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Introducing Eve: A Virtual Companion for Seniors

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eve Communications, Inc, a startup with a mission to provide a cure for loneliness and social isolation, today announced the official launch of Eve, a virtual companion designed for seniors and other people who live alone.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eve Communications, Inc, a startup with a mission to provide a cure for loneliness and social isolation, today announced the official launch of Eve , a virtual companion designed for seniors and other people who live alone.
  • "I lost a grandparent by their own hand a few years ago, and it prompted me to consider the large gap in society's infrastructure for accessible elderly care."
  • Eve provides a user-friendly way for seniors to stay mentally and physically active, and helps them stay connected with their caregivers & community.
  • Eve is now available for purchase at IamEve.ai , with monthly plans for users in the US and UK starting at only $15 per month.

Seafood Expo Global Announced Finalists of the 2024 Seafood Excellence Global Awards

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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PORTLAND, Maine, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Diversified Communications, organizers of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, announced the finalists for the Seafood Excellence Global awards competition. The winners will be announced during a reception on the first day of the Expo, which will take place 23-25 April 2024 at Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via venue in Barcelona, Spain.

Key Points: 
  • Competition finalists represent 15 countries from around the world and winners will be announced on Tuesday 23 April 2024 at 18:15 during the 30th edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global in Barcelona, Spain
    PORTLAND, Maine, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Diversified Communications, organizers of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global , announced the finalists for the Seafood Excellence Global awards competition.
  • The event's product competition features and recognizes the best seafood products represented at the Expo.
  • All seafood products entered for the awards competition will be displayed during the three-day event in the Seafood Excellence Global stand located in Galleria, between halls 4 and 5.
  • All three awards are organized by Diversified Communications, producers of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America and Seafood Expo Asia.

OMRON Healthcare Evolves Going for Zero Mission to Address AFib Epidemic

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Research, Blood pressure, American Heart Association, Exercise, Digital, Intelligence, Atrial fibrillation, Risk, Education, Patient, Knowledge, Stroke, Social media, Splenic infarction, Ageing, Diet, Behavior, Survivor, Smoking, EKG, Marketing, OMRON, Nursing

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global heart health leader OMRON Healthcare today announced an evolution of its Going for Zero mission to eliminate heart attack and stroke with increased focus on atrial fibrillation (AFib), expanded education initiatives, and advancement of its digital health transformation to support a healthcare system facing staffing shortages and crisis-level health inequities.

Key Points: 
  • OMRON Healthcare evolves Going for Zero mission to focus on AFib, education, and digital transformation.
  • "OMRON Healthcare is recognized for our Going for Zero mission to eliminate heart attack and stroke.
  • Teaching people how to change their behavior for better heart health is at the core of our Going for Zero mission," said Jill Person, executive director of marketing at OMRON Healthcare.
  • OMRON Healthcare's evolution into a digital health company will be a key factor in achieving its Going for Zero mission.

Unilever Food Solutions Unveils 'Future Menus 2024'

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilever Foods Solutions (UFS) has released its annual trend report, Future Menus 2024, which sets out the eight global trends shaping the food service industry. The key shifts expected in restaurants this year include a rising demand for unexpected flavour combinations, the mainstreaming of plant-based dishes, and a focus on maximising ingredients to reduce food waste in the kitchen.1

Key Points: 
  • ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilever Foods Solutions (UFS) has released its annual trend report, Future Menus 2024 , which sets out the eight global trends shaping the food service industry.
  • Star Chen CEO Unilever Food Solutions said: "Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is a business of chefs for chefs.
  • "By providing chefs with products that reduce food preparation time, whilst satisfying growing consumer appetite for on-trend dishes, UFS has seen consistent growth, now accounting for 20% of the Unilever Nutrition business," said Star Chen.
  • Gen Z Is Craving A More Sustainable Food System, McKinsey & Company, 2022.

Unilever Food Solutions Unveils 'Future Menus 2024'

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilever Foods Solutions (UFS) has released its annual trend report, Future Menus 2024, which sets out the eight global trends shaping the food service industry. The key shifts expected in restaurants this year include a rising demand for unexpected flavour combinations, the mainstreaming of plant-based dishes, and a focus on maximising ingredients to reduce food waste in the kitchen.1

Key Points: 
  • ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilever Foods Solutions (UFS) has released its annual trend report, Future Menus 2024 , which sets out the eight global trends shaping the food service industry.
  • Star Chen CEO Unilever Food Solutions said: "Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is a business of chefs for chefs.
  • "By providing chefs with products that reduce food preparation time, whilst satisfying growing consumer appetite for on-trend dishes, UFS has seen consistent growth, now accounting for 20% of the Unilever Nutrition business," said Star Chen.
  • Gen Z Is Craving A More Sustainable Food System, McKinsey & Company, 2022.

