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What do prostate cancer and Covid-19 have in common? testosterone. How did the researchers arrive at the hypothesis that antiandrogen-based treatment might be a possible way to prevent covid-19?

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Men with prostate cancer treated with anti-androgens, a hormone therapy that lowers testosterone levels, are less likely to catch the new coronavirus and develop a severe form of the disease, according to a study published in the Annals of Oncology monthly of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). It is the first to suggest a link between this treatment and Covid-19.

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The researchers put forward the hypothesis that anti-androgenic treatments could partially protect prostate cancer patients from the new coronavirus. Cancer patients have an increased risk of becoming infected and developing severe forms of Covid-19, they point out.

Their hypothesis is based on recent research that a protein called TMPRSS2 helps the virus to infect human cells. The levels of this protein are under the control of androgens in the prostate, but also in the lungs.

This could explain why men infected with the new coronavirus develop a more aggressive form of the disease than women, according to Professor Andrea Alimonti of the Universit della Svizzera Italiana (Bellinzona, Switzerland). Of the 4,532 men in the Italian region of Veneto who were infected with the new coronavirus, 9.5% had cancer and 2.6% had prostate cancer.

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Male cancer patients had 1.8 times higher risk of infection than the general male population and developed a more severe disease. However, of all prostate cancer cases in this particularly affected area, only four of the 5,273 men who received anti-androgen treatment developed an infection and none died.

According to Prof. Alimonti, the risk of developing an infection was four times lower in these patients than in those who did not receive anti-androgen therapy. The risk of developing a serious form of Covid-19 was five times lower in men with prostate cancer taking anti-androgen drugs compared to any other type of cancer.

The researchers, therefore, referred to the possibility of a limited (e.g. one month) use of anti-androgens, the effect of which is reversible, to prevent Covid-19 infection in men.

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One effect of hormone therapy in prostate cancer is impotence, notes Professor Fabrice Andr, Research Director at the Institut Gustave Roussy (IGR, France), who advises against its use before clinical studies confirm its efficacy. According to this oncologist, editor-in-chief of the Oncology Annals, this study provides a reason to evaluate the efficacy of treatment against Covid-19, but does not allow conclusions to be drawn about its role in patients infected with the coronavirus.

Several studies around the world on patients with cancer are ongoing and should soon come up with a conclusion on this hypothesis.

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It used to be so much more uncomplicated. Two men wearing boaters would string a tape across the finish line, the winner surging through in plimsolls, hands in the air.

If it was a dead heat the blazers would puff their pipes in a solemn huddle and the local lad declared the winner. The gentlemen runners would shake hands, agree the best man won and move on to collect their Olympic medals.

Much simpler times and a clarity of rule-making that drew on certainties and paradigms of the day. Its a historical milieu into which the transgender LGBTQ dispute and growing male/female definitions do not comfortably fit.

In those days it was always men steering that ship. Men because people like the modern founder of the Olympic Games, Baron de Coubertin, emerged from the muscular Christian right. His great strength was unwavering certitude on issues such as what defined men and women. Now more hilarious than ever.

But those serious-looking officials in their flat hats and leather shoes, what would they think now as their certainties become so uncertain, as their notions of male and female become a 21st century battleground, as their ideas of gender are no longer dogmatic and the once commonly held belief that sex is binary hotly disputed.

In sport there has always been disagreement, and each generation has had their own way of working it out. Recently World Rugby became the first international sports body to ban trans women from the womens game following an eight-month review.

They ruled that they could no longer play elite womens rugby after the latest science concluded that the risk of significant injury was too great. This week the RFU broke ranks saying further scientific evidence is required.

Fair Play for Women, a campaigning group working to protect the rights of women, were one of the first out of the blocks attacking the RFU.

Everyone knows that in a rough sport like rugby it is dangerous for males to play against females, said the campaigning groups Nicola Williams. And if its not safe, it can never be fair either. The science is clear. Growing up male will give transgender athletes a lifelong edge that simply cannot be fully reversed.

Williams added the category for the female sex was invented so women and girls could be included in sport, and World Rugby has put the safety of its professional female players first. She asked why the RFU doesnt do the same, why women players dont deserve the same protections. Thing is, other people disagree.

Trans athletes are those with a condition called gender dysphoria, which compels individuals of one gender to assume the identity of the opposite sex. That often results in gender reassignment surgery and hormone treatment. An athlete nominally born male may end up playing in a female rugby match.

Since 2004, Olympic rules have permitted trans women to compete in athletics if they are two years removed from gender-reassignment surgery. The decision followed a Dutch study in the European Journal of Endocrinology.

It found that within a year after gender-reassignment surgery, trans women had testosterone and haemoglobin levels no higher than their female-born compatriots important because high testosterone is associated with masculine levels of muscle mass and strength, while high haemoglobin is associated with greater aerobic capacity.

The question is whether their prior lives as a male, their male muscle growth and male muscle memory can be undone, unmemorised after two years, or does the surge of testosterone at puberty give an enduring advantage.

