HEALTHY LIVING

Proper nutrition is a foundation for living healthy, active lives at every age and stage.

HEALTHY LIVING

Decoding Types of Protein: The Complete Breakdown

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The world of protein can be confusing, with debates over complete vs. incomplete proteins, questions about the role of supplements, and misconceptions around plant-based proteins. This guide offers a clear, science-based breakdown of types of protein to help you make informed choices that support your lifestyle needs.

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Hydration Made Simple: Answers to Your Most Common Questions

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Staying hydrated is critical for health. Water helps regulate body temperature and can help maintain cognitive function. Despite hydration’s importance, U.S. adults may not be familiar with the common signs of dehydration and how to fix it.

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Understanding Sports Nutrition for Teens

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If you're a parent of a teen athlete, you want to see your child thrive in their sport. But knowing what and how much to feed your young athlete can be challenging. You know nutrition is an important part of an active lifestyle, but which foods best support energy levels and help to improve sports performance? Understanding the three main components of nutrition for athletes — pre-workout fueling, hydration and post-workout recovery — is a good place to start.

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Elite Athletes and the Gut Microbiota: What You Need to Know

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Elite athletes are known for their raw power, lightning speed and Herculean strength. Research has uncovered a potential unsung hero behind their exceptional performance — their gut microbiota.

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Top 5 Nutrition Tips for Women to Support Healthy Aging

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Aging is a natural process that every woman goes through. Although the passing decades are accompanied by bodily wear and tear, good nutrition and an active lifestyle can help women mitigate declines in muscle and joint health, bone density and skin integrity. Understanding how nutrition affects the changes you experience with aging can help you make informed choices about your health.

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Common Menopause Myths: Separating Fact From Fiction

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­­Common Menopause Myths: Separating Fact From Fiction

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Life transitions can be challenging, and misinformation can make it that much harder to approach a new life stage with confidence. For example, there are many misconceptions and myths about menopause that may leave you feeling unsure about what to expect or how to best navigate this transition.

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