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Nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) Warns Parasitic Pet Diseases Will Spread Further in 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SALEM, Ore., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the nation's leading authority on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, today warned of the continued expansion of heartworm, Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases throughout the United States in 2024. Pet owners can learn more about higher-than-average parasitic disease risks CAPC predicts in its 2024 Pet Parasite Forecast released today, as well as in its corresponding monthly prevalence maps at petdiseasealerts.org.

Key Points: 
  • Pet owners can learn more about higher-than-average parasitic disease risks CAPC predicts in its 2024 Pet Parasite Forecast released today, as well as in its corresponding monthly prevalence maps at petdiseasealerts.org .
  • While CAPC's nationwide annual forecasts track progression of diseases, our monthly forecasts at petdiseasealerts.org help pet owners understand immediate threats in their neighborhoods.
  • In its 2024 Pet Parasite Forecast , CAPC reports ticks and mosquitoes remain the principal transmitters of pet and human vector-borne diseases.
  • Both the annual forecast and the 30-Day Pet Parasite Forecast Maps are designed to alert pet owners of impending outbreaks.

April is National Stress Awareness Month and author, Steven M. Stroum, Hopes his Business Memoir Helps People Learn How to Manage Stress and Become More Fulfilled

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prior to becoming an entrepreneur I had several jobs, worked for other people and through acts of my own as well as various supervisors, my life was stressful. Since my stress revolved around work, I wanted to be certain that I was in the right field and doing the right kind of work. So, I sought vocational counseling and that's where I became aware of The Strong Interest Inventory assessment which helps individuals identify their work personality by exploring their interests in six broad areas: realistic, artistic, investigative, social, enterprising, and conventional.

Key Points: 
  • According to the National Institutes of Health, April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress.
  • Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues.
  • The Mental Health American (MHA) provides some tips on how to reduce your stress by utilizing a Stress Screener.
  • For me, The Strong Interest Inventory assessment validated that I was doing the right thing, but I was in the wrong field.

Greenix Steps Up in the Fight Against Lyme Disease This Awareness Month

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Saturday, March 30, 2024
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OREM, Utah, March 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenix Pest Control, a leader in eco-friendly pest management solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with LymeDisease.org for Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May. In a concerted effort to fight against Lyme disease, Greenix has committed to donating a portion of its profits to support the vital work of LymeDisease.org in educating communities and supporting individuals affected by this tick-borne illness.

Key Points: 
  • OREM, Utah, March 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenix Pest Control, a leader in eco-friendly pest management solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with LymeDisease.org for Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May.
  • Lyme Disease is considered the most common vector-borne disease in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recording that approximately 476,000 Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme Disease each year.
  • Greenix Pest Control is committed to making an impact by stopping the spread of Lyme Disease in the communities they service.
  • Proceeds donated in May will support the efforts of LymeDisease.org in helping those affected by Lyme disease.

Automotive Digital Cockpit Domain Controller Power Expected to Double by 2030

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Achieving this requires a digital Cockpit Domain Controller (CDC) with an architecture that supports long-term updating and maintenance.

Key Points: 
  • Achieving this requires a digital Cockpit Domain Controller (CDC) with an architecture that supports long-term updating and maintenance.
  • According to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the computing power of the CDC will increase significantly over the next few years, with graphical computing power and deep-learning processing power (for AI-powered functions) expected to double by 2030 for an average mid-market CDC.
  • These findings are from ABI Research's Future-Proofing Digital Cockpit Domain Controllers application analysis report.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Mobility and Automotive research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.

Automotive Digital Cockpit Domain Controller Power Expected to Double by 2030

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Achieving this requires a digital Cockpit Domain Controller (CDC) with an architecture that supports long-term updating and maintenance.

Key Points: 
  • Achieving this requires a digital Cockpit Domain Controller (CDC) with an architecture that supports long-term updating and maintenance.
  • According to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the computing power of the CDC will increase significantly over the next few years, with graphical computing power and deep-learning processing power (for AI-powered functions) expected to double by 2030 for an average mid-market CDC.
  • These findings are from ABI Research's Future-Proofing Digital Cockpit Domain Controllers application analysis report.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Mobility and Automotive research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.

