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Friday, 05 August 2011 18:03 |
 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 by children and seniors during a community Design Day held earlier this summer. www.kaboom.org |
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Friday, 05 August 2011 17:52 |
 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 was attended by those who concentrate on the science of antioxidants and age management medicine. www.oxis.com |
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Friday, 22 July 2011 17:36 |
 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 options. Studies show a lack of access to healthy food options can lead to obesity and other chronic illnesses, which is why Indiana University Health is launching its new mobile produce truck, “Garden on the Go.”
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Friday, 22 July 2011 17:24 |
 Yakima Valley, Washington, July 2011 — Not what you think, but instead it’s Tillen Farms’ newest family member, their grown and processed in the Pacific Northwest Bada Bing Cherries™. www.tillenfarms.com
The Bing cherry, the most popular fresh cherry sold in the U.S., is only available seasonally. Tillen Farms, working with the leading Northwest Cherry Co-op, now offers fresh Bing Cherries in juice year round. |
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Friday, 05 August 2011 17:58 |
 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 recent article published online in the journal Hypertension demonstrates a link between increased levels of vitamin C and a reduced risk of high blood pressure. www.usana.com
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Friday, 22 July 2011 17:43 |
 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 garlic, traditional seasonings and a combination of vegetable oils, it stands out as the only “veggie dog” that both dedicated carnivores and vegetarians alike will enjoy. The frankfurter is currently available in select natural foods markets and is being rolled-out nationally this summer. www.fieldroast.com |
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Friday, 22 July 2011 17:29 |
 Cincinnati, Ohio, July 2011 — Comforts, a line of baby products from The Kroger Co., is making it easier for experienced moms to share their words of wisdom with others through a new website launching mid-July.
ComfortsForBaby.com enables busy moms to access and exchange ideas online, offering a community where mothers can – between breaths – share their insights and experiences parenting newborns, infants and toddlers.
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Friday, 22 July 2011 17:18 |
 Chicago, Illinois, July 2011— An estimated 33 million Americans suffer from claustrophobia. To help combat this problem, Healthy Brands LLC has released calmspace™, a proprietary therapeutic formula of 100 percent natural fragrance extracts that helps manage anxiety resulting from claustrophobic reactions in situations that can be found when riding on congested trains, planes and subway cars, crowded elevators and jam-packed stadiums and theaters. www.calm-space.com |
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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. 
