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Eating well at school plays an important role in children’s health, wellbeing and ability to learn. That’s why the government has updated the School Food Standards for the first time in over a decade, with a focus on making meals healthier, more balanced and more consistent across all schools.

If you have polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as PCOS, you might be looking for ways to feel better. Maybe your periods are irregular. Maybe you are dealing with acne, unwanted hair growth, weight gain or trouble getting pregnant. When these symptoms last a while, it’s natural to look for answers beyond prescriptions.

Sleep. Exercise. Eat well. It’s the oldest recommendation in medicine, repeated so often it’s become a cliche. We know the advice, even if we don’t always follow it. But have you ever stopped to wonder why these three seemingly different habits have such remarkably similar effects on our brains and bodies?

While vitamins and nutritional or dietary supplements might be beneficial to your health, they can also cause health risks. Notably, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have the authority to review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed. And with the FDA estimating that there are more than…

Nutrition is the foundation of good health, playing a crucial role in improving quality of life. Yet with the constant hustle of modern life, maintaining a balanced, healthy diet often takes a backseat. This increases risk for obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other health conditions.

While it’s possible to get all of the vitamins and minerals you need from careful food selection and a nutrient-dense diet, research shows many women still experience at least one type of nutrient deficiency, if not more. So what vitamins should a woman take on a daily basis, and what are the best vitamins for…