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TuneUpDocs Program Introduces a New Paradigm for Medical “Checkups”
Having a regular health checkup may be a good idea, but it’s tied to an outmoded approach to wellness. Looking to see if you have “it” yet —“it” being some deadly disease. In reality, checkups rarely offer anything that actually helps a person feel better. Research published over the last 2 years has even suggested ...
Dietary Supplement Caucus Briefing Shines Light on Nutritional Intakes of U.S. Adults
“The best way to improve dietary intake is diversification, fortification, and supplementation,” said Regan Bailey, PhD, RD, MPH, associate professor, department of nutrition science, Purdue University, at the 31st Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus briefing held last week on Capitol Hill. Speaking before an audience of more than 60 Congressional staffers and guests, Bailey discussed dietary ...
SENPA Breaks From NPA, Announces New Branding Initiatives
SENPA, a non-profit trade association located in New Port Richey, FL and producers of SOHO Expo, Strategies for Success Road Shows, and providers of Comprehensive Continuing Education programs has announced new branding initiatives for the association. SENPA has been a long chartered regional member of Natural Products Association (NPA) and on September 19, 2017, President ...
Bioforce USA Opens Brand Marketing Headquarters in NYC
Bioforce USA (New York), announced the opening of its new marketing office in New York City. Located at 135 E. 57th Street, the new office supports brand development for the six companies Bioforce USA represents exclusively in the U.S. including: Annemarie Borlind, A. Vogel, Bionorica, Herbatint, Sanhelios and Secure. “New York City is the heart ...
GNC Names Ken Martindale Permanent CEO
GNC Holdings, Inc. (Pennsylvania) a retailer of health and wellness products, announced that its board of directors has appointed Ken Martindale as CEO. Martindale succeeds interim CEO Bob Moran, who has been elected non-executive chairman of the GNC board and will work closely with Martindale to ensure a smooth leadership transition and continued execution of ...
OTA Files Lawsuit Against USDA Over Livestock Standards
Taking action to defend the organic seal and organic standards, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) on September 13 filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its failure to put into effect new organic livestock standards. “We are standing up on behalf of the entire organic sector to protect organic integrity, advance ...
SENPA Announces Speaker and Topic Lineup for 2017 SOHO EXPO
SOHO EXPO (sponsored by the Southeast Natural Products Association, SENPA) will celebrate 46 years on November 30-December 3, 2017 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL by hosting 23 Education programs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Nov. 30-Dec. 2). SOHO EXPO continues to provide education for retail attendees by securing sponsors ...
Natures Plus Supports The Nature Conservancy
Nutrition brand Natures Plus (New York) is supporting The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization, as part of its Corporate Environmental Responsibility policy. Jim Gibbons, president of Nature Plus, said he is excited about this new relationship. “Our goals are very much aligned with The Nature Conservancy. As part of our Corporate Environmental Responsibility policy, ...
Texas-based Natural Product Retailers, Manufacturers Struggle Through Storm
Across a 300-mile stretch of southeast Texas, millions of people grappled with the devastating effects of a storm that shattered rainfall records for the continental United States — houses under water, flooded roads that cut off entire neighborhoods, a loss of power affecting thousands and fuel shortages — while millions of others began to assess ...
NPA Responds to Findings of Study on Cancer Risk Among Smokers Taking Vitamin B Supplements
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has rejected a study by researchers blaming vitamin B use by male smokers for an increased risk of cancer. Dan Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO of NPA pointed to environmental factors and tobacco use as the more likely cause for increased cancer risk. Fabricant is a former head of the ...
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