New International Olympic Committee (IOC) guidelines came out in 2016. Female-to-male athletes can now compete without any restrictions. Male-to-female athletes no longer need to have reassignment surgery, but do need to demonstrate lowered testosterone levels of 10 nanomoles per litre (nmol/L), which is around the bottom of the range considered normal for adult males. It is also more than three times higher than the upper limit of the normal range for adult females.

So the IOC, from originally having athletes parade naked in front of female doctors to have their sex assigned, now ask for a hormone readout. They categorise athletes into male and female not on how they were born and not on their chromosomes or how they look internally or externally.

This process segues uneasily towards athletes being told they must take certain drugs in order to compete pretty dire messaging given ongoing doping issues.

But some trans activists, such as the leading Canadian cyclist and academic philosopher Dr Rachel McKinnon, believe the requirement to suppress testosterone with drugs should be scrapped altogether. She argues fairness cannot require the elimination of all significant competitive advantages.

Other groups believe that if a person does not identify with the sex they were assigned at birth they must be able to transition socially and participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.

They argue that divide and conquer gets it all wrong, that excluding trans women hurts all women, that a persons genetic make-up and internal and external reproductive anatomy are not useful indicators of athletic performance.

Rugby, inevitably, has stepped up to face a question where there is currently no clear answer. Geneticists, endocrinologists, ethicists, coaches, campaigners and athletes agree to disagree. The notion of a tape or a whistle as an antiquated metaphor for the certainty and simplicity of another time seems further away than ever.

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Tamera Mowry-Housley has been a household name for more than 25 yearsand during that time, the way we think about exercise, eating, and mental health has evolved drastically. The mother, actress, and host has changed, too, learning how to live her best life despite a challenging schedule.

Eating well, taking care of yourself mentally and physically, is actually loving yourself, Mowry-Housley tells Prevention.com. We put so much focus, especially as moms and women, on taking care of other people, which I think we do innately. But at the same time, you can't forget about yourself.

Wondering how the Sister, Sister star gets it all done? We did, too, so we asked herand we managed to discover her favorite exercise (dancing, of course), healthy breakfast (it involves bacon and eggs), and self-care strategy (a classic bubble bath). Here are the diet, fitness, and mental health methods that Mowry-Housley swears by to look and feel her best.

The mom of two thinks of food as medicinal, something that'll help her perform both at home and on set. As a working mom, I need energy, she says. I know that if I eat mostly junk food and processed sugar, that's not going to give me the energy I need throughout the day.

Finding the right diet hasn't been about addition or subtraction, thoughit's about making room for everything she likes. I'm the type of person who, if someone tells me not to eat [something], I will just go crazy, and I will fight it, and I'll be like, Oh my God, I've got to have that! Mowry-Housley jokes. I had to change my perception. Instead of saying, I can't have that, or that foods are bad, I tell myself, OK, let's think of balance.

Mowry-Housley doesn't follow a set diet; instead, she eats just to keep herself feeling good. I feel better when I'm not eating dairy on the regular, and when I'm eating gluten-free, she explains. When you eat clean, I think your body works a little bit better. You have more clarity.

She's not afraid to treat herself every so often, though. Once a week, usually on a Friday, she allows herself a cheat meal (not a cheat day) to avoid completely cutting out those delicious, not-super-healthy foods that she craves. I eat whatever the heck I want, she explains, all dairy and gluten restrictions cast aside. And it feels good because I tame those urges.

One of her absolute favorite meals is a genuinely healthy take on a bacon and egg breakfast sandwich. She spreads Vegenaise on a gluten-free English muffin, then tops it with turkey bacon and a fried egg and serves it alongside an apple. It's heaven, she promises. You can cook your comfort foods in a healthier way.

Between homemade meals, Mowry-Housley loves to keep whole foods on hand. Her go-to snack is a homemade trail mix that's surprisingly quick and easy to make. I put popcorn, a little olive oil, salt, pepper, cashews, and some dark chocolate chips in therebam! That's a great snack, and it fuels you.

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As I got older and had kids, working out felt more like a chore at first, whereas now its turned into self-care, Mowry-Housley says. I trythe keyword is tryto move my body six days a week, because it does help me mentally.

Pre-COVID, the actress practiced high-intensity interval training (HIIT) at the gym. These days, since she doesn't have a home gym, she's turned to a variety of DIY and virtual options, including pilates, yoga, and walking.

Walking is amazing, says Mowry-Housley, who loves it for its physical and mental benefits. We were quarantined for so long that going outside is a pleasure. You don't realize how much going outdoors is actually healing to the body.

Mowry-Housley is also a big fan of Zumba, which she used to lose weight before her wedding in 2011. I like to have fun when I work out, and thats what drew me to Zumba in the first place, she says. You have to be crazy not to move when you hear those beats.

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Her must-haves for a home workout are pretty simple: I always need a yoga mat, TheraBands, free weights, and an open space, Mowry-Housley says. If I want to do Zumba, I have room. If I want to do a stretch with some weights to get my heartbeat up a bit, I can. And with the TheraBands, I can do pilates or yoga moves with some resistance.

Just like everyone else, she had some trouble finding home fitness gear when lockdown beganbut now that she has the essentials, she can work out pretty much anywhere (including on the set of her new Hallmark movie). With quarantine, people were forced out of our comfort zones, and we got a little bit more creative, she says.

