Exercise

D2Fit Nutrition Is a Necessary Element of a Fitness Regimen

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Friday, June 9, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Getting in shape and then staying in shape is a complicated process. It requires coordinated scheduling, a strong sense of commitment, and the willingness to fight to overcome the inevitable obstacles that pop up along the way. Getting in shape is also easier when a person has the right tools in place to help them along the process.

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  • Getting in shape is also easier when a person has the right tools in place to help them along the process.
  • However, James's entrepreneurial energy has come awfully close to creating a comprehensive solution in the form of her two brands: Dance2Fit and D2Fit Nutrition.
  • As a final flourish, James has developed a trio of sports supplements called D2Fit Nutrition.
  • They factor into the mix, adding to the synergy that healthy sleep, nutrition, and exercise can create when you use them together to achieve your fitness goals."

NEW SURVEY REVEALS THAT CANADIANS BELIEVE A CLEAN SPACE IMPROVES MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

To develop an understanding of the importance of cleaning and the correlation to Canadians' mental health, LG created the LG CordZeroTM Clean Well Survey.

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  • To develop an understanding of the importance of cleaning and the correlation to Canadians' mental health, LG created the LG CordZeroTM Clean Well Survey.
  • The results show that an overwhelming majority (90 per cent) of Canadians agree that they feel that a clean space improves their mental health.
  • Further, 75 per cent of respondents acknowledge that they feel some increase in stress when they see a space that needs cleaning or decluttering.
  • A clean space can lead to reduced feelings of anxiety, better focus and a sense of accomplishment and peace of mind."

Club Pilates Founder Allison Beardsley Creates New Brand: Red Lite Gym

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Beardsley has opened her newest and second fitness brand "Red Lite Gym," in Bentonville, Arkansas; a far-off location compared to where she started her first fitness franchise brand Club Pilates, in San Diego.

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  • BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Beardsley has opened her newest and second fitness brand "Red Lite Gym," in Bentonville, Arkansas; a far-off location compared to where she started her first fitness franchise brand Club Pilates, in San Diego.
  • Beardsley is inspired by the broad demographic of members Red Lite Gym can serve, she explains, "Red Lite Gym is able to serve the same demographic as my first company Club Pilates, and we do, but what is so beautiful is we can help people who you would never observe in a Pilates Reformer class, or Pure Barre, or Orange Theory.
  • I truly believe Red Lite Gym will become the largest fitness franchise concept in the world, once the cat is out of the bag on how awesome red-light therapy is, especially combined with exercise; people did not know what Pilates was back when I started Club Pilates, and Red Lite Gym is basically in the same situation."
  • Red Lite Gym celebrates its 1-Year anniversary of being opened August 1st, 2023.

apree health Launches a New Comprehensive Navigation and Clinical Advocacy Solution

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health, formerly Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, today launched apree whole health, a nationally available navigation and clinical advocacy solution designed to help employers and health plans improve population health outcomes and lower the total cost of care. By combining personalized health navigation technology with clinician-led support, including holistic health coaching and complex care management, apree health is engaging people in exceptional health and care experiences.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health, formerly Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, today launched apree whole health, a nationally available navigation and clinical advocacy solution designed to help employers and health plans improve population health outcomes and lower the total cost of care.
  • By combining personalized health navigation technology with clinician-led support, including holistic health coaching and complex care management, apree health is engaging people in exceptional health and care experiences.
  • "To really bend the cost curve, we need each person to understand and be involved in their own health and wellness journey," said Johnny Kaye, senior vice president, Solution Management, apree health.
  • "With apree health, we've empowered our people with navigation technology and advocacy support to engage them with their comprehensive health and wellbeing needs, which results in the development of a vital workforce."

Kaia Health Launches Industry's First Digital Care Assistant Giving Patients a Companion and Guide to Enhance Their Physical Therapy Experience

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaia Health, the world's largest digital therapeutics company with more than 650,000 users today announced the launch of Angela, a HIPAA-compliant, AI-powered voice-based digital care assistant, companion, and guide. Angela provides patients with the personalized support they need at the time and place that is most convenient for them, creating a richer, more human-like experience.

