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Texture Perfected: Introducing Artistry® Intensive Skincare Advanced Skin Refinisher

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Texture Perfected: Introducing Artistry® Intensive Skincare Advanced Skin Refinisher

Amway delivers new technology for instantly
refined skin


ADA, Michigan, June 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cashmere, silk, satin and velvet – the true luxury of these fabrics lies in their ability to feel as good as they look. It’s a question of texture, both in appearance and touch. When it comes to skin, the case is very much the same.  Women want their skin to feel soft, touchable, smooth and appear perfectly flawless. Skin may occasionally seem dull, rough, even oily and pores appear larger. Short of a visit to the dermatologist’s office, retexturizing skin can feel like an impossible feat, until now.  Artistry® skincare is introducing the Intensive Skincare Advanced Skin Refinisher, with our exclusive Smart Pore Technology.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7488155-amway-artistry-skin-refinisher/

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INSTANT WOW – OPTICAL EFFECTS
Artistry® Intensive Skincare Advanced Skin Refinisher reveals a flawless finish immediately upon application, from the first use. Skin appears instantly refined, smoothed and softened for a perfectly youthful, visibly pore-less look. In fact, the formula contains Lintel Seed Extract an ingredient tested to visibly reduce pores by 62%.

The “wow” effect of Artistry® Intensive Skincare Advanced Skin Refinisher owes its success to an exclusive blend of ingredients:

  1. Optical Diffusers – mattify and smooth the skin’s surface for a soft-focus appearance.
  2. Lentil Seed Extract – antioxidant rich extract that helps reduce pore distortion caused by the build-up of skin cells and surface debris for a reduced appearance of pores.
  3. Patented* Oat Extract – help exfoliate the skin’s surface area to unclog pores and smooth away roughness.

LONG-TERM REFINISHING
The key to the Artistry® Intensive Skincare Advanced Skin Refinisher lies in the balance of ingredients that deliver instantly against those that work their magic over time:

  1. Java Tea Extract – helps suppress excess sebum production, down to the core of the pore.
  2. Star Fruit Leaf Extract – reinforces the outside area of the pore’s structure to help reduce visible slackening, and helps tighten the appearance of pores for a more even skin texture. 

This silky smooth serum glides easily over skin. Use twice daily, morning and evening after cleansing and toning, before applying moisturizer.

IN GOOD COMPANY
The Advanced Skin Refinisher is the fourth introduction in the Artistry® Intensive Skincare Collection.  On their own or together, the Intensive Skincare products offer efficacious and professional-level skincare treatments in the comfort of one’s own home.  The Advanced Skin Refinisher is designed to work synergistically with the Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel for 21 percent improved, faster exfoliation.**

The Intensive Skincare Advanced Skin Refinisher launches in the United States in June, 2015. Artistry® products are sold exclusively through a network of Amway Independent Business Owners (IBOs) millions strong worldwide. Please visit Amway.com for more information or to locate an IBO.

About Artistry® 
Artistry® is ranked among the world’s top-five, largest-selling premium skincare brands.*** Founded in 1958 by an entrepreneurial husband and wife team, the Artistry® portfolio features advanced skincare developed with new technologies and proprietary plant ingredients, targeting both the biological and environmental signs of aging for men and women, along with classic and seasonal color collections for face, eyes and lips. Advanced formulations reflect the global research, development and quality assurance conducted by a network of more than 900 scientists and directed by a board of scientific and academic advisors who work together to push the boundaries of beauty forward. Artistry® products are sold through more than three million Amway Independent Business Owners in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide. 

About Amway
Amway and its parent company are a $10.8 billion direct selling business based in Ada, Michigan, USA.  Top-selling brands for Amway are Nutrilite® vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, Artistry® skincare and color cosmetics, and eSpring® water treatment systems – all sold exclusively by Amway Independent Business Owners. Global sales in 2014 made Amway the #1 direct selling business in the world, according to the Direct Selling News 2015 Global 100.  For company news, visit globalnews.amway.com.