Parental avoidance of toxic exposures could help prevent autism, ADHD in children, new study shows

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be preventable if parents avoid toxic exposures and adopt interventions such as environmental house calls, according to a published study led by researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio).

Key Points: 
  • The findings build on a 2015 study by UT Health San Antonio that first linked chemical intolerance in patients with the risk of their children developing autism and ADHD.
  • "Up to now, most interventions have been behavioral or medical, after a child is diagnosed."
  • Still, they wrote, "The implications of this study, if confirmed, could be significant for preventive measures and early intervention strategies in families with parental chemical intolerance.
  • And the prevalence of ADHD has risen to one in eight children, also according to the CDC.

Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Makes a Splash with Opening of 140th Worldwide Location Now Open in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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MT. LAUREL, N.J., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aqua-Tots Swim Schools, the largest international swim school franchise, is now open at 1102 Nixon Dr. in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Aqua-Tots Mt. Laurel offers state-of-the-art facilities and world-renowned swim lessons to families across southern New Jersey and Philadelphia.

Key Points: 
  • LAUREL, N.J., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aqua-Tots Swim Schools, the largest international swim school franchise, is now open at 1102 Nixon Dr. in Mt.
  • Laurel offers state-of-the-art facilities and world-renowned swim lessons to families across southern New Jersey and Philadelphia.
  • Laurel is the brand's fourth location in the Garden State and 128th location worldwide.
  • Aqua-Tots Swim Schools has been the industry leader in swim instruction since 1991, specializing in year-round, indoor swim classes for children aged four months to 12 years old.

Health Net® Collaborates with Canary Health® to offer Free Online Caregiver Support Program

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canary Health®, a leader in peer-led digital therapeutics, today announced a collaboration with Health Net®, one of California's most experienced health plans and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, to provide an evidence-based, online, six-week, peer-to-peer education and support program for caregivers. The Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) program digitally supports caregivers to improve their and care recipients' outcomes. The program is available to commercial and marketplace members, including all employees at companies who offer Health Net coverage as an option, regardless of which health plan the employee ultimately selects.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration illustrates Health Net and Canary Health's commitment and support of the health and wellbeing of unpaid caregivers who are caring for a friend or family members with dementia, memory problems, chronic health conditions or serious injuries.
  • We are proud to collaborate with Canary Health to offer this free support for these selfless individuals."
  • The BBC program includes methods to improve caregiver's health by offering strategies to support managing emotions, stress and difficult care-partner behaviors.
  • Canary Health is available to more than 500,000 Health Net members who are covered via their employer or Covered California.

Top Student Innovators from across the United States Showcase STEM Projects at the First-Ever National STEM Festival, Co-presented by EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education are partnering to present the first-ever National STEM Festival, April 11-13, in Washington, D.C. Students from several national STEM competitions will present their innovative STEM projects to the public and senior government and business leaders.

Key Points: 
  • 150 students from across the U.S. who had top-scoring projects in national competitions will showcase their projects.
  • The public is invited to see all students' STEM projects on Saturday, April 13, from 12-4:30 p.m. Advance registration is required online .
  • "The student innovators represent STEM excellence, and the National STEM Festival is a showcase of the genius and inventiveness that lives within every student."
  • A full schedule of events is available by geographic region on the National STEM Festival website .

Welltory Launches First Personalized AI-generated Bedtime Stories Driven by Users' Heartbeats

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of both humans and AI crafted Sleep Flow's endless library. While AI ensures infinite variety, humans play a crucial role in proofreading, infusing stories with emotional depth, and incorporating scientific techniques.

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of both humans and AI crafted Sleep Flow's endless library.
  • While AI ensures infinite variety, humans play a crucial role in proofreading, infusing stories with emotional depth, and incorporating scientific techniques.
  • Jane Smorodnikova, Welltory's CEO and co-founder, said: "CDC reports that 14.5% of adults in the US have trouble falling asleep nearly every day.
  • That is why we decided that Sleep Flow should never end and constantly surprise users with something fresh and relaxing.