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Red light therapy for neuro/cognitive benefits

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Friday, February 23, 2024

There is a simple and practical way – red light therapy to improve your brain function.

Key Points: 
  • There is a simple and practical way – red light therapy to improve your brain function.
  • Red light therapy (RLT), also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation (PBM), involves exposure to specific wavelengths of visible red and near-infrared light (660-850 nm) to stimulate biological processes in the body.
  • Red light therapy increases mitochondria function to promote balance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body.
  • Studies have highlighted red light therapy has a potential neuroprotective and disease-modifying role in treating Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients.

LEADING WOMEN'S WELLNESS BRAND O POSITIV ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF PREGGO CONCEPTION SUPPORT & SPERM HEALTH SUPPORT CAPSULES

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- O Positiv, the women's health brand breaking taboos, introduces their newest product line, PREGGO Conception Support & Sperm Health Support Capsules.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- O Positiv , the women's health brand breaking taboos, introduces their newest product line, PREGGO Conception Support & Sperm Health Support Capsules.
  • The introduction of PREGGO Conception Support & Sperm Health Support Capsules marks a significant milestone for the brand, representing its first product line for both women and men.
  • PREGGO Conception Support & Sperm Health Support Capsules are certified cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free, and are thoughtfully designed to assist couples on their journey to conception.
  • PREGGO Conception Support & Sperm Health Support Capsules retail separately for $44.99 one time purchase per bottle, $37.99 for subscription per bottle, and together as a bundle for $72 one time purchase of two bundles (two Conception Support + two Sperm Health) at opositiv.com .

Delavie Sciences Aeonia™ Unveils New Product Specifically For Sensitive Skin

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

This delicate version is uniquely made as a unique formulation of the best-selling Age Defying Serum and is intended for use by those diagnosed with sensitive skin.

Key Points: 
  • This delicate version is uniquely made as a unique formulation of the best-selling Age Defying Serum and is intended for use by those diagnosed with sensitive skin.
  • The Aeonia™ Gentle Age Defying Serum is clinically proven to hydrate the skin while decreasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • The proprietary formulation absorbs quickly and easily into the skin^, making the skin appear healthier and more youthful.
  • "We continue to push the boundaries of skin care while ensuring that even those with the most sensitive skin can benefit from our exclusive, patented ingredients.

Rebamipide May Combat Low-Grade Inflammation in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Patients

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Monday, February 19, 2024

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rebamipide may be useful for rehabilitation of patients with SARS-CoV-2 post-COVID syndrome according to new research being presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, this month.

Key Points: 
  • "This study revealed higher levels of lipopolysaccharide-binding protein, and lower levels of bacterial permeability protein in patients with post COVID syndrome.
  • Rebamipide, by reducing intestinal permeability, reduces endotoxin load, lowering the level of low-grade inflammation.
  • To explore Rebamipide's usefulness for rehabilitating SARS-CoV-2 post-COVID syndrome patients, researchers examined 62 patients, aged 42-55 years with post-COVID-19 syndrome using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for joint pain.
  • Given the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on enterocytes, the results suggest that Rebamipide may be useful for rehabilitation of patients with SARS-CoV-2 post-COVID syndrome.

Renowned Holistic Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Julius Few, Launches Collection of 'Stackable Skincare' Treatments for Maximum At-Home Results

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The brand launches this week at select Neiman Marcus stores across the country and online at NeimanMarcus.com, as well as DrFewSkincare.com.

Key Points: 
  • The brand launches this week at select Neiman Marcus stores across the country and online at NeimanMarcus.com, as well as DrFewSkincare.com.
  • The launch of his high-performance skincare collection was created following this approach and method combined with cutting-edge innovation to produce natural, long-lasting results at home.
  • "I've spent years researching how to apply the concept of my patented Stackable Treatments approach to topical skincare to revolutionize skincare routines and maximum at-home results.
  • The curated collection comprises seven highly-effective skincare formulas that, when stacked together, deliver more effective results than any one formula alone.

Could protecting our proteins help us prevent ageing?

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

This is Deinococcus radiodurans, one of the most resistant bacteria known to date, which lives in arid environments such as desert sand.

Key Points: 
  • This is Deinococcus radiodurans, one of the most resistant bacteria known to date, which lives in arid environments such as desert sand.
  • It can also overcome an irradiation dose 5,000 times greater than the lethal dose for humans.
  • Its DNA isn’t resistant, it’s simply repaired immediately by proteins that are indestructible in the face of this extreme radiation.
  • Hence the secret of the robustness of this extremophilic bacterium depends on the robustness of its “proteome” – the sum of all its proteins – and in particular its DNA repair proteins.

The keys to ageing

  • Numerous models have been proposed to explain the molecular basis of ageing, such as the theory of cellular senescence, the reduction in DNA repair capacity, telomere shortening, mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress or chronic inflammation.
  • These different models all attempt to understand the consequences of ageing, not the causes.


Indeed, rather than focusing on our DNA and trying to protect it to slow down our ageing, what if we protected our proteome?

What is the proteome?

  • Proteins – from the Greek protos meaning “first” – are only exceeded as a constituent of the human body by water, and account for around 20% of its mass.
  • The term was coined by analogy with the genome: the proteome being to proteins what the genome is to genes, i.e.
  • the set of genes/proteins of an individual – this protein set varying according to the activity of the genes.


