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Creator of the South Beach Diet Discusses COVID-19 Hospitalization Risks Associated with Obesity, Insulin Resistance

• May 15, 2020
• Tagged as: COVID-19 Risks, Diabetes, Health, Insulin, Obesity, South Beach

AUDIO: Dr. Arthur Agatston, world-renowned cardiologist and creator of the South Beach Diet and the New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet

(Philadelphia, PA, Friday, May 15, 2020) – Just recently, doctors at NYU Langone Health center conducted the largest US study of COVID-19 to find that obesity is the single biggest ‘chronic’ factor in New York...

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New Study Shows Family Caregivers in Poor Health, Feeling Financial Strain

• May 14, 2020

AUDIO: Grace Whiting, President & CEO, National Alliance for Caregiving

(Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 14, 2020) – Caregiving in the U.S. 2020, a new study from the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP, finds that the number of family caregivers in the United States increased...

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New Analytics Tool to Help Schools Address the Growing Student Learning Gap

• May 14, 2020

AUDIO: Marcy Daniel, Chief Product Officer, PowerSchool

(Folsom, CA, Thursday, May 14, 2020) – Today, PowerSchool announced its new Unified InsightsTM Student Learning release, a first-of-its-kind tool, giving educators a holistic view into data they’ll need to help ensure all students can...

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Safety Tips for Seniors to Practice during COVID-19

• May 14, 2020

AUDIO: Dr. Gina Conflitti, Chief Medical Officer for Cigna Medicare Advantage

(Bloomfield, CT, Thursday, May 14, 2020) – Everyone is concerned about COVID-19, and seniors are especially at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), adults aged 65 and older and individuals with chronic...

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Boating and Social Distancing Tips for National Safe Boating Week

• May 12, 2020

AUDIO: Yvonne Pentz, Communications Director, National Safe Boating Council

(Manassas, VA, Tuesday, May 12, 2020) – COVID-19 is forcing everyone to navigate uncharted waters, including boaters. For the annual celebration of National Safe Boating Week, held May 16 to May 22, the National Safe...

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Facebook Announces New Ways to Discover and Support Small Businesses

• May 11, 2020

AUDIO: Carolyn Everson, Vice President Global Marketing Solutions, Facebook

(Menlo Park, CA, Monday, May 11, 2020) – Today Facebook announced new ways for people to support and discover small businesses, along with more tools for keeping businesses informed and connected with their customers. Facebook...

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AARP Discusses Unemployment during the Pandemic and Beyond

• May 7, 2020

AUDIO: Emily Allen, Senior Vice President of Programs, AARP Foundation

(Washington, DC, Thursday, May 7, 2020) – According to the U.S. Labor Department, another 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits during the week ending April 25. In the previous six weeks, more than 30...

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Poll Shows Parents See Increased Opportunity While Sheltering in Place for Impactful Conversations with Young People

• May 7, 2020

AUDIO: Gillian Sealey, Interim CEO, Power to Decide

(Washington D.C., Thursday, May 7, 2020) – A new poll conducted for Power to Decide’s #TalkingIsPower campaign reveals that the majority of adults see an increased opportunity for conversations with the young person in their...

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American Federation of Teachers President Discusses Plan to Safely Reopen America’s Schools

• May 6, 2020

AUDIO: Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers

(Washington D.C., Wednesday, May 6, 2020) – The American Federation of Teachers has released a detailed road map that, in the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine, charts a path to safely and responsibly reopen school...

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Doctor Shares Healthcare Options for Those Who Have Lost Insurance Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

• May 1, 2020

Broadcast News Resource · Doctor Shares Healthcare Options for Those Who Have Lost Insurance Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

AUDIO: Holly Phillips, MD, RxSaver Medical Expert

(Austin, TX, Friday, May 1, 2020) – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major economic impact, with unemployment swelling to levels not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s. For many, this means they...

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