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During this time of social distancing, we are all looking for an outlet where we can see other people, talk to one another and get back to exercising again. With gyms closed and most sports being contact sports, there are very few choices when it comes to getting out and enjoying the Coronado weather and friends.

There is a solution - tennis! Tennis is an outdoor outlet where distancing guidelines can be followed, exercise and fresh air can be found and, warning, time on the court might lead to a love for the sport. There is a team of people at the Coronado tennis center working hard to show you love of the game.

When you are able to live in a town like Coronado, you realize how lucky you are to be in a community that encourages taking part in things that encourage health, fun, and having people like Moises Mo Orozco to support you. Sitting in the tennis shop it is quickly apparent how professional, friendly and knowledgeable he is. Players rely on him for information about their play, the last time they had a racquet strung, or when items are available in the shop.

Orozco has been at the City of Coronado Tennis Center for seven years. He is a native of San Diego, has been playing tennis since high school, manages the Westwood Sports Pro Shop and is a pro stringer trained by the Yonex International Stringing Team, (the official stringers of the Australian Open). Orozco is a popular individual to the tennis community in Coronado. He is well versed in the sport and able to help players at any level. The shop, owned by Westwood Sports, is located close to the courts, which enables Mo to analyze how people play, and decipher what equipment they need to improve their game. He often volunteers to hit with players, help with racquet choices or try out a demo racquet until they decide what works for them. These are important ingredients in a sport where communication and relationships drive a successful tennis program.

We are able to offer our players the full package of services, said Orozco. We offer the best equipment, incredible tennis pros, and the ability to build relationships in the Coronado community. This all makes tennis a lot more fun.

You may notice when you enter the tennis pro shop that some things have changed since the onset of COVID-19. Currently, there is a smaller inventory than before and everyone is required to wear a mask. For a time they were required to remove everything from the store until they determined how to best to manage a store in the middle of a pandemic. Once those issues were tackled, the shop reopened and the players came back to the courts.

We had to do a lot of things differently when the pandemic hit our community, said Orozco.We have a variety of ages that play this sport and we didnt want anyone in danger of getting sick. We had to sit down as a business and determine what was best to keep everyone safe. We did not offer doubles play for a while, and our programs stopped all together for a time as well.

We offered sales of equipment, clothes, and shoes on our online outlet Racquet Depot. There was a 25% increase in our online sales during the pandemic when players could not come to the shop in person. We worked hard to let our community know we were still here for them and tennis.

Play has resumed, pros are teaching lessons, matches can be played and the shop is back in business. There are great changes on the horizon for the shop with the addition of a boutique and updated shopping experience in the store. Clients will be able to look at inventory through a new touch screen computer system. You can look at items, discuss them with our tennis professionals, place your order and have them delivered to the store or your home in 1-2 days, said Orozco with pride. The shop will be transformed into a tennis experience everyone will love.

Another important aspect of the tennis program is the instructors on the court. These are the professionals that spend countless hours helping players improve their games. One of the many instructors in Coronado is Bryan Conway. He has lived in Coronado and been teaching tennis here for seven years. His wife is also a lifelong tennis player and is a native of Coronado with an incredible family tennis history.

I love to coach players and watch them improve their games, said Conway. The coaches here at Coronado tennis dedicate their time to encouraging and developing players of all types. We have mens, womens and junior programs available.

On the playing end of the game, things have changed with COVID-19, too. Currently there are no junior programs available, but they hope to start back up in January 2021. However, lessons and play continue every day, with mask wearing required on the way in and out of the tennis center and pro shop.

There is a comfort zone once you are on the court, said Conway, because tennis provides social distancing. The outdoor aspect of the sport has been great for the players and enables everyone to get exercise and play the game they love.

Conway encourages people who live in the community and anyone who visits to come to the courts and play. There is a ball machine available and instructors willing to teach players at any level, he said. All your other needs can be met by talking to Mo. He provides the personal attention and customer service that goes the extra mile. I have worked with Mo for six years and he is the best.