A structural role: many proteins are central to the maintenance and cohesion of our tissues. For example, actin and tubulin are involved in cell architecture. Keratin is involved in the architecture of our epidermis, hair and nails. Collagen is a protein that plays an important role in the structure of bones, cartilage and skin.
A functional role: enzymatic (for example, proteases are involved in cleaning up dysfunctional proteins and in desquamation), hormonal (for example, insulin regulates glycaemia), transport (for example, aquaporins transport water in the different layers of the skin) or defence (for example, immunoglobulins are involved in the immune response). All vital functions are thus ensured by the activity of proteins.

Carbonylation, the leading cause of irreparable damage to our proteome

  • It is under constant threat, because protein synthesis and degradation also depend on proteins.
  • Over time and as a result of external aggression, the proteome is subjected to various alterations, the most formidable of which is carbonylation, irreversible damage linked to the oxidation of proteins.
  • These carbonylated protein aggregates are found in most age-related diseases, as well as in the main signs of skin ageing.

Antioxidant chaperone molecules to act on the causes of ageing


To correctly perform their many jobs, proteins need to fold into a range of shapes and are helped out by specialised proteins called “chaperones”. These help out the proteins after their synthesis by ribosomes, or their correct folding after stress, such as heat.

  • In short, chaperones (protein or chemical) are the doctors of malformed proteins.
  • At the same time, their antioxidant effectiveness neutralises the causes of carbonylation.
  • In Deinococcus radiodurans, because its proteome is protected against oxidative damage by chaperone molecules, it remains intact and can then able to repair damage to its genome.


Miroslav Radman is founder and scientific director of the Mediterranean Institute for Life Sciences (MedILS). The MedILS has received funding from the NAOS company for several research collaborations. He is a consultant and member of the NAOS Scientific Committee.

Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail Brings Focus to Black History in the Blue Ridge Mountains

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Monday, February 5, 2024

ASHEVILLE, N.C. , Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Asheville's Black heritage and culture is on permanent display around the city through a new walking trail. Unveiled in December 2023, the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail is the first of its kind in Western North Carolina and one of a few Black heritage trails in the 13-state Appalachian region. It marks a significant milestone in the growing effort to amplify and preserve Affrilachian heritage, granting visitors an opportunity to retrace compelling narratives that make up Asheville's Black history – including stories that have never been shared in a public space. 

Key Points: 
  • Unveiled in December 2023, the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail is the first of its kind in Western North Carolina and one of a few Black heritage trails in the 13-state Appalachian region.
  • The trail comprises 14 stops and 20 panels across three historically significant Black neighborhoods.
  • Pulling forward the legacy and history of Affrilachia has informed numerous local businesses, artists and creators in the Asheville area.
  • STEP OFF THE TRAIL AND INTO COMMUNITY:
    Black Wall Street AVL continues this legacy of Black commerce with its business incubator and events space.

iHerb® and "Iron Mike" Tyson Join Forces to Launch an Exclusive Collection for Optimizing Health

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iHerb, one of the world's leading e-commerce retailers for vitamins, minerals, supplements and other health and wellness products, today announced a unique collaboration with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Recognized as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Tyson's relentless dedication, strength and agility have inspired millions around the globe. Now, he's sharing the daily supplement combo he takes to support athletic performance, recovery, and overall vitality through a personalized collection available exclusively at iHerb.com.

Key Points: 
  • Recognized as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Tyson's relentless dedication, strength and agility have inspired millions around the globe.
  • Now, he's sharing the daily supplement combo he takes to support athletic performance, recovery, and overall vitality through a personalized collection available exclusively at iHerb.com .
  • "I'm proud to say that at 57 years old, I'm still in great shape," exclaimed Tyson.
  • I want everybody to get what I get so they can feel the way I feel."

Gale's New Power to the People Archive Reveals the Historical Roots of Today's Counterculture and Social Justice Movements

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Group, is helping faculty and researchers better understand how counterculture and social movements of the past have impacted and shaped today's society. The company has launched Power to the People: Counterculture, Social Movements, and the Alternative Press, Nineteenth to Twenty-First Century, a new digital archive that brings together materials that document the movements, events, individuals and grassroots organizations that worked to effect change in cultures and societies around the world. This unique collection offers a comprehensive view of the struggles and triumphs of activism over time, enabling users to make key connections and comparisons between past movements and the challenges humanity faces today.

Key Points: 
  • "As a whole, these pieces offer a unique reflection and authentic voice of the time before the growth of the internet and the birth of social media."
  • With Power to the People , researchers have access to a wide range of rare primary sources on social movements that have shaped modern Western history.
  • The archive paints a multifaceted picture of social history that highlights equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • The University of Bradford's Special Collections on Peace, Politics, and Social Change: highlights social movements around the world.

Iconic Skincare Brand Eucerin Introduces Immersive Hydration, The First Face Care Collection To Feature Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid Technology

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eucerin, a dermatologist recommended brand with 100+ years of skincare expertise, has officially entered the Face care category with the new Immersive Hydration Collection. 

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eucerin, a dermatologist recommended brand with 100+ years of skincare expertise, has officially entered the Face care category with the new Immersive Hydration Collection.
  • Available for purchase starting January 2024, the Immersive Hydration Collection is revolutionizing the category by leveraging multi-weight hyaluronic acid in a whole new way.
  • No other brand on the market is offering this technology across a full face care regimen*, to intensively hydrate skin and visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
  • "These products give consumers the opportunity to choose a first-to-market face care collection with multi-weight hyaluronic acid to go beyond hydration and enhance their daily skincare routine."