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November 19, 2021

Today, the two major political parties are often blamed for a plethora of problems in American governance. But for most of the last century and a half, political party competition has had positive effects on the welfare of Americans.

Gerald Gamm and Thad Kousser make the case against one-party-dominated states in an opinion piece inThe Hill: its bad for our health.

Thats according to new research by Gerald Gamm, a professor of political science and history at the University of Rochester, and Thad Kousser, a political science professor at the University of California, San Diego.

The pair conducted a historical analysis spanning all 50 states for the period 18802010. In the studyLife, Literacy, and the Pursuit of Prosperity: Party Competition and Policy Outcomes in 50 States, published in the American Political Science Reviewthey present two related findings:

Competition between parties is not just healthy for a political system but for the life prospects of the population, says Gamm, whose research focuses on Congress, state legislatures, urban politics, and modern party politics.

The data show that states in which the same party won most elections and held an overwhelming majority of seats in the state legislature were likely to have populations with lower life expectancy, levels of education, and incomecoupled with higher infant mortality. But as soon as competition among parties within a state increased and a second party started winning seats and more elections, state spending on infrastructure and human capital went upand with it, literacy, earnings, and longevity.

We find that states that spend moreand spend more because of party competitionbecome places where children are more likely to survive infancy, where they learn to read and where they graduate from high school, where adults live longer lives, and, at least in the pre-New Deal era, where people earn higher incomes, says Kousser, an expert on term limits, governors, and state politics.

How do the researchers explain the data?

According to Gamm and Kousser, when one party holds overwhelming power, it tends to divide into factions. Moreover, legislators have an incentive to push for pork-barrel projects that narrowly target groups of constituents.

By contrast, when two parties closely compete for control of a statehouse, lawmakers find they can improve their individual reputations by helping their parties pursue a statewide program. Democrats have an incentive to show how they differ from Republicans and vice versa. Demonstrating what their party stands for, not through district bills or pork-barrel spending but through statewide policy making, provides a route to electoral success.

In turn, the authors write, Party competition creates bonds between copartisans from across the state and between the executive and legislative branches, leading both parties to work for programs that benefit a broad set of constituents.

That question has, indeed, hovered over their latest work. Arguably, American politics began changing profoundly in the 1980s. Gamm notes that the last four decades have been a time of unremitting and closely fought party competition in national politics, new social and cultural cleavages, historically high levels of partisan polarization, a collapse in mediating institutions, shifting norms and rules in Congress, geographic sorting, and the growth of social media. Whereas in the past, voters and elites alike agreed on many policy goals, politics nowadays has increasingly become a zero-sum game, with the two major parties in fundamental conflict on most important issues.

In the contemporary environment, we recognize that the historic importance of party competition may be attenuated, negated, or even reversed, the team writes. They caution that the rise of the Democratic Party in this era as a distinctively liberal party may also mean that the party in control matters more now than it did in the past.

With often a lag of decades between cause and effect, Gamm and Kousser posit that readers in a generation or two may conclude that party competitiona hallmark of American politics since the days of Madison, Hamilton, and Jackson and perhaps the nations greatest contribution to modern democracyceased to be beneficial in the 1980s. But its too early to know whether the contemporary shift toward party polarization will prove permanent.

That means our generation cant (yet) render the verdict.

What we show here, they conclude, drawing on a full century of data on party competition and spending, as well as data on health, literacy, and prosperity through 2010, is the central importance of two-party competition to the rise of the American state and the flourishing of the American people.

Data sources and the dataset for the study are accessible at the American Political Science Review Dataverse here.

Do political term limits work?

Rochester political scientist Lynda Powell, who has studied the effects of legislative term limits since 1995, testified on Capitol Hill about her research findings on the matter.

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Are political parties getting in the way of our well-being? - University of Rochester

NAPLES, Fla. The newly named head of the LPGA Tour, Mollie Marcoux Samaan, presented her first Commissioner's Award at the Rolex Awards Dinner Thursday night to longtime golf broadcaster Judy Rankin. The longevity and passion Rankin continues to display as she closes on her 59th year connected to the LPGA Tourfrom playing to broadcastingmade her a natural selection for Marcoux Samaan's first time handing out the honor. Yet as Rankin commanded the room during her 10-minute acceptance speech, the veteran commentator shared for the first time publicly that she'll be phasing out of broadcasting in 2022.

"I'm coming to the end of my time," said Rankin, who turns 77 next February. "I'm not going to do a Brett Favre and retire about four times. I am seriously slowing down. I don't know how much their will be after this, at some point I will see you next year."

Rankin reflected on her six decades around the LPGA, appreciating the front-row seat she has had to some of the most storied players in the game. She knew all 13 founders and enjoyed the successes of Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam, who looked on from the table just right of Rankin, to Karrie Webb and today's stars showing the continued growth of the game.

"I don't think there's ever been a better time for the LPGA Tour," said Rankin, who was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.

When Marcoux Samaan has been around Rankin since taking over as LPGA's commissioner this summer, it's been evident to her how much the 26-time winner cared about the players on tour, describing the LPGA as Rankin's neighborhood since the 60s. "I love the way she's watching from a human perspective," Marcoux Samaan said. "Every time someone's got a really tough putt, she's worried for them. She's analyzing their stroke and being extremely critical and analytical, but at the same time as a person, she's wanting them to succeed, which is something that's really important to me in life."

In working on Rankins scheduled for next year, her Golf Channel producer, Beth Hutter, appreciates the gravity of the moment as the pioneering broadcaster steps down. "I don't think many people realize she was one of the first females to ever work in men's golf. We see Dottie, we see Amanda [Blumenherst], we see Kelly Tilghman, but Judy was the first. Back then, that had to have been hard."

As of now, Rankin will work around four tournaments in 2022.

