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Quality of Sleep is Significant Opportunity for North American Hotels

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Fewer Than 30% of Hotel Guests Experience “Better Than Expected” Night’s Sleep

Forget the minibar, sleek lobby and mints on the pillow. If hotels really want to build loyalty and delight their customers with stand-out lodging experiences, they need to focus on the bed. According to the J.D. Power 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study,^SM released today, quality of sleep is one of the most important components of a hotel guest experience with the potential to drive overall satisfaction and brand loyalty, but the majority of hotels are not delivering better-than-expected sleeping conditions.

“Delivering a superior sleep experience—from the quality of the bed, linens and pillows to the ambient sound and temperature of the room—is a huge opportunity for hotels to differentiate themselves from the pack and earn significant goodwill with guests,” said Jennifer Corwin, Senior Manager of Consumer Insights for Travel & Hospitality Intelligence at J.D. Power. “Of all the discrete variables of the hotel guest experience we measure, a better-than-expected night’s sleep is the one with the potential to drive the highest levels of overall guest satisfaction for those hotels that can deliver.”

Now in its 23rd year, the North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study was redesigned this year to incorporate much deeper guest profiling information and extended coverage of the full hotel customer journey, including the path to purchase, pre-stay communications and post-stay communications. The study also now includes property-level information throughout North America, updated food and beverage metrics and inclusion of vacation rental utilization metrics.

Following are some key findings of the 2019 study:

More zzzs, please: Overall satisfaction scores increase 114 points (on a 1,000-point scale) when hotel guests experience a better-than-expected quality of sleep. However, just 29% of hotel guests had such an experience. Of guests who do experience better-than-expected quality of sleep, 78% say they “definitely will” return to that property and 71% say they “definitely will” return to that brand.

The anatomy of a good night’s sleep: The top contributors to quality of sleep and, therefore, higher satisfaction scores, are comfort of bed; quietness of room; comfort/quality of pillows; room temperature; and comfort/quality of linens. Satisfaction scores for quality of sleep are also higher when hotels offer beyond-the-basics items, such as white noise/sound machines, earplugs, robe/slippers and authentic local decor.

Quality of sleep directly correlated to price of room: The highest rate of better-than-expected sleep quality is in the luxury hotel segment (42%), followed by the upper upscale (33%), upscale (31%), upper midscale (28%), midscale (28%) and economy (23%) segments.

Arrival and check-in experiences present opportunity to shine: The key elements of the check-in experience consistent with high hotel guest satisfaction scores are efficiency (ideally takes five minutes or less); accuracy; and offering a warm welcome. When any of those baseline criteria are not met, satisfaction scores tumble as much as 100 points.

Study Rankings

The following hotel brands rank highest in guest satisfaction in their respective segments:

Luxury: The Ritz-Carlton (for a fifth consecutive year)
Upper Upscale: Hard Rock Hotel
Upscale: Best Western Premier
Upper Midscale: Drury Hotels (for a 14th consecutive year)
Midscale: Wingate by Wyndham (for a fifth consecutive year)
Economy: Microtel by Wyndham (for a second consecutive year)

The 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study analyzes guest responses to more than 150 questions regarding their overall experiences and includes 85 officially ranked brands in six market segments. This year’s study is based on responses from approximately 44,890 guests who stayed at a hotel between June 2018 and May 2019.

For more information about the 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study, visit http://www.jdpower.com/resource/jd-power-north-america-hotel-guest-satisfaction-index-study.

J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. These capabilities enable J.D. Power to help its clients drive customer satisfaction, growth and profitability. Established in 1968, J.D. Power has offices serving North America, South America, Asia Pacific and Europe.

Easy Home Menopause Remedies to Treat Menopausal Symptoms

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Mеnораuѕе іѕ thе stage thаt іѕ hарреnіng іn аll wоmеn whеn thе рrоduсtіоn оf еѕtrоgеn frоm thе ovaries grаduаllу diminishes аnd еvеntuаllу tеrmіnаtеѕ. Nоwаdауѕ, mаnу wоmеn аrе lооkіng fоr mеnораuѕаl rеmеdіеѕ, but thеу fосuѕ оn ѕоmе оf thе mоѕt trоublіng symptoms оf mеnораuѕе, ѕuсh аѕ nіght ѕwеаtѕ аnd hоt flаѕhеѕ.

