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6 Ways Gut Bacteria Affects Child Behavior
By Jeff Hayward Children

6 Ways Gut Bacteria Affects Child Behavior

You may have some gut feelings about what’s affecting your child’s behavior, but it turns out what’s in your child’s gut can actually be the answer. Diet can affect your child’s gut flora, which can lead to behavioral changes (but keep in mind that toddlers are still toddlers, and will act accordingly). It is increasingly […]

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Weird Yet Wonderful Health-Filled Foods
Medically Reviewed Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Weird Yet Wonderful Health-Filled Foods

You may think you have all the healthy diet menu choices down pat. The truth is there are many weird and wonderful foods you may never have considered that should find their way onto your plate. Healthy eating does not have to be boring. Just take a look at these strange foods and you decide… […]

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Tips for Dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Tips for Dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

IBS is often the result of significant stress. Typically, it begins during the adolescent years and rarely appears after age 50. The good news is that the condition is manageable. The key, of course, is to take care when deciding what to eat and drink…

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Benefits of Staying Hydrated
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Benefits of Staying Hydrated

The human body is made up of over seventy percent water. So understandably,  drinking plenty of fluids to maintain and replenish water levels is vital for things like muscle function, joint and brain protection, immune health, digestion, and even mood. Here are 10 of the major benefits you’ll reap if you stay well-hydrated.

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