Her fellow commentators were effusive in their praise of her 38-year broadcasting career. "There's nobody who's ever been a commentator in the history of the game that commands more respect for every word she says than Judy Rankin," Jerry Foltz said. "She's the master of the craft, and she learned from the best. She learned from the Bob Rosburg era, an era when less was more. Modern televised golf, less isn't necessarily more. She still respects that time-honored tradition that the players being the stars, not the commentators."

Karen Stupples interacted with Rankin as a player and as a broadcaster. She'd stop practicing during her playing career when Rankin came up to her on the range because of how meaningful those interactions were. "If Judy Rankin came up to talk to you," Stupples said, "you felt pretty bloody special."

Working alongside Rankin in the booth for the 2004 Women's British Open champion felt just as special. "A complete role model to every single women who's gotten into the industry in terms of broadcasting," Stupples said. "She is the playbook when it comes to how to go about your business and how you conduct yourself, and how you say it and at the right time."

After Rankin spent 10 minutes reflecting on her career and the status of the LPGA, she maintained the broadcasting standard she set as she signed off. "I have really had a great time, I really have," Rankin said. "It's been something. Thank you."

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The longer lives we are living present serious challengesand opportunities.

Its quite amazing to consider that in the United States, half of todays 5-year-olds can expect to live to age 100. The extra years of life that weve gained over the past 100 years is one of humankinds greatest achievements. However, these gains produce their own challengesand opportunities.

The trouble is, current norms, expectations, employer practices, and government policies evolved when people lived, on average, about half as long. At an individual and collective level, we need to make some significant changes to successfully accommodate these additional years of life. If we dont tackle these challenges, as a society, well incur significant costs and disruptions, and well lose numerous opportunities for enriching the lives of all our citizens.

To address both the challenges and opportunities that our gift of longevity creates, the Stanford Center on Longevity recently released a report titled The New Map of Life. This report identifies seven principles that can guide us if we choose to rise to the occasion.

Age diversity is a net positive

Communities, employers, and families will all benefit if we combine the energy and enthusiasm of younger people with the wisdom and emotional intelligence of older people. Instead of wringing our hands about the costs of an aging society, we can reap remarkable dividends from a society that is age diverse.

In the years ahead, employers might explore how different age groups can best learn and work together. Families might explore multigenerational living arrangements that benefit both young and old alike.

Invest in future centenarians to deliver big returns

The years between birth and kindergarten are the best time for children to learn the cognitive, emotional, and social skills theyll need to succeed for a potentially long life. These skills will deliver benefits that can compound for decades, and theyll help give children the resilience to recover from the setbacks that are inevitable for all people who live a long life.

Align health spans to life spans

Nobody wants to add extra years of frailty and dependence to their lives. We need to make investments in health that will accrue for people of all ages and from all walks of life. As the pandemic has demonstrated, we all pay for the setbacks encountered by people who are impacted by poverty, discrimination, and environmental damage.

Prepare to be amazed by the future of aging

Todays 5-year-olds will benefit from significant future medical advances and emerging technologies. The speed at which the COVID vaccines were developed shows the potential that scientific advances have to diminish the negative impact of disease on our health and longevity.

Work more years with more flexibility

If you live to 100, it makes no sense to retire in your early 60s and not work for one-third of your life. It simply takes too much money to live exclusively for that long on financial resources you set aside during your working years. In addition, youll still have years ahead of you when you can be productive and contribute to society.

However, most people reaching age 60 dont want to work at the pace of their earlier years, and theyll want more flexibility and control over the hours and conditions under which theyll work.A gradual exit from the workplace might be more beneficial for all concerned, compared to abruptly and completely leaving the workforce at a specified age.

Employers will need to adjust their human resource policies to accommodate all workers, not just older ones, who may want more remote work, or more flexible scedules, to accommodate their personal lives. Individuals will need to adjust their expectations and plans to accommodate the reduced income they might earn in exchange for this flexibility, particularly in their later years.

Learn throughout life

Simply put, youre not finished learning when you graduate from high school or collegeeven today. If youre currently in your 60s, imagine that you only know now what you learned back in high school and college, ignoring all the developments in our society and science since then. In this imaginary scenario, you wouldnt know how to operate a cellphone, use personal computers and the internet, understand how to invest in IRAs or 401k plans, and so on.

Well continue learning at each stage of our lives, particularly as the rate of innovation accelerates. As a result, well need to explore new options for learning outside formal educational settings.

Build longevity-ready communities

Our homes and communities have a strong influence on whether we get sufficient physical exercise and build crucial social connections, as well as supporting the life-long learning we need. Well need to be diligent about reducing the negative health impact of indoor and outdoor pollution that many homes and communities experience.

The New Map of Life report is an inspiring read that contains many more details, statistics, and insights on the challenges we face.

To build longevity-ready societies and communities, governments, employers, businesses, healthcare providers, insurance companies, developers, nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals all have significant roles to play. If we want to create a world that values and supports 100-year lives, its going to be a matter of all hands on deck!

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The streaming services cant help themselves. Everyone wants to make the next Game of Thrones, and that includes HBO, which is bringing the House of the Dragon prequel series to air in 2022. Depending on how you felt about that eighth season, you may or may not be into the idea of another GoT, but it will likely materialize, sooner or later. Perhaps we wont witness that successor as a weekly event series (since binging is here to stay), but the TV powers that will keep trying their damndest. Netflix has given the feat a shot a few times already, first with puppets in The Dark Crystal, a stunning show that proved too expensive and labor-intensive to continue producing. Then came The Witcher, which already existed as a franchise before the first Netflix season and could eventually eclipse Thrones in popularity and longevity, along with the speed at which prequels and movies keep spinning into action.

Now heres this: The Wheel Of Time stars Rosamund Pike in a sweeping, complex adaptation of Robert Jordans fantasy book series. Is it Thronesy enough? The show wont match that title for everyone, but it might for you.

