NutraHempCBD celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with 40% off a 600mg Full Spectrum Tincture and a Pet Wellness Tincture combo!Coconut Creek, FL - (NewMediaWire) - March 8, 2019 - NutraHempCBD, a line of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products from the life sciences company, Nutralife Biosciences, Inc. (Nutralife or “the Company”) is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by offering 40% off when you buy a 600mg Full Spectrum Tincture and a Pet Wellness Tincture! The promo price will be $80, that’s reduced from the original $135 sticker price.NutraHempCBD full spectrum cannabidiol formula has 600 mg of hemp-derived CBD in every bottle and has been hailed by consumers as a convenient way to reap the benefits of full-spectrum cannabidiol. This NutraHempCBD formula comes in an easy-to-dose spray instead of an oily dropper and customers can expect delivery of 14 mg of full-spectrum hemp-derived CBD per six-spray serving. The hemp utilized is grown on a USDA Certified Organic farm and the formula is flavored with stevia leaf extract for a superior taste.The NutraPet Drops are for your furry friends! Our pet CBD products are designed to provide anti-inflammatory and overall wellness factors. Our pet-friendly formula comes in convenient CBD drops that can be added directly to your pet’s favorite food or treat. The drops deliver 8.33 mg hemp-derived full spectrum CBD per serving and just like our human spray the CBD is from hemp grown on an organic farm.NutraLife Biosciences, Inc., formerly known as NutraFuels, Inc., (“NutraLife” or the “Company”) also recently announced a name change to NutraLife BioSciences, Inc. and new stock trading symbol, NLBS. The Company believes that the name, NutraLife BioSciences better reflects its current and planned future operations.The Company is a fully reporting company with a class of securities registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company recently announced its financial results for the three (3) and nine (9) month period ended September 30, 2018 with revenue of $1,062,146 and $2,870,462 respectively compared to $652,385 and $1,027,727 for the three (3) and nine (9) month period ended September 30, 2017. NTFU’s filings with the SEC can be viewed at www.sec.gov. NTFU’s CBD products and information about the company’s direct sales program can be found online atwww.nutrahempcbd.com and by following the company on Instagram.* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.* This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.Forward-Looking StatementsThis communication contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “except,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “future” or other similar expressions. The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect Company’s financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. There is no assurance that the Company’s current expectations and projections are accurate. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. More detailed information about these risk factors are set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 17, 2018. The Company operates in a ...
New York, NY - (NewMediaWire) - March 8, 2019 - Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: TAUG) (“Tauriga” or the “Company”), engaged in building its business through the development, distribution, and licensing of proprietary products as well as the evaluation of potential acquisition opportunities and equity investments, today announced that it has placed an order with its manufacturer for the production of additional Tauri-Gum™ inventory at this time. The Company believes that this decision is prudent, due to stronger than expected initial indications of demand from a broad array of prospective distributors and customers. On March 7, 2019, the Company placed an order with its manufacturer for an additional 8,700 individual packs; delivery to the Company (for this 2ndinventory tranche) is expected during mid-April 2019. The Company continues to realize significant progress on a number of different initiatives and is excited for its upcoming commercial launch (later this month) of its CBD infused chewing gum product line, branded as Tauri-Gum™. In other news, the Company continues to be in productive discussions with Amazon and is hopeful that Tauri-Gum™ will be approved for listing, in the near term.ABOUT: TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC.Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (TAUG) is engaged in building business through the development, distribution, and licensing of proprietary products as well as the evaluation of potential acquisition opportunities. One such opportunity on which the Company has acted, involves the Company having entered into the cannabidiol (or “CBD”) infused chewing gum product business, as more fully described above and in prior press releases. This CBD infused chewing gum product has been branded under the following name: Tauri-GumTM. See also our periodic reports filed by us with the SEC for a more complete description of our business and material agreements that we have entered into. Further, the Company continues to identify and evaluate additional potential opportunities to generate revenue, as well as shareholder value, and leverage its resources and expertise to build a diversified and sustainable business model. Please visit our corporate website at www.tauriga.com. In addition, the Company is currently constructing an E-Commerce site for the sale of its CBD Infused Chewing Gum. This site is being constructed under the following URL address: www.taurigum.comForward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which represent management’s beliefs and assumptions concerning future events. These forward-looking statements are often indicated by using words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” believes, “hopes,” “believes,” or plans, and may include statements regarding corporate objectives as well as the attainment of certain corporate goals and milestones. Forward-looking statements are based on present circumstances and on management’s present beliefs with respect to events that have not occurred, that may not occur, or that may occur with different consequences or timing than those now assumed or anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in forward looking statements due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, such as are not guarantees of general economic and business conditions, the ability to successfully develop and market products, consumer and business consumption habits, the ability to consummate successful acquisition and licensing transactions, fluctuations in exchange rates, and other factors over which Tauriga has little or no control. Many of these risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in the “Risk Factors” section of Tauriga’s Form 10-K and other filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release, and Tauriga assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. You should not ...
