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PROFNET WIRE: HEALTH & LIVING: Trans-Fat Ban in Restaurants

Posted on: Thursday, 19 October 2006, 18:00 CDT

ROUND-UPS Trans-Fat Ban in Restaurants (7 experts) Food-Borne Illnesses from Produce (continued, 3 experts) Routine HIV Testing (continued, 1 expert) Breast Cancer Awareness (continued, 1 expert) Drug Advertising (continued, 1 expert) Newborn Screenings (continued, 1 expert) LEADS 1. Behavior: Fanatics Create Halloween Hysteria in Children 2. Behavior: Something Fresh for New Year's Resolution Time 3. Dermatology: New Wrinkle in Wrinkle Fillers 4. Health: Educating Firefighters on Heart Disease 5. Health: Insurance Premiums Impact Health Savings Accounts 6. Health: Plastic Surgery -- Packaging the High-Powered Male 7. Home: Tips for Personalizing Your Space 8. Gardening: Creating a Haven for Birds Without Attracting Pests 9. Living: Overstretched Execs and Families Take on Too Much 10. Living: Maintaining Happiness While Owning a Business 11. Living: Balance is Not a Prerequisite for Success 12. Medicine: Flow Cytometry and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 13. Medicine: Drug-Free Treatment for Eating Disorders 14. Medicine: Freedom from Heavy Menstrual Cycles 15. Nutrition: Portion Control -- Eat Light, Eat Often 16. Nutrition: The Organic Movement's Impact on Society 17. Parenting: Drowning is a National Epidemic 18. Pediatrics: Curious Toddlers and Pharmaceutical Exposures 19. Sports Medicine: Properly Treat Early-Season Ski Injuries 20. Travel: On-Demand Air Travel is the Wave of the Future ROUND-UP: TRANS-FAT BAN IN RESTAURANTS

Three years after New York City banned smoking in restaurants, health officials are talking about prohibiting something they say is almost as bad: artificial trans fatty acids. The city health department unveiled a proposal that would bar cooks at any of the city's 24,600 foodservice establishments from using ingredients that contain the artery-clogging substance, commonly listed on food labels as partially hydrogenated oil. Doctors agree that trans fats are unhealthy in nearly any amount, but a spokesman for the restaurant industry said he was stunned the city would seek to ban a legal ingredient found in millions of American kitchens. Following are health and foodservice industry experts who can comment:

1. ANDREA BOYAR, chair of the Department of Health Sciences at LEHMAN COLLEGE and a faculty member in the Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition programs: "Trans fat is found in foods such as vegetable shortening, margarine, pie crusts, and kosher baked products labeled pareve. It is used because it imparts the flaky texture that is desirable in many baked goods, and is often used for deep frying because it is shelf-stable without needing refrigeration. But the problem with trans fat is that it raises LDL, or bad cholesterol, and lowers HDL, or good cholesterol. It is also considered to be a pro- inflammatory molecule that can raise the risk of heart disease. So, as a nutritionist, I feel this is a bold, forward-thinking prohibition that will benefit the millions of New York City restaurant patrons." News Contact: Marge Rice, margaret.rice@lehman.cuny.edu Phone: +1-718-960-4992 (10/19/06)

2. PHIL VERSTEN, director of marketing at Z TRIM HOLDINGS: "Legislation aimed at regulating aspects of restaurant menus is nothing new in Chicago. An alderman proposed earlier this year to restrict Chicago restaurants' use of artery-clogging fats. But politicos do not create trends so much as follow them. The legislation does not create the times. It's the other way around. The wave toward healthier eating is not going to suddenly reverse. Restaurants can try to swim against it or they can ride it. Trans fats gained momentum when consumers and diners sought alternatives to saturated fats like palm oil. Now we've come back full circle to high-fat oils." Versten can discuss how restaurants, food companies, and home cooks can deliver all the taste their customers expect while adding some natural dietary fiber and cutting back on the calories and expense of oils. News Contact: Gail Gardner, ggardner@adamson-inc.com Phone: +1-314-727-9500, ext. 1243 (10/19/06)

