Monthly Archives: September 2013

Fall: Time For Skin Repair & Awareness

Content about Skin care

However, now that we are hitting the fall months, this is the time that we can really treat our skin and get it in good shape. What you do in the fall can carry over into the summer and also keep you more aware of what you do to your skin. After all of that work that you have put in during the fall and winter months, you do Derm Exclusive not want to ruin it in the summer. So you will be more keen to protect your investment.
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August 21, 2013 BB creams, the popular beauty product that combines cosmetic and skin care benefits, enjoyed a nearly 50% increase in product launches in 2013 versus 2012, according to new research from Mintel. August 19, 2013 Merlot Skin Care launches ‘My Daily Beauty’ campaign Merlot Skin Care, a grape seed-based skin care brand, has announced the launch of its My Daily Beauty campaign, which includes video tutorials in English and Spanish, social media engagement and contests, customer participation and a specially packaged Merlot Skin Care kit. August 14, 2013 Fashion designer Marc Jacobs has announced the launch of his namesake cosmetics line, Marc Jacobs Beauty, exclusively at Sephora and in select Marc Jacobs stores. August 12, 2013 NACDS is hosting the inaugural Total Store Expo conference in Las Vegas from August 10 to 13. Below are some of our editors’ picks of the hot beauty products at the show. August 8, 2013 The anti-aging category has become quite saturated not to mention confusing for many shoppers but it is expected to enjoy growth going forward as the economy continues to improve and aging consumers continue to seek magic in a bottle. August 8, 2013 The do-it-yourself beauty trend continues to blossom as the at-home beauty devices market enjoyed robust double-digit growth globally during 2012, according research by Kline & Co.
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Financial Incentives Improve Exercise Commitment And Effort: Study

High-Intensity Exercise for People With Heart Disease

Paul Oh, medical director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Program and a scientist at Toronto Rehab. One of our concerns is there are people who need cardiac rehab, but are not receiving it or sticking with the program over the long term. The financial incentives model gives us an additional strategy to help more people fully engage with the life-saving care we provide,” added Dr. Oh. A related study just released showed that mobility is one of the cornerstones of healthy aging ( read about that study here ). Should older people in retirement homes have exercise bribes as part of the amenities? What do you think?
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More recently, however, researchers have found that high-intensity exercise is very beneficial for these patients. But how intense should these sessions actually be? G. Jebsen — Center of Exercise in Medicine at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway examines this question in detail.
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Do Tests That Predict Genetic Health Risks Go Far Enough With Nutrition Changes? (video)

The ApoE Genotype Test helps predict lipid abnormalities and responsiveness to different dietary fat intake. Did you ever ask why a diet that’s 35% fat is recommended so often for the general public, but maybe not for you as an individual? Is what’s recommended by the American College of Cardiology not right for you, but just suggested for the general public, that diet of 35% fat? It may not be right for you. As your doctor about a magnesium test that doesn’t test serum magnesium. You want to measure your intracellular magnesium, what’s in the cells, not what’s just in the bloodstream.
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Fight Chronic Disease, Boost Economies: 4 Growing Opportunities In Nutrition

Will this movement achieve scale through start-up organizations like Kuli Kuli, PHC, and VALID Nutrition, or will multinational food companies decide to enter the base of the pyramid market and create impactful partnerships? 4.Food empathy is driving full nourishment and individual well-being Food empathy is being cultivated in communities across the globe as consumers deliberately engage in growing and cooking food for themselves and their communities. Programs like Tudabujja Halfway Farm in Ugandaare using food engagement as a strategy for helping individuals recover from physical and mental trauma. Tudabujja houses street children, many of whom ran away from home because of the conditions caused by extreme poverty, war, HIV/AIDS, and famine. As part of its mission to help street children build life skills and reintegrate into their communities, Tudabujja teaches them modern farming techniques and how to manage a wide range of livestock and crops. When they return to their homes, the entire family has access to more nutritious food, and family income is generated through the sale of farm products, Tudabujja said. Peacemeals helps communities prepare and eat meals together so that people who were formally strangers can connect nutrition with mental health and heal from trauma together. Food & Trees for Africa supports communities and schools that want to develop permaculture food gardens.
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Trampolines Add Bounce To Group Fitness Classes

Also known as rebounding, it delivers a low-impact, calorie-burning workout that swaps the tedium of a treadmill or step class for a feeling of child-like euphoria. At Chelsea Piers Connecticut, an adult fitness class twins trampolining with rock climbing. “I wanted to do something fun. Everybody likes to climb as kids, everybody loves the bounce of the trampoline,” said Byron Knox, a director and instructor at the Stamford-based facility. No stranger to odd fitness combinations, Knox, who also coaches football and gymnastics, said the hybrid class works well.
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Leisure Fitness & The ElliptiGOs Bike To The Bay to Create A World Without MS

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Paul Bastianelli, Chief Executive Officer and the captain of the Leisure Fitness and the ElliptiGOs Team commented, “The ride is a great way to raise awareness and fundraise for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, our team of ElliptiGO riders is very excited to support the cause and take part in the event.” The outdoor elliptical is a new category in the fitness industry and is becoming more popular every day. The ElliptiGO has the same motion as an indoor elliptical, but can be enjoyed outdoors on the open road with an average cruising speed of 15 MPH. About Us: Leisure Fitness is a fitness equipment company providing high-quality fitness equipment for your home, office, or corporate setting. In addition to ElliptiGOs, equipment available at Leisure Fitness includes treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, home gyms, rowing machines, free weights, and accessories. Leisure Fitness provides an educated, experienced staff of fitness specialists who are knowledgeable about all the equipment’s capabilities and performance specifications and trained to identify a customer’s need and fit them with the appropriate fitness product.
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Health and fitness agenda: Vitafoods Asia

News Health and fitness agenda: Vitafoods Asia Like Vitafoods Asia, September 4-5 August 30, 2013 Coming up, Hong Kong hosts Vitafoods Asia, while Sao Paulo welcomes its massive fitness expo Fitness Brazil. Vitafoods Asia September 4-5 AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong Now in its 15th year, Vitafoods Asia is considered the trade event of the year in Asia for nutraceutical professionals to hobnob. Expect some 160 exhibitors, a showcase of the latest and most innovative products on the market, and a slew of product launches. IHRSA/Fitness Brazil Latin American Conference and Trade Show September 5-7 Transamerica Expo Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil This Sao Paulo event features three days of seminars, networking opportunities, and a trade show with more than 130 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors. According to IHRSA, Brazil is the second largest worldwide fitness market as measured by number of fitness centers: more than 23,000.
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