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NAVEX Recognized Among 2023 USA Top Workplaces

NAVEX Global

NAVEX, the leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced the company has been honored as a USA Top Workplace 2023. This recognition follows NAVEX being named a 2022 Oregon Top Workplace by the Portland Oregonian and a 2022 Charlotte Metro Area Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer. Top Workplace designation is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a survey administered by Energage LLC., an employee engagement technology and analytics company. The anonymous survey measures 15 unique culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization -- including alignment, execution, and employee connection. In addition to the Top Workplaces honor, Energage also recognized NAVEX for cultural excellence in Employee Well-Being and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. “At NAVEX, we strive to be the one place that people want to grow their careers and thrive in life," said Cindy Raz, chief people officer at NAVEX. “Our workplace culture focuses beyond what people do professionally; we invest in them as a person through meaningful development programs and celebrate their success across the many roles they hold in life. And while this Top Workplace designation is not a goal in itself, we are deeply honored to be recognized for building and maintaining a meaningful work environment. Life is simply too short to not help people thrive.” NAVEX recognizes that people across their team have goals deeply important to them to achieve. By building a workplace culture that is focused on the total experience of a person – beyond the limited boundaries of the employee experience – NAVEX is leaning into its core value to Do the Right Things Right. Under Raz’s leadership, and with support at every level of the company, NAVEX also brings people together through community groups including groups for Women in Sales, LGBTQ+, Blacks at NAVEX, Parents at NAVEX, and more to come. “During this very challenging time, Top Workplaces has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong business performance," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward. Top Workplaces draw on real-time insights into what works best for their organization, so they can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on their people and their business.” Learn more about Life at NAVEX: www.navex.com/en-us/company/careers-at-navex/ About Energage Making the world a better place to work together. TM Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 16 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com. NAVEX is trusted by thousands of customers worldwide to help them achieve the business outcomes that matter most. As the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software and services, we deliver solutions through the NAVEX One platform, the industry’s most comprehensive governance, risk and compliance (GRC) information system. For more information, visit NAVEX.com and our blog. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Contact Details NAVEX Scott Levesque +1 617-388-5773 scott.levesque@navex.com Company Website https://www.navex.com

February 01, 2023 04:40 PM Eastern Standard Time

Hollywood Star Cuts Starts Franchise Expansion!

All American Gold Corp.