Even though leagues and causal play have begun again, the USTA has not approved official tournament play to resume. Because of the current COVID situation, players are required to play a FLEX schedule where the players coordinate play time and court locations with each other and the people at the tennis center.

This difficult time gave us an increased appreciation of the sport we love, said Orozco. COVID-19 increased the popularity of the sport and gave a new human connection to something that tennis players have known all along.

Tennis is the perfect sport for a pandemic, Conway adds with a smile.

The Coronado community tennis center is located at 1501 Glorietta Boulevard. Players are required to call ahead and reserve a court with a charge of $5 per court. There are 8 courts available. The Coronado Cays courts and the court by the library are unlocked and walk ins are fine; however, if someone had reservations, you could be kicked off. Best to make reservations. If you have interest in taking lessons with a pro, you can call 619-522-2650 to receive a list of instructors available through the City of Coronado website or pick up a list at the tennis center. Profiles on each of the instructors are available on the website under tennis.

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Exercise has been shown to significantly improve pain and function in individuals with fibromyalgia. Research into the effectiveness of exercise is often based on standardised exercise programmes that are chosen by the investigating clinical research team. However, such programmes may not necessarily be appealing to the participating patients. Furthermore, in addition to being taught exercises, patients with chronic conditions like fibromyalgia also need to learn to manage their condition themselves and so be actively involved in their treatment. The primary aim of this study is to compare the effects of two, 6-month physical activity programs on quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. One group followed a patient-led, fibromyalgia-orientated programme (experimental) whilst the control group followed a standard, general exercise programme.This protocol is an open-label, two-centre, randomised, controlled superiority trial. Two treatment arms will be compared: an experimental group (patient-led, fibromyalgia-orientated exercise) and a control group (general exercise program). The control group will participate in the exercise programme currently provided in our centre, which involves general, group exercise for patients with various pathologies. The experimental group will be taught the principles of exercise specifically for fibromyalgia during a one-to-one coaching session. They will then be guided in the choice of one or several types of exercise that they enjoy. They will be instructed to perform the exercise according to the recommendations for exercise in fibromyalgia with regard to intensity, duration and frequency. The protocol will last for 6months; participants will then be followed-up for a further 6months. They will also be encouraged to continue exercising after the end of the protocol. Outcomes will be evaluated at baseline, 6 and 12months. The primary outcome will be quality of life (Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire) and the secondary outcomes will include measures of pain (including a visual analogue scale and the neuropathic characteristics of the pain), depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), kinesiophobia (Tampa scale of kinesiophobia) and adherence (Polar OH1 heart rate monitor).The results of this study will show if patient-led, fibromyalgia-orientated exercise is more effective than a general exercise programme on fibromyalgia-related outcomes, including quality of life, and on adherence to continued exercise.ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03895086 . Registration no. 2018-A02881-54. Registered on 29 March 2019.

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TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 11, 2020, Health Canada approved Trulicity (dulaglutide) to reduce the risk of non-fatal stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have multiple cardiovascular risk factors or established cardiovascular disease, as an adjunct to diet, exercise, and standard of care therapy. This decision makes Eli Lilly and Companys Trulicity the first and only GLP1 receptor agonist (RA) approved to provide a cardiovascular benefit in people with multiple CV risk factors or with established cardiovascular disease.

The new indication reflects the differentiated patient population of REWIND, the Trulicity cardiovascular outcomes trial. The study consisted primarily of people with multiple cardiovascular risk factors without established cardiovascular disease. REWIND showed a significant risk reduction in MACE-3, a composite endpoint of nonfatal myocardial infarction (heart attack), non-fatal stroke or CV death. Results demonstrated consistent MACE-3 risk reduction with Trulicity across major demographic subgroups. Trulicity's safety profile was consistent with the GLP-1 RA class. The most common adverse events leading to the discontinuation of Trulicity were gastrointestinal events.