3. DR. MARY ELLEN RENNA, M.D., FAAP, ABPNS, founder and president of NEXT GENERATION FITNESS: "We need to educate the public about these fats and make sure that a label is placed on all foods that contain any amount of trans fats. Have we banned the use of tobacco? Have we stopped making soda? We are aware of the problems that come with consuming these foods or smoking. If we completely ban the use of these fats, chances are some chemically altered new product will replace it, and it will take years before we identify the harmful effect it has on humans. For now, we know the enemy, so we know how to avoid it -- just make sure all products label trans fats as they would if they contained peanuts in this highly peanut-allergy world." News Contact: Ellen Linnemann, Ellenlinnemann@aol.com Phone: +1-631-493-3473 (10/19/06)

4. ROGER BERKOWITZ, owner of LEGAL SEA FOODS, is on the board of the Harvard School of Public Health: "For years, I have been aware that trans fat is worse than cholesterol, and so I began searching for alternatives in cooking oils. I saw this as an opportunity for us to supply a healthier dining experience." Two years ago, Berkowitz made all 30 of his restaurants up and down the East Coast -- including in New York -- conform to his "no trans fats" rule. As an expert, he is available to talk more about the move to ban trans fats in other restaurants. News Contact: Cathleen Genova, cgenova@regancomm.com Phone: +1-617-488-2865 (10/19/06)

5. CHRIS GIARRAPUTO, corporate executive chef of B.R. GUEST RESTAURANTS, can discuss: the pros and cons of government regulation of the types of food offerings; the already-existing shift in restaurants away from trans fat to alternative oils and spreads; the impact of the burgeoning health and wellness focus on the restaurant industry; and the subsequent challenges facing large and small-scale restaurants when adapting to new health mandates, as well as the long-term effect on the industry as a whole and the overall dining-out experience. In addition, Giarraputo can discuss general dining trends and the obesity issue in America as it relates to dining out in restaurants. News Contact: Meryl Weinsaft Cooper, Meryl@laforce-stevens.com Phone: +1-212-242- 9353, ext. 119 (10/19/06)

6. DR. MELINA JAMPOLIS, M.D., is a board-certified internist and physician nutrition specialist (one of only 200 in the country). She specializes exclusively in nutrition for weight loss and disease prevention and treatment. In 2005, Jampolis hosted a 10-episode diet program, "Fit TV's Diet Doctor," on the Discovery Network's FIT TV. She currently is on the advisory board and a contributor to VIVmag.com, the first all-digital women's lifestyle and wellness magazine. She lectures across the country on nutrition, and has been interviewed for USA Weekend, First for Women, and Women's World, among others. She also continues to see patients in private practice with offices in San Francisco and Burlingame, Calif. Jampolis believes whole-heartedly in the role of nutrition in preventative medicine and achieving optimal health. She teaches a balanced and sustainable lifestyle-based eating and exercise program, and has helped hundreds of clients over the past several years improve their health and well-being. News Contact: Stephanie C. Newton, SNewton@thomasnelson.com Phone: +1-615-902-2320 Web site: http://www.drmelina.com/ (10/19/06)

7. DAVID AND STEPHANIE TIPPIE, directors of the ANTI-AGING CLINIC ASSOCIATION, INC., in Florida: "Trans-fatty acids are not just from the cook and his poor choices. Trans-fatty acids make unhealthy cell walls in the body because we are lacking in omega-3s. Food manufacturers in this country routinely remove the long-chain fatty acids -- omega-3s -- by way of processing food to give it a longer shelf life. This is the beginning of our troubles, because it sets up weakened cell wall syndrome. Trans-fatty acids combine with excess sugar in our body from poor diet and create triglycerides, which create plaque, and that leads to atherosclerosis and heart attack. Heavy metals in our body from food, air and water, penetrate these weakened cell walls and cause diseases like Parkinson's, ADD, ADHD, autism, etc." The Tippies have been medical researchers for the past 20 years. They opened their research and development center in 2001 to pursue the natural alternatives to the medical industry. They have been interviewed numerous times by television and print media, and have authored their own book, "A Feel Good Face-Lift, Body Contour & Weight Loss Program Without the Risk of Dying!" set to be published late 2006. The Tippies have a weekly radio program, "Aging Younger," on WLVJ 1040 AM. Web site: http://www.livelonger123.com/ (10/19/06)

ROUND-UP: FOOD-BORNE ILLNESSES FROM PRODUCE (continued)