McapMediaWire -- All American Gold Corp. (OTC: AAGC ) is very pleased to announce that Hollywood Star Cuts, AAGC’s Operating Company, has officially begun the Franchise Build-out segment of the Company’s growth model. On February 1 st and February 15 th, Hollywood Star Cuts Florida franchise partner will officially be taking possession of two retail locations in the Western Florida region. The first location will be located in the rapidly expanding Port Charlotte market. Construction and renovations will begin immediately. This location is situated in an exceptional venue with a Major Grocery Chain and a Major Coffee Retailer ensuring constant foot traffic throughout all business hours. This location will primarily be “Family Hair Focused” but will also have a section for “Nail Care”. This 1,200 square foot location is newly rebuilt after the devastation of Hurricane Ian allowing the Franchisee a blank slate in which to create an award-winning venue. The second location, starting February 15 th, will be located in the bustling St. Petersburgh metro area. This locale is perfectly situated adjacent to an Upscale Fitness Center, a Big Box Superstore and many Eateries. It will be conducting business on one of St. Petersburgh’s busiest retail streets. This 1,150 square foot location was a successful operating hair salon previously, making the permitting and reconstruction process much more streamlined. This location will also be “Family Hair Focused” but due to the fact that there is an existing nail salon operating in the same plaza, the franchisee has opted for an Esthetician Room withing Hollywood Star Cuts to increase revenue. Both locations require 45-60 days to allow for construction and permitting. At the end of 2022, construction began in Central Texas. It is expected that Hollywood Star Cuts will be hosting a Texas sized grand opening in March once the permitting is complete and the franchisee has the Texas location staffed. Other franchise locations in Arizona and Nevada, as well as other markets, will be proceeding with construction as the year progresses. Hollywood Star Cuts is in the process of developing a “Blockbuster Mega Production Studio”. This facility will have everything a customer and a potential franchisee could ask for. Not only does it have multiple hair styling stations, the venue will contain a dedicated area for nails. The massive facility will have a dedicated room within the venue that houses an area large enough to accommodate two separate esthetician rooms for face and skin care. To top it all off, another large room, located in the rear of the facility, will house two tanning stations. One station will house a stand-up tanning booth and the other will house a lay down tanning bed. The purpose of such a comprehensive facility is to give the customer an all inclusive Movie Star experience while demonstrating to any potential franchisees all the wonderful features Hollywood Star cuts can offer them as business partners. The Blockbuster Mega Production Facility is under construction now and is expected to be completed by March 1 st with a grand opening celebration shortly after. This facility is being constructed in the Westpark area of Boise Idaho. Hollywood Star Cuts invites everyone to visit all our locations in the Boise and Nampa Idaho area. The growth model for Hollywood Star Cuts includes both Corporate owned stores as well as Franchise stores in specific markets. Once the Blockbuster mega Production Studio is completed, the construction of Corporate locations will cease for 2023. With the construction of Corporate locations on hiatus for the remainder of the year, Hollywood Star Cuts will be executing it’s business plan with an operating profit. The intent of concentrating on growing the business via franchise model is to accelerate growth while accumulating funds, allowing for future growth without the need for outside financing. To ensure transparency and clarity, All American Gold Corp will be conducting a Shareholder Conference Call on Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00PM Eastern Time (4:00PM Western). This call will be open to the public. Among topics to be discussed will include Calendar Year-end financials, expansion plans, audit update, as well as other Company business. The dial-in number will be (267) 807-9601. The access code will be 526-855-601. Management invites all interested parties to participate in the call. There will be a question-and-answer period after the presentation. Updates and reminders will be posted on Twitter. Hollywood Star Cuts is dedicated to offering the very best in service and experience and is committed to becoming a leader in the multi-billion-dollar and recession resilient Hair-Care industry. Hollywood Star Cuts would like to thank all their loyal customers, their loyal staff members and all who support the Company. Hollywood Star Cuts is committed to expand through organic growth with Company-owned stores as well as utilizing franchise partners nationally. All American Gold Corp. invites the public to follow us on Twitter @HStarcuts as most updates, and communication will be conducted there. The public is also invited to follow us on Facebook and online at www.hollywoodstarcuts.com. Forward-Looking Statement Any statements made in this press release which are not historical facts contain certain forward-looking statements; as such term is defined in the Private Security Litigation Reform Act of 1995, concerning potential developments affecting the business, prospects, financial condition and other aspects of the company to which this release pertains. The actual results of the specific items described in this release, and the company's operations generally, may differ materially from what is projected in such forward-looking statements. The company disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement. This press release shall not be deemed a general solicitation. Twitter: @HStarcuts www.hollywoodstarcuts.com (760) 525-7411 Contact Details Hollywood Star Cuts Lawrence Twombly +1 760-525-7411 Company Website http://www.hollywoodstarcuts.com/

February 01, 2023 09:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

Digital Addiction is Affecting Adolescent Brain Development, Mental Health Experts Warn

