Category Archives: Healthy Living

D.C. is outpacing most other cities when it comes to healthy living. It ranked No. 10 overall in WalletHub's rankings, but there is room for improvement when it comes to fitness.

D.C. is outpacing most other cities when it comes to healthy living.

A new WalletHub survey released Monday reviewed four key categories that promote wellness, including the quality of health care, food, fitness and the amount of green spaces.

And D.C. ranked No. 10 overall in WalletHubs rankings.

Researchers discovered the District ranks high in three of those four categories. D.C. scored highest in the food category, meaning the District has many places such as farmers markets to buy a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Where the District needs to see improvement is the fitness category. The study discovered fewer adults work out in D.C. compared with other places. One reason might be the cost: It was among the cities with the highest average monthly cost for a fitness club membership.

San Francisco, Seattle and San Diego were the top ranked cities overall. Laredo, Texas; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Brownsville, Texas, were at the bottom, ranked Nos. 180 through 182, respectively.

Like WTOP on Facebook and follow WTOP on Twitter and Instagram to engage in conversation about this article and others.

Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.

2022 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.

Continued here:
DC ranks high on list of healthiest cities across the country - WTOP

DALLAS, TX Walking around a massive greenhouse on the campus of Texas A&Ms Agrilife program just outside of Dallas, Joe Masabni grabs a handful of fresh basil growing out of what resembles a section of gutter from the side of a home.

As he clips the basil, an aroma of herbal essence fills the space around.

You can just smell that freshness, Masabni explains.

Masabni has spent decades researching the urban horticultural movement and spends his time helping to advise average, everyday Americans who are looking to start growing their own food.

The first year is a struggle but after that, theres a joy in growing plants year-round, he explains.

At Texas A&M, they are taking urban horticultural to a new level and to a new place: the office breakroom.

Every few weeks, rolling greenhouse carts are rotated into the campus cafeteria. For lunch, employees can pick their own leafy greens straight from the source in a vertical garden system.

We just need to encourage people to grow their own food, said Dr. Genhua Nio, who helped start the program.

Dr. Niu sees the whole concept as having much broader implications. Many schools across the country are experimenting with growing their own food indoors. Not only does it provide a fresh, healthy batch of produce but it also helps people have a better appreciation for where their food comes from.

Hopefully we can grow more fruiting vegetable, tomatoes, strawberries in a controlled environment, she said.

Back in the greenhouse Joe Masabni knows it will take time for the urban horticultural push to move beyond just indoor spaces, but he sees the future of food production in this country happening here in the great indoors.

Land is becoming more and more scarce," he said. "Theres more development. Its becoming cheaper to build indoor farms on the periphery of a city."

Originally posted here:
Living salad bar could be the wave of the future - KSBY News

A birth defect is a health problem that is present when a baby is born. The defects range from mild to life-threatening and limiting. The risk for birth defects varies by type of defect, family health history and age of the parents, among other factors. Some birth defects have no cure but such children can often be treated to help reduce the symptoms.

With the advancement in medical technology, many researchers are trying to find ways to prevent a number of birth defects. However, not all birth defects can be prevented. While some mothers only find out after giving birth that their children have a disability, some are able to detect it before birth.

Some of the conditions that can be detected before a child is born using a computed tomography scan (CT) scan, blood tests or amniotic fluid include Gastroschisis where the babys intestines are found outside of the babys body, exiting through a hole beside the belly button.

Chromosomal defects such as Edwards and Down Syndrome can be detected through blood tests with samples taken from the mother. These tests according to May-Lyton Namata, a laboratory technologist at Sinux Labs, must be done between 12 to 20 weeks of pregnancy and they usually cost between Shs250,000 to Shs350,000. She adds that beyond this time, the methods would be invasive and likely to affect the unborn baby.

Neural tube defects such as spina bifida, anencephaly, and encephalocele, irregular (zigzag) spine, short limbs or complete absence of limbs and absence of an anal pathway can also be detected

According to Elisha Atuhairwe, a radiographer at Remnant Diagnostic Centre, one needs multiple tests to confirm a disability. In some incidents, the child has more than one disability.

