Lifestyle

WEST ORANGE, N.J. — ShopRite and RWJBarnabas Health joined forces to launch a free nutrition and wellness education program available to children and families at ShopRite stores. Called “KidsFit at ShopRite,” the program’s primary goal is to prevent childhood obesity.

Hy-Vee is well-known for its health-and-wellness commitment, and the supermarket chain has been taking efforts up a few notches recently with new and expanded programs.

The Iowa-based company, which operates food stores in eight Midwestern states, has been growing programs for immunizations and in-store health clinics, while promoting in-store healthy foods’ departments and dietitians to support customer needs.

“The company prides itself on its dedication to health and wellness,” Kristin Williams, SVP and chief health officer, told DSN.

NEW YORK – Beginning April 9, Target has picked up the LoveBug Probiotic line with its portfolio of products that address adult health, women’s health, pre-natal/post-natal health, babies and children’s health, the company announced last week.

Pictured l. to r.: Matthew Poli, Emerson; Musab Balbale, Walmart.com; Andrew Mandzy, Nielsen

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — RB on Monday paired its K-Y Duration Spray for Men, a personal lubricant that helps men last longer, with Kore NYC, a leader in the small group fitness space. The two have joined forces to develop a co-branded, 30-minute express workout class: the Kore x K-Y Endurance Challenge. The stamina based class will help New Yorkers boost their endurance, improve their confidence and increase caloric and fat burn, all while helping tone the entire body.

We’ve heard a lot lately about fake news. Much of the talk is about false and deceptive stories invading the Internet and other platforms.

There’s another phenomenon that I call “almost-fake,” which also relates to news and information, specifically about health. In many ways it’s even more challenging, especially for health practitioners and retailers.

I define almost-fake as health information that isn’t based on science.

LOS ANGELES — Osato International recently brought Immun’Âge, a fermented papaya preparation, to the U.S. market. According to Osato, the superfood supplement helps boost the immune system and serves as an antioxidant.