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Is your child addicted to social media? New research shows that social media could be reprogramming children’s brains—and psychologists warn parents that they need to pay closer attention. “Once a habit like constantly checking social media is formed, it’s difficult for adolescents to self-regulate, so parents may need to step in,” said Dr. Michele Nealon, Psy.D., President of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. The new research focuses on overuse of screen time by adolescents in a three-year neurological study by the University of North Carolina. Results published this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association, show significant changes in the brains of 12 and 13-year-olds who reported habitually checking Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. An earlier neurobiological study reported in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One, showed another troubling effect: compulsive adolescent tweeters had widespread and significant decreases of functional connectivity in their brain’s cortico-striatal circuits. According to these studies, social media may alter neurodevelopment, significantly changing the ways in which the adolescent brain responds to its environment. Dr. Nealon said that since the brain undergoes significant structural and functional reorganization during adolescence, habitual checking of social media may further increase the already enhanced activity in the amygdala and insula, creating hyperactive neural responses to the anticipation of more “likes” and social media feedback. “The result is an ever-increasing need for digital social rewards and a reduction of ability to resist urges to check for feedback on social media platforms,” she explained. “This never-ending loop could interfere with school, athletics, friendships and other real world social interactions that are important for normal psychosocial development.” To counter addiction to digital media, Dr. Nealon has recommendations for parents: Limit screen time to under three hours a day, depending on your child’s age and activity level. Set parental controls on social media sites and monitor the content your child is viewing. Facilitate play dates and extracurricular activities to help develop other social skills About The Chicago School of Professional Psychology: Integrating theory with hands-on experience, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology provides education rooted in a commitment to innovation, service, and community for thousands of diverse students across the United States and globally. Founded in 1979, the nonprofit, regionally accredited university now features campuses in iconic locations across the country (Chicago, Southern California, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Dallas) and online. To spark positive change in the world where it matters most, The Chicago School has continued to expand its educational offerings beyond the field of psychology to offer more than 30 degrees and certificates in the professional fields of health services, education, counseling, business, and more. Through its engaged professional model of education, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and an extensive network of domestic and international professional partnerships, The Chicago School’s students receive real-world training opportunities that reflect their future careers. The Chicago School is proud to be a part of TCS Education System, a nonprofit, integrated system of colleges and universities that works collaboratively to advance student success and community impact. To learn more, visit www.thechicagoschool.edu. Contact Details Vivien Hao +1 323-893-4743 vhao@thechicagoschool.edu

January 31, 2023 11:11 AM Pacific Standard Time

Workforce Study: Is Going Independent the Secret to Getting More Out of Life?

MBO Partners

While the world has seemed in a never ending state of flux, life goals for US workers are surprisingly familiar, according to a new study from MBO Partners. The Life Goals study, released today shows that family time, leading a fulfilling life, and getting the most out of life are most important for traditional workers and independent workers. However, when it comes to meeting those goals, there are differences between independent and traditional workers. Independent workers outperform other workers in many categories but when it comes to being on track for retirement, almost half of workers report being successful compared to 41% of independent workers. “Our State of Independence has found that independents tend to be happier and healthier than their traditionally employed counterparts, but with this new look at Life Goals, it proves that going independent is better for one’s life overall,” said Miles Everson, CEO, MBO Partners. “The Great Realization is unequivocally here, and it’s time for enterprises to really get serious about considering independent professionals in their workforce strategic planning.” The past few years broadly reset many people’s life clocks, and, as a result, better work-life balance, the ability to pursue passions, and even health and wellness are taking center stage as top priorities. The Life Goals research shows that US workers’ top three stated life goals are: spending enough time with their family, leading a fulfilling life, and getting the most out of life. Independent workers report greater success at leading a fulfilling life, 61% versus 54% for traditional workers; leading a fulfilling life, 61% versus 54% for traditional workers and getting the most out of life, 57% compared to 52% of traditional workers. As companies grapple with quiet quitting, return to office and loud layoffs, the Life Goals study delivers insight into what matters to workers beyond benefits and compensation. The top 3 goals have an underlying foundation of time. Companies can support employees' life goals with work policies that give them time to spend with family, pursue passions and get the most out of life. This may mean modifying company culture around off-hours work and communication, adopting flexible schedules, or instituting digital nomad policies. To obtain a copy of the full Life Goals research brief, please visit http://bit.ly/3kMJ9E7 About MBO Partners® MBO Partners is a direct sourcing platform that enables enterprises and independents to work efficiently together. Its unmatched experience and industry leadership enable it to operate on the forefront of the independent economy and consistently advance the next way of working. For more information, visit mbopartners.com. Contact Details Words For Hire for MBO Partners Karen Swim +1 586-461-2103 pr@mbopartners.com Company Website https://mbopartners.com

January 31, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Record Put/Call Ratio — What’s Going On?

