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GOED’s Research
Along with conducting consumer studies, GOED tested the top 50 fish-oil products in the U.S. market and found very low oxidation levels. According to Ellen Schutt, executive director, Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), in Salt Lake City, UT, the organization has done consumer research in 20-plus countries and fishy burp still emerges ...
New Drug Class Approved for Migraines
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Chronic migraines (CM) are debilitating and symptoms are worse than just a throbbing headache. Sufferers can become nauseous, dizzy and fatigued, and often are unable to work during “headache days.” Approximately 3.2 million Americans have CM, which is a distinct neurological disease, defined as having 15 or ...
Aquamin—Fast Calcium From Seaweed
When most people think of calcium, images of milk and strong bones come to mind. But as David O’Leary, commercial manager of Marigot Ltd., an Irish-based company which specializes in Aquamin, a seaweed-derived mineral source, said, research shows that Aquamin (which includes calcium, magnesium and small amounts of other minerals) can help increase calcium metabolism. ...
Millennial Men Value Altruism and Self-care Above Traditional Male Qualities
Contrary to popular stereotypes, young men today are likely to be selfless, socially engaged and health-conscious, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia and Intensions Consulting, a Vancouver-based market research firm. The researchers surveyed 630 young men ages 15-29 in Western Canada and found that the most strongly endorsed masculine value ...
Private Labels Should Be Prominent
When you walk into Green Acres, a health foods store in Piscataway, NJ managed by Theo Kitschker, pass the register, go around a bend toward the right, and in front of you will be a wall of vitamins. That display is Green Acres’ private label, established in the 1990s. There are six shelves, with the ...
Worth the Weight (Loss, That Is)
Although it is serious for many people, losing weight can be fun—a journey of esteem-building as the pounds melt off, emboldening motivation and sparking the desire to explore new products and experiences. You and your staff can be their base camp. Straight from the outset, positioning your store and its brand should be more focused ...
Vision Health and Computer Viewing
According to the American Optometric Association, some important factors in preventing or reducing the symptoms of CVS (computer vision syndrome) have to do with the computer and how it is used. This includes lighting conditions, chair comfort, location of reference materials, position of the monitor, and the use of rest breaks. • Location of computer ...
Five Keys to Enhanced Workouts for Beginners
Eating a nutrient-dense diet can improve workout performance and competitive achievement for athletes (pro and amateur). Pre-workout nutrition has impact and shouldn’t be overlooked, according to Sarah Walls, personal trainer and owner of SAPT Strength & Performance Training, Inc., who is also the strength and conditioning coach for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. “We wouldn’t jump ...
A Sleep Check-up
Martha Cortes, MD, DDS, is a sleep expert and founder of Sleep Fitness, LLC. Cortes discusses sleep breathing disorders, the differences between restorative sleep and poor sleep, and how to calculate your circadian rhythm. Sleep Breathing Disorders “Sleep issues among Americans are extremely prevalent with numbers in the millions. All ages, genders, and occupations experience ...
Smartphone Sun Care
An innovative ingredient will be showing up in some natural and clean-label skin care supplements and topical products for retailers’ shelves. In 2017, supplier Monteloeder USA of Florida launched NutroxSun with the company’s Health 3.0 technology platform for brand marketing partners to use, drawing consumers into stores that sell products containing the ingredient. Monteloeder has ...
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