Moving to a senior living community is a big decision, and you want to make the right one. In addition to enjoying a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle, state-of-the-art amenities, clubs and activities, youll want the peace of mind that comes with having quality health care just steps from your door.

Thats exactly what youll find at Maris Grove, an Erickson Living-managed senior living community in Concord Township, Delaware County.

The Erickson Health Management Group (EHMG) is a fully integrated health and wellness system that provides a range of medical services to residents at the on-site medical center, rehab facilities and pharmacy.

The medical team is comprised of board-certified physicians, nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapy professionals, and social workers, all of whom specialize in geriatric medicine. Care is available 24/7/365.

Residents not only have doctors experienced in the nuances of senior health, they benefit from daily engagement with fitness instructors, nutritionists, chefs, medical specialists and dozens of other experts working to help them live a healthy lifestyle.

This integrated, team-based approach also features the latest tools and technologies, like a proprietary patient portal with convenient access to electronic medical records and telehealth options. The combination of expertise and access enables Maris Grove to provide the highest quality, personalized care to residents.

Residents and their families find great value and peace of mind knowing that our full-time doctors, who are among the best in the retirement health care industry, are on site and available whenever needed, said Erickson Living Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matt Narrett. Our integrated approach is unmatched in the senior living industry.

Seniors want a personal relationship with their health care providers, and we provide that, said Maris Groves Medical Director Dr. Cathy Smith, a board-certified Internist who has been with Maris Grove for 10 years.

Time spent with patients far exceeds national averages: Initial visits last 60 minutes, and follow-ups last 30 minutes. When residents cant come to the medical center, the staff provides in-home visits, televisits and phone consultations.

We care for the whole person, not just their conditions, Smith said. Everything that impacts the quality of their lives receives close attention: the physical, emotional, cognitive, social, spiritual, and wellness components. If we can make it better, we address it.

After hours, 99% of calls are answered within 10 minutes. All security personnel, who are on campus 24/7, are trained EMTs, so medical emergencies can be handled quickly.

Because of those fast responses and longer, more comprehensive visits, 80% of Maris Groves residents use the medical center for primary care.

Several things set us apart: We offer access that private practices cant," Smith said. "We focus exclusively on senior health. And we have strong, clear communication with patients. Residents appreciate those differences.

Resident Bill Amend, a retired physician and professor who chairs the resident Health Committee, agrees that the quality of health care at Maris Grove is unsurpassed.

Im so impressed with their understanding of senior medical care," he said. "The convenience is wonderful, because almost everything you need is on campus. And if you need to go off campus, theres a full-time liaison nurse whose only responsibility is tracking your care. That ensures first-rate continuity of care, which is vital when treating acute and chronic conditions.

That kind of personal attention extends to every department at Maris Grove. The staff know the residents well; if they see something amiss, they alert the medical center immediately.

Were a village, Smith said. We contact those residents, with an eye toward catching emerging issues early. Its another big advantage of living here: Everyone participates in keeping residents healthy.

This year, more than ever, its important to get the annual flu vaccine. The medical team is being proactive, going door-to-door to offer residents a flu shot.

Its the best way to protect everyone on campus, Smith said. It will take about two weeks to reach all residents, and well be done well before flu season starts.

Given the quality and scope of care, the focus on seniors and emphasis on wellness, its no wonder that 85% of Erickson Living residents, across 20 campuses, use the Erickson Health Medical Group. The system is consistently rated among the highest quality when compared to other senior communities and stand-alone care, giving residents the access and peace of mind they need to live healthier lives.

About Maris Grove: Maris Grove, one of 20 continuing care retirement communities developed and managed by Erickson Living, is situated on a scenic 87-acre campus in Concord Township, Delaware County. The not-for-profit community of more than 1,900 residents and 750 employees is governed by its own board of directors, affiliated with National Senior Campuses, who provide independent financial and operational oversight of the community. Additional information about Maris Grove can be found at MarisGroveCommunity.com.

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The private and non-profit sector leaders, alongside experts and voices from business, science, and local communities, will join forces to drive progress under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with a particular focus on its goal of Zero Hunger. By investing resources to accelerate innovative solutions, the Healthy Living Coalition will focus on:

Last year, an estimated 25.9%1 of the global population experienced moderate to severe food insecurity, living without regular access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food. The current global pandemic has magnified underlying inequities in access to nutritious food. It is also expected to increase levels of malnutrition in all forms - from nutritional deficiency to obesity - across the most vulnerable households2. Malnutrition is making these groups more susceptible to the devastating effects of COVID-193. In the US, 1 in 9 people4 lived in food-insecure households in 2019, and according to Feeding America, that number could rise to 1 to 6 people5 as a result of the pandemic.

Within the first 60 days, the HLC will conduct a review of its members' impact and set measurable benchmarks for success, which will be updated with the ongoing addition of new partners. Member companies and organizations aim to accelerate the democratization of healthy living and the provision of good food for those in need by:

"At WW, we believe that healthy living is a human right and that everyone deserves access to basic nutrition," said Mindy Grossman, CEO of WW. "Our global promise is to help those in need and continue our commitment to democratize wellness but we recognize that we can't do it alone. As a company built on the power of community, we have the responsibility to work together to break down barriers of access and become a pipeline for solutions to collectively impact the health trajectory of the world."

"I'm excited to see the launch of the Healthy Living Coalition. It brings a new and diverse set of voices and actors committed to accelerating action on SDG2. SDG2 promises good food for all by 2030 and we have a very long way to go to get there. SDG2 advocacy, strengthened by new disruptive players and a strong evidence-base, can drive the scale of change we need to transform our food systems to deliver Good Food for All." said Paul Newnham, Director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub.

"Lack of access to nutritious food is among the most inequitable realities for all Americans, and the health consequences are dire," said Tracey D. Brown, CEO of the American Diabetes Association. "If you live with food insecurity, you are 50 percent more likely to have diabetes. The effects of the pandemic make it urgent that we attack this problem, as millions of additional adults and children are finding themselves without access to healthy food. Through this partnership we can change the trajectory, fight for the health of our communities and address the diabetes epidemic by nourishing those in need."

"The health of people and our planet has never been more top of mind. At Beyond Meat, we're focused on providing delicious, nutritious plant-based meat without GMOs or bioengineered ingredients, and we're proud to be a part of the Healthy Living Coalition as a means to bring healthier options to consumers worldwide," said Stuart Kronauge, Chief Marketing Officer, Beyond Meat.

"At Bright Health, we serve a diverse and sometimes vulnerable population that may not always have access to good food when they need it. We know first-hand the impact that high-quality nutrition has on overall health and are proud to further our commitment to supporting healthy communities through this partnership," said Tom Valdivia, M.D., Chief Health Officer and Co-founder, Bright Health.

"Hunger is fast becoming a pandemic within a pandemic. Government alone cannot fix the problem nor can we solely rely on nonprofits and NGOs. Business must do their part, whether you make food or widgets or are in the service sector. Doesn't matter, all of us have a role to play in building stronger communities and feeding more people in need," said Peter McGuinness, President & Chief Operating Officer, Chobani. "And this is the goal of the Healthy Living Coalition. Hunger is a global problem with real local needs even if you can't reach around the globe, you can start by helping the hungry in your own backyard. We need everyone's help."

"COVID-19 has exacerbated hunger for many of Feeding America's neighbors. Our projections indicate that 1 in 6 people in America will face food insecurity this year, some for the first time. Through the formation of the Healthy Living Coalition, we are energized to see companies commit to addressing hunger and generate solutions that help everyone lead active, healthy lives, because we know we cannot end hunger alone," said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO, Feeding America.