Thеrе аrе mаnу remedies available fоr mеnораuѕе thаt саn reduce thе unрlеаѕаnt ѕуmрtоmѕ оf mеnораuѕе аnd prevent уоu frоm mеltіng, іnсludіng ѕоmе ѕіmрlе tірѕ thаt уоu саn рut іntо рrасtісе daily. Below treatment can relieve symptoms of menopause.

Kеер уоur menopause аt hоmе frіеndlу.

If уоu аrе еxреrіеnсіng mеnораuѕаl ѕуmрtоmѕ, уоu саn іnсrеаѕе thе vоlumе оf air іn thе summer аnd dесrеаѕе thе hеаt іn thе wіntеr, ѕо thаt уоu аrе nоt аѕ lіkеlу tо еxреrіеnсе еxсеѕѕіvе hеаt wаvеѕ. If уоu аrе еxреrіеnсіng hоt flаѕhеѕ, thе іntеrnаl tеmреrаturе оf уоur bоdу саn rіѕе uр tо 8 dеgrееѕ fоr uр tо 3 mіnutеѕ! Recovery frоm hеаt wаvеѕ саn tаkе muсh lоngеr іf уоur home іѕ tоо hоt. Sо kеер thіngѕ сооl оn thе оutѕіdе ѕо уоur bоdу саn rесоvеr internally durіng thе mеnораuѕе phase.

Trу tо аvоіd stress аnd саffеіnе, іf роѕѕіblе, durіng menopause. Thіѕ іѕ bесаuѕе thеѕе twо thіngѕ nоt оnlу саuѕе mеnораuѕе ѕуmрtоmѕ lіkе hоt flаѕhеѕ аnd nіght ѕwеаtѕ, thеу саn аlѕо саuѕе thе mооdіnеѕѕ аnd іrrіtаbіlіtу оf menopause. Sоmе оf thе bеѕt mеnораuѕаl rеmеdіеѕ, ѕuсh аѕ mеdіtаtіоn аnd mаѕѕаgе, саn hеlр rеduсе hеаrt rаtе аnd rеlіеvе muѕсlе, ѕо mеnораuѕе ѕуmрtоmѕ, іnсludіng hоt flаѕhеѕ аnd hеаrt раlріtаtіоnѕ, аrе lеѕѕ lіkеlу.

Durіng thе mеnораuѕаl рhаѕе, уоu саn ѕtосk ѕоmе fооdѕ thаt соntаіn nаturаl еѕtrоgеnѕ ѕuсh аѕ ѕоуbеаnѕ, аlfаlfа ѕрrоutѕ, оаtѕ, рарауа, аnd оlіvе оіl іn thе rеfrіgеrаtоr. Tаkіng thеѕе fооdѕ wіll hеlр bаlаnсе thе lеvеlѕ оf еѕtrоgеn іn уоur bоdу, rеѕultіng іn fewer fluсtuаtіоnѕ іn thе ѕуmрtоmѕ оf mеnораuѕе.

Eаѕу Hоmеmаdе Remedies fоr Mеnораuѕе

Bу tаkіng care оf уоur оvеrаll health, уоu саn ѕоmеwhаt rеlіеvе thе ѕуmрtоmѕ оf mеnораuѕе. Thіѕ іnсludеѕ ѕuррlеmеntіng уоur dіеt wіth сеrtаіn mіnеrаlѕ аnd vіtаmіnѕ thаt уоur bоdу lоѕеѕ durіng thе mеnораuѕаl рhаѕе. Cоnѕumіng vіtаmіn E еvеrу dау wіll hеlр rеlіеvе nіght ѕwеаtѕ аnd hоt flаѕhеѕ. Tаkіng vіtаmіn D аnd саlсіum wіll аlѕо rеduсе thе ѕуmрtоmѕ оf mеnораuѕе аnd hеlр уоu ѕlеер еаѕіеr bу рrоtесtіng уоur bоnеѕ.

Yоu саn аlѕо gеt ѕоmе remedies tо trеаt thе ѕуmрtоmѕ оf mеnораuѕе іn thе kіtсhеn сlоѕеt аnd thе lосаl hеrbаl ѕtоrе, whісh іѕ еаѕу tо dо. Fоr еxаmрlе, tаkіng 800 mg оf еvеnіng рrіmrоѕе оіl thrее tіmеѕ a dау wіth рlеntу оf wаtеr wіll trеаt thе hоt flаѕhеѕ аnd kеер nіght ѕwеаtѕ аt bау. 2 ounces оf bееt juісе 3 оr 4 tіmеѕ a dау wіll аlѕо rеlіеvе thе ѕуmрtоmѕ оf mеnораuѕе.