* U.S. Patent # 6,753,020B1

**Use Advanced Skin Refinisher every morning and Renewing Peel at night twice a week.

***Source: Euromonitor International Limited, www.euromonitor.com/amway-claims

Instantly refined skin Artistry Advanced Skin Refinisher Amway.com

 

Artistry Advanced Skin Refinisher: velvety skin, instantly refined.

 

Artistry Intensive Skincare: at-home alternatives to dermatological treatments.

 


Pollo Campero Offers Customers Healthier New Taste of Latin America

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Pollo Campero Offers Customers Healthier New Taste of Latin America

New Citrus Peruvian Grilled Chicken offers lower calorie, hormone-free meals


DALLAS, June 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pollo Campero, home of Authentic Latin Chicken, is giving chicken lovers a new and healthier way to enjoy its unique, Latin flavors. Guests can now enjoy the best of both worlds by satisfying their craving for Campero’s famous Traditional Fried Chicken while pairing it with the new Citrus Peruvian Grilled—both hormone-free. The national rollout of the new Citrus Peruvian Chicken offers more options for guests looking for unique and bold-tasting meals, but who are also watching what they eat.

Pollo Campero's New Citrus Peruvian Grilled Chicken.

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“It’s important for us make sure we’re not only offering a differentiated menu with unique flavors that can’t be found elsewhere, but also food that makes our guests feel good from a health perspective, and at a good value,” said Federico Valiente, senior marketing manager for Pollo Campero International.  “With our new Citrus Peruvian Grilled Chicken, guests can enjoy two and three-piece chicken meals that are both tasty and under 500 calories.”

The new offering is in response to customers seeking healthier meal options that are both cost-effective and flavorful. In addition to its never-frozen, hormone-free chicken, Pollo Campero also offers gluten-free items such as the new Citrus Peruvian Grilled and Latin favorites like sweet plantains, yucca fries and Campero Rice. For a limited time, guests can enjoy a two-piece meal of grilled or fried chicken, one classic side, tortillas and a drink for only $5.99.

About Pollo Campero

Pollo Campero started as a tiny restaurant in Guatemala with a prized recipe for chicken passed down from generation to generation. Hundreds of restaurants later, Campero’s passion remains the same: to serve the best meals possible to family and friends. The name “Campero” is rooted in Latin American heritage. Derived from the word “campo” which references vast fields for agriculture and raising free range animals as well as the craftsmanship that goes into it, Campero means “from the campo” or from the earth. Inspired by earth’s natural flavors and its Latin heritage, more than 40 years later, Campero’s Authentic Latin Chicken has stayed true to its roots. From the delicate hand-breading, its unmistakable combination of herbs and spices, to 100% natural Latin drinks as well as earthy Latin sides, the restaurants deliver a true Campero experience: unique, exciting and natural flavors straight from the earth.

Follow the flavor online on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @CamperoUSA or visit www.campero.com.

 


NeuroAiD™ has shown persistent long-term benefits after an initial 3-month treatment following stroke onset

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SINGAPORE, June 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Moleac is pleased to announce the release of the CHIMES-E study results published online in the journal Cerebrovascular Diseases[1]. It provides convincing data on NeuroAiD which confirm its persistent long-term benefits on patients’ recovery after an ischemic stroke. The CHIMES-E study results were first announced by Prof. Christopher Chen (CHIMES-E co-principal investigator) during the European Stroke Organization Conference (ESOC 2015) in Glasgow, April 17-19, as part of the Scientific Program during the Clinical Trial session.

The CHIMES-E study is a planned, international and multicenter study performed in a blinded and placebo-controlled manner. It has included 880 patients from the CHIMES study who have suffered an ischemic stroke of intermediate severity within 72 hours, treated with NeuroAiD™ or placebo for 3 months after the initial stroke. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of an initial 3-month course with NeuroAiD™ on long-term outcomes for up to 2 years.