Actually, Amazon Prime currently boasts two contenders for must-see epic fantasy series on the way. One of them, Lord of the Rings, is due in fall 2022, but consider this: founder Jeff Bezos (who, yes, is not the most stellar human being, but many billionaires are not) reportedly straight-up declared that he wanted to knock everyones socks off with a new Thrones. The first candidate arrives this week, and The Wheel Of Time is every bit the sprawling story that successful fantasy epics should be made of. Theres even a you know nothing dropped into Episode 3 to make you think of Jon Snows chronic grumpy face. Yet theres this consideration, too: The Wheel Of Time desperately wants to conjure up Westeros, and it cannot hide that intent.

Now, lets talk about why if you are looking for your new Thrones you should give this series a whirl, while being a little more chill than the shows own dreams.

The source material already exists and will last for eons: If you arent yet familiar with the story, then you can at least rest assured that theres no George R.R. Martin-type scenario where the source materials author keeps promising to finish another book, and then the show decides to stop waiting and blows past author intent in a way that many found to be (to put this kindly) unsatisfying. That sort of thing hurts when youre so invested and loved a show so much, and then it careens into an ash-filled city and some unassuming fellow in the corner wins the game, despite all the maneuvering. Opening yourself up to yet a similar epic saga takes some trust. I get it.

Here, Robert Jordans popular fantasy book series includes over a dozen novels with hundreds of characters, and fans of these characters have wanted to see the storys settings spring to life from the printed page for decades (the first book published in 1990). Thats enough for Amazon to have already greenlit a second season, and its likely that the existing fanbase should keep this thing afloat for the show to lay extensive groundwork and move past the worldbuilding stage of the initial episodes. Theres an abundance of content potential, which showrunner Rafe Judkins would like to mine for eight seasons (*cough* like Thrones).

The epic nature of the story is undeniable: Anything that I write here would not adequately speak to the sheer volume of what this shows sorting out, and Ive seen six episodes that barely scratch the storys surface. This first season follows Rosamund Pikes quest as Moiraine, a member of the Aes Sedai, a group of ladies (and only ladies) who possess immense magical powers. This is a story where reincarnation is the sh*t hence The Wheel Of Time title, which isnt exactly a time is a flat circle thing and that includes Moiraines assertion that the Dragon Reborn, who will be the key to humanitys fate is among a group of young adults. That person, whoever it might be, has quite a job ahead of them against evil forces. There are battles and showdowns and a quest, and yes, all epic and rendered against beautifully vast landscapes with plenty of adult themes and graphic violence to shake your home theater system.

Rosamund Pike: Thats a big enough point here to stand on its own. Shes the biggest name, and granted, shes not playing a sociopath here. Yes, thats unfortunate because deranged is what she does best, but its nice to see her stretch her wings. Shes much more restrained than usual in this role, but its swell to have her around as an anchoring presence amid a cast of largely unknowns (shoutout to Daniel Henney, who holds down the Lan Mandragora role, which bears some passing similarities to Jorah Mormont). I do, however, wonder why producers somehow did not slide Sean Bean into this show. That would make for some nice crossover potential.

Its all about finding your new Thrones: Sometimes its easy to forget, especially when a show was such a cultural juggernaut, that the way Thrones hit was highly specific to individual taste, and different aspects of the show landed differently with different people. What Im saying is this: Thrones managed to appeal for a myriad of reasons, including the colorful characters, morphing motives, magical storylines, the tantalizing (although sometimes disappointing) reveal of villains, the maneuverings of power, and the game itself, and so on. That leads me to believe that the search for the next Game of Thrones is a search in vain. This should be more about viewers search for their own next Thrones. And for a decent amount of people, The Wheel Of Time will fit that bill. Some people will still prefer The Witcher or wait for Lord of the Rings or some other streaming show to come in the future.

Dont overthink it, man: Its easy to get tripped up during the first few The Wheel Of Time episodes while attempting to make sense of dozens of characters. And its easy to not care too much about the out-of-the-gate battle scenes without having established emotional stakes in these characters, but the tapestry does begin to fall into place. So, if youre looking for another Thrones, keeping an open mind (even if you havent read a shows source material, and theres a huge time investment if you actually want to read Jordans books now) is key. Youll hopefully find what youre looking for, but first, youll have to give it a shot.

Amazon Primes The Wheel Of Time debuts on Friday, Nov. 19.

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'Wheel Of Time': Is It Really The Next 'Game of Thrones'? - UPROXX

Working with respected bioscience companies GenBio, Inc., Nutrific, and NutraEdge Biosciences Corp., JZZ Technologies, Inc. intends to launch a new bioscience products venture developing and marketing novel therapeutics utilizing natural compounds for age-related healthcare issues.

Palm Beach, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - November 16, 2021) - JZZ Technologies, Inc. (OTC Pink: JZZI) has signed a Letter Of Intent (LOI) to join with biotech company GenBio, Inc., and bioscience company Nutrific of Aliso Viejo, California, to create a new business venture in the Life Extension and Longevity sector. The new entity, which will operate under the NutraEdge Biosciences Corp. brand, contemplates utilizing product development, research, and existing human resources of GenBio, Inc., and Nutrific in its pursuit of therapeutics for various medical ailments and age-related health issues.

Under the terms, JZZ Technologies, Inc. will acquire 100% ownership of NutraEdge Biosciences Corp.

GenBio Inc. and Nutrific are focused on rapidly developing a new range of natural extracts to enhance health. GenBio CSO, Professor Lindsay Brown, a former Professor of Biomedical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Australia, leads the research of the company's formulations and products.

Professor Brown is a Fellow of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Science with 35 years of scientific research that encompasses an emphasis on drugs acting on the heart and associated Rific blood vessels and endocrine organs.

GenBio CEO Giles Tilley has been involved with and directed international research into rare extracts since 2010 and initially worked alongside the pioneering investigational scientific teams who made a major medical breakthrough with a natural extract. He then amassed further worldwide research with other scientific teams who were also investigating specific properties for the same new, disruptive molecular platforms for pain relief, anti-inflammation, and age-related health issues.