"Americans aspire to lead healthier lives, but they struggle to do so because healthy choices are rarely the most enjoyable, available, or satisfying choices. Our focus on water's role in health so thoroughly drives everything we do, I really think of it now as a cause," said Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO, Hint Inc.

"We are honored to join the Healthy Living Coalition to offer our resources, network and ideas to help tackle the pressing challenge of food insecurity," said Erik Oken, Global Head of Consumer and Retail Investment Banking, JPMorgan Chase.

"Every day at Lineage Logistics we live our company's purpose to transform the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. We are pleased to join the Healthy Living Coalition and partner with leading corporations from around the globe to help drive awareness and connect people in need to nutritious food," said Greg Lehmkhul, CEO, Lineage Logistics.

"We are honored to be a founding member of the Healthy Living Coalition," said Tim Leiweke, CEO, Oak View Group. "We, too, believe in the importance of developing balanced eating habits and know that introducing even more nutritious food options in our arenas will make an immeasurable health impact for fans in the communities we serve."

"Pret A Manger's mission is simple. To serve freshly prepared food and good organic coffee, while also trying to do the right thing. Ever since Pret opened the doors of its first shop in London in 1986, we have been donating our unsold food to help feed those in need at the end of each day. What started out as a handful of sandwiches has now grown to over 6 million food items in 2019, and that's thanks to our charity and food rescue partners around the world. We're proud to support the Healthy Living Coalition to help broaden access to sustainably sourced (and delicious) food for all communities and to continue the fight against food insecurity around the world," said Pano Christou, Chief Executive Officer, Pret A Manger.

"This is a unique opportunity to come together not just as brands but as people to be a catalyst for good and help combat food insecurity at a larger scale," said Niren Chaudhary, CEO, Panera Bread. "At Panera, we believe in making great food accessible to all - we're proud to join the Healthy Living Coalition to step up together to be part of the solution."

"The shared challenges we are facing in this unprecedented time truly clarify the importance of health and wellness for all of usas well as the urgent responsibility we have to help one another. The Vitamin Shoppe has long been committed to helping people become their best selves, and equitable access to quality nutrition, including essential nutrients, is a fundamental aspect of that mission. Now is the time to accelerate our industry's collective imperative to combat malnutrition at every level and we are proud to help lead this meaningful effort," said Sharon Leite, CEO, The Vitamin Shoppe.

"Wholesome Wave supports the Healthy Living Coalition because millions of Americans suffer every day from nutrition insecurity as a result of hunger. At Wholesome Wave, we believe that healthy living for those with low income is not just about providing more food, it's about providing the right food food that has the power to promote and restore good health!" said Michel Nischan, Founder & CEO, Wholesome Wave.

"WWE is proud to join the Healthy Living Coalition in an effort to combat malnutrition and food insecurity, and provide the necessary education and resources for individuals around the world to be able to eat right and live a healthy life," said Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer, WWE.

"WhyHunger believes that nutritious food is a human right and hunger is a solvable problem. As the COVID-19 pandemic leaves millions more people struggling to access healthy food, it is more important than ever that we come together with like-minded organizations, companies and consumers to move the needle beyond charity to strike at the root causes of hunger. The time for business as usual is up. Let's transform our food system through social, racial and economic justice to build a just, hunger free world," said Noreen Springstead, Executive Director, WhyHunger.

You can visit healthylivingcoalition.org to learn more about the Healthy Living Coalition.

About WW International, Inc.WW Weight Watchers reimagined is a global wellness company powered by the world's leading commercial weight management program. We inspire millions of people to adopt healthy habits for real life. Through our engaging tech-enabled experience and face-to-face group workshops, members follow our livable and sustainable program of healthy eating, physical activity, and a helpful mindset. Leveraging more than five decades of experience in building inspired communities and our deep expertise in behavioral science, we aim to democratize wellness and to deliver wellness for all. To learn more about the WW approach to healthy living, please visit ww.com. For more information about our global business, visit our corporate website at corporate.ww.com.

About WW GoodWW Good is a registered 501c3 with global social impact that helps underserved communities get healthier by encouraging the development of healthy habits for life.For more information about WW Good and how to get involved, please visit:www.ww.com/WWGood.

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SINGAPORE: Residents of future public housing can look forward to more greenery, facilities to promote physical and social wellbeing, as well as smart infrastructure in their homes.This is part of the Housing and Development Boards (HDB) new roadmap for designing towns over the next decade.Speaking at the launch of the Designing for Life roadmap on Thursday (Oct 15), Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat noted the importance of providing quality homes and living environments for Singaporeans.

As Singaporeans lifestyles and aspirations evolve, we must continue to provide a home and quality living environment for Singaporeans at every stage of their lives, he said.The roadmap addresses new challenges including an ageing population, climate change, evolving social aspirations and residents desire to be more involved in shaping their living environment, said HDB.Future plans will be guided by three pillars - live well, live smart and live connected that form the backbone of the refreshed roadmap.PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, MENTAL WELLBEINGA key aim of the live well pillar is to encourage active lifestyles.

For example, staircases, which are often seen as functional structures, will be designed attractively to nudge residents to use the stairs daily, or incorporate stair-climbing as part of their exercise routine, said HDB.

To build a more inclusive environment, directional signs will have pictorial symbols and larger font sizes.For older residents, there will be dementia-friendly features like looped paths in parks to help them navigate, as well as coloured grab bars in homes to improve indoor safety.HDB said it will continue to include community spaces for residents to mingle and bond.Bigger spaces like large covered town squares will be able to host mass events, while smaller spaces like linkways can serve as spaces for community interaction, it added.Neighbourhood centres will be conceptualised as social and wellness hubs. They will include play parks for children, community spaces, exercise facilities and eateries. Where feasible, there will be healthcare facilities as well, said HDB.

Roof gardens, ground-level precinct and pocket gardens will be the norm.These green spaces will enable residents to enjoy a quiet moment and experience the restorative benefits of nature, said HDB.

Some of these features have already been incorporated in plans for new housing estates such as Tengah.These urban design strategies will also apply to precincts undergoing the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme.SMART LIVINGThere will be a greater use of technology at various levels to improve the living environment.In estate management, sensors can help to issue alerts when maintenance is required, while common areas could have smart lighting that adjusts lighting levels based on human traffic patterns, said HDB.In the home, some flats in Punggol Northshore have infrastructure like smart sockets and smart distribution boards which monitor energy consumption and support the adoption of compatible smart home solutions.

Punggol Northshore, which will be completed later this year, is the first district with smart and sustainable initiatives, noted Mr Heng.HDB said it is looking to implement these initiatives beyond Punggol.

To address climate change, HDB noted that the 10-year Green Towns Programme was introduced earlier this year. It seeks to improve residents quality of life by implementing green features in three areas - reducing energy consumption, recycling rainwater and cooling HDB towns.

RESIDENTS HELPING TO SHAPE PUBLIC SPACESHDB said it will continue to engage residents to better understand their needs and aspirations. This comes under the third pillar of the new roadmap.

Beyond building houses and towns, HDB aims to build homes and communities, where people bond with one another, live together and grow together, said Mr Heng.Residents in new developments will have common spaces they can collectively design and build, and those in four existing towns - Bukit Merah, Queenstown, Choa Chu Kang and Ang Mo Kio - can participate in focus group discussions to get involved in rejuvenating their towns.An initiative called the Lively Places Challenge will be rolled out to all HDB towns by 2024. Residents can form teams to develop and implement solutions, and get funding and training to support their effort.