REWIND showed that the drug dulaglutide (marketed as Trulicity) reduced major cardiovascular events, including non-fatal stroke, in adults with type 2 diabetes who either had multiple cardiovascular risk factors or established cardiovascular disease, says Dr. Hertzel Gerstein, Professor, and Deputy Director of the Population Health Research Institute at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON. Trulicitys new indication to reduce the risk of non-fatal stroke in these patients will provide physicians with an important tool for type 2 diabetes care.

In addition to its proven glycemic efficacy and easy-to-use device*, Trulicity can now be prescribed to provide cardiovascular benefit to people with type 2 diabetes.

The GLP-1 RA class represents an important advancement in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, says Dr. Doron Sagman, Vice President, R&D and Medical Affairs, Eli Lilly Canada. The combination of Trulicitys proven efficacy along with a new indication for non-fatal stroke represents a significant milestone in diabetes and cardiovascular management.

About the REWIND Study REWIND (Researching cardiovascular Events with a Weekly INcretin in Diabetes) was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial designed to assess the effect of Trulicity 1.5 mg, a weekly glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), compared to placebo, both added to standard of care (according to local standard of care guidelines), on cardiovascular (CV) events in adults with type 2 diabetes. The primary CV outcome was the first occurrence of MACE (the composite of CV death or nonfatal myocardial infarction or nonfatal stroke). Secondary outcomes include each component of the primary composite CV outcome, a composite clinical microvascular outcome comprising retinal or renal disease, hospitalization for unstable angina, heart failure requiring hospitalization or an urgent heart failure visit, and all-cause mortality. The 9,901 participants from 24 countries had a mean duration of diabetes of 10.5 years and a median baseline A1C of 7.2 percent. While all participants had CV risk factors, only 31.5 percent of the study participants had established CV disease while 62.8 percent only had multiple CV risk factors Prior (established) cardiovascular disease in REWIND was defined as a history of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, unstable angina, revascularization (coronary, carotid, or peripheral), myocardial ischemia by a stress test or cardiac imaging or hospitalization for unstable angina with at least one of the following: ECG changes, myocardial ischemia on imaging, or a need for percutaneous coronary intervention.

The REWIND trial's international scope, high proportion of women, high proportion of people without established cardiovascular disease and inclusion of participants with a lower mean baseline A1C suggest that the findings will be directly relevant to the typical type 2 diabetes patient seen in general practice.

About Diabetes in CanadaApproximately 11 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. People with diabetes are over three times more likely to be hospitalized with cardiovascular disease and contribute to 30% of strokes and 40% of heart attacks. Diabetes can reduce lifespan by 5 to 15 years and complications are associated with premature death. It is estimated that the all-cause mortality rate among Canadians living with diabetes is twice as high as the all-cause mortality rate for people without diabetes.1

About Lilly DiabetesLilly has been a global leader in diabetes care since 1923, when we introduced the worlds first commercial insulin. Today we are building upon this heritage by working to meet the diverse needs of people with diabetes and people who care for them. Through research, collaboration and quality manufacturing we strive to make life better for people affected by diabetes and related conditions. We work to deliver breakthrough outcomes through innovative solutionsfrom medicines and technologies to support programs and more.

About Lilly CanadaEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We were founded more than a century ago by Colonel Eli Lilly, who was committed to creating high quality medicines that meet peoples needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to people who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and contribute to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Eli Lilly Canada was established in 1938, the result of a research collaboration with scientists at the University of Toronto, which eventually produced the worlds first commercially available insulin. Our work focuses on oncology, diabetes, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration, and pain. To learn more about Lilly Canada, please visit us at http://www.lilly.ca.

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REFERENCES 1 http://www.diabetes.ca, Diabetes in Canada - Backgrounder, pg. 1, February 2020.*In a study, 94% of people said it was easy to use.