Cоnѕіdеr ѕwіtсhіng tо Sаrѕараrіllа оr Black Cоhоѕh іf уоu lіkе tо drink herbal tеаѕ. Tаkіng a сuр оf аnу оf thеѕе hеrbаl tеаѕ twісе a dау іѕ оnе оf thе bеѕt mеnораuѕе rеmеdіеѕ fоr trеаtіng thе ѕуmрtоmѕ оf mеnораuѕе. Thеу аrе ѕооthіng tо уоur nеrvеѕ thаt hеlр уоu dеаl mоrе еаѕіlу wіth hеаt dіѕсоmfоrt аnd оthеr ѕуmрtоmѕ оf mеnораuѕе symptoms.

Othеr рорulаr treatment can relieve symptoms аrе tаkіng thе hеrbаl саllеd Lісоrісе. Yоu саn еvеn vіѕіt thе hеаlth fооd ѕtоrе аnd lооk fоr lісоrісе роwdеr іn сарѕulеѕ оr tаkе a tеаѕрооn оf thе роwdеr a dау, fоllоwеd bу a full glass оf wаtеr. Yоu саn drіnk hеrbаl tеа wіth a little wаrm mіlk tо hеlр уоu fаll аѕlеер mоrе ԛuісklу durіng mеnораuѕе.

5 games inspired by historical events

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As the gaming market continues to grow, developers and writers are producing gaming titles at a faster rate than ever. And while they may focus on the gaming graphics and speeds – another important feature is the story. A compelling storyline captures the hearts and minds of players and helps a game broaden its audience, potentially even leading to a franchise. But as game creators look forward to the next innovations in gaming, they sometimes look back into history to seek out inspiring story ideas.

Whether they’re looking to recreate the look and feel of a bygone era in order to fully immerse the gamer in the story, or just taking historical or mythological figures on their own new adventures, there are thousands of years of epic stories and colourful characters to choose from. Let’s take a trip back in time and have a look at some of the great games out there that have taken their inspiration from another era.

Mayan Chief

rent bright and colourful themes, designed to catch the eye and encourage people to take a seat and drop some change. You might think you know slot games – but if you haven’t seen how good they are today, you’re missing out.

Slots have come on leaps and bounds from the dusty one-armed bandits of old. Instead of cranking reels with a lever, players now use buttons to trigger virtual spins on a large screen. Get the correct combination and you can trigger bonus games, extra spins and entertaining animations.

It reminds us a bit of the development of solitaire. Back in the 1990s, you could only really play one type of this game on PC if you had a Windows computer. Today, there are all sorts of different versions, like Spider Solitaire with extra suits and decks.

One of the exciting new slot games coming to casinos this year, and also making an appearance online, is Mayan Chief. Based on the ancient Mayan culture which dominated the pre-Columbus Americas, this game features symbols and characters inspired by their rich history. Jaguars and parrots spin round, interspersed with treasure chests and items of intricate golden jewellery.

Watch out for the spinning Mayan calendar: line these carved discs up in the right combination and they will realign to reward you with something special – a huge jackpot.

For some players, some slot games are beginning to rival high-end consumer titles in terms of how engaging and immersive they are. However, titles are released on a near-weekly basis these days that it can be hard to find the ones that have real quality. Mayan Chief is a great place to start, but it’s a good idea to check out some other highly rated new online slots which providing more exciting storylines in different themes.

L.A. Noire

One of the most famous titles on this list, L.A. Noire comes from Rockstar games, the same people who brought us the Grand Theft Auto titles. And L.A. Noire continues their great tradition of letting the player explore a rich open-world city where the attention to detail is simply astounding. A mixture of the real 1940s America and the stylised way it was depicted in noir films and novels, the characters are instantly recognisable tropes – each with their own Rockstar spin.

You play a homicide detective charged with investigating and solving a variety of shocking and grisly crimes perpetrated on the streets of Los Angeles. Many of the crimes were inspired by real-life incidents, such as the infamous unsolved Black Dahlia murder case. Rockstar have done a great job of capturing the look and feel of the post-war era using actual photographs and city planning documents to ensure historical accuracy.