Following are agriculture and public health experts who can comment on food- borne illnesses from produce, in light of a recent E. coli outbreak traced to tainted spinach. We've added the following to items posted previously at http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/search.jsp?searchtype=full&option=headlines &criteriadisplay=show&resourceid=3298639

1. DR. ROBERT PIERSON, assistant professor of food science and technology at DELAWARE VALLEY COLLEGE in Doylestown, Pa.: "The E. coli scare is destroying an industry. This is going to drive a lot of farmers out of business. The price of spinach is going to go through the roof. Expect to see prices double or triple. It's also likely alternative greens -- arugula, kale, baby lettuce -- are going to see a jump in price, too. The average American gets food poisoning two or three times a year -- we just pass it off as a stomach bug. The number of suspected cases -- now up to 119, I believe -- show that many people get sick from E. coli anyway. It's not just spinach to blame. Food makes us sick all the time. As humans, we're built to eat some really revolting stuff." (10/19/06)

2. CAROLYN HOVDE BOHACH, director of the NIH Idaho INBRE at the UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO: "E. coli O157:H7 is not a super bug; it is killed as other pathogens are killed -- when manure is properly composted. Likewise, it is killed with proper cooking. Some critics have speculated, for example, that pesticides would have 'knocked out' the bacterium. I do not know of any pesticides, used in appropriate concentrations, that would kill E. coli O157:H7. Another consideration is that this particular pathogen causes human disease after the ingestions of very few cells. It is estimated that fewer than 100 bacterial cells can make a person sick. That means very slight contamination of food can lead to serious illness." News Contact: Joni Kirk, joni@uidaho.edu Phone: +1- 208-885-7725 (10/19/06)

3. EWEN TODD is a professor of food science and human nutrition and director of the Food Safety Policy Center at MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: "Contamination will continue to occur due to the structural and social factors that exist between farm and fork. Identifying the point of contamination and revising guidelines or introducing new regulations do not address some of the reasons for factors contributing to outbreaks. For instance, how industry practices affect safety, what motivates workers to have safer practices, and how effective government policies are in achieving their objectives are factors that warrant closer examination for policy enhancement." News Contact: Tom Oswald, oswald@msu.edu Phone: +1-517-432-0920 (10/19/06)

ROUND-UP: ROUTINE HIV TESTING (continued)

Following are experts who can discuss the CDC's proposed plan for HIV testing to become a part of routine physical exams for adults and teens ages 13 to 64. We've added the following to items posted previously at http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/search.jsp?searchtype=full&option=headlines &criteriadisplay=show&resourceid=3214674

1. DR. DONNA FUTTERMAN, M.D., director of the Adolescent AIDS Program at the CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT MONTEFIORE in New York: "As an academic, I know there is little to no conclusive proof that a conventional pre-test counseling session is an effective prevention strategy, despite our original hope that testing was a unique, teachable moment. As a provider, I know that any extra paperwork serves as a significant deterrent to ordering a test. If we are to finally routinize voluntary HIV testing in clinical settings, we must dismantle the barriers that have kept providers from making it a part of a patient's comprehensive health care. Unfortunately, the current model of pre- test counseling and written consent is such a barrier." News Contact: Amy Losak, amy.losak@ketchum.com Phone: +1-646-935-3917 Web sites: http://www.adolescentaids.org/ and http://www.montekids.org/ (10/19/06)

ROUND-UP: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS (continued)

Following are experts who can discuss breast cancer awareness and prevention. We've added the following to items posted previously at http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/search.jsp?searchtype=full&option=headlines &criteriadisplay=show&resourceid=2764897

1. DR. MYLA LAI-GOLDMAN, executive vice president, chief scientific officer, and medical director at LABCORP: "Many people aren't aware of the full array of breast cancer testing currently available to patients and physicians, as well as the tests currently in development that will be crucial in helping combat the disease. From predisposition and diagnostic screening to 'companion' tests that help determine the best therapy options for individual patients, clinical laboratory testing is a vital aspect in helping women fight breast cancer." News Contact: Christopher Roche, croche@brodeur.com Phone: +1- 202-775-2675 (10/19/06)

ROUND-UP: DRUG ADVERTISING (continued)