Through careful planning backed by science and data, we will advance the sustainability of our towns, and leverage technology to help residents live more comfortably, with greater convenience, said HDB CEO Cheong Koon Hean.We will also find more ways for people to connect with each other and empower them to play a bigger role in designing and activating their shared spaces.

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Having good health does not just mean that you are free of illness within that minute. It is also about making changes that will benefit you both in this moment and in the future. Sometimes this can involve small changes, and, at other times, this may mean you need to form new habits or ditch old ones.

Something as simple as swapping out cigarettes for more affordable e liquids can help you cut down on the toxins and impurities within your body, and also allow for the addition of more exercise, which you might not have had the lung capacity for previously.

Most health changes have a knock on effect like this. The smallest alteration can help to open the door for other ventures, and allow you to keep progressing on to a healthier you.

Quitting smoking is never easy, but if you want the aforementioned benefits of ridding your body of toxins, as well as to be able to breathe more easily, it is one that is worth pursuing. You may find that you cough for a while after quitting, however, this is completely normal. The coughing is related to the healing of cilia, which has an important role in keeping the lungs clean. Usually, any damage to them is reversable, and they will then aid in removing as much tar and other impurities as they can. This cough should subside after a couple of months at the most, and your chest should feel that bit lighter when breathing.

Your physical health is not the only thing of importance. It is also vital that you look after your mental health. Practicing mindfulness techniques can help you to relieve stress, sleep better, and generally feel better within yourself.

Whether you have a mental health condition or not, mindfulness can be useful in managing your day to day life. A good level of mental wellness can go a long way towards helping you to stay motivated in tasks, generally feel good, and especially help you push forward when you need to partake in something you may otherwise try to avoid. Lower stress levels are also important in keeping your blood pressure down, which is especially crucial if heart problems run in your family.

Some people love it, and others hate it, but there is no denying that exercise is good for you. It can help you to stay toned and at a healthy weight and size, as well as give you a means to destress. The endorphins you receive during exercising periods are also great for mental health. Keeping active can help your mind and body, increasing your likelihood of living for longer.

Looking after your mind and body is important when trying to improve your health. Likewise, it is important to speak to a healthcare professional when making changes to your lifestyle, to ensure that these are suitable for you.

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Scuba diving nonprofit Diveheart has won a 2020Sharecare Award in the Healthy Living category.

The nonprofit organization won the award for its work on Diving Past Boundaries, where two young men with spinal cord injuries joined Diveheart and were able to enjoy the wonders of the underwater world.

Established by Sharecare in association with the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Sharecare Awards promote and reward excellence for the best productions and programming in health and well-being.

Diveheart is one of 16 winners in the second annual Sharecare Awards across categories spanning various media formats and health topics. Each category winner in 2020 is honored through custom social campaigns featuring a range of health and well-being influencers and celebrity activists, including nine-time NBA All-Star Dominique Wilkins, Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, and meditation and mindfulness expert Deepak Chopra.

According to Diveheart Executive Director Tinamarie Hernandez:

How exciting it is to have our work and our mission recognized. This year has been tough on everyone, but we will continue to move forward and bring hope and healing to as many people as we can!

Entries were judged by the Sharecare Awards Academy of Judges a curated team of leading healthcare and media professionals with expertise in each of the competition categories. The Sharecare Award in each category was determined after a second round of judging by the deans of the Academy of Judges and a committee of additional experts.

Donna Hill Howes, chief nursing officer and senior vice president of corporate partnerships at Sharecare, said:

In todays health environment, the impact of creative content and programming that spark awareness and action is more evident than ever, and were proud that this years Sharecare Award winners represent the industrys most impactful productions that are making a difference. By elevating the contributions of this years winners, we hope to inspire others within the industry to effect positive change and outcomes by illuminating the most important health issues facing our world today.

For more information about the Sharecare Awards, go to sharecareawards.org.

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The 13th Annual Health and Fitness Fair, presented by Cline Family Medicine on Friday drew a crowd interested in free health screenings, loads of health related information, networking and giveaways.

The fair was free to the public and featured more than 30 vendors with give aways and door prizes.

The event was held from 9:00 a.m. Until 12 noon. Gold Sponsors Focused Care of Center, Hope Community Medicine and Nacogdoches Medical Center also helped in making the event a success.

This years theme was Healthy Living. Flu shots were provided and a Scavenger Hunt was held again with three drawings at the end of the Health Fair. Prizes include ear buds, a healthy gift basket and a 32-Inch Flat Screen TV. Attendees and vendors are invited to participate in finding items throughout the fair.

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September is upon us and that means back to school! Despite the controversies, there is a desire to get back to a somewhat normal life, the need for children to see their friends again, the uncertainty that fuels the concerns of many parents, teachers and even some children and adolescents.

What will the game plan be? This is still uncertain... but in the meantime, there are some strategies that can be implemented to help manage the stress and anxiety generated by this back to school that is, let's face it, very different!

Transitioning with ease

If your child is anxious by nature, becomes more irritable as the beginning of the school year is approaching, develops stomach aches or headaches, has difficulty sleeping... these little tips could make the transition period easier for them and could result in a successful back to school.

1. A week before starting school, resume a bedtime routine and wake them up when they need to get up to go to class (or if applicable, for virtual class times).

2. Set aside time to spend together shopping for new school supplies and, as is often the case, new clothes. Give them the opportunity to make choices.

This preparation step is reassuring and reduces anxiety a notch!

As much as possible, be careful not to feed your child's anxiety with your own. While this is easier said than done, you need to learn to be tolerant of uncertainty and think positively.

Support the nervous system and the immune system

To optimize their physical and intellectual development, children must eat well, sleep well and develop an enthusiasm for physical activity.

Magnesium:

For children and adults, when the nervous system is under tension, magnesium is the nutrient to favor. Stress depletes your stores of magnesium, this precious mineral that promotes relaxation.

For children, you have a choice of liquid, powder, or chewable tablet form. Seek advice from a naturopath or health consultants at TAU.

For children with ADHD, many studies report positive results with supplementation of magnesium (200 mg per day) and vitamin B6. Up to 95% of ADHD children are believed to be deficient in magnesium.

If needed, for faster action in the presence of anxiety and nervousness:

For children, L-Theanine, in the form of chewable tablets is very popular. Its action calms the mind without causing drowsiness. It increases alpha waves in the brain and increases the levels of certain calming neurotransmitters, including GABA.

For anxious, easily worried, anguished adults and adolescents, GABA can be taken as a supplement (capsules or chewable tablets). It provides rapid relief from angst, anxiety attacks and acute stress. It increases alpha waves associated with relaxation and reduces beta waves associated with stress and worry.

In the brain, everything is a matter of communication and since it has no reserves, it feeds on what the blood brings to it!

Too much sugar affects the balance of glucose in the blood and therefore ... the brain. It is known that after eating very sweet foods, a child is more excited, sometimes irritable and even aggressive!

For optimal health, provide a healthy and colorful diet daily, rich in antioxidants with fresh organic fruits and vegetables.

With a difficult child who refuses to eat a variety of foods, consider giving them a complete multivitamin and mineral, ideally sweetened with xylitol and/or stevia, with natural fruit flavors and colors.

Omega-3s:

More than 60% of the brain is made up of lipids, including the precious Omega-3s which are unfortunately often missing from children's diets.

Babies and childrens brains grow into adolescence and have the ability to use DHA omega-3s as a building material. It is therefore suggested to choose an Omega-3 formula more concentrated in DHA fatty acids to support communication in the brain whose billions of neurons are "chatting" with each other 24 hours a day!