Dynasty Warriors

If you want to go back even further in time then the Dynasty Warriors franchise is well worth a look. Skip the first game as it plays more like a standard pvp fighter, and instead choose one of the many, many, many sequels. Dynasty Warriors 2 plays closest to real events. Based upon the power struggle between warring tribes in China around the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, you command one of the generals in your bid for victory.

The beautiful costumes look authentic and the detailed maps and scenery really transport you back in time. The hack and slash gameplay and the way in which thousands of enemies swarm on you are not particularly historically accurate, but this is a fantasy game, so I think we can forgive the developers for using a bit of creative license. This is a great series of games that is based on history, as opposed to trying to faithfully recreate it.

Assassin’s Creed

This list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Assassin’s Creed. These games painstakingly recreate all the buildings, landmarks and historical events for whichever period is currently featured. Sail the high seas with pirates in the Caribbean, gallop through Renaissance Florence or race over the rooftops of revolutionary France. In fact their recreations are so faithful, it has been suggested that they could be used to help rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral, after it caught fire in April.

The games are also peppered with familiar historical faces. Wander from the story mission and you could find yourself in conversation with Leonardo Da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin or even Queen Victoria. The games let you participate in historical events, recreating the action that led to Paul Revere’s legendary ride or the ascension to the papacy of Rodrigo Borgia.

Each building, character, event or location also comes with a detailed encyclopaedia entry so you can learn even more about the setting as you play. Ubisoft have got historical games down to an art form and if you love getting immersed in a beautiful and lovingly-created open world, then these are the games for you.

The Town of Light

The final game on our list is a story-based psychological thriller told through the eyes of Renee, an ex-patient exploring the now-closed psychiatric hospital where she spent her teenage years as a patient. The story is not for the faint-hearted. The writers don’t shy away from detailing the abusive treatments the patients suffered, or the actions of doctors, nurses and other patients which could make life there a literal hell.

What makes this story all the more chilling is that all the events are based on real-life occurrences at Volterra in Tuscany, Italy. Th team behind the game conducted extensive research, including reading letters and medical files from inmates, as well as carefully reconstructing the crumbling buildings.

The Town of Light is not an easy game to play, but it uses its historical basis to educate and spread awareness of some of the problems people with mental illness have had to face in the past. It is an emotional journey that stays with you long after the game has finished – just like any good history lesson should.

Bring Home The Epic Musical Celebration “Rocketman”

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Hailed as “a spectacular journey through the mind of a genius” (Jake Hamilton, WFLD-TV (FOX)) and “one of the best films of the year” (IGN), ROCKETMAN blasts off three weeks early on Digital August 6, 2019 and on
4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD August 27 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

Certified Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes, ROCKETMAN “explodes with energy” (Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV) and boasts incredible performances of Elton John’s beloved songs by Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service). This electrifying film also stars Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) as Elton’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden (“Bodyguard”) as Elton’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World) as Elton’s mother Sheila Farebrother.

The Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray releases are packed with over 75 minutes of must-see bonus content, including four extended musical sequences introduced by director Dexter Fletcher that showcase even more of the spectacular singing and dancing by Taron Egerton and the cast. The releases also include breakthrough moments not seen in theaters with 10 deleted and extended scenes with an introduction by Dexter Fletcher; sing-along tracks of 13 select songs; behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Elton John, the cast, and filmmakers; intimate footage from recording studio sessions; plus, a ROCKETMAN jukebox that allows viewers to skip straight to the music.

Also, for a limited time while supplies last, the Combo Packs will include a collectible booklet with a special message from Elton John for fans of ROCKETMAN.

In addition, the Digital release will include access to three more featurettes and two more deleted/extended scenes. Apple TV (iTunes) will additionally offer exclusive access to rehearsal footage from “The Bitch Is Back” and a look at Elton John’s lasting impact.

The 4K Ultra HD disc and 4K Ultra HD Digital releases feature Dolby Vision, which brings entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality with spectacular colors, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker****. The film also boasts a Dolby Atmossoundtrack remixed specifically for the home to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. In addition, both the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Combo Packs include access to a Digital copy of the film.