If the foetus has no brain or a part of the brain is missing or completely has no head, we usually advise the mother to terminate the pregnancy. For other abnormalities, the doctor may recommend an abortion depending on how severe the problem is and if it would be treatable, he says.

About 32 years ago, after an ultra-sound, Jane Francis Mutesi found out her unborn baby had not developed limbs at 20 weeks. Just like her husband, she was terrified at the thought of giving birth to a physically challenged child.

The couple rejected the option given by the doctors to terminate the unborn life, as they regarded it as murder. We were considered as a highly religious household and we treasured our faith as opposed to the fears we had raising our child, she says.

To overcome her worries on balancing quality care for a disabled child and a busy work schedule, Mutesi resorted to hiring a professional caretaker to assist her while she was away.

I decided to get help from professionals which was costly over the years until my son succumbed to cerebral malaria and passed on shortly after, she shares.

Unlike Mutesi, Gorreti Bwanika made an informed decision 25 years ago to terminate her pregnancy. With consent from her husband, she agreed that the pregnancy be terminated because of the financial impact and trauma they would face seeing their baby undergoing multiple surgeries. When she returned home, she told her family that she had lost the baby.

I was advised by the health worker during my antenatal visits that my unborn child had no chance of living a healthy life as its heart had abnormalities. I had no choice but to painfully comply with the clinical procedure and terminate the pregnancy, she recalls.

The Ugandan law strongly disregards abortion, which is clearly stipulated in Article 22 clause 2 of the constitution of the republic of Uganda according to Patrick Nasimanya, a lawyer from Paul Byaruhanga Advocates. However, if a mother is a victim of rape, sexual violence, incest or has a pre-existing conditions such as HIV or cervical cancer, one is given the right to seek an abortion, clinically termed as a miscarriage.

No person has the right to terminate the life of an unborn child except as may be authorised by law, he stresses.

Ugandas Penal Code states in Section 141: Any person who, with intent to procure the miscarriage of a woman whether she is or is not with child, unlawfully administers to her or causes her to take any poison or other noxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any other means, commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years.

Nonetheless, Nasimanya says, it must be noted that Section 217 of the Code provides that a person is not criminally responsible for performing in good faith and with reasonable care and skill a surgical operation upon an unborn child for the preservation of the mothers life.

In addition, Section 205 of the Code provides that no person shall be guilty of the offence of causing by willful act a child to die before it has an independent existence from its mother if the act was carried out in good faith for the purpose of preserving the mothers life.

He says, The law is based on the argument about the mothers health. There is no specific clause of the childs state of disability but lawyers argue citing from that code, such a child can hurt the mothers mental state of health. Both physical and mental harm to mother is the argument and so it is legally clinically accepted to carry on miscarriage.

Evangelist Testimony Nsubuga of Hope Alive Ministries dismisses all justified grounds to carry out abortion which he says is clearly against the will of God as written in the Ten Commandments. He recognises the social ridicule and neglect from spouses that consider this as a curse and encourages couples to stay supportive of each other and the children with disability.

Disability among children born this way can be a trial for the parents and how they handle it counts. Victims need to pray for their unborn children and also receive them with acceptance and love no matter their disability, he adds.

Bwanika remarks that, One ought to have enough funds to take care of a disabled child and the thought of living with it for long, together with the social ridicule behind traditional views can cause mental torture to the mother.

It is also important to note that some disabilities can appear much later after the child is born and whether you found out before or after giving birth, you need to accept, love and care for your child.

If you have a child with a disability, it is important that you keep all appointments with your babys healthcare provider.

Your childs care team will depend on your babys condition and usually, it is a multidisciplinary team.

Tell others of your babys condition to minimise stigma and work with your childs healthcare provider to create a treatment plan.

Dr Denise Ssozi, a gynaecologist at Life Link Hospital in Namugongo, discredits the myths that family planning causes foetal development distress and urges expectant mothers to take folic acid and do regular follow up scans as advised by their physicians during antenatal visits.

These scans, she explains, enable a mother to identify abnormalities earlier so that she can make an informed decision.

Carrying a full term pregnancy of a child with disability should be considerate of whether both parents are physically and mentally ready to continue with the pregnancy.

