7th Annual Biohacking Conference, Upgrade XP

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)
February 03, 2020

Beginning March 27, 2020, the 7th Annual Biohacking Conference, Upgrade XP, returns with a three-day event bringing thousands of health and wellness seekers together from around the globe.

Hosted by Upgrade Labs, Upgrade XP is the largest biohacking event in the world taking place over a three-day weekend where attendees can discover knowledge, inspiration and self-empowerment through leading-edge science and technologies. Hosted at the Beverly Hilton hotel and led by the world’s most disruptive industry experts, the weekend aims to transform the lives of attendees’ minds, bodies and souls.

The Upgrade XP conference merges educational and inspiring talks, fitness and exercise programming and access to some of the world’s newest wellness technologies. Not just a passive conference, Upgrade XP is a hands-on experience featuring a curated collection of invigorating morning workouts, educational keynotes, engaging panels and inspiring breakout sessions.

The roster of distinguished Upgrade XP keynote speakers includes: Dave Asprey, Naveen Jain, Vishen Lakhiani, BJ Fogg, Ph.D., Amy Purdy, Kyle Cease, Dr. Joseph Mercola, Catherine Hoke, Panache Desal, Jennifer Partridge, Jim Kwik, Dr. Harry Adelson, Dr. Amy Killen, Dr. Mark Atkinson, Dr. David Rabin and Dr. Daniel Stickler. In addition to keynote speakers, the weekend will feature expert panelists and inspirational speakers and educators hosting smaller breakout sessions as part of Upgrade U. The weekend will be emceed by Upgrade Labs’ Amanda McVey and national TV Journalist, Frank Elaridi. This year’s experts are leaders in their industries and will cover an array of topics from stem cells, sleep hacks, EMF’s and best mitigation techniques, relationships and sex and small changes that have huge impacts.

Highlights of the weekend are Upgrade XP’s Tech Playground and engaging experiential activations — all designed to push limits, overcome fears, and build community.

Activations include cold immersion tubs, Truth or Dare booth, community networking event hosted by Shaman Durek, a spiritual guide and gifted healer, and an ‘oxytocin choir’ proven to release oxytocin, the social bonding hormone.

Attendees will interact in the Tech Playground with the newest biohacking technologies from tech-assisted meditation devices to cryotherapy to DNA testing, and more. Upgrade XP has become a destination for companies and consumers to come together over their passion for health through technology, showcasing some of today’s hottest products along with the tech of tomorrow. This year, Hapbee will introduce its augmentative wearable which emulates normal molecular interactions in the body through small, specific magnetic fields, replicating feelings in the categories of: happy, alert, desire, relaxed, calm, and sleepy. Another tech highlight for the weekend includes WAVi’s innovative headset that allows in-depth brain research and assessment.

“This year’s annual Biohacking conference is going to be even more exciting offering new technologies never before seen,” said Upgrade Labs’ CEO, Martin Tobias. “More than just a three-day conference, Upgrade XP creates a weekend of curated experiences aimed at fostering self-improvement and self-wellness amongst a community of equals all looking to maximize human potential and live their best lives.”

With only a limited number of tickets available, the 7th Annual Biohacking Conference: Upgrade XP will be an intimate event, upgraded by key sponsors Doceres Clinics, Kryo Inc., Dry Farm Wines, Imperia Caviar, Pulse Centers Inc, and the official water sponsor, Ophora. All attendees will be treated to daily seated luncheons, unique morning workouts, and exclusive biohacking swag to take home, with additional perks offered to Preferred and VIP attendees throughout the three-day conference.

Tickets start at $1799 and can be purchased here: https://xp2020.upgradelabs.com/page/1408143/register

Ticket Prices:

• General Admission: $1,799
• Preferred Admission: $2,999
• VIP Admission: $4,299

Upgrade XP Conference Location:

The Beverly Hilton

9876 Wilshire Boulevard

Beverly Hills, CA 90210, US

For more information on details for each admission package or to purchase your tickets visit xp.upgradelabs.com.