Options AI

Multiple headlines in the past few weeks highlighted record-high put/call ratios (PCRs), typically a bearish sentiment indicator. Investors may be growing increasingly bearish into 2023, but institutional traders know that other things could be going on too. The PCR is the number of put options traded divided by the number of call options traded for a given period of time. A PCR of 1 means the number of buyers of calls is the same as the number of buyers of puts. Over the past few weeks, the market has seen days with a PCR above 2.0 So What’s Going On? Not only are we in a bearish market with investors growing more cautious, but we are also seeing higher interest rates for the first time in years. Higher interest rates result in a more significant cost to carry long stock positions and price of options contracts (rho). Additionally, a down market has left large open interest in now deep-in-the-money (ITM) put options. This situation allows professional traders to target a specific type of arbitrage opportunity in which they target puts in high open interest contracts as part of a zero delta spread and then early exercise those puts. To explain, here’s an example of how this might work. Two traders target deep ITM, high open interest put strikes by crossing a 0 delta put spread (buying a 100 delta put while selling a 100 delta put as a net zero delta put spread) with each other (for the max value of that spread). The traders then early exercise the long puts on their spreads. Because assignments are given out randomly rather than directly to all those that are short that strike, each trader is only assigned one part of their spread. That leaves them with a short stock vs. a long 100 delta put. What Does This Mean for Me? From a market perspective, the volume associated with this professional arbitrage activity means that the PCR may be somewhat distorted as an indicator at the moment. More importantly, everyday investors should be aware of this activity, since the options they have sold may have a higher chance of being assigned. Here’s an example. You sold 10 contracts of a credit put spread in XYZ stock. The stock price falls below the short and long strike of the spread, implying that the spread may expire at maximum loss. However, prior to expiration, the 10 short put contracts are early assigned, where the original spread of -10 puts / +10 puts transforms into a +1,000 shares / long 10 puts position. The position still has defined risk but no immediate cause for alarm. However, now your account must have sufficient funds to own 1,000 shares of the underlying stock. If your account does not have sufficient funds to own the stock position, you will likely face a margin call that is due on the stock settlement date (2 business days after the assignment). In other words, your brokerage will request that you post sufficient funds. If you cover the margin call, you might carry the position. If you don’t, either you or your brokerage will want to immediately close the position. If you don’t meet the margin call by posting sufficient funds, you still have several options, including closing the position or exercising the long option. In a high-interest rate environment, another factor enters the frame. Even if you exercise the long put to flatten the stock position or if you sell the assigned stock, settlement of the exercise (or stock sale) is also 2 business days. Since you are reacting to an assignment that took place the previous day, you’ll face at least one business day where you will need to borrow funds to carry the long stock position. Worse, the settlement mismatch may occur over a weekend, meaning you must now borrow funds for 3 business days. And, even worse, a holiday would mean that you must unavoidably borrow funds for 4 days. In a low-interest-rate environment, borrowing money is obviously relatively cheap. You may not even notice the interest charge applied by the clearing broker, relative to the original known maximum loss of the trade. In a new high-interest rate environment, the consequences increase. If a 10-contract assignment translates into 1,000 shares of stock worth $300,000, and despite immediately closing the position, your settlement straddles a holiday weekend, you could end up with 4 days of interest at say, 8%. That’s over $250 in interest that would need to be factored in on top of the original maximum loss of the spread. Creating Strategies in an Ever Changing Market The new reality is, in this market of higher interest rates, early assignment on deep ITM options will happen more often. What can traders do to avoid the borrowing costs of early assignment? You can find strategies to avoid the borrowing costs of an early assignment. More active trade management often holds the key. Conduct regular scanning of winners and losers that have moved deeper ITM and might be prone to assignment. Take winners and losers off sooner by closing positions earlier. A good rule of thumb is to look for positions that are at or near 100 deltas on long and short strikes. Close those positions when they are at or near max loss or max gain before they have the chance to be early assigned. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Options AI Options AI support@optionsai.com Company Website https://www.optionsai.com/