Synopsis
“His music inspires you, his life will surprise you” (Jake Hamilton, WFLD-TV (FOX)). ROCKETMAN is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration set to Elton John’s most beloved songs. Discover how a shy, small-town boy becomes one of the most iconic figures in rock & roll. Featuring an all-star cast, this truly spectacular and utterly electrifying ride is filled with show-stopping musical performances and is “unlike anything you’ve ever seen” (Jake Hamilton, WFLD-TV (FOX).

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD COMBO, BLU-RAY COMBO & DIGITAL***

• Extended Musical Numbers:

◦ Introduction by Dexter Fletcher

◦ The Bitch Is Back

◦Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)

◦ Breaking Down the Walls of Heartache

◦ Honky Cat

• Deleted and Extended Scenes:

◦ Introduction by Dexter Fletcher

◦ I Love Rock And Roll

◦ You’ve Got to Kill the Person You Were Born To Be

◦ Arabella

◦ Elton in the Gas Oven

◦ Stylish Boots

◦ You’re Not the First Closet Queer with a Mummy Complex

◦ The Blood Test

◦ The Heart Attack

◦ The Launderette

◦ Do You Want Anything?

• It’s Going to Be a Wild Ride: Creative Vision

• Becoming Elton John: Taron’s Transformation

• Larger Than Life: Production Design & Costuming

• Full Tilt: Staging the Musical Numbers

• Music Reimagined: The Studio Sessions – Behind the scenes in the recording studio with Taron & Elton

• ROCKETMAN Lyric Companion: Sing-Along with Select Songs (English only):

◦ The Bitch Is Back

◦ I Want Love

◦Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)

◦ Your Song

◦ Crocodile Rock

◦ Tiny Dancer

◦ Honky Cat

◦ Rocket Man

◦ Bennie and the Jets

◦ Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me

◦ Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

◦ Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

◦ I’m Still Standing

• ROCKETMAN Jukebox: Jump Straight to the Music

ONLY AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL***

• The Right Chemistry: The Ensemble Cast

• Rocket Man: Anatomy of a Scene

• Rocket Man Music Video – Taron Egerton sings the classic

• Deleted and Extended Scenes:

◦ That’s My Grandad’s Name

◦ The Morning After

APPLE TV (iTUNES) EXCLUSIVES

• Be True to Yourself: Elton John’s Lasting Impact

• Rehearsal Shoot for “The Bitch Is Back”

Big Sean “Overtime”

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Big Sean drops explosive new “Overtime” freestyle today! “Overtime” is Zane Lowe’s world record on Apple Music’s Beats 1!

How Conspiracists Dominate YouTube Climate Content

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The geoengineering of consent: how conspiracists dominate YouTube climate content

Most YouTube videos relating to climate change prevention oppose scientific consensus and hijack technical terms to appear credible, says study using YouTube to learn about climate science will expose you to video content that mostly opposes worldwide scientific consensus.

That’s the finding of a new study published in Frontiers in Communication, which also reveals that some scientific terms, such as geoengineering, have been ‘hijacked’ by conspiracy theorists so that searches provide entirely non-scientific video content. Scientists could counteract this by forming alliances with influential YouTubers, politicians and those in popular culture, to ensure scientifically accurate video content reaches the widest-possible audience.

“Searching YouTube for climate-science and climate-engineering-related terms finds fewer than half of the videos represent mainstream scientific views,” says study author Dr. Joachim Allgaier, Senior Researcher at the RWTH Aachen University. “It’s alarming to find that the majority of videos propagate conspiracy theories about climate science and technology.”

Nearly 2 billion logged-in users – half the world online – visit YouTube every month, and research has shown that users see it as a platform for learning about science, health and technology.

Climate conspiracists

Allgaier wanted to know if the information YouTube users found, when searching for scientific information on climate change and climate modification, represented scientifically accurate views.

“So far, research has focused on the most-watched videos, checking their scientific accuracy, but this doesn’t tell us what an average internet user will find, as the results are influenced by previous search and watch histories,” reports Allgaier. “To combat this, I used the anonymization tool TOR to avoid personalization of the results.”

Employing ten climate change-related search terms, Allgaier analyzed 200 videos about climate change and climate modification topics. He found that the majority of these videos opposed the worldwide scientific consensus, as detailed by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Most videos propagated the so-called “chemtrails” conspiracy theory, which is a belief that the condensation trails of airplanes are purposefully enriched with harmful substances to modify the weather, control human populations, or for biological or chemical warfare. Scientists have clearly shown there is no evidence for such a large-scale secret atmospheric spraying program.

