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Health: Abortion

The Athletes Mental Health Foundation Launches; Is Dedicated to Helping Young Athletes Improve Their Internal Well-Being

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A coalition of mental health clinicians, athletes, parents and coaches team up to normalize mental health by promoting education and engagement, while removing barriers.

BEND, Ore., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A community of licensed mental health clinicians, athletes, coaches and parents have teamed up to launch the Athletes Mental Health Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young athletes understand and address their internal well-being.

The launch comes on the heels of studies that show many young athletes struggle with mental health issues yet do not seek treatment, as well as the founders’ own experiences with high-level athletics and as licensed clinicians. Indeed, recent studies show that:

  • Only 10% of college athletes with known mental health conditions seek care from a mental health professional.
  • The top three reasons that young elite athletes don’t seek mental health help are: 1) not knowing about mental disorders or symptoms, 2) not knowing when they need help, and 3) stigma associated with seeking help
  • Evaluations of youth elite athletes performed by trained professionals found that 16.9% were currently experiencing at least one mental disorder, with a lifetime prevalence of 25.1%

“We believe that mental wellbeing is essential to an athlete’s success in sport, education, and life after competition,” says Katie Steele, executive director. “When an athlete is healthy, inside and out – their enjoyment, empowerment, and performance are all enhanced.”

“We want to empower young athletes to identify mental health concerns and seek care,” said Dr. Tiffany Brown, Chief Science Officer. “Together, we can help them find more love for their sport and perform better through enhanced mental wellness.”

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Athletes Mental Health Foundation may do so, at no cost, on the Foundation’s website. Members have access to the most up-to-date research, data, and articles about athlete mental health, and on topics including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, puberty, substance use, suicide, self-harm, and more. Members can also interact with licensed mental health experts, read interviews with athletic and mental health professionals, can participate in ongoing research projects, and take part in virtual events as well as daily interactive discussions on the member’s forum.

It is also important to note that a big priority for the Athletes Mental Health Foundation is to help normalize mental health needs beyond just the more serious symptomology and/or diagnoses.

“We want athletes, parents, coaches, and athletic directors to be able to talk about the full spectrum of mental health needs and concerns, whether it’s just frustration or sadness, or something more serious. We believe that with the tools and framework available via the Athletes Mental Health Foundation, we can have a positive impact on athlete mental health outcomes,” added Dr. Brown.

“We want to ensure that athletes are able to stay connected to the passion they have for the game they love,” added Katie Steele. “In order to do that, we know that mental health integration is a critical, so we designed the Athletes Mental Health Foundation to be a place from which participants walk away feeling informed and energized, knowing what needs to be done for change to happen.”

For more information, to become a member, or to make a financial donation that will enable the Foundation to reach more young athletes, please visit the Athletes Mental Health Foundation website.

About Athletes Mental Health Foundation

Athletes Mental Health Foundation is a community of licensed mental health clinicians, athletes, coaches, and parents who have teamed up to create a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young athletes understand and address their internal wellbeing. Its goals are to normalize mental health by promoting education and engagement, to enable everyone involved in athletics to be able to talk about the full spectrum of mental health needs and concerns whether routine or more serious, and to optimize the integration of mental health into athletic systems.

About Katie Steele, LMFT, Executive Director

Katie Steele became passionate about mental health and athletics after a negative experience as a D1 athlete. She earned her graduate degree in Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Oregon. Katie is a licensed marriage & family therapist and co-founder of Thrive Mental Health, an outpatient mental health clinic in Bend, Oregon. Katie is a mom to three children with her husband, Adam Steele (2003 NCAA Champion in the 400-meter dash), who also serves as Chief Operating Officer of Athletes Mental Health Foundation.

About Dr. Tiffany Brown, Chief Science Officer

Dr. Tiffany Brown is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Senior Lecturer II and Clinical Director in the Couples and Family Therapy graduate program at the University of Oregon. She received her doctoral degree at Texas Tech University. She has also served as an athlete mentor in Student-Athlete Development at the University of Oregon; this program matches current student-athletes with a mentor for career guidance, mentorship, and support. A therapist for two decades, Dr. Brown is fiercely committed to supporting athletes by turning toward their own mental health wellness during and after sport.