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Elliptical machines are a favorite for a reason. They're simple to use, efficient and low impact, so they don't put too much pressure on your joints. But because you're in charge of the movement -- unlike a treadmill that moves whether you're keeping up or not -- it's really easy to phone it in instead of giving it your best effort.

While minimal effort certainly helps you check "exercise" off your to-do list, it likely won't give you the results you're after. If you really want to see changes, in your body composition and/or your cardiorespiratory health, you have to maximize your time and make sure you're using the elliptical correctly.

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To help you get started, I put together some tips for optimizing your elliptical workout based on the most common mistakes I see (and have done myself many times before).

These tips will not only help you maintain the proper posture while using the elliptical, they'll also make sure you're burning maximum calories and help prevent injuries that can take you out of the game.

Good posture helps minimize muscle strain and the potential for injury while doing an elliptical workout. It also engages your core and lengthens your abs, giving you an upper body workout in addition to a lower body one. Pay attention to where your shoulders are, too. They should be down and back, not tense and held up near your ears.

If you start to get tired and find yourself slouching, dial back the resistance or lower the incline until you can catch your breath. It's better to scale back on intensity so you can maintain a good posture, rather than losing your form to try to keep up with a more intense workout.

On that note, don't lean on the handles either. Most ellipticals have two sets of handles. The outer handles that move in rhythm with the foot pedals and a stationary set of handles right near the console. When you start to get tired, you may naturally want to lean on the stationary handles to help support your weight and take the stress off your legs, but resist the urge.

Not only does this reduce calorie burn, but it can also cause muscle tightness and discomfort and it's just generally bad practice.

While you shouldn't lean on the stationary handles to make your workout easier, you absolutely should hold the moving handles to bring your upper body into your workout. Instead of letting the handles move your arms, use your strength to push and pull them with your pedaling movements. While your legs will still be doing most of the workout, this works all of the muscles in your arms too, so you can get a full body workout each time.

If you put all of your weight on your toes or the balls of your feet, it can add extra stress to your knees, setting you up for pain and injuries. This is also why some people experience numbness or tingling in the legs and feet when exercising on an elliptical.

Ellipticals were designed to mimic the natural movement of a run, but with less stress on your joints. When you're on an elliptical machine, you should attempt to move your feet in a similar fashion to when you're running. That means your weight should be evenly distributed on your feet and you should roll through the entire length of your foot with each pedal stroke.

Watching TV or reading a book while you exercise seems like an easy way to make the time go by faster, but distractions typically hinder the effectiveness of your workout. If you're really trying to make physical improvements in your body composition or heart health, make that 30 minutes to an hour count.

Instead of watching TV or reading, throw on some headphones and listen to music. Research shows that pairing your workout with upbeat music not only makes you put in more effort, it also makes you feel happier while you do it.

Working against resistance not only gives you a better workout, it makes you stronger, helping build muscle, increase strength and improve endurance. Instead of staying at the lowest resistance because it feels easier, gradually increase your resistance throughout your workout until you're working hard enough that it would be too difficult to hold a conversation. Once you get to that point, gradually start lowering the resistance again until you get to your cool down period.

This gradual increase and decrease not only builds endurance, it also helps prevent your body from adapting and keeps your workouts efficient and interesting.

When you have the incline of your elliptical set to zero, it's like running on a flat surface. While this is still a good workout, it's not as challenging -- or calorie burning -- as running up a hill. When you increase the incline, you mimic the effort it would take to run up a slope. The higher the incline, the steeper the slope, which also means the higher the incline, the more you work your glute muscles.

You don't have to keep your elliptical on a high incline for your whole workout, but manually adjust it as you exercise to make sure you're feeling some exertion.

When you get on an elliptical, the natural instinct is to move the foot pedals forward, but force yourself to go backward, too. You can switch it up during an individual workout or just alternate each time you get on the elliptical. For example, on Mondays you move the pedals forward and on Tuesdays you go backward.