About Upgrade Labs

Upgrade Labs launched its first location in Santa Monica, CA in 2017. The brainchild of Bulletproof founder, Dave Asprey and Labs CEO Martin Tobias, Upgrade Labs is the world’s first Biohacking Health and Fitness facility which utilizes technology to help members reach their highest level of physical, cognitive and cellular performance through unique training and wellness programs. Upgrade Labs’ data-driven technology uses measurable and trackable results, all driven by science with the goal of optimizing one’s overall health. These onsite technologies work together to optimize multiple biomarkers, which show lower levels of inflammation, improved cognitive function, quickened muscle growth and optimized hormone levels. Services include personal, physical and cognitive training, as well as a collection of wellness treatments aimed at improving overall recovery and mobility. Membership packages are available and include a tailored selection of services. Additionally, guests are able to come in and purchase individual wellness treatments or access singular programs. Upgrade Labs has two locations with the original location in Santa Monica, CA and its newest location at Beverly Hilton Hotel. http://www.upgradelabs.com

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
February 03, 2020

A new survey of 23andMe’s Health + Ancestry customers conducted by M/A/R/C® Research found that more than three-quarters reported that after receiving their personalized genetic reports they made at least one positive change in their health behavior. Recently, 23andMe Genetics Trends Expert, Madeline Lynch, and customer Michelle Martinez, teamed with YourUpdateTV to discuss how genetic information can help customers be more proactive about their health.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/qTynVMDVcKY

Designed by 23andMe and M/A/R/C Research, researchers asked 23andMe Health + Ancestry customers about the overall impact of their 23andMe experience, regardless of their results. Among those who responded to the survey 76 percent said they made one or more healthy changes to their lifestyles. Of those who responded to the survey:

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  55 percent reported healthier eating habits including eating more vegetables and cutting out sugar and fast food
• 45 percent said they were exercising more
• 42 percent said they were getting more sleep

Sleep, diet and exercise are key to good health, so understanding what might motivate people to make meaningful and positive changes is important.

For more information and to get started, visit 23andMe.com

Madeline Lynch:

Madeline Lynch is the Genetics Trends Expert at 23andMe. She serves as a subject matter expert and company spokesperson for media engagements, the analyst community, online communities, and the general public at large. Her responsibilities on the customer care team include providing input on prioritization and resolution of customer-facing issues and working directly with cross-functional teams to influence and support development of new and existing communications materials and messaging from the perspective of the customer. She holds a BA from University of California, Davis.

About Michelle Martinez:

Michelle Martinez is a 51-year-old lab assistant from Arlington, Texas. Michelle was inspired to order a 23andMe Health + Ancestry kit to help prepare for any potential genetic health risks, due to several serious health risks running in her family. When she opened her Genetic Weight wellness report, she saw that she is genetically predisposed to weigh less than average. She thought, “I’ve been denying my genetics and just falling into bad habits. I’m not being my best self.” That report, along with the knowledge of lifestyle and environmental factors that affect one’s health, inspired Michelle to make better lifestyle decisions like eating healthier. She has since lost more than 50 pounds, and gained confidence in being in her own skin. She believes that her weight loss journey is one of patience and acceptance with and of herself — no matter her size.

About 23andMe:

23andMe, Inc. is the leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the mission of the company is to help people access, understand and benefit from the human genome. The company was named by TIME as a “Genius Company” in 2018 and featured as Fast Company’s #2 Most Innovative Health Company in 2018. 23andMe has millions of customers worldwide, with more than 80 percent of customers consented to participate in research. 23andMe, Inc. is located in Sunnyvale, CA. More information is available at http://www.23andMe.com.

About YourUpdateTV:

YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.

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PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)
February 03, 2020

Highmark Inc.’s Financial Investigations and Provider Review (FIPR) department made a financial impact of over $260 million in savings related to fraud, waste and abuse in 2019 and has saved more than $850 million over the past five years. In 2020, FIPR is successfully using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the company’s ability to identify, prevent and stop potentially fraudulent activities earlier than ever.

“We know the overwhelming majority of providers do the right thing. But we also know year after year millions of health care dollars are lost to fraud, waste and abuse,” said Melissa Anderson, executive vice president and chief audit and compliance officer, Highmark Health. “By using technology and working with other Blue Plans and law enforcement, we have continually evolved our processes and are proud to be among the best nationally.”

Kurt Spear, vice president of financial investigations and provider review for Highmark Inc., said AI is a game-changer for everyone.