Being a working mother is tough, especially with young kids, so Mowry-Housley and her husband, journalist Adam Housley, split parenting duties evenly. I thank God I have a husband who is very hands-on with our children, she says. He understands when I need a break, just like I understand when he needs a break.

She swears by a simple routine that any mom can replicate: setting aside a bit of time for bubble baths, meditation, good books, TV meant for adults, or any combination of those pleasures, even if she only has 15 minutes to spare. Mowry-Housley even schedules me-time in advance when she's particularly busy, making it much easier to remember to relax.

Self-care is importantI'm actually a better wife, I'm a better friend, I'm a better mother, Mowry-Housley explains. I had to learn that.

The COVID-19 pandemic and 2020's social unrest haven't been easy on anyone's mental health, and the actress has gained a new appreciation for her network of family and friends this year. I got to spend a little extra time with my husband and my children, and our bond was even stronger when I didn't know it could be, she says. But you miss your family away from home. I [just] saw my brother, Tahj, for the first time in six or seven months. We hugged each other, and we were so close to crying. We couldn't let go. Don't take family, friends, and life for granted.

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Coca-Cola's first diet soda, TaB, debuted in 1963. USA TODAY

It's the end of an era.

Tab, the diet soda of choice for a generation of calorie counters, will disappear by the end of the year, one of several drinks Coca-Cola is dropping to focus on beverages with more popularity or potential.

ZICO coconut water and Coca-Cola's Odwalla line of products will also be making an exit in the U.S.

"The objective is to drive impact and growth,'' Cath Coetzer, the Coca-Cola company's global head of innovation and marketing operations, said in a statement. It's about "deciding which of our brands are most deserving of our investments and resources, and also taking the tough but important steps to identify those products that are losing relevance and therefore should exit the portfolio.''

A Diet drink for a generation

Tab debuted in 1963 as Coca-Cola's first diet soda. Sweetened with saccharine, and promising zero calories, it was initially targeted to women. Though it was eventually surpassed by Diet Coke, it held onto a loyal band of fans for nearly six decades.

If not for Tab, we wouldnt have Diet Coke or Coke Zero Sugar. Tabdid its job," Kerri Kopp, group director for Diet Coke, Coca-Cola North America, said in the statement.

Coca-Cola and other beverage companies are constantly creating and canceling products to accommodate consumers' shifting tastes, and in recent years they've been introducing more water products and sports drinks asconsumers demand healthier options and soda sales slip.

A 1979 advertisement for Tab.(Photo: The Coca-Cola Company)

The coronavirus pandemic, which has hobbled supply chains, has accelerated Coca-Cola's efforts to cull its beverage offerings.

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We believe it will set us up with more momentum behind stronger brands as we come out of this crisis,Chairman and CEO James Quincey said in the statement.

Coca-Cola says the coronavirus has disrupted its supply chain and artificial sweeteners from China could be in shorter supply. Wochit

Last year,Coca-Cola debuted its own brand of sparkling water, AHA, to compete with popular brands like LaCroix. And the company says that ending Odwalla beverages allows it to focus on AHA and other brands like Minute Maid and Topo Chico Hard Seltzer.

Coca-Cola is also in cost-cutting mode. In August, the company said it plans to offer buyouts to roughly 4,000 employees, or 37% of its workforce in North America, as part of a larger effort to make the organization more nimble.

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Jason Wang dreams of roast duck. Illustration: Lindsay Mound

When Jason Wangs father, David Shi, opened the first XiAn Famous Foods in 2005, it was an anonymous stall in the shabby, labyrinthine basement of Flushings now-closed Golden Shopping Mall. In the 15 years since, Wang has taken over the business as CEO and, working with his father, helped turn it into one of this citys great success stories and an iconic New York business, loved for its food and tingly, spicy trademark sauce. This week, Wang published the XiAn Famous Foods cookbook, with recipes for signature dishes like liangpi. While Wang misses the excitement and discovery of the early days, he doesnt mind that XiAn is no longer the new kid on the block. Ive said this to other folks, one of my biggest goals is to just make this into a century old business. So when Im not around the next generation is able to take it on, he says. This week, Wang went on TV for a virtual noodle lesson to promote the book, and stir-fried scrambled eggs with tomatoes for breakfast in his new apartment.

Wednesday, October 7I am not a morning person. I know a lot of successful people who can get up early and have so much energy. Im just not. But I had to get up at 4:30 a.m., and the reason was to share the magic of pulling noodles on Good Morning America! Luckily, I stayed over at my fathers house the hardworking crew got up even earlier to make their way over. There was equipment setup for an hour or two, while my father and I prepared the foods to showcase and I went to a corner to go over the question and answers.

After pulling noodles virtually over Zoom with Amy Robach and Michael Strahan live, it was a wrap. I was pretty drained. I dont know how people do this every day this early. Shout-out to the editing that made me look good!

As the filming wrapped, I took a couple of bites of a big bowl of Spicy & Tingly beef noodles that I had made for the segment. My stomach was still asleep, so I didnt eat much, though it looked and tasted great!