Following is a round-up of experts who can discuss the FDA's review of the rules governing prescription-drug advertising. We've added the following to items posted previously at http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/search.jsp?searchtype=full&option=headlines &criteriadisplay=show&resourceid=2539959

1. GARY RUSKIN is executive director of COMMERCIAL ALERT, a nonprofit consumer group that opposes commercialism: "Direct-to-consumer prescription drug ads are deceptive and dishonest, because they hype the benefits and cloak the risks of taking drugs. They should be illegal." (10/19/06)

ROUND-UP: Newborn Screenings (continued)

Following are experts who can discuss newborn screening tests. We've added the following to items posted previously at http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/search.jsp?searchtype=full&option=headlines &criteriadisplay=show&resourceid=2890415

1. ANN-CHRISTINE SUNDELL, vice president, general manager and strategic business execution manager of Genetic Disease Screening for PERKINELMER, the world's leading supplier to newborn screening laboratories, is recognized in the genetic screening industry as one of the foremost experts in screening technologies, applications and efficacy. She devotes much of her time to working with developing nations to design, deliver and promote genetic disease screening initiatives to reduce death and disability of newborns. Sundell holds an M.S. in biochemistry from the University of Abo Akademi, and is an active member of several industry associations and organizations including the American Association of Clinical Chemistry, the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry, the American Society of Human Genetics, and the International Society of Neonatal Screening. News Contact: Jessica Ryan, jryan@brodeur.com Phone: +1-617-587-2923 (10/19/06)

LEADS

1. BEHAVIOR: FANATICS CREATE HALLOWEEN HYSTERIA IN CHILDREN. DR. ROBERT R. BUTTERWORTH, psychologist with INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA ASSOCIATES: "Kids who celebrate Halloween have a new menace besides ghosts and goblins -- religious groups that want to ban Halloween, claiming Oct. 31 is Satan's holiday and trick-or-treating is a sinful ritual. It's really tough being a kid today. Now adults are saying if you dress up as a witch or goblin on Halloween, you're risking hell. Parents who forbid a child to dress in costume and celebrate Halloween actually do more to increase a child's fear and preoccupation of the unknown than by participating in the festivities. Parents, by banning Halloween, give more credence to children's fantasies of scary creatures in the night." (10/19/06)

2. BEHAVIOR: SOMETHING FRESH FOR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION TIME. M.J. RYAN, author and life coach: "How come we don't keep resolutions? Because change is hard -- our brain structure works against us. We've created deeply grooved habits to the old behavior that increase the likelihood of doing it that same way again." Ryan can discuss ways to help yourself truly change: 1. Turn your resolution into something concrete to do. If you want more me time, what are you going to do about it? Put your feet up for 15 minutes a day, for instance. 2. Are you a procrastinator? Many folks are "pressure prompted." Create a real deadline that will pressure you into taking action. Ryan can also provide a Resolution Readiness quiz, and can discuss the top 10 ways to keep your promise to yourself. She's been helping people create lasting change for 25 years, and has a book coming out this January: "This Year I Will... How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution or Bring a Dream Into Being." (10/19/06)

3. DERMATOLOGY: NEW WRINKLE IN WRINKLE FILLERS. JOEL SCHLESSINGER, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and general cosmetic surgeon, president elect of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery: "Fillers are the new fountain of youth. As people age, they lose volume. Stretching the skin led to odd-looking folks who had facelift after facelift. The new paradigm is to replenish volume while also relaxing set-in wrinkles." Schlessinger has been involved in testing wrinkle treatments. He can comment on fillers and how they work. News Contact: Marie Savine, marie@LovelySkin.com Phone: +1-402-334-7546 (10/19/06)

4. GARDENING: CREATING A HAVEN FOR BIRDS WITHOUT ATTRACTING GARDEN PESTS. ERIK DJUKASTEIN, chief innovation officer at CONTECH ELECTRONICS: "As bird- feeding season approaches, how do you invite birds to your garden without attracting pests? Squirrels enjoy birdseed, too, and the mess they make can attract hungry mice and rats to your garden and your home. Solutions range from sprays and powders (chemical deterrents, cayenne pepper, or the urine of predators) to high-tech gear (birdfeeders that spin, zap or restrict access to intruders), but how do you choose?" Djukastein has spent nearly 20 years working with gardeners and landscapers to help solve animal-control challenges. News Contact: Anthony Tisot, atisot@contech-inc.com Phone: +1-250- 652-0755 (10/19/06)

