By Cindy Reed
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 1.9 billion adults worldwide are overweight with over half a billion being obese. The rates have more than doubled.
In America, 70% of adults are overweight or obese. This health condition is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and some cancers. Annual medical costs of obesity surpass $140 million dollars. (more…)
By Chelsea Reed
Lip gloss and lipsticks are the official greeters of the makeup department. Right from the start, a rainbow of colorful options entice you to try them on. “Hey! This red looks fun,” you think. The sample swatch on your arm doesn’t seem bad, either. But when you get home and pucker up at the mirror…surprise! (more…)
By Chelsea Reed
Let’s pick up from our last exploration of gouache painting! We learned that gouache is a special type of watercolor paint. It’s vibrant, opaque, and layers over very easy. We also know that the practice of painting with gouache has been around for a long time. But where did it come from? (more…)
By Cindy Reed
Current market research indicates probiotic dietary supplements are trending as the fastest-growing supplement category in North America, 2016 – 2021. Marketers interested in launching or reformulating probiotic formulations can encounter some unique challenges in product development, manufacturing and even packaging. Here’s an inside look at how a contract manufacturer can add value to this complex process, with Kathy Paffendorf, account executive at Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc. (more…)
By Chelsea Reed
Did you know that 115.6 million Americans are traveling this year for the holidays? According to AAA, that’s the highest number in almost 20 years! Over 105 million plan to travel by car to visit their loved ones. Are you one of them? This list of beauty traveling tips will come in handy. (more…)
By Chelsea Reed
Gouache who? Yes, it’s a real word in the art world! Pronounced as “gwash,” gouache is a painting medium that’s related to the watercolor family. (more…)
By Chelsea Reed
Does it seem like people with December birthdays get the short end of the stick? They’re born when the days are short, dark and gray. It’s cold, and there’s not much to do outside besides winter activities. (more…)