Scottsdale, AZ - (NewMediaWire) - March 08, 2019 - CBD Life Sciences Inc. (OTC: CBDL) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, LBC Bioscience, Inc., has now finalized the formulization for and is launching an organic - GMO free - CBD based anti-aging product line. The product line includes: anti-aging day serum, CBD based eye gel, nourishing face serum with retinol, blemish balancing serum, CBD vitamin C face serum, and CBD based face cream. The Global Anti-Aging Market was worth $42.51 Billion in 2018 and estimated to $55.03 Billion by 2023. LBC Bioscience, Inc. is positioning itself to be a leader in CBD based anti-aging and is already in talks with a number of companies to ‘white label’ the product line. In addition, LBC Bioscience, Inc. is working with Dr. Farhan Taghizadeh of Arizona Facial Plastics P.C. to develop a case study showing the effectiveness of the product line. Arizona Facial Plastics is a leading cosmetic surgery based in Phoenix, Arizona. About CBD Life Sciences Inc.CBD Life Sciences Inc. is a publicly traded company having its common shares quoted on the OTC Markets under the symbol ‘OCSYD’. The Company’s main focus is to identify, evaluate and acquire undervalued opportunities with the objective of increasing shareholder value. The acquisition of LBC Bioscience Inc. is the first in the CBD space and the company is actively searching for additional opportunities within this emerging sector.About LBC Bioscience Inc. LBC Bioscience Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBD Life Sciences Inc. LBC is developing and marketing a line of cannabidiol based organic products such as hemp drops, massage oils, recovery pain relief creams, anxiety and sleep solutions, supplements, edibles, and a full line of pet products. In addition, LBC is in the process of developing an anti-aging skin product line. LBC’s products can be viewed and purchased on the company’s website at www.lbcbioscienceinc.com.Contact InformationInvestor RelationsTen Associates LLC11529 N. 120th St.Scottsdale, Arizona85259 USATelephone: 480-326-8577Thomas E. NelsonEmail: tenassociates33@gmail.comForward-Looking StatementsExcept for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. See Optium Cyber Systems, Inc.'s filings with OTC Markets, which may identify specific factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.Safe Harbor StatementThis release includes forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and reflects management's current expectations. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. Some of these factors include: general global economic conditions; general industry and market conditions, sector changes and growth rates; uncertainty as to whether our strategies and business plans will yield the expected benefits; increasing competition; availability and cost of capital; the ability to identify and develop and achieve commercial success; the level of expenditures necessary to maintain and improve the quality of services; changes in the economy; changes in laws and regulations, including codes and standards, intellectual property rights, and tax matters; or other matters not anticipated; our ability to secure and maintain strategic relationships and distribution agreements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
New York NY - (NewMediaWire) - March 08, 2019 - NexTech AR Solutions (the “Company” or “NexTech”) (OTC: NEXCF) (CSE: NTAR) (FSE: N29), a technology and emerging commercial growth company focused on bringing augmented reality (“AR”) to the masses through its web-enabled AR platform for eCommerce, announced today that further to the Company’s press release dated February 5, 2019, the previously announced warrant call ended on March 7, 2019 and the $0.50 warrants dated March 29, 2018 are no longer exercisable.● 2,929,200 warrants were exercised during the 30 day acceleration period for proceeds totaling $1,464,600.● The Company has 54,049,372 common shares issued and outstanding. ● 5,502,100 warrants expired on March 7, 2019.● Cash position is now $3,500,000The Company is actively looking for additional acquisitions and continuing to develop its new business pipeline, targeting high-growth verticals such as eCommerce, Education & Training, and Live Streaming & Telepresence, with an initial focus on the global retail eCommerce market, projected to reach $4.8 trillion in 2021, according to Statistica. Recent research has shown that 40% of online shoppers would be willing to pay more for a product if they could experience it through AR, while 71% of shoppers indicated they would shop at a brand more often if it offered AR experiences.About NexTech AR Solutions Corp.NexTech is bringing a next generation web enabled augmented reality (AR) platform with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics