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Dairy For Life

Lifestyle changes may help ward off disease for optimal health. Some of the latest research and health findings can be found below, showing how dairy foods offer health benefits for all ages.

Want a Great Smile? Brush, Floss… Eat Yogurt
Findings of a new study indicate eating fermented dairy foods, like yogurt, may contribute to gum health …more

DASH to Dairy to Lower Blood Pressure
Lowfat dairy is part of a winning team in the blood pressure battle. …more

New Online Menu Planner Helps Consumers Build Better Diets
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Women's Health

Women are embracing lifestyle changes that can help them prevent disease and attain optimal health.

Treat Yourself with Dairy!
Use dairy foods to pamper yourself from the inside out with these calming spa “recipes.” …more

New Study Indicates Calcium-rich Dairy Foods Can Help Women Prevent Bone Loss Associated with Oral Contraceptives
Researchers at Purdue University found that, in active women using oral contraceptives, consuming dairy products containing at least 1,000 mg per day of calcium prevented hip and spine bone loss associated with oral contraceptive use …more

Dairy Delivers Daily Dose for Your Diet and Your Bones …more

Women May Reduce Cancer Risk with More Calcium
A new study shows that high calcium intake may lower colorectal cancer risk in women …more

Yogurt May Protect Against Urinary Tract Infections …more

Too Little Dairy for Pregnant Teens May Affect Baby's Bones …more