For more information, to become a member, or to make a financial donation that will enable the Foundation to reach more young athletes, please visit the Athletes Mental Health Foundation website.

Media Contact

Chris Roslan, Roslan & Associates Public Relations, 1 9175385629, [email protected]

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Women We Admire Announces Top Women Leaders of Wisconsin for 2023

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Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top Women Leaders of Wisconsin for 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top Women Leaders of Wisconsin for 2023. Situated in the Midwest, Wisconsin has a mix of urban and rural areas with cities such as Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay playing significant roles in its economic landscape. It is home to one of the oldest public universities in the US, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which serves as a hub for education, research, innovation, and cultural enrichment. With a robust tradition in manufacturing and agriculture, the state is known for its precision and innovation, and companies often take pride in their craftsmanship. The distinguished women leaders on our list this year actively contribute to Wisconsin’s thriving economy, serving in various roles such as engineers, lawyers, C-level executives, doctors, and more.

Among this year’s awardees is Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainability & DEI Officer at Kohler, who oversees the global integration of environmental sustainability and social impact initiatives, driving the company’s efforts towards net zero by 2035. Awardee Caroline Burger, Chief Technologist of Stormwater at Carollo Engineers, with over 21 years of experience, specializes in urban stormwater systems’ modeling and design, leveraging her extensive understanding of regulatory and policy drivers to anticipate and position projects for success, benefiting both Carollo’s clients and staff. Also awarded is Laura Gillespie, Vice President of Women’s Health Initiatives at Hologic, Inc., who spearheads company-wide initiatives to prioritize and improve women’s health globally, collaborating with leaders, representing Hologic at key conferences, and drawing on her extensive experience with grassroots non-profit organizations focused on children’s education and healthcare.

We commend these individuals for their commitment to the organizations they serve. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of The Top Women Leaders of Wisconsin for 2023.

Laura Kohler (Kohler Co.), Darcy Lorenzon (Ascension), Jennifer Dietrich (Fiserv), Nommo Donald (Beloit Health System), Sara Dwyer (Fiserv), Jill Perlberg (Northwestern Mutual), Antonette Volpendesta (Northwestern Mutual), Sherilyn Whitmoyer (Quad), Janice Simmons (Froedtert Health), Denise Starcher (Menasha Corporation), Amy Kocourek (Kendra Scott), Julie Furst-Bowe (Arkansas Tech University), Rebecca Goldman (Optimas Solutions), Carla Kelly (Advocate Health), Jean Horvath (The Vollrath Company), Shelly Mondeik (Mid-State Technical College), Krista Hoglund (Security Health Plan), Kelly Helein (ProCon), Kristin Ferge (Capri Communities), Denise Jantzen (Peoples State Bank), Rebecca McCormick (Morgan Stanley), Tessa Pelkowski (Neostella), Karen Carlson (NEOGOV), Kim Diamond (Membersy), Diamond McKenna (Diamond Assets), Tracy Ogden (Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh), and many others.

To view the full list, visit https://thewomenweadmire.com/2023/11/27/the-top-women-leaders-of-wisconsin-for-2023/

About Women We Admire

Women We Admire provides news and information on today’s women leaders in business, entertainment, sports, motherhood, medicine, law, and many other fields. We cover a broad range of topics and areas of interest aimed at recognizing the achievements of exceptional women while inspiring others to aim high and continue their journey towards reaching their full potential. Women We Admire and its affiliates circulate its content to over 34,000 individuals and businesses.