This changes up which large muscle groups are doing most of the work so you can make sure you're targeting all of the muscles in your legs. Going forward mostly works your quads, while moving backwards calls on your hamstrings and glutes.

Many people jump on the elliptical and maintain a steady pace for 30 minutes, barely breaking a sweat. While this still has some benefit, it doesn't give you the most bang for your buck. Instead, add intervals to your routine.

HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a form of interval training that alternates between short bursts of intense exercise and periods where you exert less effort so you can recover. These types of workouts help optimize calorie burn while simultaneously improving cardiorespiratory health.

However, the key is that you really need to put in the work during the higher intensity periods, so make sure you're really giving it your all during these short bursts.

Most ellipticals have preprogrammed workouts, like "fat burn" or "endurance" that are meant to make life easier for you. While these programs are a great way to get started, consider them a starting point instead of relying on them for your entire workout.

For example, if you're doing a preprogrammed "fat burn" workout but you find that you're breezing right through it without much effort at all, increase the resistance or the incline to up your effort and your calorie burn.

As long as you're using the tips above, paying attention to your form and exerting some real effort, there's really no wrong way to use your elliptical. But if you're confused on where or how to start, these workout templates can help you get going.

If you're new to the elliptical, this basic workout can help you get started. In addition to adjusting the resistance and incline, you can also switch up whether you're pedaling forward or backward.

For this workout, each two-minute recovery period is followed by a one-minute high-intensity period. During the one-minute period, make sure you're exerting your maximum effort, while also maintaining proper form and good posture.

Thirty minutes always seems to be the standard for a cardio workout, but if you're short on time, try this 15-minute calorie burner instead of using your busy schedule as a reason to skip your workout.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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The J. Smith Young YMCA in Lexington is now open at 30 percent capacity,In response to N.C. Gov.Coopers announcement that gyms are allowed to open indoor areas.

Masks or face shields are required for everyone age 5 and older. Other safety measures and rules are in place as well.The Y plans to expand programming and hours over the coming weeks, responding to member interest along the way.

Some outdoor group exercise options will remain available, along with the indoor pool and other select indoor classes.Since June 1, the Y has offered outdoor fitness, group exercise classes and indoor pool availability.

Prior to that, the Y offered childcare for essential healthcare workers, fed 75,000 evening meals to children, served over 200 children through its day camp program and hosted blood drives. Currently, the organization is serving more than 150 kids through itsE-Learning Academy, which offers a safe and supportive space for remote learning.

Since its March closure, the Y has seen a significant decline in revenue due to a more than 30 percent decline in membership and program fees, according to a press release.

For more information on branch offerings for members including classes, hours of operation and what to expect inside and outside facilities, visit lexingtonymca.com. As offerings are expanded in the coming weeks, more information will be available on the website and on the Ys social media.

After School

While the school year may look different than before, the Ys After School programs continue to be a familiar place where children can be safe, active, learning and engaged during their time out of school something especially important as children adjust to the many changes related to COVID-19.

Through a balanced approach to youth development, the Y offers activities, mentorship and academic support, helping kids to thrive throughout the school year. After School care will be operating for the following locations: Davis-Townsend, Tyro, Welcome (students will be bused to the YMCA), Southmont and Friedberg Elementary. The Y will also be operating After School for Lexington City Schools and Davidson Charter Academy as soon as the option is needed. To register, email kelly@lexingtonymca.com.

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Department of Aging Reminds Pennsylvanians of Importance of Falls Prevention | BCTV Skip to Content / Articles / Health & Wellness /

Harrisburg, PA The Department of Aging today reminded Pennsylvanians of the preventive measures necessary to avoid falls, particularly among older adults.

