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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sincerely Inc. today announced the launch of Sesame, a first-of-its-kind app that enables consumers to send expertly designed, themed gift sets from their mobile phone or tablet. The Sesame app is designed to enable consumers to send thoughtful and unique gifts this Holiday season without having to search for parking spaces at the mall, stand on Post Office lines, and spend countless hours surfing the internet for deals. Sesame is:...

Study Highlights: -A blend of sesame and rice bran oil reduced blood pressure almost as well as a common medication. -Those who used a combination of both the oil and medication had more than twice the drop in blood pressure compared to either the group taking medication alone, or those only supplementing their diet with the oil blend. People who cooked with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils saw a significant drop in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels, according to new...

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Preparing children to return to their back-to-school routines can result in a lengthy to-do list, from shopping for school supplies to reminding kids of safe and healthy habits. To share the burden of back-to-school preparation, Sam's Club hosts free children's health screenings on Saturday, August 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all Club locations with a pharmacy. In addition to free DNA and fingerprint kits at the Pharmacy, Sam's Club...

CHICAGO, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeds of Change®, an organic seed and food company, is celebrating spring with the launch of the "Sowing Millions, Growing Minds" initiative and will donate 25 million seeds to help school children nationwide plant organic school gardens. Organic school gardens are a growing trend nationally and offer children valuable lessons in science, health, conservation, nutrition education and life skills. Beyond the individual level, increased...

Surprise Announcement of One Million Donation From the Jain Family buoyed fundraising at the Comedy Gala that drew over 1500 guests TORONTO, April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - The bar for charity galas was raised on Thursday, April 12 as Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)--one of North America's leading community teaching hospitals--tapped Toronto's funny bone for its first annual "Laughter is the Best Medicine" Comedy Gala, raising three million dollars. Emmy and Golden Globe award...

FREDERICK, Md., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the year's hottest trends in gardening is to combine ornamentals and edibles in one garden space and container gardening makes that easier than ever. When gardening in a small space it is important to look for plants that are compact in size, will give you a large yield, and feature unique colors and shapes. Here are the top 5 edibles to add to your garden this season, according to MasterGardening.com. Vates Blue Curl Scotch...

According to a recent report in the New York Times, Russian scientists have successfully generating a living plant (Silene stenophylla) from the fruit of a species that went extinct in the last ice age some 32,000 years ago. The paper reported Monday that the plant’s fruit was apparently stowed away by an arctic ground squirrel in the wastelands of northeastern Siberia. Hidden beneath the permafrost of the frozen tundra for some 32 millennia, Russian researches recovered the almost...

Oldways says Black History Month, this February, is the perfect time to explore the healthful culinary traditions of the African Diaspora – from Africa, the Caribbean, South America and the American South – and claim your health by claiming your history. Boston, MA (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 Health experts and scientists believe that heritage is a strong motivator for change. Black History Month, this February, is the perfect time to explore the healthful culinary traditions of the...

DALLAS, January 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report, "Seed Treatment Market Trends and Global Forecasts (2011-2016)", published by MarketsandMarkets (http://www.marketsandmarkets.com), global seed treatment market is the fastest growing segment of crop protection market. This growth is fueled by government encouragement for adoption of seed treatment as crop protection practice. This growth is particularly higher in geographies such as Latin...

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. and SEATTLE, Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnering with Seattle based Sesame Communications, the leader in cloud-based patient communication systems, the UOBG will help orthodontists meet patients where they are most likely to be found today...online. UOBG members will receive special discounts as well as the option to use UOBG coupon on select Sesame online services designed to accelerate practice growth. Sesame Communications joins an already impressive...