After moving some furniture back into place and cleaning up the kitchen, I made my way back to my apartment in Long Island City. The emails were starting to pile up, so I answered as many as I could. Then, I set a timer for five hours, and went to bed.

Woke up in the late afternoon, answered some more emails, and ordered a Diavola pizza from Luzzo nearby. I usually like to sprinkle a shit ton of chili flakes on my pizza, but the chili flakes I have dont taste spicy on the tongue, so I settled for some sriracha. Its thin crust and pretty traditional. Im not a very picky eater, but I do enjoy good food.

I scarfed down a few slices before wiping myself off, and ran over to Raines Law Room to have a few drinks and catch up with an old friend, Yami, who was visiting from Miami. We met back in the South Beach Wine and Food Festival years ago. She was a student at Florida International University and was assisting me. We chatted over the culinary journeys weve been on over some old-fashioneds and some bees knees. She promised me a can of her newest cold brew, while I promised to share my supplier pricing.

I like Raines. They make good drinks. Its a good ambiance, and it was close to my office, which is why it was my choice to go. Its good for happy hour and, later, night chats with friends. For me, NYC is full of great bars, and why there? Its just a little bit more convenient. Its not super-high traffic like some of the East Village places that you cant get into unless you wait for an hour or two. I try to bypass that. The same with food. I love great food; I love great drinks; I just cant deal with waiting because I have too much to do. I dont have time. I wish I did.

Thursday, October 8I got up and went straight into a call into Department of Health to contest a violation we received a while back before the pandemic that we didnt seem to have gotten a notice for. We missed the hearing and received a default judgement.

We realized this when collection calls started and requested to contest it. But since its COVID era, the hearings are all virtual. So, basically, we would have to call in on a specific day and wait for a judge to hear our case. We were accused of not having posted the required nutritional information at our Brooklyn store (we do and did) because we were a chain (technically we arent, because we have fewer than 15 locations).

This was the second violation of this kind that I have contested recently not sure why the inspectors dont notice our signage in our stores Anyways, I waited two hours on the line, couldnt go anywhere, and was worried about hanging up and trying again, because the instructions explicitly said not to do that. But, after holding off as long as I could, I had to head out to the office. So I asked my staff to take care of it shouldnt be a hard case to present (For the record, after three hours, they were eventually able to get through to someone before their workday was over).

I really wanted McDs spicy chicken nuggets. The sauce is where its at. But no time! I had to head over to the city to show a couple of apartments in the building above our newly opened Chelsea location (we own the building) to prospective tenants.

I went through phases with American food. When I first got to the U.S., I was like, I cant stand this food. Theres no good food anywhere. I really need some home-cooked meals. Back when I was a kid in China, there was only KFC. But I never had KFC in XiAn, I dont know why; it was too fancy. After I moved to Michigan, I remember the allure of McDonalds was really the happy meal. The food was just eh. But eventually I tried some of the fries, and McDonalds does have good fries. I started eating those, and I started getting used to the weird onion taste on the cheeseburger. Same with pizza. We had Godfathers pizza in Michigan, and whenever Id walk into one of those places after we moved, I was about to throw up because of that sauce smell. I was not used to it. Now its delicious.

More and more, I think I have nostalgia even for things I didnt like. For example: pickles. I hated pickles. I was like, What is this dill taste? When I was a kid in Michigan playing with friends, one of the parents would come out with a big jar of pickles, and everyone went crazy while I was like, Why? Now every time I see a pickle I think of those fun summer days, and I started appreciating it. I like pickles now. I have an international stomach if that makes sense.

After the showings, I realized once again that I hadnt eat for the whole day. But by this time, Id already starved myself long enough to the point where I didnt feel that hungry anymore (but I knew my body was hungry). In these circumstances, I typically like something a bit lighter. So I went to Sobaya in the East Village. It was a bit chilly so I got a hot, soupy curry soba with extra noodles. That warmed me right up and was not too heavy.

As I was finishing my meal, I saw my good friend Sakura Yagi of TIC Group, which owns pretty much every Japanese establishment on 9th Street. We quickly caught up about family and, of course, discussed a bit about our outlooks on indoor dining and the challenges that await the restaurant industry in the coming days. Shes one of the few people I actually connect with even after all these years about the industry.

Sobaya is also near our St. Marks Place location, which is the one I feel most connected to because I have spent so much time there. (Im not as tied to the East Village one, for example.) I used to work there every day day till night.

During the time I was working at the St. Marks Place location, I was figuring out, in a personal way, how to be a contributing person in this business as opposed to just standing around and doing odd jobs. Blood has literally been spilled at that location. It was a crazy time. There were drunk people fighting. That was a common occurrence. A guy once took a piss on the front of the store. I was protective of it, so I was telling him to leave. There were three of them, and they started a fight with me, so I just punched one of them in the head. We were starting to fight on the ground when the next door neighbor came out and broke it up. I appreciated that guys help because it was three guys and just me. I probably would not have done very well.

