Sarcopenia is characterized by loss of muscle-mass, -strength, and -function. It can decrease quality-of-life in older adults—while increasing their risk of debilitating falls and fractures. What’s more, one of the main factors in its development is a lack of physical activity. Doctor Dorothy Fink is the director of the “Office on Women’s Health”, within the “U-S Department of Health and Human-Services”…

"The public is likely familiar with bone-health disorders like osteoporosis and osteopenia; however, muscle-health disorders like sarcopenia can be just as impactful on women’s abilities to maintain function and mobility, as they age. Simple changes to daily routines—such as lifting light weights a few days each week, and increasing protein-intake—can help women maintain or regain lost muscle-mass, and make it easier to engage in everyday activities."

A new campaign—called “Stronger than Sarcopenia”—promotes awareness of the condition. Learn more at “womens-health”-dot-gov-slash-“sarcopenia”.

Many Americans take vitamins daily—even though the tablets themselves might not be as effective as they could be. According to Ron Beckenfeld—the founder and president of “Superior Source Vitamins”—a lot of the ingredients in traditional vitamins aren’t really needed…

“Almost two-in-five Americans prefer not to swallow pills. And, many supplements that are taken orally pass straight through the digestive system. Unfortunately, the compressed tablets for most vitamins require binders to hold them together—which leaves less room for active ingredients. That, in turn, means that people have to take more tablets—or swallow a larger pill—to get a specific level of effectiveness. We developed our ‘Micro-Lingual’ tablets to, instead, dissolve on or under the tongue; they’re much more concentrated, and about a tenth of the size and weight of a standard vitamin.”

To learn more, visit “superior-source-vitamins”-dot-com.

As students throughout Florida begin the new school-year, there’s more interest in alternatives to in-school education—from online schooling at home, to career-certifications that start as early as middle school. In fact, Florida is among the states whose virtual-school enrollments have continued to rise, even after the pandemic. Laura Downes is the director of schools at “Digital Academy of Florida”…

“We currently enroll more than six-thousand virtual students, across the state. And, in June, almost 40-percent of our 390 graduating seniors walked away with industry-certifications. Recent legislation on school-choice and workforce-training is opening the door for more parents to help their children find the best ‘K-12’ school and postsecondary path for their goals and interests.”

“Digital Academy of Florida” is a statewide program of “Hendry County District Schools”. To learn more, visit “k-12”-dot-com-forward-slash-“d-a-o-f-radio”.

This Sunday, August 27th, is the second-annual “National Cinema Day”. And, the one-day event will again bring together audiences of all ages, to enjoy a day at the movies—with a discounted admission of no more than four dollars for all films, in all formats. Jackie Brenneman is the president of “The Cinema Foundation”…

“Following last year’s rousing success, we look forward to again welcoming everyone to join us at the theaters—for the communal experience of one America’s favorite pastimes. We’ll have the hottest new titles, independent films, and summer blockbusters—along with special previews and exclusive new content that can only be seen in theaters. From beloved family-favorites and outrageous comedies—to thought-provoking dramas and thrilling adventures—there’s something for everyone. ‘National Cinema Day’ is a celebration of movie-fandom—and the uniting role that theaters play in our communities.”

For a list of participating theaters, visit “national-cinema-day”-dot-org.

As families gear up for another school-year, counterfeit goods pose a real danger; business and law-enforcement want shoppers to be safe when buying goods online. That’s why retailers like Amazon are partnering with the “U-S Chamber of Commerce”, and “U-S Customs and Border Protection”, to warn Americans about the risks that fake goods pose—and how to avoid them. Kebharu [kee-bar-oo] Smith is director and associate general-counsel of Amazon’s “Counterfeit-Crimes Unit”…

“Amazon has a zero-tolerance policy for counterfeit items—and employs a host of robust systems, to stop counterfeit products from ever appearing in our store. We’re proud to work alongside government- and industry-partners, to raise awareness about the risks posed by counterfeit goods—across the retail industry. So, no matter where you choose to shop for back-to-school supplies this year, you can feel confident about your purchases.”

For more information on how Amazon protects customers from fakes, visit “brand-protection”-dot-“amazon”-dot-com-slash-“progress-report”. And, for this year’s “Five Tips to Shop Smart”, visit “u-s-chamber”-dot-com-slash-“shop-smart”.

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“As sweltering temperatures continue, make sure that your kids stay healthy and protected. ‘United-Healthcare’ has these tips, to help keep them safe in the heat: Remember, hydration is key; children should drink four ounces of water every 15 minutes during outdoor play. You can help them increase hydration with popsicles or smoothies—and by avoiding sugary drinks. In addition, offer your children salt- and potassium-rich snacks—like pretzels or fruits—every 30 to 45 minutes. If a child appears irritable, has eyes that look sunken, urinates less, or cries without producing tears, they may be dehydrated. For sun-safety, apply sunscreen that’s ‘S-P-F’ 30 or higher—and reapply it regularly. Dress your kids in light, protective clothing—including a hat and sunglasses. And, help them seek shade under trees or an umbrella. For more tips from ‘United-Healthcare’, visit ‘u-h-c’-dot-com; that’s ‘u-h-c’-dot-com.”