“Highmark’s Payment Integrity program deploys twenty eight unique initiatives to help ensure claims payment accuracy. Fifteen of these initiatives are embedded within our FIPR department and aim directly at addressing instances of fraud, waste and abuse. Healthcare claims go through rigorous reviews, including automated AI algorithms as well as manual assessments,” he said. “Although just recently implemented, we’re already seeing positive results from our AI software. The goal of AI is to adapt quickly to changing behavior and to help predict aberrancies earlier than traditional tools that often rely on established rules to catch suspicious behavior. We know it is much easier to stop these bad actors before the money goes out the door then pay and have to chase them.”

Spear said these very sophisticated tools are looking at algorithms and patterns to detect indicators of fraudulent activity much sooner than in the past. He noted that as bad actors use social media and other tools and evolve their schemes, Highmark also leverages best practices to limit financial exposure for our customers. As further noted below, the results of Highmark’s anti-fraud department continue to be recognized as industry leading.

Here is a chart of the savings from 2015 – 2019.

Year     Actual Savings

2015: $120,000,000

2016: $148,000,000

2017: $183,000,000

2018: $145,000,000

2019: $260,000,000

Breaking down 2019, Spear said the $260 million in financial impact includes prevented losses, recovered money and policy savings.

FIPR utilizes an internal team that includes registered nurses, investigators, accountants, former law enforcement agents, clinical coders and programmers, complemented by an array of industry-leading vendors, to complete its objectives. As part of its work, the team performs audits to identify unusual claims, coding reviews and investigations that assess the appropriateness of provider payments.

National Independent External Review

Recently national healthcare industry consultant Change Healthcare conducted an assessment of Highmark Inc.’s Payment Integrity programs, including FIPR. The goal of the assessment was to determine how Highmark’s Payment Integrity programs compare with other large Blues plans and national insurers and to identify any areas for improvement. The independent external review showed that Highmark’s work is among the best in the nation. The program outpaces the industry standard and saves approximately ten percent of medical claims for group customers. The program also delivers nearly 33 percent more savings than other national payers.

“We have known for some time that our programs have substantial return on investment and were top notch. This external review proves that we are among the best in the nation, and that means real savings for our Highmark regional and national customers,” added Jeff Bernhard senior vice president of national and commercial markets, Highmark Inc. “This is also a benefit to our Sales teams when out competing to win business. They can share this information with our prospective customers and truly benchmark Highmark, and show it superiority around fraud and waste controls, compared to other insurance carriers.”

National Awards

In late 2019, Highmark’s Financial Investigations and Provider Review (FIPR) department was honored by the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) with the Special Investigation Resource and Intelligence System (SIRIS) Investigation of the Year award. This is considered among the top awards in the nation. The investigation involved a specialty pharmacy supplying excessive amounts of hemophilia factor medications to patients. In order to drive up their reimbursement, the pharmacy would create shell employer groups that would enroll as an ACA small group. Ultimately, the scheme was shut down.

NHCAA also recognized Highmark with a second award for Excellence in Public Awareness for Highmark’s Opioid Epidemic Education Program.

“The goal of our program is to educate students, facilitators and parents about the opioid epidemic. The presentation to students, faculty and parents addresses understanding opioids, fentanyl, heroin and deadly drug combinations, being empowered to say “no”, the stigma of addiction and key takeaways for real-life situations. Highmark has reached more than 8,500 students and plans to continue the program in 2020,” Spear said.

ABOUT HIGHMARK INC.

One of America’s leading health insurance organizations and an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Highmark Inc. (the Health Plan) and its affiliated health plans (collectively, the Health Plans) work passionately to deliver high-quality, accessible, understandable, and affordable experiences, outcomes, and solutions to customers. As the fourth-largest overall Blue Cross Blue Shield-affiliated organization, Highmark Inc. and its Blue-branded affiliates proudly cover the insurance needs of more than 4.4 million members in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia. Its diversified businesses serve group customer and individual needs across the United States through dental insurance and other related businesses. For more information, visit http://www.highmark.com.

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CARLSBAD, Calif. (PRWEB)
January 31, 2020

D.C. Labs, nationwide provider of the luxurious Ovation Cell Therapy® Hair & Scalp Treatment, is offering a variety of ways to show your hair some love this Valentine’s Day.