See the rest here:
Health and law: When you are carrying a disabled child - Monitor

The new report by EMR titled, Medium Chain Triglycerides Market Report and Forecast 2021-2026, gives an in-depth analysis of the global medium chain triglycerides market, assessing the market based on its segments like Source, Product, Industry, and major regions. The report tracks the latest trends in the industry and studies their impact on the overall market. It also assesses the market dynamics, covering the key demand and price indicators, along with analyzing the market based on the SWOT and Porters Five Forces models.

Note 1:For a snapshot of the primary and secondary data of themarket (2016-2026), along with business strategies and detailed market segmentation, please click on the request sample report. The sample report shall be delivered to youwithin 24 hours.

Request a free sample copy in PDF or view the report summary@https://www.expertmarketresearch.com/reports/medium-chain-triglycerides-market/requestsample

The key highlights of the report include:

Market Overview (2016-2026)

Medium-chain triglycerides products are witnessing an increase in popularity owing to their use as a substitute for normal fat in the diet, which helps increase the overall fitness of the consumers. Traction for the product is higher, especially in the sports industry owing to its various health benefits. Increasing health consciousness among the population will drive market growth. Furthermore, the swift growth of medium-chain triglycerides in the food & beverage industries as nutritional dietary supplements have had a positive influence on the growth of the global market. In Addition, their use in medical and personal care industries are anticipated to increase the demand in the market.

Industry Definition and Major Segments

A medium-chain triglyceride-are partially made fats. They are esters derived from three glycerides and two to three fatty acids, namely caprylic acid and capric acid. Their name refers to the aliphatic arrangement of 6-12 carbon atoms, i.e., medium chain. Medium-chain triglycerides or MCTs are found in vegetable oil, coconut oil, kernel oil, among others. They can be separated in a lab as well as commercially by fractionation or phase transition method. Coconut oil is the major source of the production of medium-chain triglyceride. Palm kernel oil is preferred as a feedstock after coconut oil, accounting for almost 34.0 per cent of the output of medium-chain triglyceride. Medium-chain triglycerides are drab or slightly yellowish, sticky, and insoluble in water. They are miscible with methylene chloride, alcohol, petroleum products, and fatty oils.

Explore the full report with the table of contents@https://www.expertmarketresearch.com/reports/medium-chain-triglycerides-market

Based on source, the market is divided into:

Based on type of fatty acids, the industry can be segmented into:

By form of product, the industry is categorised into:

By application, the industry is categorised into:

On the basis of regional markets, the industry is divided into:

1 North America1.1 United States of America1.2 Canada2 Europe2.1 Germany2.2 United Kingdom2.3 France2.4 Italy2.5 Others3 Asia Pacific3.1 China3.2 Japan3.3 India3.4 ASEAN3.5 Others4 Latin America4.1 Brazil4.2 Argentina4.3 Mexico4.4 Others5 Middle East & Africa5.1 Saudi Arabia5.2 United Arab Emirates5.3 Nigeria5.4 South Africa5.5 Others

Market Trends

The dietary and health supplements market has emerged as the leading category, as they are commonly used in the formulation of various nutritional and dietary supplements due to their potential to mitigate and avoid a variety of diseases, including cardiovascular, Alzheimers, Chyle Leaks, and gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, medium-chain triglycerides are now attracting interest in the cosmetic and personal care industries due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. Their use as an emollient, viscosity regulator and carrier for active substances in a variety of cosmetic formulations, including skincare products like creams, sunscreens, and beauty products like lipsticks, bath oils, are also expected to boost demand growth during the forecast period.

Asia-pacific market is expected to witness the fastest growth in the market. The growth of market in Asia Pacific is attributed to increasing consumer awareness of healthy dietary habits. In Asian countries like China, India and Japan, the market for medium-chain triglycerides such as caprylic, capric and lauric has risen as a result of growing demand from various end-user industries such as personal care & cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food & beverages. North America is another prominent region for the growth of the medium-chain triglyceride market. The growth of the market could be primarily attributed to a growing demand for dietary supplements and functional food & beverages among the young population. Over the years, people around the globe are steadily embracing nutritional supplements. Their sedentary lifestyle at work and look out for healthier habits is projected to contribute significantly to the rising trend in medium-chain triglyceride consumption over the forecast period.