To support immunity, consider probiotics:

It is estimated that 80% of the immune system is located on our gut lining and that there is a constant dialogue between the gut microbiota and the rest of the body.

For children 5 years and under, choose a formula adapted to their age with more bifidobacteria. After 5 years old, you can choose a plan that is suitable for the whole family.

The start of the "2020" school year represents a challenge that can be overcome. Hopefully these few tips will help you reduce anxiety and build resilience. Stay optimistic, it's good for your health!

TAU wants to be your partner in turning your health around. At TAU, we are attentive to your needs. TAU will accompany you in your approach and you will discover a variety of products and health food sources. Moreover, in TAU, you can still enjoy the sound advice of our naturopaths and our natural health counselors.

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CHEVY CHASE, Md., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --National 4-H Council has announced the election of two new Trustees to its Board, Carla Hall and Dr. Robert Jones. Both Trustees and 4-H alums share a deep passion for diversity in agriculture and food equity, and will further support the organization's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Celebrity Chef, Cookbook Author and Tennessee 4-H alumna Carla Hall, who can currently be seen hosting Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship, was introduced to television audiences as a competitor on Bravo's "Top Chef" and "Top Chef: All Stars." She co-hosted ABC's Emmy award-winning lifestyle series, The Chew for over seven years and currently serves as a Culinary Contributor on "Good Morning America." She has an ongoing partnership with Food Network and will host additional series and specials with them this year and beyond. In addition to her television appearances, Hall hosts a podcast on the Wondery Platform called "Say Yes with Carla Hall." Hall's latest cookbook, "Carla Hall's Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration," was published in 2018, landing on annual "Best Cookbook" lists across the country and receiving an NAACP Image Awards nomination. Hall's passion for diversity in food culture, agriculture and equity in food access is rooted in her philosophy that food connects us all.

"As a chef, I have an opportunity to share my passion for food and mindful cooking with the world," says Carla Hall. "I'm excited to continue my work with 4-H in this new role and join their efforts to empower all young people as they navigate the effects of the ongoing pandemic, digital divide and widening opportunity gap," added Hall. "By providing youth and their communities across the country with access to hands-on learning experiences in food, nutrition and wellness, they'll all have an opportunity to develop healthy living skills for a lifetime, no matter their circumstances."

A Georgia native and 4-H alumnus, Dr. Robert Jones earned a bachelor's degree in agronomy from Fort Valley State College, a master's degree in crop physiology from the University of Georgia, and a doctorate in crop physiology from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He began his academic career as a faculty member at the University of Minnesota in 1978, where he spent 34 years before becoming the President of the University at Albany, one of SUNY system's leading research universities. Dr. Jones now serves as the first African-American Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

"It is no exaggeration to say that the first step in my career was joining my local 4-H club. Those meetings were the first organized events in my life outside of church or school and they set me on a course that changed the trajectory of my life," said Jones. "I found educational opportunities that opened up a world that I never knew existed. I believe that mission is even more vital and more critical today when limited access to childhood educational opportunities leads to unacceptable upper limits on a life and career. 4-H taught me to dream big. And it is my privilege to be able to pay that gift forward today," added Jones.

As Trustees, both Hall and Dr. Jones will support National 4-H Council's strategic priorities, which include growing investment and participation in Cooperative Extension's 4-H program from six million to 10 million youth by 2025 as well as a collaboration with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Given her focus on nutrition, Hall also plans to promote wellness, youth voice and hands-on skills development amongst young people.

"As passionate advocates for young people, agriculture and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, both Dr. Jones and Ms. Hall will move us even closer to our goal of providing all children with the opportunities they deserve so they can reach their full potential," says Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of National 4-H Council. "Our new Trustees' expertise will help us to drive National 4-H Council's new campaign, Opportunity4All, which aims to rally support for Cooperative Extension's 4-H program and eliminate the opportunity gap that affects 55 million kids across America," added Sirangelo.

Carla Hall: Chef and Author Washington, D.C.Hall first won over audiences when she competed on Bravo's Top Chef and Top Chef: All Stars, where she shared her philosophy to always cook with love. She spent seven years co-hosting ABC's Emmy award winning, popular lifestyle series The Chew, and she currently appears as a Culinary Contributor on Good Morning America. In addition to her television appearances, Hall hosts a podcast on the Wondery Platform, Say Yes with Carla Hall. Her latest cookbook, Carla Hall's Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration, landed on annual 'Best Cookbook' lists across the country and received an NAACP Image Awards nomination.

Born in Nashville, TN, Hall graduated from Howard University's Business School and worked as an accountant for two years, before deciding to switch gears to work as a runway model. It was during that time, as she traveled through Europe, that she realized her deep-rooted passion for food could be her career path. Hall is very active with a number of charities and not-for-profit organizations that reflect her passion for causes close to her heart, in particular advocating for the physical and mental well being of children.

Dr. Robert Jones: Chancellor, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIllinoisDr. Jones became Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2016, having previously served as President of the University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY). A Georgia native who studied agronomy and crop physiology, Dr. Jones is an experienced and accomplished scientist and researcher, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a fellow of the American Society of Agronomy and the Crop Science Society of America.

During his distinguished, 34-year career at the University of Minnesota, amongst other duties, Dr. Jones had administrative and budgetary responsibilities for the offices for public engagement, equity and diversity, and played a leadership role in establishing the nation's first urban research and outreach/engagement center (UROC), which was designed to help find a solution to complex challenges in economically depressed urban communities. The center was named in Dr. Jones' honor in 2015.

About 4H4H, the nation's largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4H is the youth development program of our nation's Cooperative Extension System and USDA and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4H at http://www.4H.org, find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/4H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4H.

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NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --With so many of us spending more and more time at home amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, organizing and decluttering our space has been more and more on people's minds. To make the process easier, professional feng shui consultant and healthy-lifestyle designer, educator, and the best-selling author, Karen Rauch Carter, has published a wealth of educational resources that everyone can put to practice in their homes right now.

With over 20 years of studying and consulting, Karen has put together a treasure trove of feng shui wisdom that builds on her best-selling works, Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life and Make a Shift, Change Your Life. Besides offering custom one-on-one consulting services, she provides a vast online feng shui resource thoughtfully arranged in the 9 categories that align with the traditional feng shui map called the Bagua (pronounced Ba-gwa): Career and Life Path, Creativity and Children, Fame and Reputation, Family, Health and Wellbeing, Helpful People and Travel, Prosperity, Relationships and Love, Skills and Knowledge. The Bagua is used in feng shui to find out which part of your home correlates with a particular situation in your life. In this way, a visitor to https://karenrauchcarter.com/can really hone in on an area in their life they would like to focus on and quickly apply Karen's principles to their home.

Granted, feng shui goes beyond just simply decluttering and organizing your home and skeptics may argue that it's hard to truly quantify the results, but the wealth of testimonials on Karen's website allows the evidence of it working speak for itself. Her clients attribute their heath, wealth, careers, love life, and much more to her careful reworking of their living and work spaces.

Beyond feng shui, Karen is a well-studied and experienced designer of healthy homes with over two decades of inspiring and guiding her clients to rethink their day-to-day choices by implementing simple fixes for their home, health, relationships, and more. In addition to her teaching and writing, Karen is a sought after speaker and lecturer that has spoken at International Feng Shui and Sacred Geometry Conference, National Association of Realtors, Colorado Association of Realtors, American Planning Association, Natural Products Expo West and hundreds of other events. Karen's background is the basis for creating and developing the comprehensive feng shui and healthy living resourceon KarenRauchCarter.com.