5. HEALTH: EDUCATING FIREFIGHTERS ON HEART DISEASE. SAMANTHA HELLER, RD, senior clinical nutritionist at NEW YORK UNIVERSITY's Medical Center: "Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death of both men and women in the United States. And, according to a recent report issued by the CDC, heart health is especially important for firefighters, as they are more likely to die from sudden cardiac arrest than from the dangers of fighting fires. We need to educate them on the importance of lowering cholesterol and implementing small, simple nutrition, exercise, and stress-reduction tips that will lead to a lifetime of heart health." This October (Fire Prevention Month), Heller and Quaker Oatmeal have teamed up to educate firefighters from coast to coast on the importance of heart health. News Contact: Sarah Bears, sarah.bearce@fleishman.com Phone: +1-312-932-2814 (10/19/06)

6. HEALTH: INSURANCE PREMIUMS IMPACT HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. JOANN LAING, president of INFORMATION STRATEGIES, INC., has been studying the insurance premium marketplace with particular emphasis on how health savings accounts will impact costs: "HSAs reduce the impact of rising premium costs while helping employees build a retirement nest egg. At the same time, data my company has collected indicates that individuals and families with HSAs tend to do things to make themselves healthier." News Contact: Donald Mazzella, dmazzella@hsafinder.com Phone: +1-201-945-5119 (10/19/06)

7. HEALTH: PLASTIC SURGERY -- PACKAGING THE HIGH-POWERED MALE. DR. HENRI P. GABORIAU, M.D., director of the SAMMAMISH CENTER FOR FACIAL PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, can discuss why the numbers are increasing for men who are having plastic surgery: "According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, male cosmetic surgery has increased significantly in the last decade. Many men are having plastic surgery and other cosmetic enhancements to have a more vital and powerful appearance. Men might be very dynamic in their expertise, experience and in their overall performance but look old and tired. Their external looks are not a mirror of their true selves. These men are having surgery to create a distinct psychological impression of vitality to the business world." Gaboriau is an expert in the psychological aspects of plastic surgery, and can provide case studies of patients. News Contact: Patricia Vaccarino, media@xanthuscom.com Phone: +1-206-979-3380 (10/19/06)

8. HOME: TIPS FOR PERSONALIZING YOUR SPACE. KRISTA WATTERWORTH, host and designer of HGTV's popular series "Save My Bath," is an expert on home renovation, interior design and do-it-yourself tips: "Don't let anyone tell you how to design your house. Weird, coming from a designer, I know. But it really is all about you. Personalizing your space is essential for creating an environment that you'll want to spend time in. Whether it's photos of your dad's hometown in Belarus, African masks from your trip last year, or a color scheme that reminds you of the ocean you love, use personal inspiration to create spaces that speak to you." Watterworth's tips are affordable, easy to implement, and, importantly, do-it-yourself-able, whether for the bathroom, bedroom or any room in your home or office. She offers expert advice on everything from learning to fix a leaky faucet yourself to redecorating a bedroom in one weekend -- even tips for couples who share a bathroom who want to keep romance in and conflict out. News Contact: Wendy Simmons, wendy@vendeloo.com Phone: +1-718-522-9873 (10/19/06)

9. LIVING: OVERSTRETCHED EXECS AND FAMILIES TAKE ON TOO MUCH. CHANTAL BOXER, personal assistant with FINI CONCIERGE, can discuss how overscheduled executives and families accept too much responsibility, which affects home life and work-life balance. She can provide tips on how to better manage: "Today, people live high-speed lives that change rapidly, affecting their home life and schedules. People need an outside resource to manage their weekly responsibilities, from bill paying to meeting contractors, so they can use time more efficiently and be with their children or at work without worry. Social sciences report that the spaces we live in shape our sense of happiness and of self. Clients need a sense of peace and calm." News Contact: Maryanne Keeney, maryanne@mkpr.net Phone: +1-617-848-8805 (10/19/06)