Key Market Players

The major players in the market are DuPont de Nemours, Inc., BASF SE, Croda International Plc, Stepan Company, ABITEC Corporation, Lonza group Ltd., Wilmar International, among Others. The report covers the market shares, capacities, plant turnarounds, expansions, investments and mergers and acquisitions, among other latest developments of these market players.

Note 2:As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the world, our analysts are constantly tracking the impact of this rapidly evolving situation on the markets and the consumer purchase behaviours. Thus, our latest estimates and analysis about the current market trends and forecast will exhaustively reflect the effects of this emerging pandemic.

About Us:

Expert Market Research is a leading business intelligence firm, providing custom and syndicated market reports along with consultancy services for our clients. We serve a wide client base ranging from Fortune 1000 companies to small and medium enterprises. Our reports cover over 100 industries across established and emerging markets researched by our skilled analysts who track the latest economic, demographic, trade and market data globally.

At Expert Market Research, we tailor our approach according to our clients needs and preferences, providing them with valuable, actionable and up-to-date insights into the market, thus, helping them realize their optimum growth potential. We offer market intelligence across a range of industry verticals which include Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Technology, Retail, Chemical and Materials, Energy and Mining, Packaging and Agriculture.

We also provide state-of-the-art procurement intelligence through our platform,https://www.procurementresource.com. Procurement Resource is a leading platform for digital procurement solutions, offering daily price tracking, market intelligence, supply chain intelligence, procurement analytics, and category insights through our thoroughly researched and infallible market reports, production cost reports, price analysis, and benchmarking.

Informes de Expertos (https://informesdeexpertos.com), the Spanish variant of Expert Market Research, is a platform that offers market research and consultancy services to a broad clientele base across Spanish speaking countries. With our primary focus on the Latin America and Spain markets, our research experts provide relevant and actionable insights into the markets and track major trends, economic developments, and global trade data.

Determined to bring client satisfaction, we make sure that our tailored approach meets the clients unique market intelligence requirements. Our syndicated and customized research reports cover a wide spectrum of industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and food and beverage to packaging, logistics, and transportation.

Media Contact

Company Name:Expert Market ResearchContact Person:Steven Luke, Corporate Sales Specialist U.S.A.Email:sales@expertmarketresearch.comToll Free Number: +1-415-325-5166 | +44-702-402-5790Address:30 North Gould Street, Sheridan, WY 82801, USACity:SheridanState:WyomingCountry:United StatesWebsite:https://www.expertmarketresearch.com

Read about global general surgical devices market:https://expertmarketresearch-emr.blogspot.com/2021/10/general-surgical-devices-market.html

IntroducingProcurement IntelligenceServices of EMR Inc.

*We at Expert Market Research always thrive to give you the latest information. The numbers in the article are only indicative and may be different from the actual report.

Read the original:
Medium Chain Triglycerides Market To Be Driven By Improved Standard Of Living Coupled With The Adoption Of A Healthy Lifestyle By Consumers Across The...

This fall, Healthy Living for ME will be hosting workshops virtually and by phone that are focused on helping Mainers who are living with diabetes and/or other chronic conditions, including pain.

Improving management of chronic conditions through lifestyle changes and management strategies can really make a difference in a persons overall quality of life, said Jen Paquet, Healthy Living for MEs training manager. With these statewide programs, our goal is to improve the overall wellness of Mainers by helping individuals address their unique needs and better manage their own health.

Upcoming workshops available statewide through Healthy Living for ME include:

Living Well with Diabetesis conducted virtually and has workshop options beginning Oct. 12. Living Well with Diabetes is designed to help people with type 2 diabetes or who are pre-diabetic to learn how to live well. Topics covered during the workshop include: techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, depression, anger, fear, and frustration; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance; healthy eating; appropriate use of medication; and working with healthcare providers.

Better Health Now with Diabetesprovides participants all of the educational benefits of the Living Well with Diabetes workshop, but participants receive a free mail order toolkit and work with a leader on the workshop materials via phone or Zoom either individually or in small groups. Better Health Now with Diabetes workshops are available beginning Nov. 10.