As adults get older, they are more vulnerable to falls that could end in life-changing consequences. However, falling is not an inevitable result of aging. Through practical lifestyle adjustments, prevention programs, exercise and community partnerships, falls among older adults can be substantially reduced, said Secretary of Aging Robert Torres. The Department of Aging is here to help older adults maintain a good quality of life by increasing awareness of this issue, providing educational programs and encouraging all Pennsylvanians to take steps to protect themselves and their older loved ones who may be at increased risk of suffering from falls.

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging provides resources for older adults on how to assess their risk for falls and how to prevent them.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging offers a fall risk screening and prevention program to adults 50 years of age and older. Visit Healthy Steps for Older Adults to learn more.

Governor Tom Wolf presented a proclamation designating September 21-25 Falls Prevention Awareness Week in the commonwealth, which coincides with the nationwide commemoration by the National Council on Aging.

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among people 65 and older in the commonwealth, accounting for 67.5% of fatal traumatic brain injuries, and resulting in 1,606 deaths and 57,727 hospitalizations in 2018. Older adults who experience a fall may face depression, loss of mobility and loss of functional independence.

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Arguably no.

The CCPA makes clear that a business can offer different prices or rates to consumers as part of a financial incentive program if those different prices or rates are directly related to the value provided to the business by the consumers data.1 The CCPA does not, however, directly prohibit the offering of a financial incentive if the value provided to the business by the consumers data is not directly related to the value of the financial incentive.

The CCPA also states that a business may not, through a financial incentive program (or any other activity), discriminate against a consumer because the consumer exercised any of [their] rights under the CCPA (e.g., access, deletion, or opt-out of sale), unless the difference in price, rate, or quality that forms the basis of the discrimination is reasonably related to the value provided to the business by the consumers data.2

In commentary published with the issuance of the regulations implementing the CCPA, the California Attorney General informally suggested that the Act might be interpreted as requiring that the benefit provided by all loyalty programs should be reasonably related to the value of the consumers data to the business.3 The California Attorney General did not explain, however, the basis for his assertion, and such a position would directly conflict with the text of the CCPA (described above) which applies the reasonable relationship test only to situations in which discriminat[ion] is prompted by the exercise[] . . . of the consumers rights.4 Furthermore, in other statements made by the Attorney General, he concedes that the reasonable related standard applies only in the context of discrimination.5

As a result, there is a strong argument that the price or rate discounts offered through a loyalty program do not need to be reasonably related to the value that a business derives from data, so long as the business does not discriminate against a consumer that attempts to exercise a privacy right.

For more information and resources about the CCPA visithttp://www.CCPA-info.com.

This article is part of a multi-part series published by BCLP to help companies understand and implement the General Data Protection Regulation, the California Consumer Privacy Act and other privacy statutes. You can find more information on the CCPA in BCLPsCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act Practical Guide, and more information about the GDPR in the American Bar AssociationsThe EU GDPR: Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions.

1. CCPA, Section 1798.125(b)(1).

2.CCPA, Section 1798.125(a)(1), (2).

3.FSOR Appendix A at 75 (Response No. 254), 274 (Response No. 815).

4.CCPA, Section 1798.125(a)(2).

5.FSOR Appendix A at 273 (Response No. 814).

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In August, when Aunt Becky (actor Lori Loughlin) was sentenced to serve two months in prison, pay a $150,000 fine, and participate in 100 hours of community service for her involvement in the college admissions scandal, she made a few requests: to let her husband, Mossimo Giannulli (of the Target Mossimos),serve at a different time so their adult daughters would have one parent around, to and let her pick the prison. According to US Weekly, Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton approved the second request, and Loughlin is off to a medium-security prison, the federal correctional institution in Victorville, California, which is close to her home. It also sounds like a nice vacation.

According to Vulture, the prison houses only 300 inmates and offers Pilates, yoga, cross training, spinning, and step aerobics as daily exercise programs, in addition to crochet, beading, painting, ceramics, and origami as crafts. If Loughlin fancies, she can also take classes in guitar theory, nutrition, wellness, calisthenics, and song writing. Is she going to camp?