Geoengineering has been hijacked

Alarmingly, Allgaier found that the conspiracy theorists have ‘hijacked’ some relatively recent scientific terms by using them to describe their worldview of a global conspiracy. In fact, ‘chemtrailers’, as they are known, explicitly advise their followers to use scientific terms in their content, so that they are not immediately identified as conspiracy theorists.

“Within the scientific community, ‘geoengineering’ describes technology with the potential to deal with the serious consequences of climate change, if we don’t manage to reduce greenhouse gases successfully. For example, greenhouse gas removal, solar radiation management or massive forestation to absorb carbon dioxide,” explains Allgaier. “However, people searching for ‘geoengineering’ or ‘climate modification’ on YouTube won’t find any information on these topics in the way they are discussed by scientists and engineers. Instead, searching for these terms results in videos that leave users exposed to entirely non-scientific video content.”

Allgaier also questions YouTube search algorithms – does its business model direct traffic towards videos of dubious scientific content? He found some of the conspiracy videos being monetized by the users via adverts or the sale of merchandise with conspiracy-theory motives.

“The way YouTube search algorithms work is not very transparent. We should be aware this powerful artificial intelligence is already making decisions for us, for example, if you choose to use ‘auto-play’. I think YouTube should take responsibility to ensure its users will find high-quality information if they search for scientific and biomedical terms, instead of being exposed to doubtful conspiracy videos,” argues Allgaier.

Scientists and YouTubers unite!

To counter the non-scientific content on YouTube, Allgaier, who recently spoke at the World Conference of Science Journalists about his work, suggests scientists and science communicators should take YouTube seriously as a platform for sharing scientific information.

“YouTube has an enormous reach as an information channel, and some of the popular science YouTubers are doing an excellent job at communicating complex subjects and reaching new audiences. Scientists could form alliances with science-communicators, politicians and those in popular culture in order to reach out to the widest-possible audience. They should speak out publicly about their research and be transparent in order to keep established trustful relationships with citizens and society.”

7 Things To Give Up To Help You Get Pregnant This Year

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by Mary Jane Minkin, MD, Clinical Professor of OB/GYN at Yale University

Unfortunately, a simple do-it-yourself plan doesn’t exist, but fertility specialists and women’s health experts agree that certain measures can create the best possible chances for fertilization to occur. So, without ironclad guarantees, here are 7 things to give up to help you get pregnant this year:Every couple mired in infertility, every woman who has ever spent hours scouring the Internet for new breakthroughs and conception tips has had the same wish: For a clear-cut, easy-to-follow program that would guarantee a healthy pregnancy.

- Alcohol. Studies focusing on alcohol’s effect on conception have produced mixed results, with some indicating that pregnancy is more likely if women give up drinking entirely and others suggesting that those who drink moderately might increase their chances of conception – perhaps because an occasional glass of wine makes them more relaxed. But experts agree that women who give up alcohol will increase their chances of a healthy baby once conception does happen, and that alone is reason enough for most women to quit.

- Tobacco. Unlike alcohol, the data smoking’s correlation to pregnancy is undisputed. Both primary and secondhand smoke are detrimental to a woman’s chance of conceiving and to a developing fetus as well. Quitting is never easy, but resources and support to help you find a plan and stick to it.

- Caffeine. As the daily substance of choice for most Americans, dependency on those morning cups of coffee is difficult to break. Try cutting back on your intake if you drink multiple cups a day- a recent study confirms ACOG guidelines that one standard 12 oz. cup of regular coffee (200 mg of caffeine) is safe for pregnancy.

- Your Spot on the Couch. In other words, get up and move around! Couch potatoes aren’t helping any aspect of their health, but women who are trying to conceive have an extra-compelling reason to kick it into high gear. Experts agree that women who stay within their ideal weight have a better chance of becoming pregnant, and a study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology reported that women who exercise 30 minutes or more a day had a reduced risk of ovulation disorders, which often lead to infertility.

- Junk food. Generally speaking, any change that moves you toward a healthier lifestyle will promote fertility. But when it comes to diet, advice seems to fall all over the map. Specific fertility diets advocate for eating foods like oysters, garlic and yams, but an extensive 2009 study advised women to follow simpler guidelines – healthy fats, selective proteins, whole grains and plenty of iron and other vitamins. It’s important to start taking supplemental folic acid to help prevent birth defects. The sooner you can start taking a prenatal vitamin with sufficient folic acid like vitafusion, the better! You should begin taking prenatals even before you begin trying to conceive. And, obviously, putting down the potato chips and the candy bars is an excellent first step to take to help you get pregnant this year.