10. LIVING: MAINTAINING POSITIVE THINKING WHILE OWNING A BUSINESS. KRISTEN MARIE SCHUERLEIN, CEO and founder of AFFIRMAGY: "According to a recent report, around one-third of all Americans consider themselves very happy, which seems really low to me. Being happy is a conscious choice. Despite the ups and downs of life, the old saying still applies: 'Ten percent of life is what happens, 90 percent is how we respond to it.' Focusing on the good things in life helps tremendously when the pressures of owning a business are high." Schuerlein, an expert in positive thinking, can comment on happiness research, entrepreneurism, and the power of intention. News Contact: Michelle Tennant Nicholson, michelle@tennant.org Phone: +1-828-749-3200 Web site: http://www.affirmagy.presskit247.com/ (10/19/06)

11. LIVING: BALANCE IS NOT A PREREQUISITE FOR SUCCESS. DONNA MARIA COLES JOHNSON, CEO of LIFESTYLE CEO, is a small-business expert, lawyer, author, business owner and media personality: "Women who believe that 'balance' is a prerequisite to a fulfilling life are setting themselves up for failure. That's good news because balance is not necessary in order to achieve success in any aspect of life. What's really needed is a sense that all facets of our lives -- spouses, children, business, hobbies, friendships, homemaking, etc. - - are successfully integrated to form a complete whole. So stop seeking this elusive (and unattainable) balance, and give yourself permission to start something of your own, even though things are not perfectly balanced." News Contact: Michelle Tennant Nicholson, michelle@tennant.org Phone: +1-828-749- 3200 Web site: http://www.lifestyleceo.presskit247.com/ (10/19/06)

12. MEDICINE: FLOW CYTOMETRY HELPS KIDS WITH ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA. DR. KAMBIZ MERATI, M.D., specialist in the field of hematopathology at ACUPATH LABORATORIES: "For children battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia -- the most commonly diagnosed childhood malignancy, accounting for nearly a quarter of all childhood malignancies diagnosed each year in the U.S. -- post-treatment testing that measures the amount of leftover disease cells in the bloodstream or bone marrow can provide critical clues to their long-term prognosis. Now a new test called flow cytometry can better detect residual disease after treatment to better anticipate relapses, and gives doctors and patients the information they need to predict and manage their future health care needs." News Contact: Melissa Chefec, mchefec@optonline.net Phone: +1-203-968-6625 (10/19/06)

13. MEDICINE: DRUG-FREE EATING DISORDER TREATMENTS SHOW 90-PERCENT SUCCESS RATE. MELISSA OSGOOD, clinical director at the U.S. MANDOMETER CLINIC FOR EATING DISORDERS: "Many of our patients come into treatment extremely ill with body mass index rates as low as 12, and having failed at, on average, four other treatment programs. But patients at the clinic, averaging a four-month treatment program, are not just overcoming their eating disorders with greater success rates, they're staying healthy." Osgood can discuss how drug-free treatment for eating disorders has a 90-percent success rate after two years in the U.S. News Contact: Denise Kasper, denise@projectworksmarketing.com Phone: +1-336-775-5653 (10/19/06)

14. MEDICINE: FREEDOM FROM HEAVY MENSTRUAL CYCLES. DR. DAVID KREUZE, M.D., Ob/Gyn in West Michigan: "Women who suffer from heavy periods have a new, non- invasive treatment option to achieve menstrual suppression. Endometrial ablation is an outpatient procedure that permanently removes the uterine lining, completely eliminating a woman's menstrual cycle or dramatically reducing it." Kreuze can discuss the different treatment options for excessive menstrual bleeding and how they impact women. News Contact: Christianne Johnson, cjohnson@schwartz-pr.com Phone: +1-781-684-6637 Web site: http://www.aboutheavyperiods.com/ (10/19/06)

15. NUTRITION: PORTION CONTROL -- EAT LIGHT, EAT OFTEN. TRACY ADLER, creator of YUM YUM DISHES and restaurant owner of Cafe on the Square: "The average American eats too much. Portion control, along with exercise and a healthy lifestyle, can greatly contribute to a person's well-being. Use a small 4-oz. bowl for snacks and smaller plates for meals. Remember this rule of thumb: 'eat light, eat often.' Instead of stuffing yourself at lunchtime, eat a light yet filling meal, so you can return to work energized and ready to tackle the second half of your day. A heavy lunch makes for a heavy head, which will most likely crash on your desk in time for your 2 p.m. meeting." News Contact: Michelle Tennant Nicholson, michelle@tennant.org Phone: +1-828- 749-3200 Web site: http://www.yumyumdish.presskit247.com/ (10/19/06)