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Editor, Women We Admire, 1 609-365-7014, [email protected], https://thewomenweadmire.com/

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The Healthcare Innovation Company’s 9th Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Meetings Summit Partners with Rosie’s Place of Boston for Its 2023 Event

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Attendees of the Summit, taking place December 11-12 in Boston, are encouraged to bring new, warm winter items such as hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks to support Rosie’s Place

NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc) announced that it has partnered with Rosie’s Place, the first women-only shelter in the United States, for its Pharmaceutical and Medical Meetings Summit, taking place December 11-12, at The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. All those in attendance will have an opportunity to participate in philanthropic activities to support Rosie’s Place by donating new, warm winter items such as hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks.

“As a local company, we are pleased to have the opportunity to give back to the community, particularly Rosie’s Place, because it is such an important and impactful organization. Meeting management professionals have a keen understanding of how bringing people together is a powerful opportunity to effect change. With that in mind, it was important for our organization to think about how we can do that with the Pharmaceutical and Medical Meetings Summit. We are particularly grateful to Meet Boston for its support and making this opportunity possible,” said Haritha Krishnarathnam, Executive Vice President of Content and Strategy, The Healthcare Innovation Company.

The Pharmaceutical and Medical Meetings Summit convenes senior meeting management professionals from the life sciences, medical, and health care industries for peer-to-peer knowledge exchanges, shared best practices, networking, and practical recommendations. The event has a unique 1:1 ratio of meeting management professionals to solution providers. More information is available at https://www.thINc360.com/MedMeetings

About Rosie’s Place
Rosie’s Place’s mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that helps poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity, and find security in their lives. Rosie’s Place relies solely on the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporations and does not accept any city, state, or federal funding. Thanks to these donations, 88 cents of every dollar raised go directly to services for poor and homeless women. To learn more, visit https://www.RosiesPlace.org

About The Healthcare Innovation Company
The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc) develops content that keeps executives at health plans, hospitals and health systems, and pharma and life sciences organizations engaged and informed. By delivering timely information through its live events, webinars, and additional digital offerings, thINc is a catalyst for change for today’s leading organizations, providing them with insights and recommendations to make better business decisions, contain costs, and deliver better outcomes for the populations and markets they serve.

Visit https://www.thINc360.com to learn more or https://www.thINc360.com/2024event to get additional information on the organization’s annual flagship event, thINc360.

Media Contact

Sean Edwards, The Healthcare Innovation Company, 1-781-939-2618, [email protected], https://www.thINc360.com

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Society: Christianity

Most popular toys and gifts for the holidays as voted on by children

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Whack Attack Space Game soared with the most number of votes. Museum early learning educators say the game is a fun way to help children develop hand-eye coordination as well as reaction and reflex skills. The kiddos who tested the toy loved the light up circles/saucers and score board. Educators say this is a good game for social play and interactions as well as hand-eye coordination and reaction and reflex skills,

Coming in second is Heep-O-Sheep game. Players use a springboard to launch the sheep onto the hook-and-loop sheep pen in the Heep-O-Sheep game! Land them. stick them and pile them up! Educators point to the benefits of critical thinking, focus and concentration can be positive results of playing along with spatial awareness development. social play, interactions with family and friends.

Flat 2 Fast encourages families to flatten their car, load it up and push the button to watch it launch! Educators say STEM Learning is a positive effect of playing this game as kids learn about trajectory, speed and of course crashing.

Toys that rounded out the top 10 include:
4.    Super NeeDoh Cool Cat
5.    Pigs on Trampolines
6.    Cyclone Gryo
7.    Trampoline Pong
8.    Dinosaur Train Adventure
9.    Rampaging Rex
10.    Boogie Board Sketch Pals

The event was designed to let little ones play with toys and vote for their favorites. 20 toys were featured in front of the Museum Store at The Children’s Museum for visitors to play with and then vote on their favorites.

It’s always been a great tool for families and friends to see what is most popular (as voted on by the kiddos themselves) so grownups have a better idea of potential things to get for their loved ones; or, to include on Santa’s list.

High resolution video can be downloaded from: https://vimeo.com/childrensmuseum/review/876449167/d042a035a6
Photos are available upon request.