- Excessive Stress. Granted, this step is easier said than done, especially when the chief cause of the stress is the infertility itself. But if external factors are causing undue anxiety, a woman’s chance at conception can decrease, and the stress of waiting for that positive pregnancy test month after month could be the last straw for her emotional health. Give up extra responsibilities whenever possible, talk to your boss about reducing your job stress and work in regular “mental health” days to be refreshed by activities and people you enjoy.

Lubricants Containing Glycerin. According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) “Guidelines for Optimizing Natural Fertility”, several leading vaginal lubricants (e.g. K-Y) may decrease fertility based on their observed effects on sperm survival. Another study showed that lubricants containing glycerin had an adverse effect on sperm motility. Fertility experts recommend using a fertility friendly lubricant like Pre-Seed that is specially formulated without glycerin that will not harm sperm and allows sperm to swim freely.

Like we said, there is no checklist you can complete that guarantees a healthy pregnancy, but giving up these 7 things can help you get pregnant. It’s all about creating the ideal environment for the pregnancy to happen; a healthy, happy and active lifestyle is a solid base and giving up the aforementioned things will get you there.

Why Are Online Casinos So Attractive for Gamers?

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Casinos have always attracted a large number of people. The casino primarily attracts players with the availability of quick and easy winnings. And if earlier, it was necessary to leave the house, today gambling has mastered the Internet, and therefore it is not difficult to find a casino on the Internet. In this article, we will find out why people like online gambling house so much.

According to statistics, such factors are the most attractive:

● Reliability;

● Deposit and withdrawal methods;

● Assortment of games;

● Bonuses;

● Support;

● Mobility;

● Demo games;

● Low rates.

Reliability

The most reliable online casinos are licensed. Players should not be deceived. Usually, the license and its validity period are listed at the bottom of the main page. Some services offer to go through the process of verification of identity, which also speaks about the reliability of the service. When choosing a gambling house, beginners often make a mistake and are guided by the number of payouts and are looking for online casinos with good returns. This indicator is not always informative. For example, such honest online casinos as gametwist casino usually try not to embellish the possibility of winning at their gambling house. But fraudsters can lure users to their resources, promising them big and easy money in online casinos.

Deposit and Withdrawal Methods

An important criterion when choosing a casino is the flexibility of the deposit and withdrawal system. In most cases, only a credit card is required to play at an online gambling house. Also, a large number of services provides the possibility of payments in Bitcoin, which is important for those people whose assets are located in cryptocurrency.

Assortment of Games

Online casinos can provide not only a wide selection of games but also live games. Even an experienced player will be able to choose a real gambling adventure.

Bonuses and Loyalty Program

Due to the high competition, each service seeks not only to attract but also to keep the user. Online gaming platforms usually offer a bonus for the first deposit. Often a reward can be obtained for the subsequent replenishment of your balance.

Online Support

Modern online casinos provide technical support at a very high level. Almost all online gaming services are ready to answer a question or solve your problem around the clock. Comprehensive services provide technical support in different languages.

Mobility

Those players who do not like to be tied to their computer can choose gaming sites with responsive design or download the application for their smartphone. Mobile casinos provide the convenience of playing at any time of the day.

Demo Games

Thanks to the demo game, you can learn the rules and subtleties of playing in a gambling house without risking your money. Usually the gameplay of the demo mode is no different from the usual game.

Ability to Play at Low Rates

Modern online casinos allow you to play at bets equal to one cent. This allows players to experience the full emotion of gambling without risking large sums.

The modern gambling industry has already gone beyond the classic casinos. A simple hobby can easily become a regular job. After all, a casino is a place where winning largely depends on luck, and a simple person can easily become a billionaire.

How to Spot Fentanyl Abuse in the Workplace – And What To Do About It

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Synthetic opioids – primarily illegal fentanyl which is 50-100x more potent than morphine – are the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths in the United States. The effects of fentanyl use and misuse are not isolated to the home of course; there are consequences that can affect an individual’s work environment, including fellow employees and customers. Employers who are not aware of this may face a startling wake-up call. Addiction expert Dr. Deni Carise of Recovery Centers of America is speaking at the 2019 Labor Assistance Professionals Conference this week on the topic of addiction, relapse and recovery and is available for an interview on the topic of spotting fentanyl (and other opioids) abuse in the workplace, as well as what to do about it.

