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Resveratrol Supplements? Or Just Polish Off the Merlot?

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The popularity of the Mediterranean Diet and it’s apparent impact on longevity has led to research into the substance resveratrol, an ingredient found in red wine and a diet staple in the Mediterranean culture. After extensive experimentation, doctors have concluded that resveratrol demonstrates the ability to reverse the effects of obesity in mice. In addition, they observed that mice placed on a diet of resveratrol supplements also exhibited higher endurance levels and longer lifespans than mice on a non-supplemented diet. In a controlled test environment, ordinary mice will normally run approximately one kilometer on a treadmill before collapsing in exhaustion. However, mice that have been given a resveratrol supplement will run twice as far before showing evidence of tiring. In addition, subsequent tests also show that the mice on the resveratrol program demonstrate heightened muscle control and strength and have a significantly reduced resting heart rate when compared t...
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Baby products news, articles and information: Concept-related articles: Cosmetics : Beauty to die for: health hazards of cosmetics and skin care products revealed Cosmetics products routinely formulated with cancer-causing chemicals Lax regulations allow cosmetics industry to sell products contaminated with infectious pathogens The Story of Cosmetics - New groundbreaking animation about the deadly chemicals in personal care products Petroleum-based cosmetics and skin care products found to contain cancer-causing chemical 1,4-dioxane Health : Where's the health in health care reform? Ingredients : How food manufacturers trick consumers with deceptive ingredients lists Safety : FDA drug safety bill passes in the U.S. Senate; health freedom advocates outraged at betrayal of American consumers Babies : Zika: a masterpiece of public mind control Products : Interview with Alan Friedman from Good Cause Wellness about Antioxidants, Agave Nectar and Chia...
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Baby wash, shampoo contains cancer-causing chemicals, group says WASHINGTON — More than half the baby shampoo, lotions and other infant-care products analyzed by a health advocacy group were found to contain trace amounts of two chemicals that are believed to cause cancer, the organization said Thursday. Some of the biggest names on the market, including Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo and Baby Magic lotion, tested positive for 1,4-dioxane or formaldehyde or both, the non-profit Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reported. The chemicals , both characterized as probable carcinogens by the Environmental Protection Agency, are not added intentionally to products and are not listed on ingredient labels. Rather, they appear to be byproducts of the manufacturing process. The organization tested 48 baby bath products. Of those, 32 contained trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and 23 contained small amounts of formaldehyde. Seventeen products tested positive for both chemicals. ...
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A Look Into Entrepreneurial Approaches to Social Change My first experience with the world of startups dates back to the early 1980s, when I had the privilege of joining the world's first online service, or what today would be called an "Internet company." One more stop at another startup effort and I finally had the chance to be part of building the company that quite literally brought America Online. We didn't just build a Fortune 500 corporation, we helped usher in the digital revolution. But I believe our success, in the face of competitors who had deeper pockets and wider networks, rested on a critical point: We were on a mission that went beyond making money. The early team at AOL undoubtedly believed in the power of the Internet to democratize access to ideas, information and communication  and  level the playing field. It was that sense of mission that drove our passion and perseverance. Fast-forward to today and a new breed of entrepreneur is increas...
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How 'Happy Family' Became Healthy Baby-Food Pioneers Shazi Visram and Jessica Rolph launched Happy Family on Mothers’ Day in 2006 with the mission of making organic, nutrient-rich baby food widely available and affordable. Now mothers themselves, Visram and Rolph gave a Mothers’ Day present to investors last year: the announcement that Happy Family was being acquired by French food giant Danone, reportedly, for more than $250 million for 92 percent of the company. The acquisition demonstrates that impact investments -- investments made into companies and organizations that aim to create social and environmental good -- can indeed produce significant exits. Now, Happy Family will test another hypothesis: that mission-driven businesses can maintain their social impact inside huge global corporations. Related:  A Look Into Entrepreneurial Approaches to Social Change As a major consumer products corporation, Danone provides global distribution and ma...
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Best Baby Travel Systems – Stroller and Car Seat Combo

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Best Baby Travel Systems – Stroller and Car Seat Combo When you’re in the market for the best baby travel system you can find, you’re now looking to make a tandem purchase – you’ll need a reliable stroller AND the accompanying carrier/car seat. The combo needs to be safe, lightweight and easily interchangeable amongst other things. With so many options on the market, how do you pick the right one for you and your baby that won’t have you scrambling for the warranty card a month later? Well, picking just any ol’ stroller/carrier combination may net you something you’re initially satisfied with, but you also may find that buyer’s remorse comes quickly with these types of purchases… especially if you’re a first time mother (or father) and really don’t know what to look for. Take it from the parents who have already been there and voiced their concerns. BENEFITS OF A TRAVEL SYSTEM   Obviously a ...
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Best Baby Travel Systems – Stroller and Car Seat Combo

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* Best Baby Travel Systems – Stroller and Car Seat Combo    When you’re in the market for the best baby travel system you can find, you’re now looking to make a tandem purchase – you’ll need a reliable stroller AND the accompanying carrier/car seat. The combo needs to be safe, lightweight and easily interchangeable amongst other things. With so many options on the market, how do you pick the right one for you and your baby that won’t have you scrambling for the warranty card a month later? Well, picking just any ol’ stroller/carrier combination may net you something you’re initially satisfied with, but you also may find that buyer’s remorse comes quickly with these types of purchases… especially if you’re a first time mother (or father) and really don’t know what to look for. Take it from the parents who have already been there and voiced their concerns. BENEFITS OF A TRAVEL SYSTEM Obviously a stroller is an essential component in your life...
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