to the Cannabis industry, eCommerce, education, training, healthcare and video conferencing. Having integrated with Shopify, Magento and Wordpress its technology offers eCommerce sites a universal 3D shopping solution. With just a few lines of embed code, the company’s patent-pending platform offers the most technologically advanced 3D-AR, AI technology anywhere. Online retailers can subscribe to NexTech’s state of the art, 3D-AR/AI solution for $79/mo. The company has created the AR industry’s first end-to-end affordable, intelligent, frictionless, scalable platform.For further information, please contact:Evan GappelbergChief Executive Officerinfo@nextechar.com Media contact:Erin HaddenFischTank Marketing and PRehadden@fischtankpr.comThe CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Certain information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information” under Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, “will be”, “looking forward” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “will” occur. Forward-looking statements regarding the Company increasing investors awareness are based on the Company’s estimates and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of NexTech to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, including capital expenditures and other costs. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. NexTech will not update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.
Statement Highlights: Smoking tobacco in hookahs results in inhaling significant levels of toxic chemicals, such as carbon monoxide, and particulates from tobacco that can harm blood vessels and the heart. Globally, hookah smoking is more common among youth and young adults, encouraged by flavored tobacco marketing, social media promotion and misperceptions regarding its addictive potential and health effects. Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET Friday, March 8, 2019 (NewMediaWire) - March 08, 2019 - DALLAS - Smoking tobacco in waterpipes, more commonly known as hookahs, results in inhaling toxic chemicals, often at levels exceeding cigarette smoke, that may harm the heart and blood vessels, according to a new scientific statement published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Waterpipes go by many names - hookah, narghile, argileh, shisha and goza – and usually consist of a head or bowl that holds tobacco, a body, water base and hose that ends with a mouthpiece. Burning charcoal is placed on top of the tobacco-filled bowl. Hookah tobacco is usually a combination of dried fruit, flavored tobacco and substances to keep the tobacco moist. During a hookah smoking session that typically last for 30 or more minutes, users inhale many liters of smoke filled with large quantities of particulate matter at higher concentrations than cigarettes. Although direct comparisons between hookahs and cigarettes have some limitations, a single session of hookah use typically results in greater exposure to carbon monoxide than a single cigarette. Even short-term exposure to carbon monoxide in hookahs is toxic and can interfere with exercise capacity, according to the statement authors. In addition to carbon monoxide, hookah smoke contains other potentially harmful chemicals that can affect the cardiovascular system, including nicotine, air pollutants, particulate matter, volatile organic chemicals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, acrolein, lead, cadmium and arsenic. Most of these toxins are higher in hookah than cigarette smoke. “Hookah smoke contains harmful substances and the American Heart Association strongly recommends avoiding the use of tobacco in any form,” said Aruni Bhatnagar, Ph.D., chair of the writing group for the statement and professor of medicine and director of the University of Louisville Diabetes and Obesity Center in Kentucky. There is growing evidence that hookah tobacco smoking acutely impacts heart rate and blood pressure. Chronic use is associated with increased coronary artery disease risk. “Many young people mistakenly believe that smoking tobacco from a hookah is less harmful than cigarette smoking because the tobacco if filtered through water, but there is no scientific evidence that supports that claim. However, there is evidence to suggest that hookah smoking is addictive and can lead to the use of other tobacco products such as cigarettes,” said Bhatnagar. The spread of hookah smoking, especially among young people, is promoted by several factors, including sweetened and flavored hookah tobacco, social media that promotes this method of tobacco use and misperceptions regarding its addictive potential and adverse health effects. Unlike cigarette tobacco, hookah tobacco, often colorfully packaged, can be sold in candy and fruit flavors, which appeal to younger audiences. The flavors and sweeteners added to the tobacco mask the harshness of smoke, making it easier to start and continue smoking hookahs. In addition, because many people smoke hookah in lounges and cafes it is perceived to be a social activity and less habit-forming. More importantly, most of the tobacco marketed to hookah users does not carry a health warning, leading to the misperception that it is not harmful. In the United States, recent surveys have estimated hookah usage that range from 4. 