jeudi 21 mai 2015

What FDA Learned About Dark Chocolate and Milk Allergies

FDA is releasing more information about its study finding that some dark chocolate products contain varying amounts of milk. And you can't always tell that's the case simply by reading the food label.

mercredi 20 mai 2015

The Web's Most Effective Ads

In the noisy world of digital marketing, these four retargeting channels can bring previous site visitors back to your online store.

At-Home Walks Help Those With Clogged Leg Arteries Stay Mobile

In study, people with peripheral artery disease benefited from organized exercise program

Here it is!: #GimmeFive “FLOTUS-Style”

Posted by:
Elyse Cohen, Deputy Director, Let's Move!

Throughout the fifth anniversary of Let’s Move!, the First Lady has been encouraging everyone across the country to #GimmeFive ways they are eating better, being more active, and leading a healthier life. This week, many of the First Lady’s followers have been challenging her back and just a few days ago, the President responded to her challenge and challenged her to #GimmeFive "FLOTUS-style."

Are you ready for the First Lady’s response? Here it is, "FLOTUS-style:"

If you're new to these workouts, make sure you have a coach or a parent around to show you the ropes.

5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Emotional Intelligence for Marketing

In addition to growing your business faster, using these emotionally intelligent strategies will ensure you are connecting with the right customers who will also help you grow faster.

Complementary and Integrative Approaches for Cancer Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects

Woman with laptop computer.

Many people who have been diagnosed with cancer use complementary health approaches. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), which included a comprehensive survey on the use of complementary health approaches by Americans, 65 percent of respondents who had ever been diagnosed with cancer had used complementary approaches. Those who had been diagnosed with cancer were more likely than others to have used complementary approaches for general wellness, immune enhancement, and pain management.

A substantial amount of evidence suggests that some complementary health approaches, such as acupuncture, massage therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and yoga may help to manage some symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment. For other complementary approaches (e.g., natural products), the evidence is more limited. This issue of the digest provides information on the evidence base of complementary and integrative health approaches for cancer-related symptoms and treatment side effects.

lundi 18 mai 2015

FTC Returns $3 Million to Consumers in Cactus Juice Scam

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing almost 500,000 checks totaling approximately $3 million to consumers who lost money to diet supplement marketers who made unsupported claims that their cactus-based fruit drink, Nopalea, would treat a variety of health problems.