Global Leisure brands Megamaster, Nexgrill and Spire present full range of outdoor cooking products at National Hardware Show

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Leisure Investment Holdings, dba Global Leisure™, the parent company to leading outdoor appliance brands Nexgrill, Megamaster and SPIRE, is presenting its wide range of outdoor cooking and heating innovations at the National Hardware Show (NHS) in Las Vegas from March 26 to 28. With options for gas or charcoal grilling, griddling and smoking in freestanding, portable and built-in models, the variety of products across each brand covers the cooking needs for every type of griller. This is also the first NHS attendance for the Megamaster brand, which was introduced to the U.S. market this year. The brands can be found at the NHS Backyard in booth OUTDR5723.

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  • Brands to showcase new and best-selling grills, griddles, smokers, tabletop and built-in outdoor appliances
    LAS VEGAS, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Leisure Investment Holdings, dba Global Leisure™, the parent company to leading outdoor appliance brands Nexgrill , Megamaster and SPIRE , is presenting its wide range of outdoor cooking and heating innovations at the National Hardware Show (NHS) in Las Vegas from March 26 to 28.
  • This is also the first NHS attendance for the Megamaster brand, which was introduced to the U.S. market this year.
  • "With Global Leisure's 30-year experience in designing and manufacturing trusted grill brands, we're thrilled to give NHS attendees a look at our growing and versatile catalog of outdoor cooking products," said André de Beer, CEO of Global Leisure.
  • Click to Post: Leading outdoor appliance brands @Nexgrill_Ind, @Megamaster_sa and SPIRE present full range of cooking and heating products at the @NHS_Show, including gas/charcoal grills, griddles, pellet grills and smokers in various sizes and styles.

RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health to Showcase Breakthrough Cardiology Data at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session & Expo

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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WEST ORANGE, N.J., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Physician-scientists from RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health will present an extensive portfolio of innovative cardiovascular data from their clinical research program at the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) Annual Scientific Session & Expo in Atlanta, Georgia on April 6 to 8, 2024. A total of 59 abstracts have been accepted, composed of data evaluating and educating on risk factors, treatment options and ongoing research advances to improve cardiovascular care and outcomes for patients.

Key Points: 
  • A total of 59 abstracts have been accepted, composed of data evaluating and educating on risk factors, treatment options and ongoing research advances to improve cardiovascular care and outcomes for patients.
  • RWJBarnabas Health cardiac centers of excellence are nationally recognized for patient care and superior outcomes, including being named as one of Becker's top 100 Great Heart Programs in the country and recognized by American College of Cardiology as a Proven Quality Program.
  • Prior studies suggest that distinct patient subgroups with aortic stenosis may experience left ventricular systolic and diastolic dysfunction before the development of severe AS.
  • The study included patients who had received an angiogram done within 14 days of the CMR.

Federal announcement to restrict marketing and sales of nicotine pouches a needed move to protect youth

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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At present, in most provinces, nicotine pouches can be sold in any store, including convenience stores and gas stations.

Key Points: 
  • At present, in most provinces, nicotine pouches can be sold in any store, including convenience stores and gas stations.
  • "Federal restrictions on the sale and marketing of nicotine pouches will help prevent nicotine addiction among youth and protect them from tobacco industry marketing strategies," says Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian Cancer Society.
  • Yesterday's announcement comes weeks after British Columbia in February restricted the sale of nicotine pouches in the province to behind the counter in pharmacies.
  • With flavored nicotine pouches hitting the market last year, there's a renewed risk of young people becoming addicted to these new tobacco industry products.

123 Leading Organizations Urge President Biden: Act Now to Eliminate Menthol Cigarettes

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Act now to eliminate menthol cigarettes," the ad states.

Key Points: 
  • Act now to eliminate menthol cigarettes," the ad states.
  • Menthol cigarettes are a "starter product" for youth because menthol cools and numbs the throat, masking the harshness of tobacco smoke.
  • Researchers estimate that prohibiting menthol cigarettes will save up to 654,000 lives within 40 years, including 255,000 Black lives.
  • Given these enormous benefits, the Biden Administration has an obligation to issue the final rules prohibiting menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars without further delay.

TELUS Mental Health Index: Workers under 40 in the US are isolated and lonely resulting in reduced mental health and productivity

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Additionally, workers who don't feel valued and respected by their colleagues or supported by their workplace are twice as likely to report that their mental health adversely affects their productivity compared to workers who feel valued and respected.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, workers who don't feel valued and respected by their colleagues or supported by their workplace are twice as likely to report that their mental health adversely affects their productivity compared to workers who feel valued and respected.
  • It also impacts businesses as loneliness and social isolation negatively impact both health and workplace productivity," said Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research & Client Insights, TELUS Health.
  • The TELUS Mental Health Index also found:
    Workers without trusted relationships are more likely to feel isolated, with 46 percent reporting feeling isolated compared to 14 percent of those with trusted relationships.
  • In January 2024, the mental health scores of workers in various regions were: