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Explore Your Dream Destination

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

MISSION, Kan., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) If you find yourself dreaming of sunshine, sand and sparkling pools, it may be time to start looking forward to your next vacation getaway. Get a jumpstart on building excitement for the journey ahead by beginning preparations early, which offers many benefits, including better rates and more time to research your options.

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  • One place you can find inspiration is by exploring the top travel destinations others are choosing.
  • For example, the top 10 travel destinations booked with Funjet in 2023 include numerous international destinations.
  • While spending leisure time by the resort pool with afternoon cocktails can be a relaxing reward, you can make the most of a destination vacation by also planning a tour.
  • Start planning your dream getaway by checking out these traveler-favorite destination properties, based on bookings through Funjet:
    Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic)
    Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort (Nayarit, Mexico)

Millions of older people don’t get enough nutrients – how to spot it and what to do about it

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

With this in mind, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has put “healthy ageing” on its agenda.

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  • With this in mind, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has put “healthy ageing” on its agenda.
  • However, there is a difference between energy requirements and nutrient requirements, and nutrient requirements actually remain the same, if not increase, as we get older.
  • This means we need to get more nutrients into less energy which can be tricky as older adults often have lower appetites.

How to spot when someone isn’t eating enough?

  • However, it affects five in ten older people living in nursing homes, and seven in ten older people in hospital.
  • And when older adults lose weight, they lose muscle, meaning that they are more likely to lose their abilities to do daily tasks.
  • But clothing that’s too loose or a watchstrap that floats on the wrist are all warning signs of undernourishment.

Getting more nutrients into less food

  • If people are eating small amounts of food, it is important to think about how to add more nutrients into it.
  • A very effective technique, “fortification” is commonly done with pre-made products such as breakfast cereals, plant-based milk and bread in the UK.
  • This versatile ingredient can be mixed into porridge before cooking or used it as a substitute for other powdered ingredients in baking.

Importance of physical activity and strength exercises


Physical activity and nutrition go hand-in-hand – both are equally important. As we age, being physically active becomes even more essential as it helps to prevent disease, maintains independence, decreases risk of falls, improves cognitive function, mental health and sleep.

  • Often strength training gets ignored when we think of being active but to keep independence and prevent falls, older adults should do varied physical activity that emphasises balance and strength training at moderate or greater intensity on three or more days a week.
  • Ultimately, it’s essential to contact a doctor or dietician with any worries or concerns about malnutrition or unintentional weight loss.
  • Miriam Clegg receives funding from the Medical Research Council, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, EIT Food, Horizon 2020, Apetito, and Tanita Healthy Weight Community Trust.
  • She is affiliated with Association for Nutrition.

Edgepark adding first-of-its kind, fully automated insulin delivery system to diabetes portfolio

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

TWINSBURG, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgepark announced today it is offering the newly launched Beta Bionics iLet Bionic Pancreas fully automated insulin delivery (AID) system as part of its comprehensive diabetes management solution portfolio. The iLet is the first and only system that does not require carbohydrate counting* and fully automates 100 percent of insulin doses. Designed for anyone six years of age and older living with Type 1 diabetes, it eliminates the traditional manual work previously involved with using an insulin pump.

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  • TWINSBURG, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgepark announced today it is offering the newly launched Beta Bionics iLet Bionic Pancreas fully automated insulin delivery (AID) system as part of its comprehensive diabetes management solution portfolio.
  • The iLet is the first and only system that does not require carbohydrate counting* and fully automates 100 percent of insulin doses.
  • "Edgepark is thrilled to offer the iLet as a first-of-its-kind device that uses automation to make diabetes simpler to navigate."
  • As with any insulin delivery system, users must also be able to load the insulin pump with insulin, insert an infusion set and troubleshoot when challenges occur.

Cigna Healthcare and HelloFresh Team Up To Expand Access to Affordable, Healthy Meal Choices

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

"Business leaders recognize that healthy employees mean a healthy business, and by expanding access to affordable, healthy meals, employers can better cultivate a stronger workforce," said Heather Dlugolenski, U.S. commercial strategy officer, Cigna Healthcare.

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  • "Business leaders recognize that healthy employees mean a healthy business, and by expanding access to affordable, healthy meals, employers can better cultivate a stronger workforce," said Heather Dlugolenski, U.S. commercial strategy officer, Cigna Healthcare.
  • "We're proud to team up with HelloFresh to support the health and vitality of America's workforce and to make a difference for communities in need."
  • Cigna Healthcare employer clients can choose from a variety of HelloFresh offerings with no minimum purchase amount.
  • Together with Cigna Healthcare, we're making HelloFresh meal kits even more accessible while working together to combat food insecurity in our local communities."

The Seasoned Carte Expands Premium Direct-to-Consumer Delivery of Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef & More

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Monday, February 12, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Seasoned Carte, curator of premium beef, seafood and more delivered straight to your door, is excited to announce the expansion of its direct-to-consumer delivery company, offering top-quality Japanese A5 Wagyu beef , wild-caught seafood and more from trusted farms around the world.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Seasoned Carte, curator of premium beef, seafood and more delivered straight to your door, is excited to announce the expansion of its direct-to-consumer delivery company, offering top-quality Japanese A5 Wagyu beef , wild-caught seafood and more from trusted farms around the world.
  • “We're passionate about inspiring people to make remarkable meals at home by providing easy-to-understand cooking tips and videos to elevate their cooking game.”
    The Seasoned Carte’s featured product — Japanese A5 Wagyu beef — is highly marbled and buttery with umami rich flavor.
  • The Japanese A5 is available in all sorts of cuts, including A5 New York Strip, A5 Ribeye Steak, A5 Wagyu Blend Burgers and more.
  • In addition to Japanese A5, The Seasoned Carte has expanded its Wagyu beef offerings to include American Full Blood Wagyu beef and Australian Wagyu BMS 9+ .

RMHC® Canada Unveils Family Cookbook to Support Growing Food Program

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Monday, February 12, 2024

After accommodations, food has become the most in-demand support program at RMHC across Canada.

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  • After accommodations, food has become the most in-demand support program at RMHC across Canada.
  • To meet the growing demand for food support, Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room programs have been expanding support to enhance food accessibility for families facing long days at the hospital.
  • By supporting the RMHC Family Cookbook, we can ensure that no family goes hungry during their journey towards healing and hope," said Chef Hughes.
  • To support this incredible cause, simply download the RMHC Family Cookbook to enable a donation to RMHC Canada from RBC Insurance up to $250,000, helping to feed families as they care for their sick child.

More Than 1,500 Las Vegas Neighbors Receive Hot Meals and Free Groceries

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Sunday, February 11, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Current and retired NFL athletes and celebrities in Las Vegas for the big game joined He Gets Us, the movement raising the relevance of Jesus in modern culture, in an inner-city neighborhood on Saturday, Feb. 10, for a day of service that brought hot meals, free groceries, and family-friendly football-themed fun to a community in need. More than 1,500 residents attended the 'Hey Neighbor' event held at LV Reach, which is a community center focused on serving one of the most socioeconomic disadvantaged areas of Las Vegas.

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  • More than 1,500 residents attended the 'Hey Neighbor' event held at LV Reach, which is a community center focused on serving one of the most socioeconomic disadvantaged areas of Las Vegas.
  • Attendees received hot lunch from The Salvation Army food trucks and from Wahlburgers, with celebrity chef and owner Paul Wahlberg manning the grill.
  • Families and individuals took home 35,000 pounds of pre-bagged groceries and an onsite resource center helped connect neighbors to essential services such as healthcare, dental care, transportation, and food assistance.
  • "Loving on our neighbors like we did today is what the message of He Gets Us and Jesus is all about."

Zone of Interest’s striking depiction of Nazi banality – and other things you should see this week

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Friday, February 9, 2024

However, Rudolf Höss is not any man, he is the commandant of Auschwitz and these scenes of domesticity take place in a house bordering the camp.