Later that day, I got back home and remembered that Gold House (promoting gold opens for Asian American films like Crazy Rich Asians) had sent a courtesy pass to an online screening of Yellow Rose, so I thought I would finish the night with that. The film is about an undocumented Filipina teen in Texas. After losing her mother to ICE, she finds a sense of belonging through country music. I have to say, I really enjoy country music. I also enjoy films that show the good in people. After watching the movie, I realized I was hungry again, so I had some Samyang spicy chicken instant ramen. Not healthy, but I enjoy the burn!

Friday, October 9After running errands during the day, I went to Elmhurst to get pho at Pho Bac. Pho is something I have once a week. I think this has been a habit since 2014 or 2015, when I first moved to LIC.

The soup has to be piping hot and the MSG has to be there. I get the huo che tou which is basically the works (rare beef, tripe, tendons, etc.). I always keep a small container of the chili garlic sauce (for the tart chili garlic taste) mixed with sriracha (for added spiciness and fragrance). The trick is not to put the sauce into the soup! Itll be too spicy! Use the soup spoon to get some noodles and meat, then use the chopsticks to scoop a little bit of chili sauce. Mix it in, and eat that bite. Similarly, you shouldnt mix wasabi into the soy sauce for sashimi. You just take a little bit of wasabi and rub it onto the meat. Then, dip the meat into the soy sauce. Same idea really.

Did I mention I was moving? Yes. After shooting on Wednesday, I was able to start packing to move to Manhattan. I have never lived in Manhattan before, so its very exciting for me! I borrowed a van from XFF to start moving stuff over. Saying goodbye to an elevator building in LIC and moving to a walk-up is going to take some getting used to.

I got home close to midnight and needed some dinner. I blanched some choy sum and dripped on some oyster sauce. I also had some roast duck I picked up from Five Loaves and Two Fishes. It reminds of these places that were popping up 20 years ago in Flushing the kinds of places that just served four dishes with one soup over rice. Cheap, boxed-lunch places. That was the fad. There arent many left, except in pockets of Chinatown. You can get a quick meal and roast duck, another favorite food of mine.

The spices rubbed onto the inside of the duck are so flavorful, and I always ask for extra of the dark stew sauce. I just wish the duck was less fatty, so much fat to throw out every time (usually toward the tail end), but I remind myself, Thats how ducks stay afloat. They are fatty. They cant help it.

I didnt grow up eating roast duck in China. I only had it after moving to Flushing when I was a teenager. Because my father worked in restaurants, hed get exposed to different cuisines pretty often. Duck is the sort of food hed pick up on his way home from working out of state, because he wouldnt have time to cook. Hed just grab some roast duck and give it to me or hed leave some in the fridge. It lasts for days.

Saturday, October 10For breakfast I had this Post Honey Maid cereal with mini smores. I know its not healthy, but I have a bit of a sweet tooth in the morning. Its simple and fast. I used to eat like a slice of Fay Da chocolate cake with soy milk every morning before going to the store. Cereal is something that came into my life when I was growing up in Michigan. Back then, it was cereal every morning. Sometimes I just need something in my stomach so I dont pass out. The problem with me is that, for instance, when I see a bunch of emails, I dont try to deal with them one by one. I try to do them all at once. I do them for hours.

After packing as much as I could into boxes, I Postmated a couple of Shake Shack single burgers with spicy fries. I like it with some extra ketchup and Tabasco habanero!

After I moved everything into the new place, all the restaurants were pretty much already closed, so I went to my fail-safe: Papa Johns pizza with buffalo wings. I watched some episodes of Blacklist on Netflix.

Sunday, October 11I finally got to cook. Just some quick tomatoes and eggs with some leftover rice for breakfast. Its one of the simpler bachelor dishes there is. Its just scrambled eggs with some scallions, tomatoes, soy sauce, salt, and sugar. Usually I eat it for dinner or lunch, not breakfast.

I ate that on the stepladder while watching Blacklist. I am thinking theres some plot twist coming about the demise of a certain character this season we will see.

Another day of moving. A lot of back and forth. I didnt think I had that much stuff! By the end of the day, my fingers were giving out. I cooked some hong shao braised pork spare ribs, the same recipe that is in my cookbook. But this time I added a little twist: I put in some sichuan pixian bean sauce and some dry chilis. This gave it a bit of a kick and a more reddish color. I ate that with some rice and baby spinach sauted with garlic.

I had to be ready to meet with my dad on Monday. I cant get away from him. In pre-COVID times, wed usually get dim sum on Saturday mornings, like a working lunch. I like to go to Asian Jewels a lot because its pretty big and pretty convenient. My father has other favorites, but I always drag him over there. We used to have a store across the street, so its a little nostalgic for me because its where we used to meet to take a break.

Whenever theres a lot of stuff going on, were always meeting. He likes to meet in person because we get in arguments on the phone. We both have pretty loud and aggressive voices, so we always feel like we are screaming at each other. In person, its a little more benign though we still have screaming matches sometimes. Were discussing our Financial District location, which, unfortunately, were likely going to vacate at the end of the month. The Financial District is just a ghost town, and we cannot stay there anymore. Well also talk about important stuff: meal kits, delivering liang pi around the city.