Living Well with Painis conducted virtually and has workshop options beginning Oct. 18. This workshop is designed for people who are dealing with persistent pain such as back pain, post-surgical pain, headaches, and other pain that lasts for more than three months despite treatments. Topics covered during the workshop include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; pacing activity and rest; and how to evaluate new treatments.

Better Health Now with Painprovides participants all of the educational benefits of the Living Well with Pain workshop, but participants receive a free mail order toolkit and work with a leader on the workshop materials via phone or Zoom either individually or in small groups. Better Health Now with Pain workshops are available beginning Nov. 2.

Better Health Nowis a workshop designed to help those living with chronic conditions, including heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, or other conditions.Participants in this workshop receive a free toolkit in the mailand will work with a leader via telephone or ZOOM at predetermined times, either by themselves or in small groups. There are several Better Health Now workshops scheduled for this fall, including one scheduled to begin on Oct. 25. Topics covered during the workshop include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; and how to evaluate new treatments.

Mainers who would like to participate in the virtual workshops but do not have access to the necessary technology may be eligible to borrow an iPad through Healthy Living for ME.

These workshops are free to any adult Mainer dealing with chronic conditions or diabetes, or their caregivers, but advance registration is required. Please contact Healthy Living for ME at 1-800-620-6036 orinfo@healthylivingforme.orgfor more information and to register. You can also register via our website,www.healthylivingforme.org.

Healthy Living for ME also welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. Our evidence-based programming can help patients manage and prevent conditions before they become more serious or result in emergency situations.

To learn more about these and other workshops offered by Healthy Living for ME, visitwww.healthylivingforme.org.

More articles from the BDN

Here is the original post:
Healthy Living for ME announces fall workshops for Mainers living with diabetes and other chronic conditions - Bangor Daily News

Cookbooks are one of the most popular genres of books today because of their helpful kitchen tips and meal ideas. College students and beginners in cooking are among those that invest in great cookbooks, but it can be difficult to find a cookbook that has a story of its own.

There is A Season: An Intentional Approach to Sustenance is no ordinary cookbook, but the story of its birth and everything the book entails makes it stand out among other recipe books. The launch for the second edition of the book will be held at 6 p.m. at the Healing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 7.

CEO of RTA Consulting Rita Mathew edited the book, and fourth year University of Georgia student Emma Traynor incorporated her own artwork.

Mathew got her vision for the book after joining the UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program. This program is meant to bring science to the community through environmental lectures and projects, and this gave Mathew the idea to turn a fundraising project into a cookbook.

The cookbook reflects on what the Master Gardeners program is about. Included inside are recipes, articles, photos and quotes that emphasize environmental stewardship, the integration of daily habits of buying and knowing about crops, gardening and learning to grow food. The book is meant to foster health and community connections.

Mathew emphasizes the importance of patterns throughout the book. These patterns can be healthy habits, crop routines or even aesthetic patterns. Seasons are also described as patterns, and the cookbook shows recipes for meals that can be made in each season.

We decided to look at the bigger picture of patterns, and instead of having a cookbook with appetizers, entrees [or]desserts, what we came up with was seasonal living, Mathew said. So we have the book arranged in terms of seasons. We show what would be the best optimal thing to do in spring, summer, fall and winter.

Traynor was immediately excited about the project because of her background in art, and she thought it was a great way to interact with the Athens community. Traynor and Mathew collaborated and edited drafts of Traynors artwork, and throughout the cookbook we see Traynors work reflects the recipes.

This was a project that I wasnt expecting to be so involved in, but it was a great opportunity and a great experience, Traynor said. Rita is an awesome lady doing awesome things. There were so many coincidences about the project that made it feel like it was meant to happen.

There will be four speakers at the book launch discussing their contributions to the book and their connections to Mathew. The publication of this second edition will support Athens Land Trust, an organization that promotes conservation and development in Athens. The event will highlight the books relationship with the organization, and UGA students get a $5 discount on the book.

Excerpt from:
Local cookbook to teach healthy living for every season - Red and Black