This study has showed that NeuroAiD™ increases significantly the odds of achieving functional independence at 6 months which persisted up to 18 months after stroke, as measured by the mRS. All these results were consistent at various time points and seen on 2 indices, i.e. mRS and BI. It also provided further long-term safety data on NeuroAiD™, even when combined with other stroke treatments. “These persistent benefits seen up to 18 months are a clinical confirmation of the previously established neurorestorative properties (i.e. neuroplasticity and neurogenesis) of NeuroAiD™, and suggest that it may be beneficial to extend NeuroAiD™ treatment beyond the first 3 months after stroke,” said Prof. Christopher Chen, neurologist at the National University of Singapore and the principal investigator of the CHIMES study. “The CHIMES-E study provides new insight on the need for long–term assessment of post-stroke recovery in clinical trials of agents with neuroprotective and neurestorative properties such as NeuroAiD.”

These results confirm the hypothesis raised by the CHIMES investigators: longer treatment duration and follow-up beyond 3 months of stroke patients is needed to assess stroke recovery[2].

About CHIMES Society
The CHIMES Society is an international academic industry collaboration with the objective to establish new stroke treatments. It is a Singaporean non-profit society founded by a group of experts in stroke and South-East Asian stroke clinicians interested to implement a research project: the NeuroAiD™ Efficacy on stroke recovery trial (CHIMES trial).

The CHIMES-E Study was supported by the CHIMES society and grants were received by CHLC from the National Medical Research Council in Singapore (NMRC) which supports the implementation of CHIMES trial in Singapore.

About Moleac
To address therapeutic gaps, Moleac has pioneered a new drug development approach, looking at sources of innovation from Natural Medicines, hence shortening considerably drug development cycle time and investment to bring medicine to sufferers’ unaddressed needs. Moleac’s neurorestorative compound NeuroAiD™ reaches patients in more than 30 countries.

For more information, contact:
[email protected]

[1]

Venketasubramanian N, et al. CHInese Medicine NeuroAiD Efficacy on Stroke Recovery – Extension Study (CHIMES-E): A Multicenter Study of Long-Term Efficacy. Cerebrovascular Diseases 2015;44 39:309–318.

[2]

Venketasubramanian N, et al. Chinese medicine NeuroAiD efficacy stroke recovery-extension study (CHIMES-E study): an observational multicenter study to investigate the longer-term efficacy of NeuroAiD in stroke recovery. Cerebrovasc Dis 2013; 35(suppl 1):18–22.

 


(Español) Un álbum inspirado en el mensaje del Papa Francisco

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Volaris Inaugurates New Leon/Bajio – Los Angeles Service

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Volaris Inaugurates New Leon/Bajio – Los Angeles Service


The new route strengthens Volaris’ commitment to uniting friends and family on both sides of the border


MEXICO CITY, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Volaris (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), the ultra low cost Mexican airline with the most extensive route network servicing Mexico and the US, announced today their consolidation in Mexico’s Bajio region, with new international services connecting Leon, Guanajuato to Los Angeles, California operating four times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

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“This is yet further proof that we are committed to uniting friends and family on both sides of the border at low fares, efficiently and safely,” said Volaris Commercial Director, Holger Blankenstein. “To date we have transported nearly 5 million passengers to and from California, a number that is on the rise given our more than 160 flights per week, to the seven destinations we service in the state.”

Statistics from Pew Hispanic Center inform that there are over 14 million Hispanic residents in California, of which 83% are of Mexican origin. “Now, it is easier for the paisano community to travel to Mexico’s Bajio Region on board one of the youngest fleets in the Americas – this at the lowest, clean and clear fares,” Blankenstein added.

He also informed that the new route becomes the fifth destination operated by Volaris from Leon, Guanajuato, “at this time we are totaling five destinations serviced from Bajio, and of these, three are to the US, reiterating our other goal which is to provide the region with greater domestic and international connectivity,” he concluded.

“We congratulate Volaris for the introduction of new international service to Los Angeles,” said Gina Marie Lindsey, Executive Director at Los Angeles World Airports. “Volaris will be operating from Terminal 2, currently under transformation. Once we’ve completed this construction, the travel experience for Volaris Customers will improve significantly.”