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“A medida que continúan las temperaturas sofocantes, asegúrese de mantener a sus hijos sanos y protegidos. ‘United-Healthcare’ tiene estos consejos, para resguardarlos del calor: Recuerde, la hidratación es clave; los niños deben beber cuatro onzas de agua cada 15 minutos mientras juegan al aire libre. Usted puede ayudarles a aumentar la hidratación con paletas heladas o batidos—y evitando las bebidas azucaradas. Además, ofrézcales meriendas ricas en sal y potasio—como ‘pretzels’ o frutas—cada 30 a 45 minutos. Para estar seguro bajo el sol, aplique bloqueador solar que sea ‘S-P-F’ 30 o superior—y vuelva a aplicarlo con regularidad. Vista a sus hijos con ropa ligera y protectora—que incluya sombrero y gafas de sol. Y, ayúdelos a encontrar sombra bajo árboles o una sombrilla. Para obtener más consejos de ‘United-Healthcare’, visite ‘u-h-c’-punto-com; ‘u-h-c’-punto-com.”

In 1964, Ron Beckenfeld started selling vitamins out of the trunk of his car. Five years later, he founded “Continental Vitamin Company”—which he still owns today…

“In 1998, I developed ‘Superior Source Micro-Lingual’ because I was concerned about my father. When he developed Parkinson’s, he already had a heart-condition—and had problems swallowing large tablets. That inspired me to find a way to help those with problems swallowing vitamins that they needed.”

What else did you develop?

“I was also concerned about the additives and other ingredients in conventional vitamins. So, I created one that was small and pure—where potency isn’t lost in the high-acid environment of the stomach. I’m still passionate about making vitamins that are easy-to-take—with no water necessary—and absorbed quickly.”

“Superior Source Vitamins” are available online—and at such stores as “Sprouts” and “Vitamin Shoppe”. I’m Bob Tebo, for the “Consumer Radio Network”.

As children head back to school—with their backpacks full of new supplies—fake goods pose a constant danger. That’s why “U-S Customs and Border Protection”—or “C-B-P”—continues to raise awareness about counterfeit products. John Leonard is with its “Office of Trade”…

“Last year, ‘C-B-P’ seized 25-million fake items—worth about three-billion dollars. These fakes included back-to-school staples like electronics, footwear, study-supplies, and clothing. Counterfeit items can pose serious health- and safety-risks to our students. They also drain half-a-trillion dollars, annually, from the global economy—and cost the American economy alone two-and-a-half-million jobs. Our ‘C-B-P’-team is working closely with retailers, business-groups like the ‘U-S Chamber of Commerce’, and other private-sector leaders—to alert shoppers to the dangers associated with the purchase of counterfeit goods. Only shop from sources that you trust—especially when shopping online.”

As part of this effort, “Customs and Border Protection” is partnering with the “U-S Chamber of Commerce” on its “Shop Smart”-campaign. To report potential violations, visit “c-b-p”-dot-gov-slash-“trade”-slash-“e”-dash-“allegations”. And, for tips and more information, visit “u-s-chamber”-dot-com-slash-“shop-smart”.

With summer nearing its end, parents are ready to send their children back to school. And, there’s an added layer of concern if your child has allergies or asthma. Doctor Kathleen May is an allergist—and president of the “American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology”…

“It’s time to check in with your allergist, to ensure [that] your child has current prescriptions; this includes allergy-medications, asthma-inhalers, or epinephrine auto-injectors. Physical changes over the summer might also mean [that] your child needs a new dose.”

What else should parents do?

“Alert school-staff to your child’s allergy- and asthma-triggers; this includes talking about any food-allergies. Also, make sure [that] the school-nurse is aware of any medications [that] your child takes. Those should be in the nurse’s office—well-marked and available in case of an emergency—and, ideally, with an allergy or asthma action-plan.”

Learn more at “a-c-a-a-i”-dot-org; that’s “a-c-a-a-i”-dot-org. I’m Bob Tebo, for the “Consumer Radio Network”.

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“Last year, New Mexicans lost over 38-million dollars to fraud. And, the most-common scam in the state is the ‘imposter scam’—where someone pretends to be someone else to get your personal information. To help fight this type of fraud, ‘A-A-R-P New Mexico’ offers these tips: First, be suspicious of anyone who suddenly contacts you and wants to chat—especially if they suggest a new place to talk online. Next, never share personal information over the phone—or by e-mail—if you didn’t initiate the contact. It’s also a scam when someone you haven’t met in person asks you to send them money—often in the form of prepaid gift-cards or cryptocurrency. Finally, be vigilant about potential ‘romance scammers’ who profess a deep love for you very quickly. To learn more and get help, call A-A-R-P’s ‘Fraud-Watch Network’, at 1-877-908-3360—or visit ‘a-a-r-p’-dot-org-slash-‘fraud’.”