The limited release Ovation Hair Valentine Gift Set contains all things hair including:

• 12oz Cell Therapy Hair & Scalp Treatment
• 6oz Lux Shampoo
• 6oz Shampoo (various moisture level options)
• 6oz Conditioner (various moisture level options)
• Wet-Dry Detangling Brush
• Teal reusable tote
• Surprise Gift!

Each set is valued at over $130 and is available in Volume, Balance, Curl, Color and Moisture formulas. This year, Ovation Hair has made the offer even sweeter by including a free surprise gift in each set!

“These value sets are perfect for Valentine’s Day,” explains Erika Sherwood, Marketing Manager at Ovation Hair. “I love the reusable tote and how Ovation continues to offer a diverse range of products for everyone’s hair type. These make a sweet gift for someone you love or even yourself!”

The Ovation Hair Valentine Gift Sets are available on their website at http://www.ovationhair.com/Valentines-2020 now thru mid-February (or while supplies last).

Ovation Cell Therapy Hair and Scalp Treatment’s proprietary formula delivers high levels of vital proteins, key vitamins, botanical extracts and amino acids to the hair and scalp, resulting in reduced breakage. Cell Therapy is designed to be used a few times a week for thicker, stronger, longer- healthier hair, after your shampoo and followed by your conditioner. Cell Therapy has been clinically proven to reduce hair breakage by over 80% after just one use.

Based on a consumer perception test after 4 weeks of Cell Therapy use:

• 100% of participants reported healthier hair.
• 97% of participants reported more bounce and volume.
• 97% of participants reported more luster and shine.
• 93% of participants reported more manageable hair.

To learn more about Ovation Hair or to shop online, visit https://www.ovationhair.com or call 888-411-3252 Monday through Friday 8:00 am PST – 4:00 pm PST.

About Ovation Hair®

The philosophy of Ovation Hair is to meet clients’ high expectations with quality, nourishing and rejuvenating products that demonstrate proven effectiveness. Ovation Hair has been helping clients achieve healthy hair since 2007. Their flagship product, Ovation Cell Therapy is proven to deliver thicker, stronger, longer hair. Ovation products include high quality ingredients, demonstrated to be safe and effective to create healthy hair. For more information, please visit https://www.ovationhair.com.

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Kansas City Chiefs

I feel honored to work with these spectacular athletes on a daily basis, but it’s even more of an honor to join such a great team at the Super Bowl, seeing the results for myself and helping my patients toward a victory.

ATLANTA (PRWEB)
January 31, 2020

As fans throughout the country prepare for their Super Bowl parties, one Atlanta chiropractor is instead preparing to take his place at the big game. Dr. Michael Hatrak will be serving as an injury consultant for the fourth Super Bowl of his career, this year with the Kansas City Chiefs.

While he serves traditional patients at his Atlanta practices, Dr. Hatrak is well-known in the sports industry for his work with professional athletes. He specializes in not only helping athletes achieve stronger performance on a continuous basis, but also in getting athletes back in the game after injuries. Most notably, he pioneered the Synergy Release Technique.

This technique uses precise assessments and adjustment therapies to relieve undue stress on joints and other specific areas of the body. Ending that tension allows injuries to heal more quickly and lowers the risk for future injuries. As Dr. Hatrak explains, “Slight misalignments and malfunctions in the body may seem small because they only add a slight amount of extra strain on each movement. Over time, however, that strain can add up to a serious injury, especially in athletes who need to be at peak performance every day.”

Throughout more than 20 years of working with professional athletes, Dr. Hatrak has earned a reputation in the industry, especially in the NFL, for his advancements in injury recovery. He has successfully worked with athletes on a variety of teams. For this reason, Super Bowl LIV will be the fourth year that Dr. Hatrak has served as an injury consultant for the big game. He assisted with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005 and 2018 as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006.

In addition to his unique Synergy Release Technique, Dr. Hatrak’s success with athletes comes from his ability to combine multiple innovative therapies into a customized approach for each patient. Techniques like rapid release therapy, kinesiology taping, advanced muscle integration technique (AMIT), and Frequency Specific microcurrent treatments help players to perform at their best week after week.

As much as Dr. Hatrak enjoys working with his athletic and non-athletic patients each day, he sees his role in Super Bowl LIV as a special privilege. “I feel honored to work with these spectacular athletes on a daily basis, but it’s even more of an honor to join such a great team at the Super Bowl, seeing the results for myself and helping my patients toward a victory.”

