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New Influenza Prevention Initiative to Focus on Older Adults this Upcoming Flu Season
June 20th, 2012![[title]](http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_thumb/news/shutterstock_67481449.jpg "[title]")
Older Adults Most Vulnerable to Influenza and Related Complications; Vaccination Options for Adults 65 and Older Available this Season
--The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is leading the charge to educate older adults about the threat of influenza and the importance of immunization through a new awareness initiative called Flu + You.
Journey To Botanicals Launches Natural Remedy for Stress and Anxiety
June 20th, 2012![[title]](http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_thumb/news/SSdropper_57817582.jpg "[title]")
Journey To Botanicals announces a new natural essence formulated for stress and anxiety. The Stress and Anxiety Essence is a subtle tree essence which was formulated to work with the body's natural ability to heal itself.
PetSmart Charities "High-Five For My Pet Adoption" Video Contest Raises Awareness - And Inspires Others - About Pet Adoption
June 20th, 2012Enter to win a donation made in your name to an animal welfare organization to save more homeless pets![[title]](http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_thumb/news/SSpuppykitten_88948147.jpg "[title]")
High-Five for five million pets adopted through PetSmart Charities' Adoption Centers in PetSmart stores!
Have Americans Reached a New Era of Optimism about Aging?
June 19th, 2012![[title]](http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_thumb/news/SSelderly_59343919.jpg "[title]")
With 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day – and according to new research released today, a majority of them expect to live to nearly 90 – the celebration of older Americans is a developing trend, and more people are aspiring to live longer and better than ever before.
National Dairy Council and General Mills Foodservice to Award $50,000 in Grants to Fund K-12 Schools Breakfast Programs
June 19th, 2012Fuel Up Breakfast Grant Applications Accepted through July 31, 2012![[title]](http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_thumb/news/SScereal_93830230_0.jpg "[title]")
The National Dairy Council has partnered with General Mills Foodservice for the fourth consecutive year to offer Fuel Up Breakfast Grants - providing children an opportunity for a nutritious breakfast aimed at jumpstarting their school day. Schools looking to develop or expand their breakfast programs can apply to receive up to $2,000 in funding through the grant program.
Nationwide Campaign To Wear Purple For Be A Hero For Babies Day
June 19th, 2012March of Dimes and Farmers Insurance Working to Give More Babies Healthy Start in Life![[title]](http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_thumb/news/SSdimes_83559373_0.jpg "[title]")
The March of Dimes and Farmers Insurance is asking everyone to wear purple to show support for healthy babies and the 7th annual Farmers Be a Hero for Babies Day on Thursday, June 21st.
Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Give Obesity, Diabetes Slim Chance
June 19th, 2012![[title]](http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_thumb/news/SSpeaches_81501952.jpg "[title]")
Peaches, plums and nectarines have bioactive compounds that can potentially fight-off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new studies by Texas AgriLife Research.
New Feeding Tools From Munchkin Help Parents Instill Healthy Eating Habits
June 18th, 2012Balanced Meal-Themed Plate and Placemat Introduce Five Food Groups to Toddlers![[title]](http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_thumb/news/SSkidlunch_39756532_0.jpg "[title]")
In recognition of Eat Your Vegetables Day on June 17, Munchkin Inc., designer and manufacturer of clever infant and toddler products, today introduced the Balanced Meal Toddler Plate and Balanced Meal Reusable Placemat, designed to help parents educate children about healthy eating habits at an early age.
Allergies Become Epidemic: Food Allergy Sufferers Double in the Last 10 Years
June 18th, 2012![[title]](http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_thumb/news/SSp.allergies_73520527_0.jpg "[title]")
The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) launches the Food Allergy Campaign
>>Life-threatening allergic reactions in children, such as anaphylaxis, increased 7-fold in the last decade
Safeguard Your Skin And Make The Smart Choice To Use Sunscreen This Summer
June 15th, 2012Dermatologist Offers a Refresher Course in Sunscreen 101 with Tips on Selecting a Sunscreen![[title]](http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_thumb/news/SSsuntanning_77433481_1.jpg "[title]")
"Consumers can be overwhelmed by the large number of sunscreen products available and because of that they avoid using sunscreen all together, resulting in sunburn and overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation," said board-certified dermatologist Henry W. Lim, MD, FAAD.