In 2014, Mr. Tilley was the first person to bring the rare extract to the United States for further phytochemical research. The subsequent medical findings, which have global implications for medication, make it imperative to take the research through an Investigational New Drug (IND) Program and into licensing. GenBio, Inc. intends to be the first company in the world to isolate and fractionate core molecules based on its remarkable findings.

Nutrific continues to refine an entirely new range of never seen before nutraceuticals for various medical ailments, immune boost, and human life extension in this area.

The venture between JZZ Technologies, Inc. and NutraEdge Bioscience Corp. will focus on three prolific target markets with significant projected growth over the next decade:

Anti-inflammatory Market: Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Anti-Inflammatory Therapeutics, estimated at US$97.8 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$130.9 Billion by 2026.

Pain Management Market: The global pain management drugs market was valued at $71,431.85 million in 2019 and is projected to reach $91,649.16 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 3.8% from 2020 to 2027.

Anti-aging Market: From $194.4 billion in 2020, the global market for anti-aging treatments is set to cross $422.8 billion by 2030, at an 8.6% CAGR between 2021 and 2030.

The new NutraEdge Biosciences brand venture will focus initially on five therapeutic products in these well-defined medical categories:

All of the healthcare products to be introduced on an expedited basis will include the following criteria:

The key to NutraEdge Biosciences Corp.s' continuing strategy is its strong focus on the commercialization of the five initial therapeutic products supported by well-designed market development strategies with global application. This creates the opportunity to address massive untapped areas of the target markets and provide commercialization of its products, related research, and "spin-off" health products.

JZZ Technologies will arrange for capital to initiate the research and ongoing development of products under the NutraEdge Biosciences Corp. umbrella. JZZ Technologies also intends to use its entire cadre of digital marketing platforms to bolster the rollout and continuous commercial application of products.

Giles Tilley, CEO of GenBio, Inc. states, "This new licensing venture with JZZ Technologies, as envisioned, will give us an immediate leg up on the commercialization of our breakthrough nutraceutical formulas. These are important, potentially life-changing products aimed at vast natural healthcare markets. We have a strong background in the early formulation and development of rare, largely unknown bioactive extracts. JZZ Technologies brings a whole new dimension to our business through their funding capabilities with access to capital markets, as well as proprietary sales and marketing channels. We are well aligned to complement the JZZ Technologies' business model and foresee tremendous and rapid progress as our new venture launches, along with a lucrative partnership."

Charles Cardona, CEO of JZZ Technologies, Inc., stated, "We are very excited to be working with the world-class team that GenBio, Inc., Nutrific, and NutraEdge Biosciences Corp. bring to the table. Our focus is acting as a platform to deliver products that can potentially improve life quality and contribute to human longevity. We are confident that the NutraEdge Biosciences venture will play an industry-leading role in this important space."

Management expects that the transaction will close at the conclusion of a standard 30-day due diligence period.

About GenBio Inc.

Based in Aliso Viejo, California, GenBio, Inc. (www.genbioinc.com) is an early-stage biotechnology company researching novel therapeutics from a variety of extracts. Based on recent US research, the company has created an Investigational New Drug (IND) research program from novel natural compounds that are highly effective as anti-inflammatory agents. CSO, Professor Lindsay Brown, is a renowned international researcher leading GenBio's product development and research. The company also has access to other global scientific teams that are investigating specific properties for the same new, disruptive molecular platforms for pain relief, anti-inflammation, and age-related healthcare issues.

About JZZ Technologies, Inc.

JZZ Technologies, Inc. is a diversified technology company rolling up projects and partnerships in two distinct business sectors that operate cohesively; its digital media business includes online media and apps (activelifestylemedia.com), content creation, digital marketing, streaming video content, publishing, and free over-the-air television (EyeOnTV) targeted at active adults 55+. The Company's other business is focused on strategic biotechnology and bioscience acquisitions related to Human Life Extension and Human Longevity that can be immediately leveraged to support improved quality of life for aging populations.

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A panel discussion on reinventing existing buildings and a talk focused on designing architecture in tandem with natural environments are among the highlights of the third day of Velux's Build for Life digital conference.

Throughout the three-day Build for Life programme, which runs from 15 to 17 November, architectural experts will discuss climate-related challenges and opportunities.

Dezeen is hosting three talks throughout the conference, which are being live-streamed on Dezeen and moderated by Dezeen's founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs.

Velux's other talks will be delivered from the Compass stage and the Daylight Symposium stage in Copenhagen.

Find out about the Dezeen sessions here, see the full Build for Life programme here, register for the full conference here and read on for some highlights from today's programme.

How can environmental systems be conceptualised in harmony with architecture to support sustainable development?9:00am London time (10:00am Copenhagen time)Compass stage

The talk will focus on creating eco-friendly buildings that support sustainable development.

Fairs will be joined by Susanne Brorson, founder of Studio Susanne Brorson, Kasper Guldager, architect and co-founder at Home.Earth, and James Drinkwater, head of built environment at Laudes Foundation.

How can we design and transform existing buildings for quality and longevity?10:00am London time (11:00am Copenhagen time)Compass stage

Mette Tony, founding partner of Praksis Architects, will discuss how architects can develop existing infrastructure to shape buildings for longevity.

What is the latest research and scientific consensus on health in buildings post-pandemic and beyond?2:00pm London time (3:00pm Copenhagen time)Compass stage

Joseph Allen (pictured), associate professor and director of the Healthy Buildings Programme, and John Macomber, senior lecturer at Harvard University, will present the latest research on human health in buildings post-pandemic and into the future.

Contact to the Outdoors9:00am London time (10:00am Copenhagen time)Daylight Symposium stage

Mandana Sarey Khanie (pictured), assistant professor at the Technical University of Denmark, will lead a discussion titled Image-based Characterisation of View in Virtual Reality.

Also within this session, Femke Beute, an environmental psychologist at LightGreen Health, will deliver a talk titled The Benefits of Windows.

Daylight in Architecture (America)3:00pm London time (4:00pm Copenhagen time)Daylight Symposium stage

Cristin Izquierdo (pictured), partner at Izquierdo Lehmann Architects, will deliver a talk called Central Plans after the Dome.

