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If you are lactose intolerant and your body disagrees with dairy, reaching that calcium threshold can become challenging, since dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt contain significant calcium.

If you are lactose intolerant and your body disagrees with dairy, reaching that calcium threshold can become challenging, since dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt contain significant calcium.

Lactose Intolerant? Here’s How to Get Calcium Without Dairy Products

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for calcium for most adults is about 1,000 daily milligrams (mg). Here's how to reach that threshold without dairy:

Cold Water Therapy and Cold Water Immersion: Do They Work?

Cold Water Therapy and Cold Water Immersion: Do They Work?

Cold Water Therapy and Cold Water Immersion: Do They Work?

Is cold water therapy effective? In some circles it is thought to reduce swelling and inflammation, which is why athletes take to it. But it's not for everyone.

How to Manage Sleep Disruptions Caused by Daylight Savings Time

How to Manage Sleep Disruptions Caused by Daylight Savings Time

Managing Sleep Loss Caused by Daylight Saving Time

Does daylight saving time throw off your sleep schedule? Get ahead of the curve in the days leading up to the change by trying a few of these tips.

Ways to Keep a Healthy Weight Without Dieting

woman dances alone in her apartment as a non-diet way to keep a healthy weight

woman dances alone in her apartment as a non-diet way to keep a healthy weight

Policing mealtimes is one way Americans watch their figures, but there are ways to keep a healthy weight without dieting.

Woman pins notes to an inspiration board

Woman pins notes to an inspiration board

How to Keep Up With New Year’s Intentions

Sudden changes can be tough to make, mentally as well as physically. There’s a better chance for success if people make gradual progress toward a goal.

How Weather Affects your Lungs and COPD

How Weather Affects your Lungs and COPD

How Weather Affects your Lungs and COPD

COPD exacerbations occur most often when the people living with the condition experience extremely cold or extremely hot and humid temperatures.

Can I be Affected by Secondhand Vape Smoke?

Can I be Affected by Secondhand Vape Smoke?

Can I be Affected by Secondhand Vape Smoke?

Studies show that secondhand vape aerosol can be as dangerous as secondhand cigarette smoke, and presents a number of potential health complications.

Is There Radon in Your Home? What to Know

Is There Radon in Your Home? What to Know

Is There Radon in Your Home? What to Know

Homeowners should be be proactive this winter in monitoring the radon levels in their home and taking action if they are elevated.

Natural Cold Reliefs that Might Already be in Your Cupboard

Natural Cold Reliefs that Might Already be in Your Cupboard

Natural Cold Reliefs that Might be in Your Cupboard

When you feel a cold coming on, your kitchen cupboard may hold the answers you need. Here's how to help prevent a cold or soften symptoms of an existing one.

Do I Need to See a Doctor if I Have a Cold?

Do I Need to See the Doctor if I Have a Cold?

Do I Need to See the Doctor if I Have a Cold?

Most bouts with a cold can be handled at home, but other times you or your child’s body may send warning signs that professional medical help is needed.