8 percent among high school students to 13.6 percent of young adults (18-24 years old). People 18-24 years of age also accounted for 55 percent of hookah smokers nationwide. In addition, those who use a hookah are more likely ...
New York, March 07, 2019 (NewMediaWire) -- Weyland Tech Inc. (WEYL) (“Weyland” or the “Company”) announces updates coinciding with an investor conference call held on March 7, 2019 at 12 noon EST.In addition to updates on the Company’s core PaaS business and its eWallet, AtozPay, the following major initiatives and objectives are underway and in various stages:Expression of Interest for acquisition of the AtozPay business by a large regional tech companyUpdate on outstanding litigation in Singapore and US Federal court in NevadaPotential for merger and expansion into new emerging marketQualification for NASDAQ and re-engagement of applicationPotential for acquisition of the AtozPay business by a large regional tech companyAs announced on September 6, 2018, there has been an increase in private fundings, IPOs and merger and acquisition activity leading to the emergence of large ‘unicorn’ companies competing for marketshare in SE Asia. In February, the Company received an expression of interest in the acquisition of its eWallet business from a regional leader in ride-sharing and delivery. Comparable valuation metrics make this a source of encouragement as we follow through on our mandate at Weyland to build, grow, and sell the businesses that we launch in emerging markets.Our team in Indonesia continues to build the platform making it attractive to potential acquirers and the landscape continues to improve for a sale.Potential for merger and expansion into new emerging marketManagement has identified and begun an initiative for entry into our second emerging market in SE Asia. During this process the possibility of a merger with a larger group possessing country licensing and infrastructure needed for rapid expansion has been raised. There have been numerous meetings, calls and terms proposed and should there be a firm agreement, we will pursue it with our Board of Directors and subsequently inform shareholders.Update on outstanding litigation in Singapore and US Federal court in NevadaRegarding the current litigation in Singapore and in the US Federal Court in Nevada, over the past two months there has been substantial progress and we remain optimistic that a settlement favorable to shareholders is imminent. Qualification for NASDAQ and re-engagement of applicationThe management team has moved forward re-opening our NASDAQ application and, based upon meetings and discussions with NASDAQ, the Company currently qualifies under most of the criteria for a NASDAQ listing. As we progress, we will inform shareholders.About Weyland Tech Inc.Weyland Tech is a global provider of mobile business applications. The Company operates a Platform-as-a-Service (“PaaS”) software used on mobile ‘smartphones’. The PaaS platform offers a mobile presence to Small-to-Medium-Sized- Businesses (“SMB’s”) in emerging markets, with partnerships on 3 continents and growing. The PaaS platform, offered in 14 languages with over 70 integrated modules, enables SMB’s to create native mobile applications (“apps”) for Apple’s iOS and Google Android without technical knowledge or background, empowering SMB’s to increase sales, reach more customers and promote their products and services in an easy, affordable and efficient manner.About WIP/AtoZPayWeyland Indonesia Perkasa (“WIP”) / AtoZPay is an Indonesian Company that is held by Weyland Tech via both equity and contractual structures which comply with Indonesia’s foreign commercial ownership regulations. AtoZPay, an eWallet solution, is quickly becoming the adopted standard in Indonesia, the world’s 4th most populous nation, with a majority of consumers without bank accounts. A partnership with Finnet, Indonesia’s state-controlled company tasked with building and supporting banking and finance infrastructure nationwide, and a recently achieved banking license, creates the most robust solution for the “unbanked” in Indonesia. Weyland Tech owns 100% the eWallet software platform which powers AtozPay. In a liquidity event or outright exit via an acquisition, Weyland and its sub-holding (WAI) are entitled ...