The new service helps consolidate Volaris positioning as the Mexican airline with highest number of routes throughout Mexico and to the US, totaling 140 routes to 61 destinations, of which 20 are to the US and 38 domestic. Since its inauguration, Volaris has transported over 49 million passengers, and of these nearly 7 million have been to the US. This number continues on the rise as a result of more than 220 daily flights.

For those interested in the new service, flight schedules, including dates and times of operation, are announced as follows:

Leon, Guanajuato – Los Angeles, California
(Effective June 8. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday)

  • Departing Leon, Guanajuato at 8:30hrs., arriving Los Angeles, California at 10:00hrs.
  • Departing Los Angeles, California at 11:20hrs., arriving Leon, Guanajuato at 16:20 hrs.

Launched at an introductory fare of US$139 one-way, taxes included, flights may be booked ahead of time with Volaris’ innovative “Tu Decides” pay-per-service arrangement, whereby Customers select exclusively those services they need for their specific travel needs. Booking is available on all Volaris sales channels, including online (www.volaris.com) our Call Centers in Mexico (01-800-122-8000) and the US (1-866-988-3527), or through any of our authorized travel agencies.

About Volaris

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) is an ultra low cost airline providing point to point services and operating in Mexico, US, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. The ultra low cost highly efficient business model offered by Volaris provides low base fares to develop its market, coupled with outstanding levels of quality services and a wide array of products. Since beginning their operations in March 2006, Volaris has increased its routes from an initial 5 to a current 140 and its fleet from 4 to 53 aircraft. Volaris currently operates over 220 daily flight segments on routes connecting 39 cities in Mexico and 24 cities internationally with Mexico’s most modern airplane fleet. Volaris targets passengers visiting friends and family, price sensitive business travelers, and leisure travelers in Mexico and to select US destinations. Proudly Mexican, Volaris is regarded as one of the new leading companies in the country. Among other recognitions, Volaris has received the prestigious ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for five consecutive years. For more information, please visit: www.volaris.com


beIN SPORTS Delivers Exclusive LIVE Coverage of Copa America 2015 in Chile

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beIN SPORTS Delivers Exclusive LIVE Coverage of Copa America 2015 in Chile


Watch All 26 Copa America Matches LIVE on beIN SPORTS,


beIN SPORTS en Espanol and beIN CONNECT


MIAMI, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This summer, the most anticipated football tournament of 2015 arrives June 11th as beIN SPORTS, the international sports network, kicks off exclusive coverage of the 2015 Copa America Chile.

The 44th edition of the competition kicks off with Chile against Ecuador in Santiago, Chile, on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with the final group matches scheduled for Sunday, June 21. The knockout round begins on Wednesday, June 24 ahead of the final on Saturday, July 4.  All matches can be seen across all beIN SPORTS platforms.

beIN SPORTS will also feature original news, editorial analysis and multimedia elements around Copa America 2015 from studios and reporters in Chile and across the globe. Special guests and contributors such as Ruud Gullit, Christian Vieri, Juan Pablo Angel, Andy Gray, Richards Keys, Francisco ‘Kikin’ Fonseca, Sergio Goycochea, and Tony Meola will break down and preview all the action and news from each match day.

Copa America, first played in 1916, is the oldest national team football tournament in the world and features three of the most decorated teams in the history of soccer:  Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay which amongst them have won 9 of 20 World Cups and 36 of 42 Copa Americas.  Copa America 2015 features 10 teams from South America; Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela and two invited teams: Jamaica & Mexico.  The tournament will feature world superstars such as Lionel Messi, Neymar, James Rodriguez, Alexis Sanchez, Edinson Cavani and Rafa Marquez among many others.

All matches starting on June 11th through the Copa America Final on July 4th, will air live and can only be seen on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Espanol. All programming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT is offered in HD and is available for broadband-connected PCs, mobile tablets and smart phones.