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Jim LaJoie, executive director, Superior Health Foundation

MARQUETTE The Superior Health Foundation, along with its 2020 partners Great Lakes Recovery Centers and the Healthy Youth Coalition of Marinette & Menominee Counties, are gearing up for the ninth annual Superior Health Foundation Gala.

The event, scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 will be a live virtual event from the Northern Center on the campus of Northern Michigan University.

The gala will feature more than 15 incredible silent auction prizes, mystery prize boxes, entertainment by the U.P.s very own Joshua Davis, messages from the two gala partners and opportunities for the viewing audience to win prizes.

With COVID-19 and the worldwide pandemic, it became abundantly clear in early July that we would be unable to host a live event, said Jim LaJoie, executive director of the Superior Health Foundation in a press release. We will miss the hundreds of in-person attendees and the joy of hosting the event.

Having said that, we are incredibly excited about the virtual event. We are working very closely with LaDolce Video and Audio Visual Services at Northern Michigan University to throw an exciting event that evening. Although the pandemic has certainly altered our plans, the many health needs in the Upper Peninsula have not changed. Thus, were thrilled to put on a virtual event.

The virtual event will be available on SHFs website at superiorhealthfoundation.org. There, viewers will have an opportunity to purchase mystery gift boxes, bid on silent auction items and view the entire event.

The online silent auction and gift boxes will be available to bid on and purchase beginning at noon Saturday, Sept. 5. The silent auction and purchasing of gift boxes will end at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Silent auction winners will be notified immediately following the auction, while gift box winners will be notified by email on either Monday, Sept. 14 or Tuesday, Sept. 15. SHF will mail the prizes to those living outside of Marquette County.

The partners will each receive $10,000 for their projects that evening.

SHF sent out gala invitations the last week of August.

Were asking friends and donors to support our efforts with a charitable gift, LaJoie said. Funds raised will address mental health needs in the Upper Peninsula. Weve partnered with Michigan Made in Marquette to offer some nice prizes to those who give a gift. Give $50 and youll receive a beautiful Michigan Made wine glass with the SHF logo on the back. Give a gift of $75 and receive a $15 gift certificate to the store. Give a gift of $100, and youll receive both the wine glass and gift certificate.

The pandemic, ensuing lockdown and other unfortunate events during this crisis have contributed to increased mental health issues in the region. Were committed to doing our part in helping address these issues.

To bid on silent auction items, purchase gift boxes for $50 or give a charitable gift, visit superiorhealthfoundation.org.

Those with questions are encouraged to either call the Superior Health Foundation at 906-225-6914 or email shf@superiorhealthfoundation.org.

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Eat healthy, live healthy and ensure healthy lifestyle Columns, Opinion October 16, 2020 , by News Desk 14

By Muneer Shamee

After the COVID-19 spread and life threat over the world it has severely effected the socio-economic, travel, tourism, health and medical challenges. The UN Division of Sustainable Development States, End hunger, achieve food, security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. 193 countries around the world unanimously decided and committed in ending all forms of malnutrition by 2030 with the aim of amplifying awareness and action about the malnutrition and hunger as well as obesity to the larger extent around the world and ensure safe and nutritious food for all. We all know that poor and unhealthy diet causes higher deaths than Cancer, Tuberculosis, heart attack and higher blood pressure. Well balanced diet minimises physical ailments and decreases our ageing process. Our happiness is a reflection of good health- a divine wealth. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) observes World Food Day on 16 October to pay tribute to its inaugural day.

Despite the scientific progress and prosperity, we have failed miserably in the food production, proper food processing, equal food distribution and its procurement. Nearly 25% of worlds people struggle to procure the healthy and wealthy food items. Aftermaths of Globalization has resulted in the massive wastage of food items we are equally accountable for it. Frequent lockdowns and complete shutdowns have acutely affected in demand, supply, purchase and consumption of food items. Limited physical movement, social interactions, closing of hotels, restaurants have restricted and disrupted the food supply chains. People avoided and being afraid in purchasing food items with the possible threat of virus infection. With the outbreak of Corona virus, there is heartfelt effect in dietary patterns and shortage of food items. Farmers and field workers toil hard in food production and its availability to the common man.

On its 75th anniversary FAO promotes to help those who are worsley affected by hunger and malnutrition especially during COVID-19 pandemic that has accentuate the significance of food for healthy living and sustenance. Thanks to the farmers for their sincere endeavour, whole-hearted devotion and timely production and supplying fruits and vegetables everyday. These unsung corona warriors are laudable and real heroes of mankind. Due to unavailability and failure of transport services in India during pandemic many agricultural goods and raw materials are devastated. Plenty of foods available for human ingestion get wasted at several stages of food production, procurement and consumption stages. There is glaring demarcation of people suffering from obesity at one level and hunger at another level. Billions and billions of people have no access to internet which are helpful in alterations and intrusion of modern technology in agricultural sectors.

As our global population reaches to 10 billion by 2050, the UN has its commitment of providing secure, healthy and plentiful for nearly 2 billion people. Nearly 80% of chronic diseases are controllable by healthy nutrition, frolic activity. People who take care of their life enjoy happy and blessed life, lowering the risk of long-term disease or fatal injury. Good food helps in more sustainable and efficient recovery of vulnerable disease. What we sow today may reap tomorrow. By collective collaboration of individual and government we can improve our food system and remain healthy. Preserving food is vital response during Corona crisis. Government policies and programmes should be convenient for survival and ensuring decent incomes for small stakeholders, farmers and food chain workers.

On World Food Day every government, private, business, NGO play their role in promoting virtual activities, events. Online support in preserving food for future use, safe and proper nutritious food for one and all is the chief motto during COVID-19 pandemic. Our aim would be respecting food heroes, choose seasonal food, grow food at home, choose and buy locally grown food for strengthening the local businessman and boosting economy. We should choose healthy food which is essential for healthy growing of food crops which lessens the burden of agricultural production and maintaining biodiversity. Private firms, business organizations and multinational companies can help in improving economic and food systems by promoting food related business, exploring research resources, expertise in preserving climate change. On this auspicious day various cultural events, display, participation, celebration take place to commemorate healthy eating and buying habits on World Food Day through Social media platforms.

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Dear readers,

This past week I had the opportunity to speak at the Healthy Living Virtual Expo sponsored by the Southern California News Group. When I was asked for the title of my talk, I said, Aging and Thriving during the Pandemic: Are You Kidding? As I was sitting in front of my computer, faced with a blank screen, I said to myself, What in the world was I thinking? We are in the middle of a pandemic, high unemployment, economic disaster for so many businesses and individuals, mental health issues, climate change, California fires and an occasional earthquake. And I want to talk about aging and thriving?

And then I thought about a note I received several years ago from the late James E. Birren, founder of USCs Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center and the first dean of the Davis School of Gerontology. At the time Birren was in his 90s. He did not sign his note with the traditional regards, or best wishes. He signed it, have good days. That resonated with me, particularly now.

It was a reminder about the importance of living a single day at a time while continuing to recognize the realities around us. That day can be more than just surviving; it can be about thriving.

The term thriving has been defined as getting better at something, being good at something, feeling fortunate or grateful and feeling good about life and ourselves. This approach to thriving encouraged me to think about the silver linings or at least the glimmers that can be part of our lives during the pandemic. In a sense these glimmers are discoveries.

Here are some examples based on numerous conversations Ive had with older men and women:

Discovering the importance of exercise: One older woman found the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg an inspiration. Justice Ginsburg hired a fitness coach, Bryant Johnson, as her trainer in 1999 after being treated for colon cancer. She hired him again in 2009 after being treated for pancreatic cancer. The book The RBG Workout: How She Stays Strongand You Can Too by Johnson consists of line drawings of Ginsberg exercising with instructions on how to safely implement them. Ginsburg is an inspiration in so many ways.