ABOUT DR. MICHAEL HATRAK

Dr. Michael Hatrak is the founder and operator of Synergy Sports Wellness Institute™ and Synergy Release Sports in metro Atlanta. These chiropractic and sports wellness clinics are constantly advancing in innovative pain relief, injury prevention, and optimized athletic performance. The practices treat a wide range of patients, from healthy lifestyle seekers and weekend warriors to some of the world’s most elite athletes, including over 2,500 professional athletes and Olympians. They focus on three distinct areas: reducing pain, preventing injury, and maximizing athletic performance. Synergy Sports Wellness Institute™ and Synergy Release Sports offer a variety of specialized treatments and therapies, combining and customizing them for each patient designed to minimize injury risk and aid in healing and rehabilitation.

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HOUSTON (PRWEB)
January 30, 2020

Republic Ranches, an elite farm, ranch and rural properties brokerage firm serving Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Louisiana and Arkansas, is offering the Monarch Ranch, a sprawling West Texas ranch of 40,138 acres in Val Verde County. Home to Texas’ largest volume cave, with over five miles of Devils River flowing throughout and the remains of the historic Fort Hudson, the ranch is prime property for adventure, hunting and fishing.

Fern Cave, located on the western portion of Monarch Ranch, is home to one of the world’s largest remaining bat populations. Also known as Bat Cave, it is the nesting spot for the Mexican free-tailed bat, the dominant species in Fern Cave. The majority of Texas free-tailed bats migrate south into Mexico for winter, though extra-cool areas near entrances are used in winter by Western big-eared bats and Eastern pipistrelles and may be used by other species such as Peter’s ghost-faced bat.

The spring fed Devils River is considered some of the cleanest water in Texas. Indigenous people, Spanish explorers, ranchers, military outposts, Texas Rangers and outlaws have called this basin home for thousands of years. Monarch Ranch is located 30 miles upstream from Lake Amistad and with pristine waters running the Devils River, outdoorsmen find the ranch ideal for hunting and fishing.

“Monarch Ranch is an outdoorsman’s dream. Fantastic hunting opportunities for a huge variety of game exist during the winter, as multiple ecosystems converge on the ranch,” Republic Ranches Partner Jeff Boswell said. “You can hunt bobwhite quail behind dogs in the upper grasslands, hunt mallards in the river bottom, white-tailed deer in the canyons and chase aoudad sheep through the mountains. I do not know of many places where that is even remotely possible.

“Floating along the Devils River with crystal clear water and the feeling you are alone on the planet is almost magical; hat such a river can exist in the Chihuahuan Desert in West Texas is almost inconceivable and yet there you are” Boswell added. “The fishing on the ranch is truly unique with an exceptional small mouth bass population that thrives in the river because it is spring fed and stays cool all summer. This ranch can and should be used year-round with both excellent hunting and fishing available across all seasons.”

Monarch Ranch is full of historical adventure dating back to John Coffee Hays, the first American to visit Val Verde County in 1848 to establish a road from San Antonio to El Paso. Also known as Camp Hudson, a fort named for Lieutenant Walter W. Hudson, who died in action in April 1850 at the hands of Native Americans. A post office was built on Fort Hudson the same year it was established in 1857. Although troops were pulled from the post when the Civil War began, the post office continued to operate, serving military troops and area settlers until 1866. Soldiers occupied the post again in 1867 and were tasked with protecting travelers and newly arrived settlers. By January 1877, the threat of attacks by Native Americans was over and the post was abandoned. The remains of Fort Hudson are still found on the ranch today, in addition to a small gravesite. The fort was recognized with a centennial marker by the Texas Historical Commission in 1936.

Access to the property is convenient, with an airport on the west side of the ranch, including a paved 6,000 foot runway, large hangar and fuel tanks. Access across the ranch is highly improved with the addition of over 13 miles of paved roads, and a very rare private bridge over the Devils River.

About Republic Ranches

Republic Ranches was founded in 2011 as an elite farm, ranch and rural properties brokerage firm serving Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Louisiana and Arkansas through their offices in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, and Hondo (Texas); Albuquerque (New Mexico), Pagosa Springs and Telluride (Colorado). With over $1 billion in real estate sales, Republic Ranches works to successfully manage the divestiture of their clients rural land assets and identify the right property for its buyers. With listings ranging from raw land to farmland and working cattle ranches with the basic amenities, or the most elegant vacation homes with pools, golf courses, and runways and hangars for private planes, Republic Ranches has professional representation of some of the finest ranches in North America. To learn more, visit republicranches.com.