January 30, 2023 02:16 PM Eastern Standard Time

The Lip Bar Introduces First Ever Skincare Collection for All Skin Types

The Lip Bar

Developed with gentle skin in mind, vegan beauty brand The Lip Bar announces its groundbreaking expansion with TLB Skincare ($16 – $18). This collection is formulated with nourishing ingredients that cleanse, hydrate, and soothe to reveal naturally balanced, dewy skin. After two years of intentional and strategic development of the formulas, TLB Skincare is The Lip Bar’s first launch in the skin care category. Taking a trip to better skin, this collection is power packed with superfood ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, Reishi Mushroom, Blueberry Extract, which aids in improving hyperpigmentation and dark spots, moisture retention, and gently nourishes the skin. The collection includes four essential products that offer beauty lovers a gentle, simple, and effective routine, perfect for makeup prep and removal. With self-care at the forefront, TLB Skincare boasts skin nourishing ingredients that provide a natural defense against blue light exposure, improved skin elasticity, collagen stimulation, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to hydrate and brighten skin - all at an affordable price point. “TLB is about celebrating, encouraging, and providing effortless solutions to women to bring ease to their routines, without compromise. The same is true for our skincare innovation. Every element of TLB Skincare was thoughtfully designed and developed to give women balanced skin easily through efficacious ingredients and gentle formulas. We want to take women on a skin trip through self-indulgent and gentle skin prep that doesn’t break the bank,” said The Lip Bar Founder and CEO Melissa Butler. TLB Skincare provides a simple yet effective routine that prepares your skin for an even better makeup routine. The Clean Up Gel Facial Cleanser reveals a fresh base, the Snap Back Skin Serum plumps the skin and improves pores and texture for a radiant glow, and the Dew Me Daily Moisturizer has a lightweight consistency, allowing for buildable makeup application to achieve an effortless look. In the evening, remove makeup using the Total Meltdown Makeup Remover Balm. TLB Skincare Collection includes: Total Meltdown Makeup Remover Balm, ($16.99; 1.4oz.): A cleansing balm that quickly dissolves into a silky oil to remove makeup and other impurities. Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Mushroom Extracts, and Rosehip Oil, the balm deeply cleanses while leaving the skin feeling nourished. Clean Up Gel Facial Cleanser, ($16.99; 3.0oz.): A soothing gel cleanser that turns into a soft lather when mixed with water, and gently removes dirt without stripping the skin. Infused with Cranberry Extract, Upcycled Blueberry Oil, and Reishi Mushroom Extract to replenish cell moisture and improve skin elasticity. Snap Back Skin Serum, ($17.99; 1.0oz.): The gently formulated and fast absorbing serum is infused with nourishing Mushroom Extract and Hyaluronic Acid, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, and brightening the skin with antioxidants. Dew Me Moisturizer, ($16.99; 1.5oz): A Lightweight daily moisturizer that absorbs quickly into the skin, reducing dullness and without clogging pores. The hydration boosting formula is made with Upcycled Blueberry Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, and Reishi Mushroom Extract to help preserve collagen and improve hyperpigmentation to reveal healthy skin. About The Lip Bar TLB is a beauty brand started in the kitchen of Founder and CEO, Melissa Butler while working on Wall Street. Since her early days of developing formulations, The Lip Bar has become a pioneer on clean beauty and inclusion, proudly founded and owned by a self-made Woman of Color. Since its launch in 2012, Butler has been on a mission to change the way people think about beauty. Believing that all beauty brands have the capacity to represent all beauty lovers, while creating clean and exciting products. Contact Details The Lip Bar First and Last PR: Hellen Ongaro and Camille Gordon thelipbar@firstandlastpr.com Company Website https://thelipbar.com/

January 27, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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AAPI-owned Skincare Brand Three Ships Beauty Receives B Corporation™ Certification