Sometimes he puts me in an awkward position. He just wants things to be better, but that can throw people off. We recently improved our recipes for our spinach dumplings, so the filling is more tasty. The skin is supposed to be thinner; its not as doughy anymore. Its supposed to be a kind of hearty bite. He made some adjustments to make it a little better, and I didnt know he did that. So he just told the team that makes the dumplings, and then I get emails from people like, Hey what happened with the dumplings? How come theyre so different? People are creatures of habit. I asked him, What happened? What did you do? And he told me, and I was like, Cant you just give me a heads up, so I know sometimes? And he said, What? I just made it better. I didnt think thatd be a problem. Its not as crazy as him launching new menus without telling me. He waits for me to travel internationally to do that so I dont have any control.

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Shark Tank has been a platform for thousands upon thousands of products, some of which the series' diehard fans would say seem almost too good to be true. The major commercial success associated with the show (which Inc. reports can be worth double or triple a company's revenue in a single year) has pushed more inventors, brands, and businesses to seek endorsement from one of the shows' stars. And when a product is just too outlandish to appear on the show, some entrepreneurs will simply fake an endorsement which is the case for a whole suite of Ketogenic diet products, including some of which actually steal Lori Grenier's image to be used on social media.

As reported by fact checkers at Snopes.com, there have been many digital advertisements for Keto diet pills that purport that the product has appeared on Shark Tank. Some even claim to have been funded or personally endorsed by the business moguls featured on Shark Tank while pitching on the show. The pills are billed as a supplement to help boost weight loss for those working their way through the Keto diet, a targeted program that pushes one's metabolism to process fat (or, to reach ketosis) as the main source of energy, as opposed to carbohydrates like sugar.

But viewers may be surprised to learn that there have only been a few instances when a Keto-related product has crossed the Shark Tank stage and none have ever secured an investment from one of the show's main "Sharks."

A brand called Nui first appeared on Shark Tank in 2018 to seek investment in their Keto-friendly cookie product that skipped added sugar but doubled down on saturated fats. During the episode, guest investor and sports icon Alex Rodriguez ended up sinking a $300,000 investment into the cookie, according to CNBC. In another episode in 2018, a brand known as the Honest Keto Diet tried seeking investment for a supplement that supposedly helped Keto dieters maintain ketosis without strictly observing required sugar limitations that the diet is famous for. The product didn't earn an investment from any of the show's stars, but blogs like The Health Radar believe the appearance allowed fraudulent businesses to start pedaling fake ads.

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Fake advertisements for "Shark Tank Keto pills" have even caught the eye of the Better Business Bureau, as officials found that one product used images "taken from a separate Shark Tank episode that does not mention PureFit KETO. "Some advertisements have even gone as far to manipulate images of Greiner, the "Queen of QVC' television personality who has funded more than 35 new businesses and products on Shark Tank alone, per her website.

How widespread are these advertisements, you might wonder? They're big enough of a problem for Grenier to appeal to her social media followers to ask them to stop buying any products associated with the Keto diet claiming to have her endorsement. She also appeared on an episode of The Dr. Oz Show to address the scam once and for all, alongside a Federal Bureau of Investigation cybersecurity agent and Dr. Oz himself, who has been the source of a few fake ads as well.

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"They take our images and they Photoshop our product into their hands, and they make it like we are endorsing or are behind these products, but we are not," Grenier said in a video posted to her social accounts. "I have never done a Keto or diet product, ever."

Keto diet pills have been the subject of many shopping scams (Chrissy Teigen recently shut one down publicly on Twitter) over the years. If you should come across an advertisement floating a Keto product featured on Shark Tank, it probably hasn't ever appeared on the show or earned any endorsement. The Snopes team says these Keto advertisements often allow scammers to participate in something called "dropshipping," which allows them to earn money by getting shoppers to order often questionable products from suppliers directly, earning a commission-like fee in the process. If you're truly interested in hearing more about the Keto diet and how it may help you manage your weight, start by learning about the diet's rules and how it works and consider a meal plan to begin before discussing long term changes to your diet with your doctor.

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As the pandemic grinds on, with COVID-19 cases again climbing, Diet Coke is looking to reward people who are striving through an exhausting situation. The sweepstakes allows fans and followers to spotlight everyday people who they view as heroes of the health crisis, including those directly combating the virus or helping to keep families and students engaged.

To enter an everyday boss for a chance to win free soda for a year, users can visit the contest website, enter their nominee's name and contact information and write a short blurb on why they think their hero is worthy. The pay-it-forward aspect to the campaign could resonate at a time when many consumers remain physically distanced and are hungry for a sense of community. It also mirrors promotions from Coke's competitors. Last year around the holidays, chief rival Pepsi ran a mobile-focused campaign that let participants dole out cash rewards to friends and loved ones as part of their seasonal gift-giving.

Diet Coke continues to build on "Drink it Up," which launched near the start of the year, before the virus started to shut down operations in the U.S. A big piece of the brand's 2020 platform is showing support for unappreciated people, including mothers, with video spots centered on the subject.

Coca-Cola froze much of its marketing spend at the outset of the health crisis, but the sweepstakes represents the type of mobile- and digital-oriented outreach the company could be putting a bigger focus on as it ramps investments back up heading into the key fourth quarter and holiday sales period. Coke could also be looking to fortify its core brands as niche beverage offerings struggle during the pandemic.