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  • However, Rudolf Höss is not any man, he is the commandant of Auschwitz and these scenes of domesticity take place in a house bordering the camp.
  • Hannah Arendt’s notion of the “banality of evil” is wrought powerfully in this film that envisages the lives of these real people.
  • It’s not the Nazi uniforms that are the most affecting but the small details that represent the horror.
  • Read more:
    The Zone of Interest: new Holocaust film powerfully lays bare the mechanisms of genocide

Stateside stories

  • The book, his agent tells him, is just not “black enough”.
  • It’s a really funny film that makes some really serious points about structural racism and explores different ideas of authenticity and blackness.
  • Read more:
    Masters of the Air: Apple's Air Force drama is imperfect, but powerful

In your feelings

  • It’s a romantic fantasy drama about 40-something screenwriter Adam (Andrew Scott) and 20-something Harry (Paul Mescal).
  • Their burgeoning relationship opens something up for Adam who is driven to finally confront the loss of his parents.
  • Both our reviewers felt it depicted dating as a 40-year-old gay man today quite well.


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Nigeria’s street food: tasty but toxic? Expert shares advice to make it safer

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

From the sizzling suya snack in Abuja to the aromatic jollof rice in Lagos, street food has become an integral part of Nigerian life.

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  • From the sizzling suya snack in Abuja to the aromatic jollof rice in Lagos, street food has become an integral part of Nigerian life.
  • However, beneath these enticing flavours lies a critical question of public safety and health regulation.
  • Other studies have focused on the microbiological safety of street foods (for example, soy wara, a Nigerian curdled soy milk product), and the risk factors in street food practices.
  • While street food vendors provide affordable and accessible meals, the lack of regulation poses significant health risks.

Why street food can be unsafe

  • Inadequate access to clean water, inappropriate waste disposal, temperature abuse and lack of food safety knowledge are common challenges seen among street food vendors.
  • Generally, street food preparation in Nigeria mirrors traditional approaches to food preparation at home.
  • Similarly, many street food vendors operate in less than perfect environments for food processing: many street food vendor stands have flies, rodents and open waste bins which are risk factors for the contamination of foods.

Checking unsafe practices


A multifaceted approach to these issues must be adopted.
Training: First, basic food safety training for vendors is crucial. This training should cover essential hygiene practices, safe food handling and storage procedures. It can be done through local health departments and community organisations. This recommendation draws on established principles of hygiene and safe food handling. Continuous training on food safety has proved effective in promoting food safety.

  • This requires a balance between ensuring public health and not stifling the livelihoods of the vendors.
  • Supplying vendors with hygienic materials has proved to be valuable for preserving and enhancing food safety in low- and middle-income nations.


Inspection: Regular inspections should be conducted to ensure compliance with these regulations. These should not be punitive but rather supportive, helping vendors to meet the required standards. A food hygiene rating scheme should be put in place to identify vendors complying with food safety standards as this could motivate them to improve their sanitary conditions.
Awareness: Public awareness also plays a vital role. Consumers should be educated about the importance of food safety and how to identify vendors who adhere to hygiene standards. Consumer awareness can create a demand for safer practices, encouraging vendors to comply with regulations.
Research and development: Finally, research and collaboration with food scientists and public health experts can lead to innovative solutions that are tailored to the Nigerian context. For instance, exploring low-cost preservation techniques or developing mobile apps for health inspection ratings could revolutionise the way street food is regulated.

Regulations will save lives and livelihoods


Regulating street food in Nigeria is not just about preventing disease; it is about preserving a way of life in a safe and sustainable manner. At the heart of this issue are the vendors and consumers, whose lives and well-being are interconnected with the very essence of street food culture.
Helen Onyeaka does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

SiebenCarey Pledges Support for Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

SiebenCarey today announced the law firm’s commitment to future financial support of Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids, Minnesota’s first and only home designed to provide end-of-life care for children.

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  • SiebenCarey today announced the law firm’s commitment to future financial support of Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids, Minnesota’s first and only home designed to provide end-of-life care for children.
  • “SiebenCarey was pleased to serve as a ‘Kin Sponsor’ of the 12th Annual Gala for Crescent Cove in late January,” said Jim Carey, Managing Partner of SiebenCarey.
  • I’m excited about furthering our involvement with Crescent Cove, including a pledge to provide financial support in the years ahead.”
    Crescent Cove provides support to dozens of families each year.
  • Located in Brooklyn Center, the Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids serves as a place for families to care for their children with life-threatening conditions.