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Blue Shield of California Brings Innovative Benefits for Medicare Advantage Members to Help Improve Their Health and Wellbeing

October 1, 2020

Blue Shield of California Brings Innovative Benefits for Medicare Advantage Members to Help Improve Their Health and Wellbeing

Nonprofit health plan’s offerings include telehealth, acupuncture, chiropractic care; expands services in Northern California and Central Coast

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Shield of California today announced innovative benefits for 2021 Medicare Advantage plan offerings with expanded service areas to serve more beneficiaries and support their health and wellness needs.

Effective January 1, 2021, Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plan members will be able to enjoy key benefits1 such as:

Telehealth services by phone or video 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Non-Medicare covered acupuncture evaluation and treatment.
Non-Medicare covered chiropractic services including initial and subsequent examinations and treatment, X-rays and laboratory tests.
In addition to the annual wellness visit, one physical exam every 12 months that includes a comprehensive review of the member’s medical and family

Superior HealthPlan Committed to Helping Prevent Bullying to Improve Mental Health in Texas

October 1, 2020

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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 160,000 children miss school every day across the U.S. out of fear of being bullied. Another 15 percent of children said they were bullied online. That’s why Superior is supporting a nationwide effort this October, highlighting National Bullying Prevention Month and encouraging schools, communities and organizations to work together to stop bullying and cyberbullying.

“At Superior, we’re committed to supporting the health and well-being of children all across the state, and that includes helping in the fight to end bullying,” said Dr. David Harmon, Chief Medical Director at Superior. “Bullying can affect overall health in a variety of ways, including physical injury, social and emotional distress, self-harm, increased risk for depression and anxiety, and it can even lead to dropping out of school.”

One of the ways Texans

Outrage Nation Fitness Community Channeling Anger to Improve Physical Health

September 30, 2020

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EMIT’S CROSSING, Colo., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fueled by rage over a nasty break-up, Ashley Bancroft channeled her anger into what has quickly become an online movement of individuals getting into the best shape of their lives with frustration as the motivation. Outrage Nation Fitness is Bancroft’s brainchild, conceived after she realized she was in top physical shape as the result of rage-infused workouts to alleviate feelings of anger.

“It didn’t take long for me to figure out that working out while I was feeling angry was at least three times as effective as a normal workout,” said Bancroft. “My friends and family were shocked and wanted to learn my secret. What started as the embers of a small community has grown into a roaring firestorm of sweat and hellfire.”

A crucial element of Outrage Nation Fitness is the private online community of scorned individuals who need to vent.

WHO and European Union support COVID-19 training for medical personnel in Georgia to improve health system readiness

September 30, 2020

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One hundred and forty health workers from across Georgia – frontline responders to the pandemic – received specialized training to effectively respond to COVID-19 cases while ensuring their own safety and preventing further transmission.

Ambulance doctors, nurses and emergency vehicle drivers learned standard operating procedures for preventing and controlling infection during the transportation of patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases. The Emergency Situations Coordination and Urgent Assistance Center conducted the trainings within the framework of the Solidarity for Health initiative implemented by WHO and funded by the European Union (EU).

Additionally, a special protocol was developed for mitigating the risk of infection among health workers exposed to COVID-19.

“Patients may not exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, increasing the risk of infection for medical personnel, especially frontline responders. This is why I keep reminding my staff to always use personal protective equipment, so that medical personnel do not further the spread of

Mediaplanet and Food Network Host Katie Lee Partner to Improve the Health and Wellness of American Families

September 30, 2020

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NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mediaplanet today announces the launch of its cross-platform campaign “Family Health & Wellness,” which will address many of the key health and wellness issues families face today, and share tips about how all people can live healthier, better lives.

As the global pandemic continues to disrupt daily life, getting back to the basics of wellness can pay huge dividends, which is why this campaign explores the importance of nutrition and sleep. At the same time, many are looking to use this as an opportunity to establish new, healthy, lifelong habits, such as adopting a plant-based or vegan diet, which this guide can help with as well.

Katie Lee, host of Food Network’s “The Kitchen,” appears on the cover of the print version of the campaign. In an exclusive interview, she talks about how good nutrition starts in the kitchen and the

LUCA Science Announces Joint Research with the University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, on the Development of Novel Therapeutics to Improve Bioenergetics for Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

September 29, 2020

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TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LUCA Science (Tokyo, Japan), a biotechnology company pioneering a novel class of mitochondrial therapeutics, announced today that it will collaborate with the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, in joint research utilising LUCA Science’s proprietary drug delivery platform technology for the treatment of IUGR.

This collaboration was instigated by Dr Yosuke Matsumiya, the UK project director for LUCA Science, who will be coordinating the research with the University of Oxford.

