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New Study Suggests This Breakfast Staple Could Help Kids Start the Day off Right

New Study Suggests This Breakfast Staple Could Help Kids Start the Day off Right

Eating a nutritious breakfast helps kids start their day off right, and new research reminds us why serving real dairy milk is so important for the first meal of the day. As little as 7 grams of milk protein at breakfast could help set kids up with building blocks they need to grow after a good night’s sleep, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition. It’s no secret that kids need nutritious foods to fuel their constantly growing bodies, but there’s a period of tim

Caring for Caregivers

Caring for Caregivers

How to prevent caregiver burnout (Family Features) While caring for an older family member – whether it be a spouse, parent or grandparent – can be a rewarding experience, it can also be a difficult and overwhelming task. This is especially true if your loved one lives with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related illnesses. Whether it’s out of love or obligation, caring for a chronically ill or disabled family member (and potentially his or her financial and legal inter

When School Is Out, Kids May Be Missing Out On Essential Nutrients

When School Is Out, Kids May Be Missing Out On Essential Nutrients

Feeding America® and The Great American Milk Drive makes it easy to pour more milk for local kids in need (Family Features) More than half of kids 9 and up fall short on essential nutrients they need to grow strong – calcium, vitamin D and potassium. In fact, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans identified them as nutrients of public health concern because many Americans, including kids, are not consuming enough of these nutrients.[i] When school lets out for summer, that ris

Treatment Options for Men with Enlarged Prostate

Treatment Options for Men with Enlarged Prostate

If you’re a male over the age of 45, chances are you may be suffering from a condition more common than prostate cancer – benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). More commonly known as enlarged prostate, BPH can cause bothersome urinary symptoms that can worsen with age. In fact, nearly 40 million men in the United States are affected by enlarged prostate, according to research published in the “Journal of Urology.” During Men’s Health Month, consider these steps from the experts

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