Following this, Jos Fernando Gmez, founder of Natura Futura Arquitectura, will present a talk called Invisible City: the Identity of Suburbs.

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If you know any doctorswe mean, know them wellyou know the deep, dark secret hiding under their lab coats: They're human. "Doctors are not really known to take care of themselves as much as they should!" admits Dr. Thomas Jeneby, a plastic surgeon from Texas. "But there are some perks!" One perk is that they know how to be healthybetter than anyonewhether they live that way or not. Which is why we asked the experts what you should do to live longer.Read on to find out moreand to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had COVID.

"Pet ownership is a 24/7 form of pet therapy and is a personal stress reducer for me," says Carmen Echols, MD. "Shortly after my husband and I married, we got a dogthat we still own, by the way. After especially challenging days at work, I sit on the couch and watch TV while petting the dog and find that simple activity so relaxing."

"I'll tell you my experience in the field of holistic medicine what I've learned from other top doctors," says Dean C. Mitchell, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The simple things really work!

"Some studies have shown that having a purpose in life helps to maintain mental and possibly physical health and benefit longevity. Intuitively this makes sense as it maintains an energetic 'drive' in life," says Jack J Springer, MD, Assistant Professor Emergency Medicine at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell. "This purpose can be intellectual, emotional, physical or spiritual. Before writing my new book, I focus on the purposehelping people with anxietywhich is energizing physically and mentally. It also allows for more focus which decreases distraction and 'wasted' time spent doing things that may, in the short term, feel good, but ultimately are taking time from more beneficial, healthful and rewarding activities."

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"One thing physicians do to live longer is to go to the doctor!" says Carmen Echols, MD. "Many people assume that we physicians can take care of our own health concerns merely because we have the medical knowledge to do so, but that simply is not for the best. It is always wise for us to have the objective expertise of a colleague when it comes to personal physical and mental health."

"The field of epigenetics is where doctors are looking when it comes to reversing rapid aging and preventing disease," says Dr. Elena Villanueva of Modern Holistic Health. "With genetic testing doctors can uncover their unique individualized 'operations manual' to understand what foods, environmental toxins, and lifestyle choices they should make. Then they can even understand what type of exercise will benefit them the most, what sleeping patterns they should adhere to, and what supplements will benefit them."

"Massage therapy is an excellent way to improve muscle spasms and help relax," says Dr. Allen Conrad, BS, DC, CSCS of Montgomery County Chiropractic Center. "Not to mention relieve stress."

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"I find that exercise is a very important part of my routine to control stress and be healthier," says Nathan Rock, OD, FAAO. "As doctors, we know that exercise has positive benefits in many ways including promoting excellent cardiovascular health and promoting a balanced mood through release of endorphins. Personally, I have found that exercise, when possible, both before and after work can help to prepare for a successful day as well as relieve any stress from a day's work." He enjoys yoga "in the morning, as they very first thing to start my day. In the evenings, I enjoy running and weight lifting." Don't discount the power of doing it with others. "I have found I enjoy exercising with others, so I have joined two running clubs in my community which I run with on two weeknights. This adds to the social aspects of exercise and helps me keep motivated and accountable."

"As a 49-year-old physician, there are several things I try to do in order to live healthier and longer. Getting enough sleep is crucial, and I aim to get at least 6 hours a night," says Dr. Monique May, a physician. (Most healthy adults need between 7 to 9 hours.)

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"I also stay well-hydrated by drinking enough water each day so that my urine is clear and not dark yellow," admits Dr. May. "The amount of water I drink can vary depending on how much exercise I have done for the day, so I go by the color of my urine as a good indicator. Also, when I feel hungry I drink water. If I drink water before I eat I do not eat as much, and it prevents thirst. By the time one feels thirsty, he or she is actually already dehydrated, so one should drink when they feel hunger to prevent that."

"I also exercise at least 3-5 times a week, and do a variety of activities, such as spin class, yoga, and kickboxing. I also like to dance as well," says Dr. May.

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"Eating right is key, and I have recently incorporated more fruits and vegetables in my diet as I cut down on my meat intake," says Dr. May. "I still have to have a juicy burger every now and then!"

"There are so many diseases that arise with an increased body mass that maintaining a healthy weight is crucial to longevity," says Dr. Thanu Jey, Clinic Director at Yorkville Sports Medicine Clinic. "Extra weight also puts a substantial burden on your joints causing earlier joint problems like arthritiswear and tearand tendonitis."

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"Stretching your muscles helps keep you flexible and mobile, which helps prevent many compensatory injuries," says Dr. Jay. "Stretching increases blood circulation, joint health, mobility, balance and much more that'll help you live a longer, happier life."

"I have been utilizing my Hyperbaric Chamber which increases the volume of oxygen absorption by increasing atmospheric pressure," says Dr. Rudy Gehrman, DC Executive Director and Founder of Physio Logic NYC."It can create new blood vessels, essentially enabling new circulation and oxygen to areas that are depleted. It can reduce inflammation and speed up healing. These treatments can also help the immune system kill harmful bacteria and viruses. In simple terms, the fastest way to kill a human being (outside of trauma) is to deplete them of oxygen. What better way to reverse signs of aging than to push oxygen at a cellular level throughout your body!"

"Three to four days per week I implement whole body hot and cold contrasts treatments by soaking in a hot bath to induce a fever, followed by an ice cold shower," says Dr. Rudy Gehrman, DC, Executive Director and Founder of Physio Logic NYC. "This process pumps up the lymph system which is responsible for moving inflammation causing movement of stagnant fluids through the body."

"Ballroom dancing has been a passion of mine since college at Harvard and MIT, when I was members of ballroom dancing clubs," says Dr. Ming Wang, MD, Ph.D., an ophthalmologist in Nashville. "I still practice it today weekly and participate in local and regional championships. I find it to be a great way to relax, relieve stress, as well as stay active."