The marketer is realigning its portfolio in significant ways, and will sunset Tab, the beverage first made famous in the 1970s, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. After losing the mainstream appeal of its heyday, Coke's first diet cola offering still commanded a loyal following, but has become another victim of the health crisis.

Coke enacted a broad corporate restructuring in August, culling its total business units from 17 down to nine. It also plans to cut its body of 500 brands by more than half to center focus on the labels that can best meet the demands of a fast-changing pandemic market.

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Despite the fact that it's hard to sustain and requires dieters to eat copious amounts of meat and dairy, Keto is the most searched diet of the year, with over 25.4 million google searches so far, according to a new survey just released, while Intermittent Fasting is second, with 11.7 million searches and Paleo is third with 3.8 million searches. Meanwhile, the percentage of Americans who are dieting has risen to 58 percent, and 32 percent of those have tried more than three different diets, according to the research. Social media is the first place dieters turn for motivation on their weight-loss journey (62 percent) and then their partners (54 percent) and family members (51 percent), according to the research from Ahrefs, Golfsupport.com.

Meanwhile in another survey just released, the top goals people are pursuing during "quarantine" include: Eat healthier or follow a diet (57 percent); Work out and exercise more (56 percent); Have a more positive attitude (53 percent), according to research by OnePoll for Nutrisystem, which found that 53 percent of the 2,000 respondents said they would be more likely to fail a diet or exercise routine if they pursued these goals alone.

Following a healthy or plant-based keto plan is possible, according to experts, but most people do a keto diet by eating a preponderance of red or processed meats, making it one of the least heart-healthy approaches to weight loss. While individuals don't all lose weight the same way, doctors warn that eating a diet high in red meat and saturated fat raises the risk of heart disease and cut out plant-based fruits and vegetables since they are high in carbs, but in doing so they also lose all the nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fiber and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

After Keto and Intermittent Fasting and Paleo the other highest trending diets, this year include the DASH diet, which is mostly plant-based with a small amount of fish or lean meat, Atkins, the Military Diet, the Sirfood Diet which Adele used to lose 100 pounds, the Whole30 Diet, the Alkaline Diet and the Noom Diet plan.

Ketodiets work on the premise that by following an extremely low-carb, high-fat eating plan, the body learns touse fat as a form of energy, but it does not mean that you have to eat a diet high in meat if you want to take a plant-based approach. In fact, that may be the healthiest way to be keto, according to cardiologists.

Knowing how popular the keto diet is, many people ask:Is it possible to be keto and plant-based? The answer is yes, if you are prepared to substitute animal protein with plant protein such as tofu and tempeh, and keep your fat sources from plant-basedfoods, such as avocados, vegetable oil, olive oil, or flaxseed oil, and be prepared to eat plenty of nuts. Getting health fats from plant-based sources such as avocados, olives, nuts, seeds and vegetable oil makes it possible, though you may not have the same array of choices as someone eating meat and dairy.

Functional medicine expertDr. Will Cole, author ofKetotarian, a predominantly plant-based Keto diet program told Dana Zepeda forThe Beet: A conventional Keto diet can be really low in vegetables due to the fear of eating too many carbs. However, on a vegan keto diet, you focus on low-starch vegetables like dark leafy greens, which give you a more well-rounded nutrient-dense diet in the long run.

Chef Suzi Gerber, who is the author of Plant-Based Gourmet, and a healthy plant-based food expert and chef, shares her list of foods that allow you to be keto and plant-based and it includesplenty of nuts, greens, and nut butters.

The list of vegetables with low "net carbs" which are the number of carbs absorbed by the body after the fiber, water and all other nutrients are taken into account, include: Celery (1 net carb), Spinach (1 net carb), Asparagus (2 net carbs), Avocado (2 net carbs), Cabbage (3 net carbs), Cauliflower (3 net carbs), Zucchini (3 net carbs), Kale (3 net carbs), Cucumber (3 net carbs), Green Beans (4 net carbs), Broccoli (4 net carbs) and Brussel Sprouts (5 net carbs).

On a keto plan, the goal is to consume no more than 50 grams of carbs a day, so you will load up on these dark leafy vegetables, which also happen to be high in antioxidants, nutrients and vitamins, making this the healthiest way to go keto, according to Dr. Andrew Freeman, a cardiologist at Denver's National Jewish Health. His view is that keto is fine, so long as it doesn't cut out all the plant-based healthy foods that your body needs to be heart healthy.

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You don't need to work out for hours with lots of equipment to get stronger. In fact, you can get in a quality strength workout in under 30 minutes without any equipment. Don't believe us? Try this 20-minute workout by Kelsey Wells, an NASM-certified trainer and creator of the PWR programs on the SWEAT app.

This upper-body workout was inspired by her 10-week PWR Zero Equipment program and "can help strengthen your shoulders, arms, and core with a combination of stabilization exercises and dynamic upper-body movements," Wells told POPSUGAR. You won't use any weights, but your arms are going to be shaking once it's over! Grab some water, because it's time to get to work.