LeBron James also found these conditions to be absurd, delving into the discourse over the weekend when he learned Loughlin was able to pick her prison. Im laughing cause sometimes you have to just to stop from crying!, he posted on Instagram, Deadline reports. Dont make no damn sense to me. We just want the same treatment if committed of same crime thats all. Is that asking for to much??? Let me guess, it is huh. Yeah I know!! Well just keep pushing forward and not expecting the handouts! STRONG, BLACK & POWERFUL! Award-winning actor Viola Davis echoed his feelings in the comments. Whaaaaatttt???!!! Uhh.is it punishment if you get to choose? Is she going to choose her meal, she wrote.

My issue, of course, is not in the creature comforts provided by this particular prisonits that those should be available to all inmates, not just the rich and famous and white. Anyway, Aunt Becky must surrender before 2 p.m. on November 19. Im excited to see if her prison fashion game pales in comparison to Martha Stewarts hand-knit sweater poncho or Felicity Huffmans stylish green jumpsuit.

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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. and CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. ("Harmony") (Nasdaq: HRMY), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients living with rare neurological disorders who have unmet medical needs, today announced recipients of the second-annual Patients at the Heart Grant in recognition of World Narcolepsy Day. The Patients at the Heart Grant was originally designed as an annual competitive grant opportunity dedicated to funding innovative patient-centric programs; however, this year's grants were specifically awarded to programs created to support and address the unique challenges of people living with narcolepsy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We are proud to recognize the second-annual World Narcolepsy Day by continuing to support the narcolepsy community, especially during a year when all of us need support more than ever," said Cate McCanless, Harmony's Vice President, External Affairs. "Being able to pivot our Patients at the Heart Grant opportunity to fund programs that support and address the challenges of people with narcolepsy during the COVID-19 pandemic underlines our commitment to keeping patients at the heart of everything we do."

World Narcolepsy Day, which takes place on September 22, is a day dedicated to raising awareness of narcolepsy on a global scale. In 2020, the day is co-led by 26 patient advocacy organizations across six continents.

The grant program awarded $65,000 to four organizations in 2019, a figure which this year rose to $74,000 awarded to three organizations. The following organizations were selected as grant recipients:

Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN)Program: Unique Digital Resource CollectionThese funds enabled the development of the 'Doing Life During COVID' page of the Wake Up Narcolepsy website. This page includes links to free and affordable resources on healthy eating, working from home, homeschooling, exercise apps, meditation and mental health resources, access to key areas of support and relevant organizations and more.

Program: Digital Support GroupsWUN offers free, targeted online support groups to individuals with narcolepsy and their families, world-wide. Programs are designed to bring together individuals who have been affected by the diagnosis of narcolepsy and provide the support and community necessary to thrive. These funds were used to aid the expansion of digital support groups due to the demand for online programming during COVID-19.

Project SleepProgram: Rising Voices of Narcolepsy (RVN)Rising Voices of Narcolepsy, Project Sleep's leadership training program, helps people with narcolepsy share their story more effectively through writing and speaking. This online program empowers participants while fostering a new generation of narcolepsy advocates spreading awareness. In the wake of COVID-19, this program saw a significant increase in interested participants. Given its existing online format, this grant will enhance the program by providing more frequent opportunities for trained speakers and writers to share their story and offering additional support tools to help them adapt to the demands of a virtual presentation environment.

Program:Narcolepsy Awareness Program (NAP)The NAP aims to reduce both self-stigma and societal stigma by providing people with narcolepsy with the leadership, role modeling, and information to feel hope, inspiration, connection and empowerment to succeed with narcolepsy. The grant was used to produce a new article and video series featuring health care professionals from the narcolepsy community and additional live broadcast interviews with key narcolepsy and sleep experts.