Study Highlights: Women who have lost at least 10 pounds, only to regain the weight within a year, are more likely to have a poor score on the American Heart Association’s - Life’s Simple 7, a measure of how well people control important heart disease risk factors. The more episodes of yo-yo dieting women report, the worse they score on Life’s Simple 7. In addition to achieving a healthy weight, maintaining a consistent body weight may be important for lowering heart disease risk. Embargoed until 3 p.m. CT/ 4 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 7, 2019 (NewMediaWire) - March 07, 2019 - HOUSTON - Yo-yo dieting may make it harder for women to control a variety of heart disease risk factors, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2019, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in population-based cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. “Achieving a healthy weight is generally recommended as heart healthy but maintaining weight loss is difficult and fluctuations in weight may make it harder to achieve ideal cardiovascular health,” said Brooke Aggarwal, Ed.D., M.S., senior author of the study and assistant professor of medical sciences at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. Investigators studied 485 women (average age 37 years, 61 percent racial/ethnic minorities, average body mass index 26, in the overweight range) participating in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Strategically Focused Research Network at Columbia University in New York City. Women reported how many times (other than during pregnancies) they had lost at least 10 pounds, only to regain the weight within a year. They were assessed on American Heart Association’s - Life’s Simple 7, a measure of how well people control important heart disease risk factors (including body mass index, cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, smoking, physical activity and diet). Most of the women (73 percent) reported at least one episode of yo-yo weight loss, with a range of zero to 20 episodes. Researchers found that women with one or more episodes of yo-yo weight loss were: 82 percent less likely to have an optimal body mass index (between 18.5 and 25, neither underweight or overweight for their height); and 51 percent less likely to be rated as moderate, and 65 percent less likely to be rated as optimal overall on Life’s Simple 7. The more episodes of weight cycling women reported, the poorer they scored on Life’s Simple 7, according to the researchers. The detrimental impact of weight-cycling on the overall Life’s Simple 7 score was most striking in women who had never been pregnant. “The women without a pregnancy history were likely younger and might be those who started weight-cycling at an earlier age. We need to identify critical periods for the effect of weight fluctuation on heart disease risk over the life course to find out whether it is worse when women start on a dieting roller-coaster at an early age,” said Aggarwal. The study is limited in not differentiating unintentional from intentional weight loss, and in being based on self-reported data and measures taken at a single time. Aggarwal stressed that the team cannot currently tease apart whether yo-yo dieting has adverse effects on Life’s Simple 7 factors or rather that those who don’t adhere to guidance on Life’s Simple 7 have a harder time maintaining low weight and end up yo-yo dieting more frequently. The study’s results in women may not be generalizable to men. “We hope to extend the study five to ten years to confirm these results and look at long-term effects,” Aggarwal said. “However, there has been prior research that showed similar results in men, with those who weight-cycled having twice the risk of cardiovascular death in middle age.” Co-authors are: Stephanie S. Byun, M.S.; Natalie A. Bello, M.D., M.P.H.; Ming Liao, M.S.; and Nour Makarem, Ph.D., M.S. Author disclosures are on the abstract. The American ...