16. NUTRITION: THE ORGANIC MOVEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY. JILL PALERMO, co-founder of I'M ORGANIC, INC., can discuss the organic movement and its impact on society: "More people than ever are choosing organic. There has been a 30 percent increase in organic product usage from 2000 to 2005. Forty- one percent of organic users are encouraging others to use organic, too. Many people choose organic for their health, the health of their families and the health of farm workers. They are trying to minimize their exposure to pesticides and hormones, and maximize nutrition. Each dollar put toward organic products is a vote for a healthier world. With so much out of our control these days, it's good to know we can make a choice that makes a difference in our lives and in the lives of others." News Contact: Michelle Tennant Nicholson, michelle@tennant.org Phone: +1-828-749-3200 Web site: http://www.imorganic.presskit247.com/ (10/19/06)

17. PARENTING: DROWNING IS A NATIONAL EPIDEMIC. MINDY YORK, swim instructor and co-founder of BABY OTTER SWIM SCHOOL: "Drowning is an epidemic this country has not yet embraced. Even as people close their pools until next year, the statistics for drowning in the United States are alarming. The Center for Disease Control estimates nine people die everyday due to unintentional drowning. Drowning is the second-leading cause of death for children ages one to 14. In California, Arizona and Florida, drowning is the number one cause of death in children under five. Parents need to learn the layers of protection, such as having a fence around the pool, a phone nearby, alarms on the gate, etc. Swimming is one very important layer, but not the only one." News Contact: Michelle Tennant Nicholson, michelle@tennant.org Phone: +1-828-749-3200 Web site: http://www.babyotterswimschool.presskit247.com/ (10/19/06)

18. PEDIATRICS: CURIOUS TODDLERS AND PHARMACEUTICAL EXPOSURES. DR. ROBIN BEVERLY McFEE, D.O., M.P.H., osteopathic physician, is a lead researcher in a recent study of pediatric pharmaceutical exposures: "Curiosity and the desire to mimic adult behavior can prompt small children to sample medications found around the home. A child's grandparents can be the most common source of these dangerous medications. Grandparents' medications account for 10-20 percent of unintentional pediatric intoxications in the U.S. It is quite common for older adults to take several medications and carry them around in handbags or store them on counters and easy-to-reach locations." McFee is available to discuss precautions to keep children safe. News Contact: Nicole Grady, ngrady@osteopathic.org Phone: +1-312-202-8038 (10/19/06)

19. SPORTS MEDICINE: PROPERLY TREAT EARLY-SEASON SKI INJURIES. KEVIN PLANCHER, U.S. Ski & Snowboard team doctor: "Early ski-season injury doesn't always mean missing the whole season. The most relied-upon ligaments, and the most prone to injury in skiing and snowboarding, are those of the knees (about 25 percent of all ski injuries) followed by the hands. We frequently see early-season injuries that affect the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the medial meniscus in the knee, along with the ulnar collateral ligament located at the base of the thumb web space. After months off the slopes, the body needs time and practice to readjust to the physical requirements of skiing and boarding. Skiers and boarders need also to recognize and properly treat minor injuries to prevent them from manifesting into more complicated health issues." News Contact: Melissa Chefec, mchefec@optonline.net Phone: +1-203- 968-6625 (10/19/06)

20. TRAVEL: ON-DEMAND AIR TRAVEL IS THE WAVE OF THE FUTURE. PHIL QUIST, vice president of business systems at SATSAIR, an air taxi service that offers a viable solution to the harried traveler: "Despite air travel restrictions being lightened, commercial air travel is not always the most convenient way to get to your destination. We view flexible, point-to-point on-demand air travel as the wave of the future. While high gas prices and overbooked flights have become the norm, many executive travelers are wondering how to conduct business in a timely fashion." Quist can discuss how airplane taxis are changing business as usual. News Contact: Michelle Tennant Nicholson, michelle@tennant.org Phone: +1-828-749-3200 Web site: http://www.satsair.presskit247.com/ (10/19/06)

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