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Nutrients that help protect against Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareVitamin E and beta carotene may be protective for the development of Parkinson's disease, according to new research. A better understanding of potential for the dietary antioxidants to contribute to reduced rates of Parkinson's disease was the goal of a study led by Fei Yang, M.D., Ph.D., of the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Ocado’s robots are changing the grocery industry
Bambi Majumdar Distribution & WarehousingOcado's robotic lab has generated a lot of interest in the food retail industry. The UK-based online grocer has set the stage for the future of grocery shopping with the robotic innovations in its automated fulfillment center.
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10 classic American drive-in restaurants
Dave G. Houser Food & BeverageAmerica's first drive-in restaurant was said to have opened in Dallas in 1921, but these classic eateries really came of age in the 1950s at a time when cars symbolized the nation's post-war economic recovery.
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The meal-kit industry: Surviving in the world of Amazon
Jessica Taylor Food & BeverageMeal kits. An alternative to making your life less busy, designed to reduce the time and stress of preparing a home-cooked meal, meal kits are all the rage these days. In fact, according to a survey by Morning Consult, roughly 19 percent of Americans have tried it. After launching about five years ago, the meal-kit market has flourished into a full-blown industry.
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The future of grocery marketing lies in big data
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageA recent Wall Street Journal article chronicled how grocery stores are racing to master big data and leverage that information to stay ahead in the grocery wars. Stores are competing with each other and also with online behemoths like Amazon and its smaller counterparts.
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5 simple tips for healthy eating this holiday season
Jacqueline Hansen Sports & FitnessThe holidays are quickly approaching, and you know what that means ... pie, cookies, hot cocoa and holiday parties. Each year, we give ourselves a free pass (or two), but then January hits and the guilt sets in.
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4 tips for great-tasting deer meat
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureEven though deer meat may have a reputation for tasting "gamy" in some circles, it doesn't have to be that way. Depending on their age, sex and diet, certain deer will taste better than others. More often than not, though, poor-tasting venison is a result of improper meat handling.
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Amazon slashes seller fees — What does it mean for the competition?
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageIt seems Amazon's grocery takeover tactics didn't stop with Whole Foods. We now know they have a larger plan in mind, a plan that signals total food domination.
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So you have a sports injury? Here’s what you need to eat
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessFor athletes and regular exercisers of all types, injuries can seem like the end of the world. When your sport or activity is such a big part of your life, suddenly being unable to train and compete leaves a gaping hole.
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Walmart’s Jet.com targets younger shoppers with new brand
Bambi Majumdar RetailDo millennials shop differently? Walmart’s Jet.com thinks they do. That is why it is all set to launch the grocery brand Uniquely J for "everyday essentials." The brand’s focus is on young shoppers who like edgier and bolder packaging. Millennials are keen to buy quality products that are local and clean, and Uniquely J’s products will display transparent labeling and product sourcing details. The launch also represents an important next step in Walmart's pursuit of Amazon.
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