ProfNet Experts Available on Junk Food, Knee Injuries, Sexual Abuse, More

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EXPERT ALERTS

• Study Finds Junk Food Reduces Interest in Other Foods
• New Advance in Torn ACL Knee Injuries
• How to Make the Perfect Caramel Apple
• Teaching Children to Protect and Empower Themselves Against Sexual Abuse

MEDIA JOBS

• News Editor - Orlando Sentinel (FL)
• Photo Editor - Dallas Morning News (TX)
• City Reporter - Napa Valley Register (CA)

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• How to Develop a Bestselling Book Idea
• Building Your Brand Through Books
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EXPERT ALERTS:

Study Finds Junk Food Reduces Interest in Other Foods
Dr. Renae Norton
Family Practice Psychologist
"What researchers have hit upon is the addicting nature of polluted foods. The junk foods they served up to the rats were loaded with high fructose corn syrup, monosodium glutamate (MSG) and hyper-hybridized grains, which have the same effect on the part of the brain (the common reward pathway) as drugs of abuse. This study supports my research on the damaging effects of food pollution. I have patients that seem afraid of eating real food in the beginning. They know that they will not get the high they are used to getting. They cannot taste the sweetness of a grape, for example, because they are accustomed to the hyper-sweet taste from high fructose corn syrup in the junk foods and processed foods they eat. Foods containing sweeteners result in the same type of compulsive or addictive behaviors that we see in cocaine addiction."
Dr. Norton is an expert on eating disorders. A family practice psychologist for more than 20 years, she specializes in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, obesity, and the consequences of disordered eating.
Website: http://www.eatingdisorderpro.com
Media Contact: Scott Lorenz, [email protected] 

New Advance in Torn ACL Knee Injuries
Dr. Kevin Stone
Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Injury Doctor
The Stone Clinic
"It's estimated that a record 600,000 knee surgeries occur annually in the United States, and with Americans living longer and becoming increasingly active, that number is predicted to rise to 3 million by 2030. Whether you're a serious runner, biker, skier, an everyday athlete or weekend warrior, an injury to a knee, a torn ACL, can be devastating. Too often, the quick-fix answer is artificial knee replacement. While a knee replacement can be a godsend for those with sports injuries or chronic arthritic pain, it's not a perfect solution. Many recipients still have some pain after the procedure, and some surgeons also are reluctant to perform knee replacements, particularly on people under 50, because the artificial parts don't last. A better answer is a procedure called BioKnee, that uses stem cells and tissue grafts over metal and plastic to repair damaged knees and return those injured to their past form. Rebuilding, regenerating or replacing the damaged parts of the knee joint with biologic tissues rather than artificial metal materials is a more natural solution for people suffering from sports injuries (or arthritis). With a biologic, rather than artificial knee replacement, patients can go back to full activity, since there is no artificial material to wear out."
Website: http://www.stoneclinic.com
Media Contact: John Goodman, [email protected]

How to Make the Perfect Caramel Apple
Greg Hackenbracht
Owner
Tastee Apple
"The key to making the perfect, candy and caramel apple is to start with fresh ingredients. How do you know if your caramel apple is really fresh? It all starts with choosing the right apples and having experienced experts carefully review and test each apple for size, color, firmness, and crispness requirements. If the apples do not meet specifications, they should be rejected and used for other purposes, like juice or cider. From there, the apples need to go through a cleansing process at an immaculate facility while maintaining the integrity of the fruit. Only then are the apples coated in caramel, chocolate, candy, and other, delicious toppings. Finally, the apples need to be kept in a storage facility at the just the right temperature and then packaged and shipped carefully to ensure optimal, product freshness and protection."
Hackenbracht is the owner of Tastee Apple, which has averaged 7.2 million apples sold per year. He is an expert on apples, candy apples and caramel apples, and can discuss the food industry, running a successful, family business, and car racing via Tastee Racing. He can also share additional tips on preparing fresh and unique products to package, ship and sell to customers.
Website: http://tasteeapple.com
Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, [email protected] 

Teaching Children to Protect and Empower Themselves Against Sexual Abuse
Joelle Casteix
Author, Advocate, Expert
"We are deluged with scary media stories about child sex abuse, whether it be the recent horrors coming out of Rotherdam, the scandals in the Catholic Church, or coverage of abuse in public schools. This constant barrage can scare parents and make them feel powerless to protect their children from sexual abuse. What parents don't understand is that there are simple, safe, and scare-tactic-free ways they can empower their children against sexual abuse, no matter the age of their children. Most importantly, it doesn't involve age-inappropriate discussions of sex or the use of fear."
Casteix is the leading national "in the trenches" expert on the prevention and exposure of child sex abuse and cover-up. A survivor and author of the upcoming book "The Well-Armored Child: A Parent's Guide to Preventing Abuse," Casteix has taken her own experience as a victim of child sex crimes and devoted her career to spreading abuse prevention strategies for parents and communities, exposing abuse, and advocating on behalf of survivors. She is also the western regional director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. She is based in the Los Angeles area.
Website: www.casteix.com
Expert Contact: [email protected] 

MEDIA JOBS:

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• Photo Editor - The Dallas Morning News (TX)
• City Reporter - Napa Valley Register (CA)

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OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES:

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• HOW TO DEVELOP A BESTSELLING BOOK IDEA. With so many people jumping on the publishing bandwagon, it's clear that anyone can write and publish a book these days. But there's a difference between writing a book vs. writing a book that will sell. Once you understand how to use keywords and research to your advantage, you can create a bestselling book. Here's what you can do: prn.to/1ry9rr2
• BUILDING YOUR BRAND THROUGH BOOKS. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, we hosted a Twitter-based Q&A featuring Ashley Jones, director of marketing and business development at Greenleaf Book Group. Jones discussed the biggest mistakes beginners make, whether you need a lot of money to promote your brand, how to increase visibility and more: prn.to/1u18DK5
• TIMELESS STORYTELLING TIPS. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Fred Ferguson, a former features editor at PR Newswire, last month. Ferguson left an indelible mark on the organization and instilled a keen news sensibility in many of his colleagues. In his honor, we share some of his advice on fashioning effective news pieces: prn.to/1thGFe8

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