Equipment needed: a yoga mat.

Directions: Before getting started, Wells recommends doing three to five minutes of cardio, such as jogging in place or skipping, to increase your heart rate and warm up your muscles for your workout. After the cardio warmup, Wells recommends performing dynamic stretches such as leg swings, arm circles, and torso twists. These movements will help increase your range of motion and reduce your risk of injury.

This workout is broken up into three parts: a superset, a circuit, and an optional burnout. You'll complete three rounds of the superset, taking little to no rest in between each exercise. After the superset, you'll advance to the circuit. Each exercise should be completed for 50 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest. Take 30 seconds of rest after each round, completing a total of four rounds. Take one minute of rest after the circuit, and either cool down or complete the optional burnout.

Be sure to cool down after the workout with three to five minutes of walking to lower your heart rate to normal levels. Wells also recommends completing static stretches, holding for 20 seconds or longer to increase your flexibility, provide relief from potential cramping, and reduce soreness and your risk of injury, she said.

Complete three rounds, then take one minute of rest before advancing to the circuit.

Take 30 seconds after each round of the circuit and one minute of rest after completing four rounds of the circuit.

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Dr. Jeremy James Customized Fitness Platform Assesses Each User and Addresses Variables in Age, Goals and Pre-existing Injuries.

ASPEN, CO (Oct 15, 2020) -- The burgeoning interest in at-home training has led to a dramatic spike in the popularity of fitness apps and equipment. With gyms and fitness studios either no longer accessible or appealing for consumers, nearly one-third of young Americans have turned to digital training options, according to a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center. Sales of fitness equipment in the U.S. has shot up 55% in the first half of this year.

Noting a lack of options for those who demand more specific guidance or who have pre-existing injuries or physical limitations, renowned wellness expert Dr. Jeremy James today announces the launch of FITFOREVER. This new customized at-home fitness app was created by Dr. James and his team of medical professionals for adults of all ages and fitness levels.

FITFOREVER offers personalized programs and is based on Dr. James years of experience treating and training Olympic and professional athletes, CEOs and clients from all walks of life, as director of the renowned Aspen Club Back Institute in Aspen, Colorado. The focus is on form and technique -- helping users develop highly functional bodies. The programs video-based learning uses simple, safe, non-intimidating exercise routines consumers can do from the convenience of their home.

Ive witnessed so many patients in my practice with injuries that could have been avoided, says Dr. James. I saw a need to provide consumers with an educational foundation for greater mobility and healthy living. My goal for FITFOREVER is to create a fitness platform backed by and with access to medical professionals so consumers of all ages feel good and remain healthy and fully functional.

The same study that showed a sharp uptick in virtual fitness by young adults also noted a smaller percentage of older Americans utilized fitness and wellness apps: 22% of those aged 30-49 and only 12% of adults 50-64. Recognizing that many are underserved in the rapid fitness industry evolution, Dr. James created a platform that steers clear of high impact, potentially dangerous fitness routines to focus on flexibility, core strength and long-term health.

Instead of the typical one size fits all approach, the FITFOREVER plan is customized for each individual and is progressive. At sign-up, clients undergo a personal assessment to analyze their current fitness level, potential pain points and which fitness equipment they have access to. Based on these findings, Dr. James and his team of doctors, certified trainers and physical therapists create a customized plan that guides each user through a progressive series of workouts.

Following the personal assessment, members are put into a customized program to best meet their goals, with daily workout videos to build a strong foundation and progress with the member as they move through the program. Most are shot outdoors against the scenic backdrop of Aspen Mountain.

If someone wants to opt out of their program, they can alternatively utilize any of the 430+ available videos, each ranging from 5 to 30 minutes. With the launch of the app, five additional videos will be posted each week providing continuously new content.

"When it comes to physical fitness, age is truly just a number, says Dr. James. Ive seen 40-year-olds move like theyre 80, and I work with 80-year-olds who move like theyre 40. Commit to the right exercise program, and youll feel your best for decades to come.

Dr. James is also co-author of the bestselling Younger Next Year Back Book. He has teamed up with his other Younger Next Year authors and renowned spine surgeon Todd Albert MD, Chief Surgeon Emeritus of Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, to bring FITFOREVER to consumers who want to safely reach their fitness goals.

Our method is simple, says Dr. James. At FITFOREVER our focus is on building a highly functional body that feels great. Looking good is just a wonderful side effect.

Consumers can access the FITFOREVER app at https://fitforever.com/ as well as streaming services Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Google Play for $14.99 per month or $99 for an annual subscription.

FITFOREVER is the smart digital fitness platform that provides customized programs for men and women of all ages, skills and levels of fitness. Designed by leading doctors and biomechanical experts, FITFOREVER provides users with in-depth video routines that reset how they understand, move and develop their bodies. Founded in Aspen, Colorado by Jeremy James DC, CSCS - a leading specialist in chronic back pain and the co-author of the Younger Next Year Back Book - this research-based program uses a comprehensive self-assessment to create a curriculum unique to users' bodies and goals. At FITFOREVER, our focus is on a highly functional body that feels great. Looking great is just a wonderful side effect. For more information, please visit FITFOREVER.COM.

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