According to Dr. Carise: “Drug use in the workplace can be obvious or subtle as different drugs present in different ways. An employee under the influence of fentanyl may exhibit extreme happiness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, sedation, have problems breathing, or become unconscious. Overdosing on fentanyl presents as slow or shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, severe sleepiness, cold and clammy skin, trouble walking or talking, feeling faint, dizzy, or confused, or complete unresponsiveness. Employees under the influence of fentanyl may seem completely normal and functioning well, then experience noticeable mood or energy swings. They may appear to doze off while working which can endanger themselves and those around them depending on their profession. The most important thing to remember is that fentanyl and opioid abuse is a treatable disease. Employees can and do recover from opioid dependence to return to work as fully productive, contributing members of a work team.”

Dr. Deni Carise bio: For nearly 30 years, Deni Carise, PhD, has served as an important national voice on substance use disorder, treatment and recovery and regularly speaks at national conferences on current trends in the field. She is a clinical psychologist and assistant adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and chief scientific officer for Recovery Centers of America. Dr. Carise has provided consult for the White House and internationally with treatment providers in other countries to develop national systems of clinical treatment delivery. She has published over 100 articles, books and chapters on addiction and related topics. With extensive knowledge, media experience and her own personal experience in recovery, Dr. Carise speaks in plain truths and succinct sound-bites about the scope and stigma of addiction, the quest for treatment, and the challenges of recovery.

Donald Trump Is Deliberately Distorting What Ilhan Omar Says About America

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During President Trump’s attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar he said: “And she looks down with contempt on the hard-working Americans, saying that ignorance is pervasive in many parts of this country.” Trump directly quoted an interview Omar did with national affairs correspondent John Nichols on the inaugural episode of Next Left, The Nation’s new podcast where politics gets personal with the next generation of leading progressive politicians.

Nichols is available for comment from Madison, WI, to explain how Omar’s comments were entirely mischaracterized and how, ironically, Trump is reaffirming Omar’s critique.

“It’s an interesting dynamic,” says Nichols. “What Omar was actually talking about was the way in which politicians, in this case Republican politicians, manipulate information to achieve political ends. And about her interest in countering the misinformation. If anything, Omar was putting her faith in the power of information, and dialogue, with people who do not share her views. She’s talking about challenging the politicians who foster misconceptions about refugees, and about presenting information that might counter those misconceptions—not about insulting voters.”

At the time of its airing, Omar’s Next Left episode was widely picked up by conservative media from Breitbart to FOX—with headlines like “Ilhan Omar: ‘Ignorance Is Really Pervasive in Many Parts of This Country’” and “Ilhan Omar on Trump voters: ‘Ignorance really is pervasive in many parts of this country” and “Ilhan Omar insults Republican voters: ‘Ignorance really is pervasive in many parts of this country.’”—which is likely how it came to the attention of the president and/or his staff. Nichols can also speak to how this right-wing echo chamber misinforms the president’s worldview.

In the actual interview, Omar said:

The Republicans are really good at misinformation and sort of really reorganizing facts to sort of paint a picture that really eventually is not rooted in fact…. And so it is not that they might not be knowledgeable about [resettlement programs], but they use it as a tool to stir up hate and division. And ignorance really is pervasive in many parts of, of this country. And as someone who was raised by educators, I really like to inform people about things that they might be ignorant to, willingly or unwillingly.

In that same interview, Omar told Nichols:

There’s a reason that I got elected to be in Congress and it has nothing to do with the fact that I’m a refugee, an immigrant Muslim or woman, or Black woman. It’s because I am someone who has a particular lens about how we approach policy domestically and internationally and to many of the people here my approach is more threatening to them. And I think for them it is more pleasant for me to just be seen as like this person who, you know, is sort of like an example of like hope still being alive, which is wonderful. But I’m someone who is agitated about things, the way things work here. I’m someone who believes that Congress needs to be beholden to the people and not special interests, that we have to be consistent in our values, whether they are domestically or internationally, and that fighting for prosperity shouldn’t be that hard. We don’t have to settle.

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