Perhaps the best gift of all is one that lasts all year long. That is the gift of membership! Visit The Children’s Museum Box Office or call 317-334-4000. All members receive unlimited visits to five floors of fun and learning indoors and 12 sports outdoors. They also receive a sneak peek of exhibits before the public, free Carousel rides for children, an hour of early access to the museum before it opens to the public on member morning weekends, insider news including Extra! magazine and member newsletters as well as 10% off in the Museum Store and other discounts throughout the year.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is proud to partner with Riley Children’s Health, Old National Bank, Ice Miller LLP and The Heritage Group.

About The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. For more information about The Children’s Museum, visit http://www.childrensmuseum.org, follow us on Twitter @TCMIndy, Instagram @childrensmuseum, YouTube.com/IndyTCM, and Facebook.

Media Contact

Kim Robinson, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 317-334-4003, [email protected], www.childrensmuseum.org

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Society: Social Services

National Fatherhood Initiative® and the City of Baytown Partner to Mobilize Father Engagement Across City Sectors

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Community mobilization is an assets-based model that identifies, responds to, and drives the mobilization of assets to create change in communities. Designed to equip community leaders with the tools needed to address father absence and promote father involvement, NFI’s multi-phase Community Mobilization Approach™ (CMA) creates an obtainable vision for rallying a community around responsible and committed fatherhood.

Baytown’s city-wide father engagement initiative will kick off in January 2024 with a workshop during which NFI staff will train community leaders to implement the CMA. NFI will also support leaders in completing a responsible fatherhood needs and assets assessment. Data on the current state of programs and services for fathers in the city will be gathered to produce a clear picture of the city’s fatherhood assets and the gaps that must be addressed to mobilize and build capacity to increase father involvement.

During the second phase of the CMA, Baytown will hold a Leadership Summit on Fatherhood facilitated by NFI and Baytown community leaders to generate input in developing a city action plan to promote responsible fatherhood. Through the summit and action plan development, Baytown will create a multi-sector Fatherhood Advisory Council (FAC) and a plan to guide the FAC in mobilizing the city that leverages NFI’s father-inclusive programs and resources.

“Many fathers in our city face challenges that prevent them from being actively engaged in their children’s lives, including drug or alcohol use,” said Thomas Reeves, Director of Public Affairs, with the City of Baytown. “Through our collaboration with National Fatherhood Initiative®, we seek to achieve positive change at home by creating safe and healthy environments for children, fathers, and families. This community mobilization effort will result in a much-needed roadmap for our city to deploy proven strategies that promote and support father involvement.”

NFI comes alongside human service organizations and practitioners with a strengths-based approach to father engagement training, evidence-based and evidence-informed fatherhood programs, and other educational materials to help them be more father inclusive. Developed in 1999, NFI has used its CMA to implement multiple community-based fatherhood initiatives as part of statewide efforts in Texas, Indiana, and Ohio and to launch regional and city-wide initiatives in six communities across the U.S.

“An injection of father-focused efforts into both the public and private sectors can have a profound impact on communities,” said Christopher Brown, president of National Fatherhood Initiative®. “NFI’s Community Mobilization Approach™ will create outcomes that are critical to sustaining buy-in from individuals and organizations to be intentionally father inclusive and providing those who serve Baytown fathers with the resources they need to succeed. We look forward in the coming year to collaborating with Mayor Capetillo and city leaders to launch this mobilization initiative.”

For more information on NFI, visit http://www.fatherhood.org. Learn more about the City of Baytown at baytown.org.

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About National Fatherhood Initiative®
National Fatherhood Initiative® (NFI) was founded in 1994 to reverse our nation’s destructive trend toward father absence. Today, more than 18 million American children live in homes without a biological, step, or adoptive father. Yet, the fact remains that millions of families interact with human service organizations every year that are primarily mother-focused. Therefore, NFI’s mission is to increase father involvement by equipping human service organizations and communities with the father engagement training, programs, and resources they need to be father inclusive. Our vision is that all human service organizations and communities are proactively father inclusive so that every child has an involved, responsible, and committed father.