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"It can be easy with the busy routine of medicine to fall into poor eating habits," says Dr. Wang. "After all, fast food and unhealthy options are much easier to come by. I feel it is important to make conscious decisions to eat healthier. The easiest way to do this is bring my own lunch to work when I can. Because food cooked at home can generally be prepared much more healthy than what is bought from a restaurant, it is a good way to control exactly what I am eating in the correct portion. It also has another benefit of avoiding the stress that can come from trying to grab a lunch if the lunch hour is busy."

"I can single out a simple way to get started to increasing longevity: Eat a good breakfast on a regular basis," says Morton Tavel, MD, Clinical Professor Emeritus of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine. "Those who regularly consume this meal enjoy greater longevity and find it easier to maintain a lower weight. Breakfast is more apt to contain more nutritious foods such as fruit and protein. Protein also provides more persistent satiation that delays hunger and, therefore, the desire for mid-morning snacks. Protein is especially helpful, for it not only provides a lengthier sense of fullness but also burns up more energy while being digested, resulting in fewer excess net calories to deal with. Therefore, don't forget to include protein sources such as eggs, yogurt, low-fat milk, cheese, nuts, etc.,"like the recipes in Zero Belly Breakfasts, for example"but minimize such processed meat sources as bacon, sausage and the like, for the latter pose, in themselves, significant threats to health."

"I have two tips for living a longer, healthier life," says Dr. Joshua D. Zuckerman, a plastic surgeon. "First, I wear sunscreen! Skin cancer is pervasive, and melanoma especially is aggressive and can be deadly. Photodamage (sun damage) from UV exposure is cumulative, so it's important to wear sun protection every day whether it's cold and cloudy or warm and sunny. I typically recommend higher SPF than most: 30+ for medium skin tones and 50+ for those with fair skin." Read on to hear his second tip!

"Second, I try to maintain a stable weight," says Dr. Zuckerman. "Whether by diet and exercise or other means, a stable weight helps an individual maintain activity levels and general life satisfaction. In addition, as we age it can be more difficult to lose weight, and losing weight can have side effects such as leaving excess skin or sag. This is due to tissues losing elasticity as we age, and once stretched beyond the limit of its elasticity, tissue cannot fully contract back down."

"Physicians make thousands of decisions every day, answer a million questions, and work long hours. I have two strategies to live longer. One, I have dinner with my wife and kids every evening," says Dr. George Hennawi, director of the department of geriatrics at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore. Read on for his second tip!

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"Two, I categorize my decisions into buckets," says Dr. Hennawi. "One bucket is people wanting to ventso I listen and sympathize. Another bucket is a systemic issue that needs a deeper dive and time to answer. The last bucket is an urgent matter that needs attention as soon as possible. As you may guess, a lot falls into the first category, which allows me to reduce stress and live longer, hopefully."

"There are several ways we can stay healthy and live a longer, higher quality life," says Anthony Kouri, M.D., an Orthopedic Surgeon at the University of Toledo Medical Center. "I personally take calcium and vitamin D supplementation daily. Something that is not appreciated by many people is the effect that low calcium and vitamin D can have on us as we age. It is most common in post-menopausal women, and both genders after age 50, however it can be found in young people as well. Our peak bone density is found in the second and third decade of life, typically around age 30. Nearly 50% of all people are deficient in vitamin D, which can lead to osteopenia, osteoporosis, and has been linked to breast, prostate and colon cancers, as well as hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Many people don't feel the effects of vitamin D deficiency until it's too late."

"Though any exercise is better than no exercise at all, the type of exercise makes a difference when it comes to bone health," says Dr. Kouri. "From the age of 30, we begin to lose bone mineral density. Studies have demonstrated that moderate-impact exercise is ideal for maximizing bone mineral density as we age. Moderate impact running and jogging in the elderly leads to a significant increase in bone mineral density when compared to those who do minimal activity. Preventing osteoporosis or osteopenia from occurring is the best way to avoid big, life-altering problems in the future."

"Spend as much time with close friends and family," recommends Dr. Springer. "Loneliness is closely tied to poor health (over time) and certainly decreased longevity. It is epidemic in many areas of the world (especially the 'Western' highly developed countries) it is a killer of spirit and life, literally. Intimacy (in person!) is a great human need. This connection is vital to the health if humans and its absence is probably a major factor in the global epidemic of anxiety and depression. People with whom you can be yourself and not hold back for fear of judgement. To understand the importance, think about how you feel mentally and physically after a few hours talking or laughing or just sitting with someone close to you."

"Develop a sense of ties to the community around you: this could be semi-regular block parties, clubs, service organizations, religious or spiritual groups," advises Dr. Springer. "This ties together both a sense of purpose and intimacy."

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"Keep learning: whether crossword puzzles, Sudoku, a new language, instrument, or hobbyexpressive ones such as art/ performance may be best," says Dr. Springer. "Again, group activities are ideal."

Leslie P. Soiles, Chief Audiologist at HearingLife, recommends visiting a hearing health center to get your ears assessed, as side effects from hearing loss can impact living a long and healthy life. Hearing problems can lead to other serious physical and mental health issues such as, balance issues, dementia, depression and Alzheimer's.

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"My non-obvious health tip: don't eat your children's leftovers," says Dr. Edna Ma, MD. "I grew up eating all the food from my plate before being allowed to leave the dinner table. This was probably due to our family's poor economic status at the time. My parents were first generation Chinese immigrants who grew up during China's worst famine. This aversion to food waste also deepened during my time as a Survivor (yes, the TV show!) contestant. Now that I am a parent, it's still hard for me to see food waste. As adults, our nutritional needs are different that children's. And eating their leftovers will lead to unnecessary caloric intake and weight gain."