Three Ships Beauty

Three Ships Beauty – a Canadian-based effective, transparent, and natural skincare brand – today announces that it is B Corp™ Certified. Three Ships Beauty is joining the ranks as a business achieving the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency and has now made a legal commitment to stakeholder governance by disclosing this record of performance. The B Impact assessment examines a company’s impact on its workers, community, environment, and customers. 50.9 is the median score for an ordinary business and a score of 80 qualifies for B Corp Certification. Three Ships Beauty scored an overall 98.8 impact score, furthering its commitment to sustainability. Three Ships Beauty is only 1 of 102 skincare brands and 301 beauty brands to achieve this certification globally. “Achieving a status of this rank is such an honor and a true testament to the commitment that Three Ships Beauty makes,” said Connie Lo, co-founder of Three Ships Beauty. “From ingredient sourcing, product development, and distribution, to recycling and waste management, we are always striving to remain the natural, effective, and transparent skincare solution for our consumers.” Three Ships Beauty’s sourcing transparency feature on its website allows consumers to track every ingredient in their product down to its source. In addition, the brand is committed to shifting to 100% plastic packaging designed to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025. “This certification not only represents a commitment for the brand but a commitment for us as founders as well,” said Laura Burget, co-founder of Three Ships Beauty. “Our products are an extension of our vision and goals here at Three Ships Beauty. In order to possess this rank, we must continue to put our planet, our employees, and our consumers first in everything we do. We are thrilled to be joining the ranks of this global recognition and we know that this is only the beginning of the ways in which we can strive to do better for our people and the planet.” With this certification, Three Ships Beauty looks forward to continuing its devotion to transparency, accountability, and sustainability. To learn more, please visit https://www.bcorporation.net/ThreeShips. For more about Three Ships Beauty’s sustainability efforts, please visit https://www.threeshipsbeauty.com/pages/sustainability. ABOUT THREE SHIPS BEAUTY Founded by Connie Lo and Laura Burget, Three Ships Beauty has become an effective and natural skincare brand focused on transparency, that is transforming the clean beauty space with accessible products. From farm to shelf, each product includes science-backed plant-derived ingredients, no fillers or chemicals, and is housed in 100% recyclable packaging. Better for the planet and better for the skin, Three Ships promises to deliver uncomplicated skincare backed by natural ingredients and real science. Their impressive products and successful launches have led them to continuous product sell-outs, including their 6x sell-out hero product, Dream Cream, and 8x sell-out best-seller, the Dew Drops Serum. Three Ships has also been recognized for numerous awards and accolades including a Cosmopolitan Holy Grail Beauty Award, Glossy Beauty Award, and a HOLA! Beauty Award. Continuously choosing upcycled ingredients, innovative packaging, and a commitment to fulfill a circular economy, Three Ships has met the standard of sustainable and eco-friendly skincare every step of the way, and is EWG Verified, Vegan.org certified, Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, and certified Women Owned. Connie and Laura are in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2022, winners of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® in Ontario (2022), RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneurs of the Year (2021), and appeared on CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den (Canada’s Shark Tank). ### Contact Details Six One Agency Camryn Carlson camryn@six-one.com Company Website https://www.threeshipsbeauty.com/

January 26, 2023 08:03 AM Eastern Standard Time

The Hottest 2023 Travel Trends and Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List