Study Highlights: Higher social support and a sense of purpose in life are associated with higher cognitive functioning in middle-aged and older Hispanics/Latinos. Loneliness has a negative relationship with cognitive function. Strengthening social resources might improve the health of Hispanics/Latinos as they age, perhaps lowering the risk of dementia. Embargoed until 3 p.m. CT/ 4 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019 (NewMediaWire) - March 07, 2019 - HOUSTON - Higher social support and having a sense of purpose in life are each associated with higher cognitive functioning in middle-aged and older Hispanics/Latinos, while loneliness has a detrimental effect on cognition, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2019, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in population-based cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. Previous studies have shown that psychological resources (such as optimism) and stressors (such as loneliness) are associated with cognitive functioning in non-Hispanic blacks and whites, but less is known about the role of these factors in Hispanics/Latinos. “Given the exponential increase in the Hispanic/Latino aging population, we need to consider tailored approaches to improve health. In this study, we are trying to identify key psychosocial resources in this population which could be used to improve their health as they get older,” said Mayra L. Estrella, Ph.D., M.P.H., lead author of the study and a research assistant professor at the Institute for Minority Health Research at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Participants included 1,572 women and 1,200 men between 45 and 74 years of age (average 56 years) who are part of the Sociocultural Ancillary Study of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, a multi-center research project aimed at identifying factors that play a protective or harmful role in the health of Hispanics. Each participant reported on a variety of psychosocial factors, and they were tested on various cognitive skills and overall cognitive functioning. The researchers found: Higher scores on ethnic identity, life engagement and social support were associated with higher cognitive functioning; Higher scores on loneliness and familism (the extent to which the needs and interests of the family are more important that the individual’s needs) were associated with lower cognitive functioning. Higher perceived ethnic discrimination, which has been associated with lower cognitive functioning in studies of African Americans, was not associated with cognitive function in this group. “Life engagement – having a sense of purpose in life and engaging in activities that are personally valued – as well as social support from family and friends, were associated with better cognitive functioning, regardless of people’s age, sex, income, education, symptoms of depression or heart disease risk factors. Tapping into these psychosocial resources while minimizing stressors may provide effective strategies for improving cognitive function with age,” Estrella said. The researchers were surprised to find that familism, an important component of Hispanic/Latino culture which is usually seen as a positive personal resource, was associated with lower cognitive functioning. “Our results suggest that putting family interests ahead of your own may be a psychosocial stressor among middle-aged and older Hispanics and Latinos. One potential reason is that families with limited social and economic resources may places stressful demands on individuals, such as being a caretaker or helping economically,” said Estrella. While the current study did not focus on disease states such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, finding potentially modifiable ways to improve cognitive function with age may help reduce the high burden of dementia among older Hispanics/Latinos living in the United States, according to the researchers. The investigators are conducting a ...