Learning something new: Examples include painting as one person is taking plein-air art classes held at several botanical gardens. Another embarked on singing lessons while another is figuring out his new iPhone and how to sync it with his tablet. Then there were the online classes, Ted talks, cooking and online yoga classes. One man decided it was time to get Netflix and Amazon Prime, which meant figuring out how to subscribe to them.

The Zoom discovery: This video-conferencing platform has gone beyond discovery. It has become almost normative, becoming the most popular way people of all age groups are connecting during the pandemic. A grandmother is reading a story to her young granddaughter just before bedtime. Longtime friends are connecting. Family members are discovering one another. Adults of all ages are attending conferences they typically would not attend, often because of finances. Although not perfect, Zoom helps fight social isolation and loneliness, particularly for older adults. However, Zoom does not take the place of hugging a grandchild or holding a baby in our arms. Then there is Zoom fatigue, which is another conversation.

Discovering a neighborhood: A woman in her 60s whose work required global travel was at home during the quarantine and realized she did not know her neighbors. In a creative moment, she took some chalk and wrote welcoming messages on the sidewalk. She wrote personal notes and placed them in her neighbors mailboxes. The response was overwhelming. Others are discovering their neighbors by walking their dog which has become so popular that some shelters are reporting running out of dogs for fostering or adoption.

These are just a few examples of glimmers during the pandemic. They are indicators of more than just surviving; these are examples of how to thrive. We all have the capacity; its a mindset, an intention.

So dear readers, consider doing something that makes you thrive, look for the glimmersand have good days.

Helen Dennis is a nationally recognized leader on issues of aging, employment and the new retirement with academic, corporate and nonprofit experience. Contact Helen with your questions and comments at Helendenn@gmail.com. Visit Helen at HelenMdennis.com and follow her on facebook.com/SuccessfulagingCommunity

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Molly Burke's YouTube channel is full of fun videos about fashion, beauty, and everyday life. Burke, who has amassed over two million subscribers on the platform and hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and TikTok, respectively, also posts informational footage about her blindness some address misconceptions and others discuss steps to making the world more accessible for those who are disabled.

Burke was legally blind from birth but lost the majority of her sight at age 14 due to retinitis pigmentosa, the breakdown of cells in the retina. She was diagnosed with situational depression, short-term depression resulting from a traumatic life event, which differs from clinical depression, after losing her vision. "My situational depression was triggered by my vision loss and the bullying that I was experiencing because of that," Burke told POPSUGAR. "And it led to me dealing with suicidal ideation." Burke attended five different schools growing up in Canada in the hopes of getting the best education for herself as a blind student and to escape that bullying.

"The bullying was a constant throughout my life, but once bullying was coupled with my vision loss, it just all became too much," Burke recalled. Being 14 is an overwhelming time for most newly minted teenagers as it is. "You're getting ready to transition to high school, and you're going through a lot of self-discovery, figuring out your own sense of style, starting to date, having puberty and hormone changes," she said. "So to then also be going blind was very difficult for me."

The journey to recover from her situational depression was exactly that: a journey "with ups and downs," as Burke described it. Working on all facets of health "mind, body, soul" was key. She found spirituality and started seeing a nutritionist "to fuel my body with foods that really built me up and made me strong." She also turned to fitness and yoga, specifically, and she went to therapy, her "safe space," to seek guidance from a psychologist, which lasted until she was 21.

Burke's outlet for her depression a healthy, positive way to express her emotions was writing music, singing, and being in a band, leading her to connect with fellow musicians. "We were a good ol' angsty punk rock band," she added (we both laughed at that). She worked through her depression, too, by learning to embrace herself, "so really exploring my own self, my interests, my likes and dislikes and owning them instead of doing what you're supposed to do to fit in."

Burke was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after an accident a few weeks following her 20th birthday where she almost broke her neck (she fell off a stage during a soundcheck for one of her speeches). "I was a full-time motivational speaker at the time, so the thing that I did every single day, all day, for a living suddenly became a source of trauma and fear for me," she said. To help heal from her PTSD, she specifically turned to talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Also at 20 years old, Burke was diagnosed with generalized anxiety with OCD tendencies. For her anxiety in particular, she copes through breathing techniques and making sure she gets proper nutrition (when her anxiety is triggered, she often has trouble eating, she explained). She went on and off anxiety medication up until recently as well.

Through it all, finding purpose has been a big component for Burke in tending to her mental health. This purpose, to her, is to "educate, motivate, or inspire one person every day with my story." She wants to break barriers for people living with disabilities because, she said, "I realized that I cannot be angry at society's ignorance towards me if I'm not willing to do anything to actively educate society to stop it."

Burke began public speaking when she was little, and she currently speaks on topics such as accessibility, bullying, and the social model of disability. This model of disability, which she learned at age 16 from a special-education teacher, differs from the medical model of disability that essentially tells those who are disabled that they are the problem. "The medical model of disability really puts a lot of the blame or the burden of guilt on the disabled person themselves, when really there's nothing we can do," she explained. "For many of us, it is incurable, and so to add a burden on top of an incurable condition, to feel like it is your fault, is very damaging." The social model says, instead, that it's society that is the problem.

Burke continued, "I think it's very hard to cultivate young, strong, disabled leaders if that's the mindset we build into them versus the social model that completely takes the burden, the guilt, the blame off of us as disabled people and says, 'You know what? It is us as a whole, as a society, that needs to improve and simply become accessible to all needs.'"

When it comes down to it, "the reality is waiting for a cure isn't living. Accepting who you are is living," Burke said. "You can accept who you are by walking away from the medical model and accepting the social model. It's just a far more empowering way to live."

If you are feeling anxious or depressed and need help finding help or resources, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (1-800-950-6264) have resources available. Also, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has several resources and a 24/7 lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (slated to change to 988 in the future).

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In 2018, Kroger and singer/songwriter Jewel co-founded the Wellness Your Way Festival, a locally produced "life-altering weekend experience to kick-start your journey to a healthy lifestyle.

Previous celeb-packed events in 2018 and 2019 at the Duke Energy Convention Center included a big roster of health and fitness headliners, wellness experts and other famous faces Perez Hilton, P90X founder Tony Horton, nutritionist and TODAY Show correspondent Joy Bauer, etc. to talk fitness, nutrition, healthy cooking and more.

Now, in the time of COVID, the concept is pivoting with a new digital platform:The Wellness Experience.

According to the website, the experience features "year-round digital events, healthy-living resources, better-for-you products in Kroger stores, and (a) Festival (to) help customers take actionable steps toward making their lives healthier, easier, brighter and a bit lighter."

"We launched The Wellness Experience to inspire everyone to live healthier lives. The goal is to provide easy steps and solutions that combine health, wellness and nutrition and connect with our customers on an emotional and personal level," said Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health, in a release. "The platform provides Kroger Health with an additional way to highlight the helpful and accessible products, services and resources that we offer to support our customers well-being.

On World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10,The Wellness Experience will be hosting a livestreamed summit and concertto"shine a light on mindfulness and mental wellness and practices to combat depression and anxiety through personal stories, songs and expert interviews," reads a release.

From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the day will be broken into streaming lectures and conversations with mental health experts, educators, artists, health gurus and more. It's also co-hosted by Frankie Grande, Ariana Grande's half-brother. He's not really a fitness expert, but he is considered an "influencer" as well as "an American dancer, actor, singer, producer, television host and YouTube personality," according to Wikipeda.