Narcolepsy NetworkProgram: Children's Outreach by Narcolepsy Network Educate, Connect, Thrive (CONNECT)Narcolepsy Network established the CONNECT program for youth that aims to address the needs and impact of COVID-19 on children and their parents affected by narcolepsy within the ages of 8-13 years old. The program will also aim to connect the community virtually to minimize the sense of seclusion fostered by COVID-19, as well as promote advocacy within the community by inviting a diverse audience and guest speakers.

Program: Cooking ConnectsThis webinar series will promote healthy eating for people with narcolepsy and their families and foster a sense of community during virtual times.

Program:Narcolepsy Access Project (NAP)Due to COVID-19, Narcolepsy Network suspended their dozens of in-person support groups and utilized this grant to host virtual support group meetings.

About Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a rare, chronic, debilitating neurologic disorder of sleep-wake state instability that impacts up to 165,000 Americans and is primarily characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy its two cardinal symptoms along with other manifestations of REM sleep dysregulation, which intrude into wakefulness. EDS is the inability to stay awake and alert during the day and is the symptom that is present in all people living with narcolepsy. In most patients, narcolepsy is caused by the loss of hypocretin, a neuropeptide in the brain that supports sleep-wake state stability. This disorder affects men and women equally, with typical symptom onset in adolescence or young adulthood; however, it can take up to a decade to be properly diagnosed.

About Harmony BiosciencesHarmony Biosciences is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA and Chicago, IL. The company was established in October 2017 by Paragon Biosciences, LLC, with a vision to provide novel treatment options for people living with rare, neurological disorders who have unmet medical needs.

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Nancy Leone215-891-6046nleone@harmonybiosciences.com

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Lisa Caperelli484-539-9736lcaperelli@harmonybiosciences.com

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Mary Ann Rickertsen uses a weight for one of the exercises during the Fit and Fabulous Older Adult Exercise/Fall Prevention program at the St. Paul Civic Center. Rickertsen's favorite part of the class is weight training.(Independent/Carissa Soukup)

Members of the Fit and Fabulous Older Adult Exercise/Fall Prevention program practice a balancing exercise they call "the Titanic" at the St. Paul Civic Center. (Independent/Carissa Soukup)

Wilbur Medbery does a balancing exercise during the Fit and Fabulous Older Adult Exercise/Fall Prevention program at the St. Paul Civic Center. Medbery enjoys the class, especially the balancing exercises they learn. (Independent/Carissa Soukup)

Jackie Mayberry raises her arm for one of the exercises during the Fit and Fabulous Older Adult Exercise/Fall Prevention program at the St. Paul Civic Center. Because of the class, she hasn't fallen in over two years. (Independent/Carissa Soukup)

Members of the Fit and Fabulous Older Adult Exercise/Fall Prevention program practice a balancing exercise at the St. Paul Civic Center. (Independent/Carissa Soukup)

Mary Ann Rickertsen shows off her bicep that she's gotten over the years with the Fit and Fabulous Older Adult Exercise/Fall Prevention program. Cindy Paustian is the instructor of the group and she is proud of how far the group has come.(Independent/Carissa Soukup)

Before the women take the floor, Mary Ann Rickertsen shares that she is off two medications because of the progress she has made in the Fit and Fabulous Older Adult Exercise/Fall Prevention Program.

The program, led by Cindy Paustian, helps older adults such as Rickertsen develop strength and balance skills to help them with chronic illnesses.

Four years ago, former physician assistant Roger Wells came to Paustian with the idea for this program for the older population because he saw the need.

The group exercises twice a week for an hour per session, working on weights for strength training, and balance and mobility exercises.

Paustian said the program started with three women, and it has grown to 22 people with one man in the ranks.

Wilber Medbery said he doesnt see it that way.

Its just a group that has fun exercising, Medbery said.

He said the balance exercises have been great for him, and he is able to do things he didnt think he could.

One exercise Medbery has really worked on is one where he has to walk in a straight line, one foot in front of the other.

The first time I did that, I almost fell over every time I took a step, but I can do it now, he said.

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