Study Highlight: Eating olive oil more frequently among healthy obese adults was associated with less platelet activity in the blood. Platelets are blood cell fragments that stick together to form clots. Embargoed until 3 p.m. CT/4 p.m. ET, Thursday., March 7, 2019 (NewMediaWire) - March 07, 2019 - HOUSTON - In a group of healthy, but obese adults, eating olive oil at least once a week was associated with less platelet activity in the blood, which may reduce the tendency of blood to clot and block blood flow, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2019, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in population-based cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. Platelets are blood cell fragments that stick together and form clumps and clots when they are activated. They contribute to the buildup of artery-clogging plaque, known as atherosclerosis, the condition which underlies most heart attacks and strokes, according to lead study author Sean P. Heffron, M.D., M.S., M.Sc., assistant professor at NYU School of Medicine and the NYU Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in New York, New York. Using food frequency surveys, researchers determined how often 63 obese, nonsmoking, non-diabetic study participants ate olive oil. The participants’ average age was 32.2 years and their average body mass index (BMI) was 44.1. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index – a measure of body weight – over 30. Researchers found that those who ate olive oil at least once a week had lower platelet activation than participants whose ate it oil less often, and that the lowest levels of platelet aggregation were observed among those who ate olive oil more frequently. “People who are obese are at increased risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event, even if they don’t have diabetes or other obesity-associated conditions. Our study suggests that choosing to eat olive oil may have the potential to help modify that risk, potentially lowering an obese person’s threat of having a heart attack or stroke,” Heffron said. “To our knowledge, this is the first study to assess the effects of dietary composition, olive oil specifically, on platelet function in obese patients,” said co-author Ruina Zhang, B.S., an NYU medical student. Some limitations of the study are that it relied on questionnaires completed by the participants; it measured how often they ate olive oil, but not how much olive oil they ate; and because it was observational the study could not prove that eating olive oil will reduce platelet activation in obese adults. Co-authors are: Ruina Zhang, A.B.; Manish Parikh, M.D., M.S.; Christine J. Ren-Fielding, M.D.; Sally M. Vanegas, Ph.D.; Melanie R. Jay, M.D., M.S.; Karry Calderon, A.B.; Edward A. Fisher, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.; and Jeffrey S. Berger, M.D., M.S. Author disclosures are on the abstract. The National Institutes of Health funded the study. Additional Resources: Multimedia including AHA volunteer expert, Linda Van Horn, PhD, RDN, FAHA, offers perspective (via audio/photo). Download and transcript available on the right side of the release link https://newsroom.heart.org/news/eating-olive-oil-once-a-week-may-be-associated-with-making-blood-less-likely-to-clot-in-obese-people?preview=e28fb9b9b48136de11a0336284e6c5ac Spanish release Managing Your Weight Mediterranean diet with virgin olive oil may be recipe for ‘good’ cholesterol For more news from AHA EPI Lifestyle Conference 2019, follow us on @HeartNewsTwitter #EPILifestyle19. Statements and conclusions of study authors that are presented at American Heart Association scientific meetings are solely those of the study authors and do not necessarily reflect association policy or position. The association makes no representation or warranty as to their accuracy or reliability. The association receives funding primarily from individuals; foundations and corporations (including pharmaceutical, device ...
Fountain Valley, CA, March 07, 2019 (NewMediaWire) -- Triad Pro Innovators, Inc. (OTC Pink; TPII): Triad Pro is proud to announce a new breakthrough in its eCell energy storage technology. Triad Pro’s new power supply design, which just passed its final development milestone, can now provide access of up to 90% of the stored energy in its eCell, as opposed to common battery storage systems, which can only access 30-35% of stored energy. The Triad Pro eCell uses static dynamic storage elements, as opposed to the liquids used in a chemical battery. In off-grid scenarios and applications energy storage using traditional battery systems has many shortfalls: 1) they take too long to charge; 2) have limited variability at discharge; 3) require maintenance; 4) need to be replaced often due to limited charge/discharge cycles; 5) suffer from drastically reduced performance in extreme temperatures; 6) are routinely overbuilt to compensate for these weaknesses, or are not used at all. The newly developed Triad Pro power supply provides our storage system with tremendous operational flexibility. Using our propriety hardware and software solution, our eCell can be configured to store energy at a rate limited only by the network providing it, and then release that energy in a regulated way based upon the application, which allows for flexibility unknown in current chemical battery-based storage systems.For additional information about Triad Pro Innovators visit the website at: triadproinc.com Forward-looking Statements: This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which contain words such as “expect”, “believe” or “plan”, by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.Murray Goldenberg 3108902209 m.gol@verizon.net