Accordingly, we accomplish our mission by:

  • Educating all Americans, especially fathers, through social media, earned media, research, and free resources.
  • Equipping organizations and communities with fatherhood programs and resources through training, planning, and technical assistance services.
  • Engaging and assisting organizations and communities in mobilizing at the micro-level and macro-level to increase fathers’ involvement in children’s lives.

For more information on NFI, visit http://www.fatherhood.org.

About the City of Baytown
Located 30 minutes east of Houston, Baytown is a thriving gulf coast community of 84,000 people that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and industry prowess. The community is known for its friendly, caring, and welcoming nature, fostering a sense of unity. Baytown has a rich industrial heritage with companies that produce products that fuel the global economy. The region ranks second in the nation for having the most Fortune 500 headquarters. The enhanced job market and diverse industries contribute to the city’s dynamic and inclusive atmosphere.

To find out more about what the City of Baytown has to offer, visit baytown.org.

Media Contact

Maggie Spain, National Fatherhood Initiative®, 405-812-0685, [email protected], fatherhood.org

Melissa Byers, National Fatherhood Initiative®, 240-912-1273, [email protected], fatherhood.org

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

L.A. Care Health Plan, Eli Lilly and Company, and Angel Care Inc.

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Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo Returns to the LA West area on Saturday, December 2nd from 9am – 1:30pm! This year’s event has an exciting change; it will be held at the busy and modern Culver City Senior Center located at 4095 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA!

CULVER CITY, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo was created specifically for SoCal Baby Boomers and Seniors to explore options and resources available for retirement, learn about new products and services, and connect with others who share the same goal of healthy aging. The expo will showcase a vast range of exhibitors from industries such as healthcare, financial services, government programs, diet and exercise, Social Security, Medicare, and more! Attendees can also expect 65 exhibits, health screenings, networking, raffles, free haircuts and nail manicures, bingo, arts & crafts, Zumba fitness class, job & volunteer opportunities, and educational seminars from industry experts. Parking is complimentary at the Senior Center and across the street at the Veterans Memorial Building.

The Golden Future 50+ Expo is proudly sponsored by L.A. Care Health Plan, Eli Lilly and Company, Angel Care Inc., KKLA Radio, and Not Born Yesterday Magazine who give back to the SoCal Senior Community in major ways:

L.A. Care Health Plan: L.A. Care Health Plan is the largest health plan in Los Angeles County, serving 2.9 million residents. It provides access to quality health care for vulnerable and low-income residents and supports the safety net required to achieve that purpose. L.A. Care offers four product lines including Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO-DSNP), L.A. Care Covered, and other health coverage options. To learn more, please visit www.lacare.org.

Eli Lilly and Company: Diabetes and endocrinology conditions may impact multiple regulatory systems within your body, which can ultimately affect your overall health. For over 100 years, Lilly has been focused on meeting the diverse needs of people with diabetes and those who care for them. Learn more about Lilly’s Diabetes Research and enroll in a clinical trial today! To learn more, please visit https://www.trials.lilly.com.

Angel Care Inc.: Angel Care Inc. is a home care provider serving loved ones and families in West Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We serve as the angels with eyes, ears, and helping hands for our clients when their family and friends cannot be there for them. To learn more, please visit www.angelcarela.com or call 310-630-7268.

Toyia Moore Borrelli, Executive Director with Golden Future Expos Inc. says, “Our LA West Edition is always one of our most popular events! With no admission fee, this 1-day in-person event will feature a who’s who of those who offer goods and services to the Senior Market. The objective is to provide Baby Boomers and Seniors with information and resources that they may not be aware of or have access to. Attendees can go directly to http://www.goldenfutureseniorexpo.com to register or register at the door.” You won’t want to miss this event!

Media Contact

Toyia Moore Borrelli, Golden Future Expos Inc., 1 8057163303, [email protected], Golden Future Expos Inc.