For more information, please visit Copa America focused websites in English and Spanish. Follow us on Twitter @beINSPORTSUSA and/or @ESbeINSPORTS and like our beIN SPORTS USA Facebook page for breaking news and real-time updates.

About beIN SPORTS USA

beIN SPORTS USA is the international sports network. Launched in 2012, beIN SPORTS is the fastest growing international sports network in the U.S. and is offered on 9 of the largest 10 cable/satellite TV providers in the U.S., as well as other systems across the country.  beIN SPORTS offers viewers premium sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Espanol and live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. A cornerstone of beIN SPORTS is its unrivaled live soccer coverage, which includes live matches   from La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Russian Premier League, Copa America 2015, and CONMEBOL/CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, as well as news and in-depth analysis of all the top leagues from around the world. With beIN SPORTS CONNECT, authenticated subscribers can also enjoy all the exciting action from the two networks and stream live overflow matches offered in HD on your computer, tablet or smart phone. In addition to soccer, beIN SPORTS serves as a haven to fans of motorsports, tennis, rugby, volleyball and boxing, among others.


DDB Latina’s Ideathon: Creativity Seeking To Influence On A Global Problem In 48 Hrs.

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DDB Latina’s Ideathon: Creativity Seeking To Influence On A Global Problem In 48 Hrs.


MIAMI, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 11th of June of the current year, the 22 offices that comprise the Latin region of DDB Worldwide (US Hispanic + Latin America + Spain) will connect all their talent to look for ideas to help solve the inequality that today’s women face.

Media is invited to join us for a press conference on Friday, June 12 at 1:00 pm at Alma Agency’s Miami-based office, where a group of talented women and leaders from different fields and spokespersons for the cause will be selecting the best idea. Media can also join us on Thursday, June 11 at 11am to cover how local teams from “Alma Agency” work on proposals/ideas. Please contact us at +1 305-793-2495 or email [email protected] for more information and to gain press access.

These offices plan to put aside their normal work hours to generate innovative proposals that will later be presented to a prestigious jury based in the city of Miami. The teams will consist of all departments from the agency, aiming to not only limit ideas to the creative teams, but also include other points of views in areas such as finance, production, accounts, planning, etc.

Among the personalities invited are: Maria Elena Salinas –Anchor from Noticiero Univision, Silvina Moschini –Entrepreneur and Technology Contributing Expert from CNN en Espanol, Leila Cobo –Billboard Executive Director, and Maria Gabriela Hoch –Global Leadership Network Member from the organization Vital Voices, established by Hillary Rodham Clinton, among others.

This initiative will take place every year covering different social issues, in order to demonstrate that creative talent is capable of generating ideas that will help transform the reality of our world.

“Our teams will apply integrated thinking and most of the ideas will have a strong technological component that will demonstrate how interaction between people changes human reality,” shared John Isaza, VP of Planning.

“We live in a world in real time and only a network such as DDB Latina, which understands this new reality, is able to integrate its teams so that in a period of 48 hours influential ideas are created,” said Juan Carlos Ortiz, President and Creative Chairman of DDB Americas.

ABOUT DDB LATINA:

DDB Latina was the first network in integrating the Latin markets around the world (US Hispanic, Latin America & Spain) with the main objective of consolidating and highlighting the creativity, passion, and thinking of the Latin culture to the world.

In response to its vision of “Influencia”, in 2009 DDB Latina evolves its operational model to “Triplas”, where Planners, Creatives and Digitals incorporate their knowledge from the beginning of the strategic thinking and process to produce their Creativity: Ideas that influence.

DDB Latina or the “United” Region with presence in 29 offices in 22 countries, including the Caribbean, it’s part of DDB worldwide (with more than 200 offices in more than 90 countries), both are part of the Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC).

