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  • Make a Muscle, Make a Difference

    New York, New York, September 2011— The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) “Make a Muscle, Make a Difference” campaign is being featured in a 115-square-foot display window all this month in Rockefeller Plaza to promote awarene...
  • Getting Serious About Whole Grains

    Everywhere, September 2011— It’s officially National Whole Grains Month, so it makes sense to share some new ways to marvel at the ancient grains we have available to us, from companies like Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods. Thousands of ...
  • Aerobic Exercise May Reduce Dementia Risk

    Rochester, Minnesota, September 2011— Any exercise that gets the heart pumping may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the condition’s progression once it starts, reported a Mayo Clinic study published this month in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. ...
  • What Exactly Does “Healthy Diet” Mean? (Please Wait for Translation)

    Just About Everywhere, September 2011 — We get this all the time, when all we want are practical answers. Here, according to several specialists, are examples of agreement: Avoid trans-fatty acids; look for “NO TRANS” signs. Follow ...
  • Natural Products Expo East Returns Home

    Baltimore, Maryland, September 2011— After showing up three years running in Boston, Natural Products Expo East is returning home to the Baltimore Convention Center. "The familiar convenience of the Inner Harbor, both from a cost and access ...
  • Going Nuts for Gluten-Free

    Los Angeles, California, September 2011— Cookbook author, gluten-free enthusiast, and all around foodie, Elana Amsterdam is reshaping the gluten-free diet with her bestselling cookbooks, “The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook” and &ldquo...
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month Tips

    Everywhere, September 2011— October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and registered dietician Elizabeth Ward is providing lifestyle and diet tips to help women reduce the risk of this life-threatening disease. Here are some of her easy-to-follow t...
  • Antioxidants to Aid Hearing Loss

    Everywhere, September 2011— Although surprisingly little has been reported on the subject, hearing loss is not only common among millions of people worldwide, it is a debilitating condition that can bring to bear other concerns like depression, anxi...
  • Tofurky Keeps on Truckin’

    Hood River, Oregon, August 2011— Turtle Island Foods, known best for their internationally famous Tofurky® product, keeps on truckin’ … with America’s number one selling brand of meatless deli slices. Their certified 100% veg...
  • Boogie Back to School with Boogie Wipes

    Portland, Oregon, August 2011— Little Busy Bodies, Inc. has announced arrival of its new 90-count canister of Boogie Wipes, saline wipes for stuffy noses. With three gentle scents to choose from, Boogie Wipes canisters are an essential back-to-s...
  • Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger!

    Chicago, August 2011 — A new study released by Technomic finds burger consumption up considerably since 2009, with nearly half of today’s consumers saying they eat a burger at least once a week compared with 38 percent two years ago. One reaso...
  • Leela: Giving New Meaning to Video Games

    Agoura Hills, California, August 2011 — Deepak Chopra, the internationally renowned author and expert on mind-body wellness will be bringing his creativity, insight and philosophies to an entirely new milieu this fall: video game consoles.  www...
  • Petaluma Poultry Allows Shoppers to Trace Tracks

    Petaluma, California, August 2011 – Petaluma Poultry, the country’s first organic chicken company, has adopted the HarvestMark program, the fresh food traceability solution from YottaMark, Inc. HarvestMark empowers consumers to use their smart...
  • Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods

    Elmwood Park, New Jersey, August 2011— There’s a company out in New Jersey called Dr. Praeger’s, and they offer a line of all-natural products with delicious and nutrient-rich options that can help children eat sensibly and maintain a he...
  • Latest Weapon in Battle Against Childhood Obesity

    Columbia, Missouri, August 2011— A new University of Missouri study reports that one of the best ways to combat childhood obesity is to design courses that educate children about consumerism and the origins of their food. Courses focused on sust...
  • Multigenerational Playground

    Lauderhill, Florida, August 2011— This southern Florida city has joined forces with others and will construct a new multigenerational playground at its Ruth Rothkopf Park. The new playground, funded by Humana, is based on personal drawings created b...
  • Higher C Intake Linked to Lower Hypertension Risk

    Salt Lake City, Utah, August 2011— New research indicates a positive association between higher vitamin C intake and a decreased risk of hypertension among adults. The effect of fruit and vegetable consumption on blood pressure is unclear. A rece...
  • Learning More About Super-Antioxidant Ergothioneine

    Beverly Hills, California, August 2011— Recently a company called Oxis International announced an agenda slated for the upcoming first International Congress on Ergothioneine. The conference was held last month on the UCLA campus, in Westwood and wa...
  • New Life for an Old Dog

    Seattle, Washington, July 2011— Just in time for barbecue and baseball season, Seattle-based Field Roast Grain Meat Company tells us it has elevated the vegetarian hot dog category with the launch of its new frankfurter. Crafted from grains, fresh g...
  • ‘Garden on the Go’ Combats Obesity

    Indianapolis, Indiana, July 2011— According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 68 percent of residents of low-income neighborhoods throughout the nation live in “food deserts,” or areas lacking affordable, healthy food optio...
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