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Health: Abortion

Frederick Health helps to organize donation of 2 million diapers

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Leveraging a generous donation from the Ausherman Family Foundation, institutional knowledge from the Frederick Rescue Mission, the real-world experience from the Family Connects Frederick County team, and the purchasing power of Frederick Health, the first set of diapers is scheduled to be delivered to the Frederick Health Village on November 27. A photo and interview opportunity with representatives of the above groups will be held at the Frederick Health Village on Wednesday, November 29 at 10:30 AM. Media members are invited to attend. Should you wish to attend, please contact Josh Faust, Public Relations & Communications Specialist with Frederick Health.

“We are thrilled to use the purchasing power of Frederick Health to connect local families with a much-needed resource,” said Heather Kirby, Vice President, and Chief Population Health Officer with Frederick Health.

The Family Connects Frederick County team identified the lack of reliable diaper assistance while conducting home visits with newborns and their families. This issue is not just a need for newborns, but also for older children as they grow. Working with local partners, Family Connects Frederick County sought to develop a resource in the community where families could have consistent access to a basic need that is often overlooked.

“This effort demonstrates the power of collaboration. The Frederick community, including our numerous non-profit partners, is incredibly generous; we all benefit when we work together,” said Kirby.

About Frederick Health
Frederick Health provides comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Frederick County. The system includes Frederick Health Hospital, Frederick Health Medical Group, Frederick Health Employer Solutions, Frederick Health Home Care, and Frederick Health Hospice. Frederick Health Medical Group is a multi-specialty practice with more than 100 providers, 22 specialties and 25 locations across the county. The system has several ambulatory care locations, the freestanding James M Stockman Cancer Institute, four urgent care locations, and the Frederick Health Village. With 4,000 team members, Frederick Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare and wellness services to support its mission to positively impact the well-being of every individual in our community.

For more information on Frederick Health, visit http://www.frederickhealth.org/newbornvisit

Media Contact

Josh Faust, Frederick Health, 240-566-4816, [email protected], https://www.frederickhealth.org/ 

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Longevity Expert Dr. Paul Savage Announces the New “Longevity Report.”

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The basic longevity quiz is available at no charge. It provides a person’s projected lifespan based on family history, lifestyle, and current health. For more in-depth information, everyone can order their full-featured Longevity Report with personalized testing and therapy recommendations based on their answers.

The full Longevity Report is available for $10 for a limited time. Use the code HALFOFF after completing the longevity quiz.

“It seems that everyone is at least curious about their current health, risk factors, and estimated longevity,” says MDLifespan Founder and CEO Dr. Paul Savage. “Answers to the longevity quiz are entered into an algorithm which generates a ‘longevity score,’ a projected life expectancy number based on their health habits, family history, social activity and more.”

Dr Savage told MailOnline: ‘I designed the Longevity Score as a method of inspiring people to evaluate the impact of their environment, lifestyle, and the impact of their family history on their longevity.”

According to the MailOnline article, the “average life expectancy for men is 79 in the UK and 73 in the US, while women are expected to live until 83 in the UK and 79 in the US.”

A second article, in the New York Post, featuring comments by Dr. Savage and links to the Longevity Report page on our website. As quoted in the article, “I want people to use this score so that they can take actions to help boost their health and their longevity,”

Dr. Savage told the New York Post: “As my grandfather says, ‘If you don’t look, then you will not see it, and if you don’t measure, then you cannot fix it,'”

“With this top-tier news coverage, we are experiencing the largest volume of traffic since launching the MDLifespan website,” says Dr. Savage.

“Longevity Report was created to educate the public and assist those interested in optimizing their health for as long as they live,” says Dr. Savage. “For example, if a person says they are 20 years old, 5′ 10″ and 150 lbs. and responds to every question with the optimal answer, their score would be 100.”

“Of the questions included in the questionnaire, some answers can reduce your score considerably,” says Dr. Savage. “For example, sitting (aka the new smoking), the number of vegetables consumed per day, fasting (time between meals), smoking, heavy drinking, and family history reduce the score from between 2 to 6 years each.”

