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How Much Protein Do You Need Daily?

Protein is having a moment. From coffee chains adding it to lattes to food companies marketing protein cookies and snacks, to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. touting steak instead of cake, the noise around protein can make it

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Planning Ahead for Caregivers of Adults with Down Syndrome

Noreen Vance 's beloved sister Angela has severe Down syndrome and needs help with daily life. Their mother cared for her for decades but refused to confront the possibility that she might die before her daughter. Vance tried to talk about the future, but her mom just shut the conversation down.

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Are You Optimistic or Pessimistic? Take the Quiz

Nuthawut Somsuk/Getty Images A lot of us are fickle friends to our optimism. It's easy to relish in the brighter side of things when everything is going your way. But on those other days — your car broke down, your kid is sick (again) — finding a silver lining can feel futile. Regardless of your