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  • Digital therapy will never be a lonely experience again — Kaia digital care assistant provides a more personable, supportive therapy experience.
  • NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaia Health, the world's largest digital therapeutics company with more than 650,000 users today announced the launch of Angela, a HIPAA-compliant, AI-powered voice-based digital care assistant, companion, and guide.
  • Even those who seek in-person physical therapy often struggle when they get home without the real-time support and guidance to assist them.
  • As an ever-ready companion and therapy guide, Angela helps break down some of the existing barriers to at-home physical therapy.

Development in Alzheimer's disease diagnosis in Canada: New tests help patients and caregivers make timely decisions

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

These play a role in normal brain function; abnormal levels of these proteins are directly related to Alzheimer's disease.

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  • These play a role in normal brain function; abnormal levels of these proteins are directly related to Alzheimer's disease.
  • In AD, measuring changes in biomarkers can help medical teams understand how quickly a patient's condition may be advancing, and potentially, predict how it may develop in the future.
  • Earlier and more accurate diagnoses allow patients to be aware of their AD progress and to adopt appropriate lifestyle changes while preparing for the future.
  • Since cognitive decline may be misinterpreted as a normal characteristic of aging, early diagnosis through biomarkers would help facilitate the identification of patients facing cognitive decline as a result of AD."

MNA: DPH Deems Steward Morton Hospital's 32-Bed Substance Abuse Treat Unit An Essential Service "Necessary for Preserving Access and Health Status Within the Hospital's Service Area."

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

BOSTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Public Health has issued its findings regarding Steward Healthcare's plan to close the 32-bed MORCAP (Morton Comprehensive Addiction Program), located at Steward Morton Hospital in Taunton, deeming the program an essential service "necessary for preserving access and health status within the hospital's service area. The full DPH letter can be found here.

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  • said Katie Murphy, president of the Massachusetts Nurses Association, which represents the nurses who staff the program.
  • The MNA is not alone in its skepticism about the current process for addressing the loss of essential services.
  • The service was previously called the NORCAP Lodge and located in Foxboro, where it was affiliated with Steward Good Samaritan Medical Center.
  • In response to the NORCAP closure proposal, the DPH had deemed it an essential service to the region to preserve the public health in the community.

Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Crunch Tyrone is located in a newly renovated space in the Tyrone Gardens Shopping Center at 900 58th Street North.

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  • Crunch Tyrone is located in a newly renovated space in the Tyrone Gardens Shopping Center at 900 58th Street North.
  • The CR Fitness team currently operates 48 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas.
  • Crunch Tyrone will be the fourth location to open in Pinellas County.
  • "We are looking forward to bringing the exciting and inclusive Crunch workout experience to the community surrounding our newest location in Tyrone," says CR Fitness CEO Tony Scrimale.

Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Parrish, Florida

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Crunch Parrish is located in a newly renovated space in the Creekside Commons Shopping Mall at 8840 US 301.

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  • Crunch Parrish is located in a newly renovated space in the Creekside Commons Shopping Mall at 8840 US 301.
  • Crunch Parrish will be the fifth location in the Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area.
  • "We are looking forward to bringing the exciting and inclusive Crunch workout experience to the community surrounding our newest location in Parrish," says CR Fitness CEO Tony Scrimale.
  • Crunch is known for its innovative group fitness programming and will offer a wide range of classes every week, including 70 proprietary classes that can only be found at Crunch.

Shattering the Silence: Unveiling the Quiet Epidemic of NAFLD and NASH on International NASH Day

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its severe form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

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  • This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its severe form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
  • NAFLD and NASH are emerging public health concerns which currently affect over 115 million people worldwide1.
  • In Canada alone, a recent Canadian study projected a 20% increase in the frequency of NAFLD by 20302.
  • NAFLD and NASH occur when excess fat accumulates in the liver, leading to inflammation and possible liver damage.