Dr. Paul Savage discusses “12 Causes of Aging” in this YouTube video

The basic Longevity Report questionnaire with results showing estimated lifespan is available online at no charge. For a limited time, the full-featured Longevity Report can be ordered for just $10. Use the code HALFOFF after completing the questionnaire. Go to MyLongevityReport.com

Visit MDLifespan.com for more information on longevity and anti-aging testing and treatments or to schedule a call with a Client Service Advisor.

Call (844) 752-7629

Media Contact

Gary Grasso, PR Mangager, MDLifespan, 1 626-222-7955, [email protected], www.mdlifespan.com 

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Home and Family: Marriage / Relationships

VETERANS BENEFITS FIRM GANG and ASSOCIATES, LLC EXPANDS WITH TWO NEW ATTORNEYS

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“Brandon’s deep knowledge of VA procedures and his appellate expertise are major assets to our clients,” said Eric Gang, founder of Gang and Associates, LLC. “We are pleased that he has chosen to use his skills to fight on behalf of veterans.”

Jonas received his J.D. from Cornell Law School, where he was managing editor of the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy.

Jennifer M. Wagman joins Gang and Associates from Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), where she last served as Associate General Counsel, Appeals. During her tenure at PVA, her office was responsible for millions of dollars in retroactive payments for veterans each year. She also represented veterans before the CAVC as a pro bono attorney for the Veterans Pro Bono Consortium. She received the Spotlight Pro Bono Attorney award in 2018 for her efforts.

Wagman is a frequent speaker on veterans’ topics and is a VA Educational Resource Presenter at Reveille Grounds, a co-working and networking space for veterans in Baltimore. She earned her J.D. from The Catholic University Columbus School of Law.

“Jennifer is a committed veteran advocate who has devoted her career to improving the lives of veterans and their families,” said Gang. “She brings a high level of knowledge and client service to the firm that will help clients get their claims resolved.”

About Gang and Associates, LLC

Founded by attorney Eric Gang, Gang and Associates, LLC is an accomplished team of legal advocates fiercely and exclusively dedicated to representing U.S. military veterans nationwide and abroad. The firm has helped thousands of veterans, and their dependents win challenging cases in VA Regional Offices, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Media Contact

Maggie Jessup, Elite Lawyer Management, LLC, 3605210437, [email protected], veteransdisabilityinfo.com

SOURCE Gang and Associates, LLC

Society: Social Services

Canadian News Publishers Reach Deal with Google for Payment for News

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“This is a very big win for Canadian news publishers and shows that Google will commit to paying fair market value for quality journalism,” stated News/Media Alliance President & CEO Danielle Coffey. “This proves, yet again, that legislation is the only path to sustained right to payment for the fair market value of our quality content. The U.S. must stand up for our vibrant journalism industry and not fall behind other countries. Big Tech cannot continue to harm local news. Congress must protect our democracy and our constitutional right to a free press by implementing legislation that will help sustain quality journalism in America.”

Canada is the latest in a string of countries around the world that have recognized the need to protect quality journalism and passed legislation requiring the tech platforms to pay news publishers for use of their content, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

The Canada bill and today’s deal build momentum for the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA – AB 886, introduced earlier this year by California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland)) – the goal of which will be discussed at an informational hearing next week – and the federal Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) (S.1094, reintroduced in March by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John N. Kennedy (R-LA)) in the U.S. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted favorably in June for the JCPA, which would allow digital journalism providers to collectively negotiate with Google and Facebook for fair compensation for use of their valuable content.

The JCPA has broad support, not only in Congress in both the House and the Senate, but also from over 300 consumer interest groups, unions, conservatives, advocacy groups and third-party organizations that have sent letters of support for the JCPA to the bill sponsors.

The tech platforms are the dominant distributors of news content, reaping tremendous financial benefit without compensation to those who create the content. They also capture the majority of U.S. digital ad revenue, leaving local publishers with little to reinvest in the production of high-quality journalism.

Media Contact

Lindsey Loving, News/Media Alliance, 5713661000, [email protected], https://www.newsmediaalliance.org

SOURCE News/Media Alliance