"Living longer isn't just a recipe to eat this, use this cream, or do crossword puzzles everyday," says Dr. Jacqueline Darna, N.M.D. "Instead longevity of life is about a state of mind. I have heard countless friends who stop doing what they love, working as a physician, and start to decline in health. Do what gives you purpose and love life. As a physician I want my patients to see I live a healthy life by example, I cycle every morning so I can enjoy food and not count calories, I don't put poisons in my body and choose natural remedies, I dance everyday (from the shower to the car), and I always look on the bright side."

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"The clich is true: 'The things that you own are the things that own you,'" says Dr. Will Kirby, a board certified dermatologist and the Chief Medical Officer of LaserAway. "And no one was ever on their deathbed and said, 'I wish I spent more time buying stuff on Amazon.' So recognize that physical possessions only make you happy very temporarily while less tangible pastimes will give you a more stable, long term endorphin boost! I'm not naive enough to think that we aren't consumer but I sold my expensive car and walk it bike or use ride-sharing. I don't own an expensive watch, and I try to minimize the physical possessions I own. After all, I don't own them they actually own me!"

"Fiber is an excellent way to stay healthy and lose weight" states Dr. Conrad. "People who regularly eat a lot of fiber have lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol, and fiber is a healthy low sugar option for diabetics. Foods high in fiber include oatmeal, flax seeds, chia seeds, broccoli and beans."

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"Contribute to society through mentorship: Humans are social creatures and for tens of thousands we worked in collective groups to benefit our cause," says Dr. Kirby. "In modern society, that has all but disappearedwe are no much more selfish and driven to only accomplish quantifiable persists. So it's my contention that one of the best things that you can do to live a long life is to find meaning and purpose by helping others in your community or profession."

"Don't avoid stress: So many people want to minimize stress for longevity but not only is stress is terribly misunderstood and it is a mistake to attempt to avoid it," says Dr. Kirby. "Many people who live though incredible hardship live a long time. And I'm not advocating monthly trips to Everest but embracing the concept that stressful events eventually pass and you often because emotionally (and even physically!) stronger following stressful events."

"I listen to my wife," says Eric Branda, AuD, PhD at Signia. "All jokes about marriage aside, many of us put the well-being of our families and significant others above our own health. Consequently, we may neglect being as attentive to our own health needs. It's important to remember that those significant others in our lives may pick up and call attention to changes in our health that we may be slower to act on."

"I personally travel to a least a new country every year alone," says Colin Zhu, DO, DipABLM of the Thrive Bites podcast. "For me, solitude gives me stress relief and balance and clarity. Also, it helps me to re-engage my five senses again. On a daily basis, it would be cooking at home. It's very therapeutic for me and also reinforces social connection especially when I cook with others!"

"Weight-bearing exercise can help slow bone loss," says Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, author of The Magnesium Miracle. "Putting weight on your bones by walking, running and/or lifting weights stimulates the growth of new bone. Exercise can also help keep joint cartilage healthy. Strong muscles support joints and reduce the load on them." As for yourself: To get through this pandemic at your healthiest, don't miss these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.

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MONTREAL, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Solmax is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Propex, an industry-leading U.S. geosynthetics manufacturer with a long track record in the construction, transportation, mining, and automotive industries. With this transaction, Solmax reinforces its position as a leading geosynthetics solutions provider.

Jean-Louis Vangeluwe, President of Solmax, commented: "This strategic acquisition enables Solmax to expand its sophisticated geosynthetics product portfolio for the benefit of engineers, distributors, contractors, operators, and others working in the environmental containment and civil infrastructure sectors. As a global leader in the industry, Solmax is accelerating the promotion and awareness of highly technical and specialized geosynthetic solutions, reducing the carbon footprint of conventional building solutions, and mitigating the environmental impact of human activities."

With origins that can be traced back to 1910, Propex is today one of North America's leading geosynthetics providers. An award-winning manufacturer and low-carbon solutions provider, it boasts a storied history and an enviable reputation for innovation, expertise, service excellence and value.

Solmax's geosynthetic solutions are used by major industrial companies in mining, energy, waste management,construction,civil engineering, environmental containment, infrastructure,andtransport, while Propex's infrastructure solutions and systems are used in erosion control applications, construction, transportation infrastructure, and industrial applications.

As industry leaders with a longstanding market presence, Solmax and Propex are both renowned for their geosynthetics expertise, application knowledge, product excellence, and customer service, as well as being recognized as groundbreakers in their respective spaces. Both companies' share a well-aligned vision of protecting the environment in a responsible manner to make the future a better world.

K&L Gates LLP and Jones Day acted as legal advisors to Solmax. Barclays and TD Securities are acting as joint financial advisors, underwriters, joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers for the Solmax senior credit facilities. Solomon Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor and Stroock acted as legal advisor to Propex.

ABOUT SOLMAX

Solmax is a geosynthetics pioneer, innovator, and leader. With almost five decades'experience, our GSE andTenCateGeosyntheticsacquisitionsmake us one of the world's largest geosynthetics manufacturer. With plants in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, our geosyntheticsare used in critical applications by significant customers in mining, energy, waste management,construction, agriculture and irrigation,civil engineering, environmental containment, infrastructure,andtransport. Our products safeguard the earth from waste and contaminants, and protect investments, helping preserve the integrity and longevity of vital infrastructure in the toughest environments. Our vision is to advance the geosynthetics industry and create products that areaccessibleeverywhere.

Solmax -geosyntheticsthatsupport human progress.Visit us atwww.solmax.com.

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The rehabilitated Northern Community Health Center (NCHC), Ngarchelong state, was handed over to the Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS) and the people of Palau, through a handover event held at the NCHC on the 15th of November 2021. The rehabilitation has led to safe, welcoming facilities for patients, as well as an attractive working environment for medical staff, leading to more efficient and sustainable healthcare systems required for healthier populations.

Details of the handover event:

The handover event, held at the NCHC on the 15th of November 2021, confirmed the official transfer of ownership of the improved health centers to Palaus Ministry of Health and Human Services. The event was attended by His Excellency Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau; Uong er Etei Mathias Erbai; Robert J. Scaria, Honorary Consul of India to the Republic of Palau; Honourable Richard Nigiratrang, Governor, Ngarchelong State; Scott Yano, Chairperson, PCHC Governing Board; Victoria Maui, Member, PCHC Board; Jean Paul Vion, UNOPS; Pastor Paulus Swei and others. The event included speeches by honorable guests, prayers, a ribbon cutting ceremony and lunch.