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EWING, N.J. (PRWEB)
January 30, 2020

GS1 will host a panel discussion titled “Traceability in a Perfect World” at GFSI Conference 2020, the annual meeting of the Global Food Safety Initiative that draws more than 1,200 food industry leaders from 50+ countries. The session will feature experts on food traceability representing the retail grocery and foodservice communities.

WHO: Moderator: Siobhan O’Bara, senior vice president, community engagement, GS1 US

Panelist: Larry Kohl, vice president quality assurance, Retail Business Services, LLC, an Ahold Delhaize USA company

Panelist: Jorge Hernandez, vice president quality assurance, The Wendy’s Company

Panelist: Bob Wolpert, chief strategy and information officer, Golden State Foods

WHAT: During the breakfast session panelists will discuss an ideal future where whole-chain traceability programs are the norm and all fresh food recalls are conducted with speed and precision. This session will examine obstacles that prevent the food supply chain from optimizing visibility today, and how new technology like blockchain can enhance traceability and recall response time. Speakers will share their experiences using GS1 Standards to enhance supply chain visibility and better meet the needs of today’s consumers.

WHEN: Friday, February 28, 2020 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. PST

WHERE: The Hyatt Regency Bellevue

900 Bellevue Way NE

Bellevue, WA 98004

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Today’s retail grocery and foodservice industries are working to create a more agile and modern supply chain designed to respond to growing consumer demands for rich product information, increased transparency, as well as faster and more precise food recalls. GS1 US leads two industry initiatives—The GS1 US Retail Grocery Initiative and the Foodservice GS1 US Standards Initiative—to help address these challenges. By leveraging the power of GS1 Standards, trading partners are achieving business process efficiencies, creating end-to-end supply chain visibility and improving food safety for consumers.

For more information about how GS1 Standards support improved food traceability, please visit http://www.gs1us.org/foodsafety.

About GS1 US: GS1 US®, a member of GS1 global, is a not-for-profit information standards organization that facilitates industry collaboration to help improve supply chain visibility and efficiency through the use of GS1 Standards, the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world. Nearly 300,000 businesses in 25 industries rely on GS1 US for trading partner collaboration that optimizes their supply chains, drives cost performance and revenue growth while also enabling regulatory compliance. They achieve these benefits through solutions based on GS1 global unique numbering and identification systems, barcodes, Electronic Product Code (EPC®)-based RFID, data synchronization and electronic information exchange. GS1 US also manages the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code® (UNSPSC®). For more information, please visit http://www.gs1us.org.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)
January 30, 2020

As we near the end of January, wellness resolutions and a commitment to an overall healthier lifestyle may be starting to wane. Where should someone start and how do you keep those commitments going throughout the year?

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/Aplw416fjEI

A recent global survey by Westin found that 43% of business travelers and 45% of leisure travelers have a hard time prioritizing their self-care while on the road. With those results in mind it’s important to take a few steps that will help you prioritize self-care when you are traveling or at home.

Wellness has long been a part of Westin’s DNA, and properties around the world offer interactive programs and experiences to help guests stick with their wellness commitments – at the start of a new year and beyond. Westin’s global offerings align closely with the trend-forward wellness resolutions that bubbled to the top of their global survey: eating better, prioritizing self care and work/life balance, exercising more, and making more time for sleep – all closely aligned with an overarching theme of recovery.

George Fleck, Westin Hotels & Resorts’ VP of Brand Management and Liz Plosser, editor-in-chief of Women’s Health Magazine recently partnered with D S Simon Media and YourUpdate TV on a nationwide media tour to discuss how prioritizing recovery and self care can jump start your well being in the new year.

During the nationwide media tour Fleck and Plosser discussed:

• Results of the recent global survey by Westin
• Tips for sticking with wellness resolutions at the time of January when commitment may start to wane
• Wellness trend predictions we will be seeing in 2020
• How travelers can practice self-care, even while on the road
• Self-care and recovery tips at home

About YourUpdateTV:

YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.

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