CONTACT:
Angela Henao
[email protected]
PR Director | DDB Latina
2601 South Bayshore Dr. 4th | Coconut Grove Miami FL 33133
O: +1 305.341.2563 | M: +1 305. 793. 2495


CHRIS BROWN ANNOUNCES ONE HELL OF A NITE TOUR

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CHRIS BROWN ANNOUNCES ONE HELL OF A NITE TOUR

— Kid Ink, Omarion, Fetty Wap & Teyana Taylor To Join 2015 Summer Amphitheatre Tour As Special Guests —

— Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, June 12 at LiveNation.com —


LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Multi-platinum selling artist Chris Brown today announced a headlining summer amphitheatre tour. Produced by Live Nation and Haymon Events, the ONE HELL OF A NITE TOUR kicks off on August 12 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. and will take the acclaimed performer to 25 cities throughout the U.S. including shows in Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas and San Diego. Kid Ink, Omarion, Fetty Wap and Teyana Taylor will join Chris on the summer tour as special guests. A full list of tour dates is below.

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A Citi® cardmember pre-sale begins Tuesday, June 9 through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Tickets for the general public go on sale starting Friday, June 12 at www.livenation.com.

GRAMMY Award®-winning singer/songwriter Chris Brown made his sixth #1 album entry on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart with his latest release X (RCAS Records). The album also debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top Albums chart, marking his sixth album debut within the Top Ten. X sold over 140,000 units in its first week while Spotify streams of the album continue to rise. Earlier this year, Brown released his first collaborate studio album, Fan of a Fan: The Album, with Tyga.  The album debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200. With the continued release of chart-topping albums and singles, there’s no question why the talented Chris remains one of today’s most influential entertainers. 

ONE HELL OF A NITE TOUR

All dates and venues below subject to change.

Wednesday, August 12

Kansas City, MO

Sprint Center

Thursday, August 13

St. Louis, MO

Scottrade Center

Friday, August 14

Chicago, IL

First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

Saturday, August 15

Indianapolis, IN

Klipsch Music Center

Sunday, August 16

Detroit, MI

DTE Energy Music Theatre

Tuesday, August 18

Cleveland, OH

Blossom Music Center

Wednesday, August 19

Darien Lake, NY

Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (on sale June 13)

Friday, August 21

Camden, NJ

Susquehanna Bank Center (on sale June 19)

Saturday, August 22

Bristow, VA

Jiffy Lube Live

Sunday, August 23

Bridgeport, CT

Webster Bank Arena* (on sale June 19)

Wednesday, August 26

Holmdel, NJ

PNC Bank Arts Center (on sale June 13)

Friday, August 28

Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (on sale June 13)

Saturday, August 29

Boston, MA

Xfinity Center

Sunday, August 30

Wantagh, NY

Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre (on sale June 13)

Tuesday, September 1

Birmingham, AL

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Thursday, September 3

Miami, FL

American Airlines Arena

Friday, September 4

Tampa, FL

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Saturday, September 5

Atlanta, GA

Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood

Wednesday, September 9

Austin, TX

Austin360 Amphitheater

Thursday, September 10

Dallas, TX

Gexa Energy Pavilion

Saturday, September 12

Albuquerque, NM

Isleta Amphitheater

Tuesday, September 15

Phoenix, AZ

US Airways Center

Thursday, September 17

San Diego, CA

Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Friday, September 18

Anaheim, CA

Honda Center

Saturday, September 19

Concord, CA

Concord Pavilion* (on sale June 19)

* – Citi® cardmember pre-sale starts June 16

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Follow us @twitter.com/LiveNationInc

 


GLP-1 Alters How the Brain Responds to Food

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GLP-1 Alters How the Brain Responds to Food


BOSTON, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gut hormone-based medications used to treat diabetes, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have also been shown to reduce body weight. Researchers have been working to understand how. This study, presented today at the American Diabetes Association’s 75th Scientific Sessions, sheds light on how GLP-1 receptor agonists alter the brain’s response to food, possibly reducing cravings and increasing satisfaction while eating.

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Previous studies have shown that the brains of obese people have a greater response to pictures of food than those of lean people, and a reduced reward response during the consumption of food, which may lead to overeating. Researchers in Amsterdam tested the hypothesis that the GLP-1 receptor agonist exenatide – a medication which mimics the effects of natural GLP-1 by binding to the GLP-1 receptor – was helping patients with type 2 diabetes lose weight by altering the brain’s response to food consumption and decreasing appetite.