Improved health delivery thanks to the project: With a USD$ 1.65 million grant from the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, UNOPS supported Palaus Ministry of Health and Human Services to strengthen the healthcare system of Palau by providing adequate facilities to deliver patient-focused care, as well as improved and safe working conditions for medical staff.

Under this collaboration, and in alignment with the United Nations Pacific Strategy (2018-2022), the project fully rehabilitated two Community Health Centers, namely the complete renovation of the Northern and Southern Community Health Centers, as well as the partial rehabilitation of the Western Community Health Center. Following the handover event, the NCHC is completed and handed over to the Ministry of Health and Human Services. The SCHC is also complete and expected to be handed over by the first week of December.

The full rehabilitation of the Northern and Southern Centers included replacing the septic system, cabinetry and related plumbing, electrical works, A/C installation and roofing. Additionally, the centers have been made ready for renewable energy upgrades (photovoltaic systems) and emergency backup power. This is in line with the ambitious agenda of the Ministry of Health and Human Services, to enhance primary care through a staged CHC upgrade approach. Having completed this first rehabilitation stage, UNOPS will be ready to support and advise the Ministry of Health and Human Services in achieving their goals.

Ensuring no one is left behind:

To support Palau in providing happy and purposeful lives for its populations, the project focused on inclusive and equitable health opportunities by tackling the disparities in accessing health facilities that stem from remoteness and socio-economic conditions. To improve health delivery to those in vulnerable situations, the rehabilitation also ensured that the facilities became accessible to people living with disabilities, by ensuring accessibility by wheelchairs, as well as inclusive upgrading of the bathrooms and treatment rooms.

The provision of quality patient-focused care depends on adequate facilities that prioritize sanitation and hygienic conditions. To return quality primary healthcare to the community, the infrastructure solutions delivered by the project focused on improving the provision of basic and critical primary care services locally to residents of the island. This achievement of bringing primary healthcare back to the community level through the rehabilitated CHCs plays an important role in the MHHS strategy to provide preventive care in the local communities, whilst also easing the burden on the hospital, reducing premature death and improving quality of life.

Sustainable solutions for the long term:

Recognizing the important role resilient and green infrastructure solutions hold in tackling climate-induced vulnerabilities of Small Islands Developing States, the rehabilitation of all health centers prioritised resilience and sustainability, as well as the mainstreaming of efficiency in energy performance. This approach is in line with UNOPS belief that smart infrastructure solutions, built to last, can protect the people of Palau from the worlds most difficult challenges, including natural hazards and climate change vulnerabilities.

To ensure infrastructure that is resilient, inclusive and responsive to the needs of users, the project focused on transparency, excellence and accountability for results, seeing infrastructure as a system and understanding the synergies between the physical asset, its environment and the knowledge and institutions which support it. This meant climate proofing the rehabilitation, working closely with stakeholders and using appropriate materials for aggressive coastal environments. This resulted in rehabilitated CHCs that are fit for purpose with longevity and adapted to their environments, leading to sustainable development.

To maximize long term benefits for the community, special attention was paid to capacity building during project implementation. This included a focus on transferring knowledge to local contractors at each stage of construction, mainstreaming health and safety protocols and working closely with the government to develop building codes. The approach aligns with UNOPS values of building national capacity and ownership, as a key foundation of sustainability.

Speaking about the project:

President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., said:On behalf of the People of Palau, I wish to extend my deepest appreciation to UNOPS, the South-South cooperation of the UN India Partnership Fund and the Government and People of the Republic of India for their great partnership and support in the rehabilitation project of the Northern Community Health Center. I strongly believe that this newly-improved infrastructure will provide an accessible, safe, and comfortable space for community members to receive quality and efficient primary healthcare services.

UNOSSC, said:UNOSSC, through the India-UN Fund, was pleased to support Palaus infrastructure to provide better health services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we work to build back better, with more resilient systems and services, the relevance of this support is most evident.

Ms. Samina Kadwani, UNOPS Director for the Pacific, Thailand and Indonesia, said:

UNOPS is glad to be handing over the rehabilitation community health centers to the Ministry of Health and Human Services and people of Palau, in the knowledge that people across Palau now have improved quality health delivery and patient-care. We are proud to have been a part of the South-South cooperation and remain committed to improving the lives of Palauans, by building the future through infrastructure for climate action.

Mr. Jean Paul Vion, UNOPS Construction Management Engineer, Palau, said:

As we hand over the improved Community Health Centers to the people of Palau, I am glad to say that they are truly sustainable. In line with UNOPS values, resilience and climate adaptation were considered throughout the design and construction, ensuring infrastructure solutions that protect against and combat climate change. Equally, the focus on capacity building and institutional strengthening, mainstreamed throughout the project, contributes to developing long term capacity and national ownership, which is the key to sustainability.

The project is thanks to a partnership between the India-UN Development Partnership fund, the Ministry of Health and Human Services in Palau, and UNOPS.

The handover of the second fully refurbished CHC, located in Peleliu, will be held in the first week of December. The event will mark the official handing over of the refurbished centers to the Ministry of Health and Human Services and the people of Palau.

ENDS

Notes to the editors:

Photos of the handover event can be found here - photo credit: EmeralDreams Marketing Services dba Palau Blue Productions

Photos of the broader project can be found here - photo credit: UNOPS

Press contact details:

UNOPS: For media inquiries please contact: Ffion Conlon, Communications and Partnerships Officer, ffionc@unops.org

India-UN Development Partnership Fund: Ines Tofalo, Chief Programme Support Unit, ines.tofalo@unossc.org

MHHS: Lalie Ikluk, Administration Manager, lalie.ikluk@palauhealth.org

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