About the Joint Research

The placenta is a unique organ across which nutrients are transferred from mother to baby. Abnormal placental function causes significant problems in pregnancy, including IUGR.

IUGR affects over 10 million babies worldwide/year with 200,000 deaths related to IUGR and survivors (often delivered prematurely) face not only the sequelae of preterm birth but also increased long-term risks of disease (metabolic & cardiac). The largest global causes of IUGR are malnutrition

Tapping the Power of Data to Improve Community Health | National News

September 28, 2020

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Implementing smart strategies to improve community health requires understanding and targeting all of the social determinants affecting it, from economic and educational opportunity to housing and food security. That requires effective use of data, both to figure out precisely what the risks are and to create targeted interventions that will actually work.

That was the key message emerging from “Assessing the Power of Data to Track Community Health,” a webinar hosted by U.S. News & World Report as part of the virtual Community Health Leadership Forum that began last week. A panel of experts demonstrated the potential of data to identify risks in a given community – around food and housing, for example – and to point the way to effective responses.

Using data to drive decisions allows us to “invest thoughtfully – in the right places, in the right ways – to make real impact for people,” said Trenor

Connecticut’s first battery-electric public transit buses debut in bid to improve air quality, health outcomes

September 28, 2020

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Gov. Ned Lamont and transportation officials gathered Monday in Bridgeport to celebrate the launch of the first two battery-electric mass transit buses in the state.

The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority buses are each expected to reduce gasoline consumption by 23,000 gallons a year and are capable of running 150 miles between charges, according to Doug Holcomb, CEO of the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority.

Holcomb said the buses, which were built in South Carolina, fulfill the transit authority’s mission to reduce traffic, fuel consumption and air pollution from emissions.

“This is the first in what we expect to be a steady stream of electric buses,” Holcomb said.

Other cities around the state could also be following suit.

State Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said the state’s goal is to get “zero pipe emissions” buses running in Hartford and New Haven and that the state recently received a federal

Doing This for Just Minutes a Day Can Improve Your Health

September 27, 2020

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You probably think of staying in good health as something that’s insanely time consuming—the stuff of extreme diets, expensive gyms or off-and-on cleanses. But the truth is, there are dozens of easy and effective ways you can seriously improve your health in fifteen minutes—or even less—per day. These tiny tweaks, many of which are great fun, can help you strengthen your immune system, boost your mood, and prevent serious diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s—and here, we share them exclusively with you. Read on, and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had Coronavirus.

Happy woman eating healthy salad sitting on the table with green fresh ingredients indoors — Shutterstock

Add a few minutes to each mealtime.

“Eat slowly,” says Mackenzie Griffith, a Precision Nutrition certified coach. “This will give your body time to send you satiety/fullness cues, making you naturally and voluntarily eat less food. Do this by putting down your utensil between bites,

Daxko Launches Daxko Exchange, a New Partner Network to Securely Improve Efficiency and Growth for Health, Wellness, and Fitness Organizations

September 27, 2020

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In addition to Daxko Exchange, Daxko delivers comprehensive technology solutions, integrated payment processing, experienced services and deep insights to all kinds of health and fitness centers—enterprise health clubs, boutique fitness studios, affiliate gyms, campus recreation facilities, integrated wellness centers, YMCAs, and JCCs.

“Daxko Exchange is going to help our customers increase their efficiency by providing essential tools and integrations with best-in-breed partners,” says Ron Lamb, Daxko’s CEO. “In an ever-changing environment, the secure connectivity of Daxko Exchange to power health and wellness experiences will be a huge win for both customers and partners.”

“Our team and partners have built a truly world-class ecosystem for health, wellness, and fitness organizations,” says Joe Grieshop, Daxko’s Chief Marketing Officer. “I’m thrilled for everyone involved and especially excited for our customers to experience the increased efficiencies and growth Daxko Exchange enables.”

Daxko Exchange already has many certified partners, including but not limited

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Blue Shield of California Brings Innovative Benefits for Medicare Advantage Members to Help Improve Their Health and Wellbeing

Superior HealthPlan Committed to Helping Prevent Bullying to Improve Mental Health in Texas

Outrage Nation Fitness Community Channeling Anger to Improve Physical Health

WHO and European Union support COVID-19 training for medical personnel in Georgia to improve health system readiness

Mediaplanet and Food Network Host Katie Lee Partner to Improve the Health and Wellness of American Families

LUCA Science Announces Joint Research with the University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, on the Development of Novel Therapeutics to Improve Bioenergetics for Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

Tapping the Power of Data to Improve Community Health | National News

Connecticut’s first battery-electric public transit buses debut in bid to improve air quality, health outcomes

Doing This for Just Minutes a Day Can Improve Your Health

Daxko Launches Daxko Exchange, a New Partner Network to Securely Improve Efficiency and Growth for Health, Wellness, and Fitness Organizations