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Reports from the National Health and Nutrition Examination 2007 Survey (NHANES) indicate that an average of 45% of Americans are skipping breakfast, although the majority agree breakfast is the most important meal. The morning rush to get out the door in the morning could be the culprit, but the benefits of breakfast outweigh the excuses.
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By Rebecca Kolls
www.rebeccakolls.com
 
It’s springtime, and this season, vegetable gardens are part of a growing trend.
 
A recent survey from the National Gardening Association found a 19% increase in the number of Americans who plan to plant a garden this year. Last year, an estimated 36 million households - or 31% - of those surveyed had […]

The economy has everyone pinching pennies, and in some cases, that goes double for baby boomers with plans on entering retirement. A 2008 survey from the AARP, an advocacy group for older Americans, reported that one in five middle-aged workers stopped contributing to their retirement plans in the last year, and one in three has […]

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Calcium is one of the most essential nutrients necessary for healthy bone development, and studies have shown that by the time you reach age 30, you will have reached the maximum amount of calcium you’re body will ever be able to retain. 
That’s the bad news. The good news is that with supplements and additional […]