“When you eat, there are several hormones released. GLP-1 is one of them,” explained Liselotte van Bloemendaal, MD, a PhD student at the Diabetes Center, VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam. “These hormones relay information to the central nervous system about nutritional status to regulate appetite. Using functional MRIs (which measure brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow), we looked at the reward centers in the brains of obese individuals with and without type 2 diabetes and measured the response to the anticipation of and drinking of chocolate milk while being given GLP-1 receptor agonist intravenously versus placebo. We found that GLP-1 receptor activation decreased anticipatory food reward, which may reduce cravings, and increased the feeling of food reward during consumption, which may reduce overeating.”

“Given the dramatic, global rise in the prevalence of obesity, further insights into the mechanisms by which these reward centers are activated are needed,” she said, adding that one avenue that merits further investigation would be to study whether adding a second hormone, such as glucagon, to GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment could further increase weight loss. In addition, Bloemendaal is interested in determining if GLP-1 receptor agonists can alter cravings for drugs, alcohol and nicotine in humans, offering a possible therapeutic target for substance abuse disorders.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first GLP-1 agonist for the treatment of obesity in the United States.

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes® and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. For the past 75 years, our mission has been to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383) or visit diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.


Can Not Having Enough to Eat Lead to Poor Diabetes Management? Study Finds Food Insecurity Affects Glycemic Control and Vegetable Consumption in Latinos

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Can Not Having Enough to Eat Lead to Poor Diabetes Management? Study Finds Food Insecurity Affects Glycemic Control and Vegetable Consumption in Latinos

Study Suggests New Factor to Be Considered in Diabetes Management


BOSTON, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Latinos who worry about having enough food to eat – so-called food insecurity – report having a poorer diet and exhibit worse glycemic control than those who aren’t worried about having sufficient food to survive, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 75th Scientific Sessions. The findings suggest that food insecurity should be a factor considered in overall diabetes management.

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Approximately 24 percent of Latino households in the U.S. were food insecure in 2013, compared to 14 percent for Americans overall, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A 2012 study published in the journal Diabetes Spectrum found that diabetes risk was roughly 2.5 percent higher in households reporting food insecurity.

Researchers at the Emory School of Medicine/Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia decided to explore the impact of food insecurity on diabetes management after hearing from patients that they could not afford to buy healthy foods, such as fresh vegetables. To measure food insecurity, they asked whether patients had been worried about having enough food to eat at any point in the past 30 days. They also developed a tool based on the plate method to assess the amount of vegetables patients were eating during their main meal each day (full plate, one-half, one-third of a plate, one-fourth of a plate, or no vegetables). Lastly, the Emory research team also measured and analyzed differences in A1C (a three-month measure of glycemic control) of the food insecure and food secure patients.

“We found that those patients who were food insecure had higher A1C levels and ate fewer vegetables,” said Britt Rotberg, MS, RDN, LD, CDE, BC-ADM, Assistant Director of the Emory Diabetes Education Training Academy, Emory Latino Diabetes Education Program at the Emory School of Medicine. “These findings underscore the importance of individualized diabetes management, and the need to take into account not only patients’ socioeconomic status, but food availability, when discussing diabetes self-management. We should find new ways to help our food insecure patients obtain nutritionally adequate foods.”

The study found that those who were food insecure had average A1C levels of 9.9 percent, compared to 7.6 percent for those who were food secure. It also showed that those who were food insecure ate fewer vegetables than those who were food secure. When looking at patients who consumed more than one-third of a plate of non-starchy vegetables at their main meal, 62 percent were food secure compared to 38 percent who were food insecure.

Rotberg said there was no significant difference in body mass index (BMI) between the two groups, suggesting that “both groups may consume comparable calories per the individuals’ requirements, but with a difference in nutrient density potentially determining the difference in glycemic control.”

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