We recognize that many are combating the silent symptoms of COVID 19 anxiety, depression, and isolation in addition to their physical health, says Jewel. We know that mental wellness is critical right now, and Im thrilled to partner with Kroger to safely connect with people across the U.S. to provide tools and resources for mental wellness during these uncertain times.

Here's the schedule for theWorld Mental Health DaySummit & Concert:

MORNING|9:00-10:00 AMFitness for All

AFTERNOON| 12:30-3:30 PMImpactful Interviews

EVENING|7:00-9:00 PMWorld Mental Health Day Concert

Experience an unforgettable evening of world-classmusicians, business leaders,and expertsinvested in the same goal to make mental health accessible to everyone.The event will also raise funds to support JewelsInspiring Children Foundation.

The concert eventwill feature:

To register for the World Mental Health Day Summit & Concert, visit tickettailor.com. And learn more about The Wellness Experience at thewellness-experience.com.

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Water Street Tampas newest jewel, a 23-story apartment complex that embraces Tampas vibrant native environment, has topped out. Leasing in the 388-unit tower at 1011 East Cumberland Avenue is expected to begin in 2021.

This newest complex, spearheaded by Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his Strategic Property Partners LLC, was designed by the New York City-based architecture firm of COOKFOX, which focuses on environmentally responsive designs, and on mental health and physical health. The design also includes 6,521 square feet of retail space.

The construction management firm, Moss, oversaw the construction of the tower.

As we reach this significant milestone for 1011 East Cumberland Avenue, we appreciate the monumental progress that is taking place each day to bring Water Street Tampa to fruition, says SPP CEO James Nozar. Reflecting our vision for the neighborhood, the building brings another architecturally distinct contextual and high-quality offering to Water Street Tampa.

The apartments, from studios to three-bedroom units, are located next to the University of South Florida Medical School, and near Orange Theory, Fabrica Pizza, Publix Greenwise, Sparkman Wharf, and Amalie Arena. Those who lease the apartments, which have floor-to-ceiling windows, will be offered an array of amenities, including cooking classes, bike tours, yoga and meditation classes, and other curated adventures.

We designed 1011 East Cumberland Avenue to create a true sanctuary for residents in Tampa by providing an active, design-forward and nature-connected living experience, says Darin Reynolds, a COOKFOX Architects partner. We are proud to be part of SPPs incredible vision for Water Street Tampa and to share this innovative biophilic building with the Tampa Community.

There will be a caf space connected to the buildings lobby with extensive outdoor seating, as well as other retail. A woonerf, an urban street design concept from the Netherlands, also called a residential yard, will surround the lobby to allow for shared space for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

For more information, visit the website for Water Street Tampa.

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Taking good care of your health has never been this important. You dont have to work as hard as the rugby players you watch, but you should still be exercising regularly, watching your diet, and following the recommendations of your local health officials. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is no reason to skip on getting life insurance. In fact, there are many reasons why a healthy lifestyle should include a reasonable life insurance policy.

If you havent given the topic much thought, keep reading. Lets take a look into why even the healthiest rugby fan should still stay on top of their life insurance.

1 You have more options than you realize

If you never shopped for life insurance before, you may not realize just how many policy options are available. Insurance policies are commodities, and companies are always coming up with new ideas in order to attract more customers.

One of the most important options you have is between term life insurance and whole life insurance. The first is an insurance policy that lasts for a fixed period of time usually 10 to 30 years , and the second is a policy that will cover you for as long as you are alive.

There are more options targeting more specific demographics. Some companies offer insurance targeted at fit people, for example, with steep discounts for clients who can maintain a healthy lifestyle for the duration of the policy. Other insurers offer short-term policies for people traveling in dangerous territories, or who are performing dangerous tasks.

2 You can be paid while still living

Many modern life insurance policies offer an array of living benefits. These are circumstances where you may receive a partial or complete payout while still alive.

The exact details of how this work will depend on the fine print of your policy. But one common implementation is to allow policy owners to cash out their policy if they receive a terminal diagnosis and have less than 1 year to live.

No one wants to receive bad news like that. However, should that ever happen, receiving a large sum of money can be useful. That money can be put towards paying your medical bills, getting your affairs in order, and enjoying the time you have left.

3 Premiums can be very cheap

One of the main concerns that discourages people from seeking life insurance is the price of premiums. However, you should remember that life insurance companies are in the risk management business. The less risk you offer the company, the smaller your premiums will be.

That means that if you are a young healthy rugby fan in a safe occupation, youll be able to pay low premiums. You can also keep your premiums cheap by reducing the value of your policy. If instead of getting a policy worth 500,000, you choose a policy worth 250,000, youll be able to pay half the premium amount while still having a decent amount of security.

Shop around for prices before you decide life insurance is too expensive for you. You will probably be able to find options that fit your budget while still providing several benefits. There are all types of insurance available in the market, including life insurance targeted specifically at people who practice extreme sports. If that sounds like something you need, visit https://www.insurancehero.org.uk/lifestyle/extreme-sports-life-insurance.html.

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by Len Lear

Lifelong Germantown resident Christa Barfield, who just opened a store at 6730 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy called Grow, Sip, Repeat: Viva Leaf Tea & Plants, has a life story that reads like a script from a Julia Roberts movie. A graduate of St. Joseph's University with a degree in health care administration, the effervescent 32-year-old mother of two got a job after college managing the billing for a huge medical practice in center city with 23 doctors and more than 200 patients per day on average. It was very stressful, said Christa. It was affecting my own mental health. I had low energy for anything outside of work.'

As a result, Christa quit her job in 2018 after 10 years there, although she had no other job lined up and had not even looked for other employment. To celebrate her liberation, Christa got on a plane by herself and flew to Martinique, an island in the eastern Caribbean that is a territory of France. She had no plans except to relax, swim, eat freshly grown food and seafood, forget about her former job and celebrate her 30th birthday.

I first stayed in an AirBNB that was owned by a Thai chef, she said, who made the meals. Also, in the morning he would take fresh herbs from his garden and make tea blends. I loved it. I was fascinated by the whole experience.

The second AirBNB Christa stayed in was owned by a family of three Black farmers who were deeply involved in Community-supported agriculture (CSA), a system that connects farmers directly to consumers without middlemen like supermarkets. Usually the consumers subscribe to the CSA and pay a certain amount of money periodically in return for which they receive a box of produce and/or other farm products weekly or bi-weekly. The family was very nice, said Christa, and they let me travel with them to their farm and CSA pick-up. It was the first time I saw up close a CSA in action.

Inspired beyond belief by the lifestyle she was participating in eating fresh food right from the earth Christa knew that when she got back to Philly, she would be growing food, even though I had never grown anything before. Im totally self-taught. I went to a local bookstore and found some books with information about herbal medicine. I also learned a lot from the internet. A friend purchased a small greenhouse for me, and I put it in my backyard at my house in Germantown.

Christa began growing herbs for tea and eventually leased 2,500 square feet of land from the Schuylkill Environmental Center, which has hundreds of acres of communal space in upper Roxborough. She began planting herbs and spices like ginger, cardamom and turmeric and fruits and vegetables like melons, lettuce, beets, plums, apples, pumpkins, etc.

At the beginning Christa was growing food for 10 families, but word-of-mouth quickly spread. Today she has two companies, Viva Tea Leaf and FarmerJawn Community Greenhouses. She has 50 subscribers who have rotating memberships, but she also has 300 families on a waiting list to join. Farmer Jawn recently had a produce pop-up at Attic Brewing in Germantown, and Christa has collaborated with LA Prepped, a local firm that offers catering and private chef services.