YourUpdateTV

Travel is on the rebound in 2023! Eighty percent of Americans report high degrees of excitement about travel this year, with 79% already having trips planned in the next several months, as reported in a recent study. Recently, Cruise and Travel Expert, and Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, Colleen McDaniel, partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line on a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss top travel trends and destinations for 2023. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/z3UQEcR_x50 With Companies like Norwegian Cruise Line reporting record demand going into 2023, it demonstrates travelers are ready to get away…and sail away. In fact, a recent AAA survey finds 52% of U.S. adults are just as likely or more likely to consider taking a cruise vacation than they were before 2020. That number is up from 45% one year ago. For those looking to maximize their vacation, cruising is a great option. It provides travelers with the opportunity to visit multiple destinations with only having to unpack once. You can discover Europe’s most charming port cities and wake up in a new country each day; and for those looking to reconnect with nature, a voyage through Alaska’s Inside Passage takes travelers up close to the natural beauty and wildlife of the destination. With cruising, it’s just as much about the journey as it is about the destination. From discovering new places, to enjoying new experiences, cruising provides the variety and immersive experiences travelers are looking for. In fact, Norwegian Cruise Line sails to nearly 400 destinations worldwide and is preparing to debut its next groundbreaking ship – Norwegian Viva – during the summer of 2023. As of January 24th, NCL is offering 50% off all cruises, plus free airfare for the second guest, free open bar, free specialty dining, free excursions, free WiFi, and more! Go to ncl.com to learn more about available itineraries and to start planning your long-awaited vacation at sea. About Colleen McDaniel Colleen McDaniel is Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, the world’s largest online cruise resource. She considers cruising to be a true passion, having traveled the world by water – from Alaska, the Caribbean and Hawaii, to Europe’s rivers, Antarctica and Africa – on ships of all ships and sizes. She’s regularly quoted as a cruise expert in media outlets across the country, including outlets like The Associated Press, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX Business, CNBC, The New York Times, Travel + Leisure and Skift. Cruise Critic is the world’s largest cruise reviews and information site, offering a comprehensive resource for cruise travelers -- from first-time cruisers to avid cruise enthusiasts. The site features more than 50M+ opinions, reviews & photos and hosts the world's largest online cruise community. Cruise Critic is a subsidiary of TripAdvisor, Inc. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

January 25, 2023 04:11 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Survey reveals the leading causes of weight gain — and it’s not just food or lack of exercise

Able

Rising global overweight and obesity rates are typically attributed to overconsumption and a lack of movement. However, new research highlights the far more complex combination of lifestyle choices and challenges that cause weight gain. In a survey 1 of over 100,000 users of Able, a health coaching app that tailors personal programs to each individual to help them achieve their goals, users most commonly attributed their weight gain to stress (24.5%), family life (12.5%), medication (11.7%) and work (10.9%). Likewise, 57.7% of overweight people get just five to seven hours of sleep each night, with poor sleep quality a major risk factor for obesity. Data shows that diet does play a role, but more so due to what people consume, rather than how much. Some 79.3% of respondents stated that they eat three or fewer meals daily. However, 26.8% most commonly consume sweet foods throughout the day. Likewise, 19.2% regularly eat fried food, 16.6% consume caffeine and 9.3% drink alcohol, all of which have been linked to weight gain. The survey also found that many users signing up to Able had debilitating health conditions that can impact the ability to lose weight. Some 12% of females and 2% of males reported suffering from depression and anxiety. Likewise, 6% of women and 1% of men had insomnia, while 4% of women and 1% of men reported being asthmatic. In addition, 6% of women reported hormonal issues. “The human body is intricate and reaching our optimal weight is never so straightforward as moving more and eating less,” Roman Taranov, CEO and founder of Able said. “As this data shows, it's often not for lack of trying, but to achieve results you really must consider each person’s body, mind and situation. With an action plan that targets the specific factors that impact an individual, no reasonable weight loss goal is unachievable.” Hoping to improve their health (23.9%), feel good (21.5%) and live longer (16.7%), almost a third of users had tried gym exercise. Similarly, 24.4% had tried a restrictive diet and a further 21.2% attempted a fitness-focused diet. However, losing weight requires addressing the various factors that impact our body, from diet to rest to medication, while staying motivated and working around our busy schedules. The survey data was collected from more than 100,000 people who submitted responses to the intake questionnaire for Able's weight loss program. Overall, 57% were aged over 50 and 20% under 30. Women made up 81% of respondents. 1 Research findings based on a survey questionnaire to members of the Able community that was completed between December 2022 and January 2023. 102,361 adults aged between 18 and 48 based around the world responded to the survey. About Able Able is a digitally native health and wellness platform that provides access to high-quality, comprehensive weight care from start to finish, at the cost of an affordable monthly subscription. Founded in 2021, Able’s weight loss program works because it treats the whole person, addressing every factor that impacts weight. Able clients achieve lasting results by making better food and movement choices, with the support and accountability of a personal health coach within the app who guides them in adapting their lifestyle and habits. Contact Details Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://ableapp.com/

January 25, 2023 08:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

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