almond Board of California.The panel was moderated by RJ Shezzi from Hyderabad.

Through the discussion, all panelists shared anecdotes from their personal lives and situations, prompting families across India to pay special attention to their lifestyle and dietary intake during the pandemic. Stressing on the importance of eating nutritious meals, exercising and inculcating conscious snacking habits, the panelists highlighted small changes that families in India can incorporate into their lifestyle to strengthen immunity, enhance safety and increase overall preparedness.

Speaking during the discussion, popularBollywood actress Soha Ali Khansaid, While the world continues to work tirelessly to find a cure for Covid-19, as a wife and mother, I feel its also my responsibility to undertake adequate preventive measures to ensure my familys safety and good health. As we learn to adjust to this new sense of normal, the most important thing we can do is pledge to lead a healthier lifestyle inclusive of proper nutrition including immunity strengthening foods. A good way to begin is by adding a handful of almonds to your familys diet. Almonds are a source of zinc, which plays an important role in growth, development, and the maintenance of immune function.

Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head Dietetics, Max Healthcare Delhisaid,The current pandemic has highlighted more than ever, the need for proper nutrition amongst Indian families. Many Indians suffer from ailments such as blood pressure, cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes and obesity, each of which make one susceptible to Covid-19. Hence, its absolutely important for families to revisit their diet and healthcare habits, and adjust to this new normal. Whether you are suffering from one of the aforementioned ailments, or are at risk, be sure to include nuts like almonds, seasonal fruits, vegetables and probiotics that are nutrient rich and add to the bodys overall health.

Pilates Expert and Diet & Nutrition ConsultantMadhuri Ruiasaid,For any persons well-being its important to consume a balanced diet, incorporate regular exercise, ensure adequate sleep and practice self-care. Each of these elements have become pertinent in the current context, when there is a cloud of uncertainty and feelings of fear. As individuals, I feel we should do our best to take care of our family and our well-being and the easiest way to do this by making relevant changes to our lifestyle. Start by adding at least 30 minutes of any exercise every day a daily walk, squats, Zumba, or aerobics but be careful to do it while following social distancing norms. Supplement your fitness routine, by practicing mindful snacking and opt for foods like roasted or salted almonds, which have satiating properties and may promote feelings of fullness. Besides being a healthy snack, almonds are a source of copper and folate, which are known to contribute to a normal function of the immune system.

Emily Fleishman, VP Global Marketing Development, Almond Board of Californiasaid, As part of our ongoing efforts, and also during this pandemic, the Almond Board of California has been persistently working towards educating consumers on the importance of proper nutrition and the need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We have also invested in years of scientific research to understand almond health benefits across heart health, diabetes and weight management and skin health which are all relevant to Indian consumers, especially now. Awareness around good food choices, and snacking habits is key to leading a healthy lifestyle, and for us, its important to make sure that families across India have access to this information.

By making these small lifestyle changes, and consistently following them through, families across India can make a healthy difference to their lives, strengthen immunity and also take relevant precautions to keep themselves safe from the ongoing outbreak.

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