In addition to the space in upper Roxborough, Christa now leases thousands of feet of greenhouse space and a storefront at 770 Jenkintown Rd. in Elkins Park, where she runs a very successful farmers' market on Fridays and Saturdays that is open to the public. Consumers can purchase a mystery box of fresh fruits and veggies for $25. Christa's summer CSA is sold out. Her fall SCA sign-up begins at the end of September.

Christa has two children, Micah, 17, and Crystal, 12, who both help out in the farmers' market. Christa also has a farm manager and five part-time employees who were formerly volunteers. Christa also opened her new store, Grow, Sip, Repeat: Viva Leaf Tea & Plants, in Mt. Airy on Sept. 11. It sells house plants, tea and wellness products, among other things.

For more information, visit Vivaleaftea.com or email info@farmerjawnphilly.com. You can reach Len Lear at lenlear@chestnuthilllocal.com

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Wellness ByRachel MurugiA healthy lifestyle can help prevent common ailments (Photo: Shutterstock)

With this economy, many people find it hard to put bread on the table forcing them to work more hours and more jobs just to provide for their families. These hustles will keep you under so much pressure that you may tend to sleep less, eat unhealthy foods and even forget to exercise.

With no time to cook, it is common to skip breakfast, eat junk for lunch and supper because getting into the kitchen seems like an uphill task. Thus you slowly become unhealthy and before you know it, you are visiting the doctor because of health problems. To avoid having to search for medical attention because of your health, try living a healthy lifestyle by practicing some of these activities so as to prevent these issues from rising.

Stay hydrated

Staying hydrated is a must for good health. Therefore, ensure that you drink at least eight glasses/two litres of clean water every day. This simple task has numerous benefits for the body. Water maximizes physical performance. It also prevents headaches and may relieve constipation. It also helps clear your skin keeping you glowing. If you find that you don't remember to drink the minimum two liters a day, set an alarm to alert you that it's time to hydrate. You can also invest in two litre water bottle that will remind you to drink up throughout the day.

Eat fruitsFruits are a healthier option whenever you need a snack (Photo: Shutterstock)

It is advisable that you try and stock up on fruits so that each time you feel hungry, but have no time to step in the kitchen, you can just pick a fruit instead. Bring some fruits for lunch at the office if you're always busy. This will help you not to fill your body with junk. Most of the fruits are low in fat, sodium and calories too. No fruit has cholesterol too making a diet filled with fruit intake super healthy. Fruits rich in fiber keep the digestive system happy. They also have minerals and vitamins to help you stay healthy and energized.

Learn how to cook your own foodA home-cooked meal will ensure that you eat healthy throughout the week (Photo: Shutterstock)

Since you are too busy at work or at home, try sparing at least one hour so that you can cook your well prepared meal. With no time to cook three times a day, you can cook a lot of food which you will eat throughout the day. You can even carry that packed home-cooked meal to work instead of ordering that fast food or junk while it's lunchtime. Aim to put vegetables in all the foods you cook because they are essential to the body. If you cook and store food in bulk earlier, it can also be of help because when you arrive at home late and tired, the food you prepared can get heated and ready to eat within a few minutes.

SleepHave a regular sleeping and waking up time (Photo: Shutterstock)

Lastly, ensure that you have a sleeping time and wake-up time routine even if you are busy. A good night's sleep will help the body relax, recover and make you ready for the a new day. Lack of enough sleep may lead to unhealthy conditions like fatigue which if assumed, may lead to death or severe headaches. When having job related stress, you are advised to get that ample sleep so as to balance your mood.

These are just a few natural examples of ways on how to always stay healthy even when you're living that busy lifestyle. Create a diligent lifestyle by following them and enjoy lifelong health benefits.

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September 21, 2020

Philips Azurion Lung Edition supports high precision diagnosis and minimally invasive therapy in one room

Amsterdam, the Netherlands Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today introduced Azurion Lung Edition, an advanced 3D imaging and navigation platform to accelerate the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. The suite combines CT-like 3D images acquired at the tableside (Cone Beam CT) with live X-ray guidance and advanced tools to support image-guided lung procedures. The system is designed specifically for bronchoscopy procedures, enabling clinicians to perform both minimally invasive endobronchial biopsies and lesion ablation during the same procedure. By speeding diagnosis and treatment, Azurion Lung Edition is helping to transform lung cancer care, contributing to dramatically improved outcomes and reduced costs.

Each year 1.7 million people die worldwide of lung cancer, making it the leading cause of cancer deaths globally [1] and accounting for more loss of life than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined. Today, over 60% of patients are diagnosed at a late stage, with a small chance of a surgical cure. But thanks to a rise in the number of lung cancer screening programs and increasing patient awareness, a growing proportion of patients have small peripheral lesions that are operable.

In addition to early diagnosis, fast treatment is critical to ensure better outcomes and quality of life for lung cancer patients, with every week of delay resulting in a 5% increase in mortality [2]. Today, most patients face a long journey to a definitive diagnosis and they often undergo a painful recovery after open surgery. Cone Beam CT is seen as the gold standard for clinicians to both diagnose and treat lung cancer in one room, and even during the same procedure.

This is a very exciting time in the world of interventional pulmonology and advanced bronchoscopy, said Dr. Michael Pritchett, pulmonary and critical care physician, Director, Chest Center of the Carolinas, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst Medical Clinic, U.S. One of the things that were particularly excited about is being able to diagnose patients, stage their cancer and treat them, all in a single procedure. As a diagnostic bronchoscopist its exciting and rewarding to be able not only to diagnose patients, but to go on to treat them as well.

Lung cancer is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, and we need innovative technology to fight back, said Dr. Gustavo Cumbo-Nacheli, Director of Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. Without a Cone Beam CT scan to confirm placement of the biopsy needle, repeat procedures are often necessary. And by combining Cone Beam CT with other technologies, including robotics, we will be able to go beyond biopsy and treat the patient.

On Wednesday, September 23 at 13:00 ET (19:00 CET). Dr. Atul Gupta, Interventional Radiologist and Chief Medical Officer, Philips Image Guided Therapy, will host an exclusive virtual roundtable together with a panel of renowned pulmonologists and interventional radiologists, The Future Now: Implementing Cone Beam CT-guided endobronchial ablation therapy. To register, click here.

Image-guided minimally invasive procedures continue to expand into new treatment areas, enabled by sophisticated, procedure-oriented solutions like Azurion Lung Edition, said Dr. Gupta. With lung cancer increasingly being detected at an earlier stage, new minimally invasive treatment strategies like ablation have the potential to significantly improve outcomes for patients.

Intuitive, integrated and efficient, the Azurion platform optimizes clinical and operational lab performance and expands the role of image-guided interventions in the treatment of patients. The platform has achieved rapid global adoption and has been used in well over two million procedures [3] worldwide.

Philips Azurion Lung Edition is available now in the U.S.

[1] American Cancer Society: Cancer Facts & Figures 2013. [2] Kanarek et al., Survival after community diagnosis of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The American journal of medicine. 127, no. 5 (2014): 443-449.[3] Based on Philips internal case and procedure data.

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Mark GrovesPhilips Global Press OfficeTel: +31 631 639 916Email: mark.groves@philips.com

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Fabienne van der FeerPhilips Image Guided TherapyTel: +31 622 698 001Email: fabienne.van.der.feer@philips.com

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About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2019 sales of EUR 19.5 billion and employs approximately 81,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found atwww.philips.com/newscenter.

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