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Knightdale, NC -- Sep 30^th, 2018 --A Registered Nurse turned Entrepreneur and her USAF Veteran husband are on a mission to help kids have a more enjoyable childhood.  They have started the LifeBud movement - a movement towards healthier and more productive kids and communities. Their flagship product, the LifeBud Parental Assist App, received an unprecedented response from parents they interacted with at the Raleigh Kids Expo and the Knightdale Arts and Education Fair in the past month.

Lifebud is currently crowdfunding to complete the development of their mobile application to help fight digital addiction and build essential skills in young boys. The campaign is seeking $10,000 in funding by October 20, 2018 and can be found at https://ifundwomen.com/projects/lifebud.

LifeBud fights digital addiction and builds skills by placing time limits, filtering content, and blocking access until prescheduled chores are complete and parent-approved. There’s even an All-Device Pause option for dinner time. The LifeBud app meets boys on their devices in a form they love, a superhero, to encourage increased physical activity and teaching them to make responsible decisions on their own. Boys receive points for complying, which they redeem for coupons to gain free access to locations that have partnered with LifeBud to get kids more active. 

Recent studies find that children ages 8-18 experience decreased levels of happiness, attention span, and performance in school the more time they spend consuming media. Studies also show children losing social skills, becoming emotionally detached, and having increased depression and suicide risks. Furthermore, boys are 3x more likely than girls to develop an addiction to mobile or gaming devices.

“We were awakened to this problem when our youngest son would wet himself rather than pausing his game to go use the restroom. As we began to research more about digital addiction in young boys, we learned of the growing epidemic this future generation is facing and knew we had to do something.” -Quinta Caylor, Co-Founder of Lifebud

A recent survey found that 47% of parents are worried about their children’s addiction to mobile devices. Current parental control options are shunned by children and some parents as they do not incorporate practical rewards or are so limited in function,  it takes several apps to achieve what LifeBud has put together in one. 

LifeBud has created multiple reward options on their iFundWomen crowdfunding campaign so anyone can join along in supporting this movement. Upon launch in early Fall, yearly memberships will be $150 but during the campaign they will be available for pre-order at $100.

LifeBud is also a recent recipient of the Launch Knightdale program operated by the city of  Knightdale, NC.

LifeBud is crowdfunding on IfundWomen not only because of  its female founder, but also because we have heard the cries of mothers the world over, longing for a solution to their children's screen addictions and the ensuing health problems.  We therefore chose a women-led platform as we sought to bring answers to other mothers. 

Giving Back

LifeBud believes all children deserve a chance at success and is committed to reinvesting 10% of their profits into Membership Grants and life skills programming for lower income families.

About The Founders

Founded by Quinta and Jason Caylor, LifeBud is a minority and veteran-owned husband-wife team, working to curtail the excesses of technology on children. Quinta is a Registered Nurse who witnessed the increase in complaints of mood disorders like depression and anxiety, and other illnesses that were directly linked to the sedentary and enclosed lifestyles kids were becoming accustomed to as they spent more time on devices. Jason’s experience with the US Air Force instilled in him the values of hard work and physical activity that lead to success both socially and professionally. Together they are committed to building a solution for the next generation and saving our sons from this psychological war on their future.

Ingesting the most critical nutrients daily can prevent common health risks associated with aging

Calgary, AB -- Sep 13, 2018 -- As with most health issues, nutrition plays a large part in prevention of problems. This is true when it comes to one’s bones as well. Nutrition is an integral part of how one's bones develop in childhood and continue to be healthy throughout adulthood. It does not stop being important when one becomes a senior adult. The most important bone and joint health supplements one can ingest on a daily basis for bone health is calcium and vitamin D. Without these two nutrients, bones become less dense and there is a risk of health issues like osteoporosis. Therefore, it is important for even older adults to pay close attention to their diet for optimum bone health.

Every day one's bones need to replenish. They are a living organism that grows. Therefore, they need the calcium to do the rebuilding and vitamin D to help the bones absorb the calcium. Without this, the bones will not be able to rebuild what has been discarded and one's bones become thinner.

According to WebMD, the daily amount of calcium a body needs is '700 milligrams of calcium a day for children 1 to 3 years of age, 1,000 milligrams per day for children 4 to 8 years of age, 1,300 milligrams of calcium a day for teenagers, 1,000 milligrams per day for adults until the age of 70, but women over the age of 51 should strive for 1,200 milligrams per day. Women and men over the age of 70 should both get 1,200 milligrams per day' as men begin to catch up to women with the risk of osteoporosis at this age.

Vitamin D is as important as calcium because without it, one's body is unable to absorb the calcium it needs to rebuild bone. WebMD recommends '600 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day from age 1 through age 70 and 800 IU daily after the age of 70'. It is worth noting that some osteoporosis experts believe that getting 800 to 1200 IU of vitamin D is even better for those at risk of the disease.

For those that are wondering how to get this much of these needed nutrients, do not worry. These are easily gotten through the food one eats or by taking bone health vitamins. There is no difference in the type of calcium found in food or supplements as calcium is a mineral and not made by the body. Therefore, many of the foods eaten today are fortified with calcium and vitamin D much like bone health supplements are.

Many adults over the age of 70 believe that it doesn't matter what they eat or don't eat, their body is getting older and no longer works like it did. While, that is true for the most part, one's bones are still doing their daily replenishing routine. So, the more one pays attention to their bones by eating the right kinds of foods and getting the calcium and vitamin D one needs, the less likely one will suffer from bone fractures and osteoporosis.

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Take the necessary precautions to maintain bone health and avoid bone fractures common with getting older

Calgary, AB -- Sep 12, 2018 -- A bone scan will check one's bones for bone mass density. It can detect if bones are thinning, where they are getting thinner and if there is a chance of fracturing. Bone scans use dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, or DEXA. It is a quick and painless scan. The DEXA uses two types of scores, a T-score and a Z-score to determine the bone density. T-scores are what is used to determine osteoporosis.

Whether or not one should get a bone scan is really dependant on their health risk factors and age. If one has bone health risk factors, they can avoid osteoporosis by getting a scan early and working with a doctor to treat any issues that come from the results. By not waiting for any concerns to begin, like fractures, to start treatment, one will not have to deal with the pain associated with the problem.

Bone health is determined by one's bone mass and measured in density. Normal bone density is measured using one's T-score. A T-score of -1 or above is normal. A T-score of -1 to -2.5 is low bone density. A diagnosis of osteoporosis is a T-score of under -2.5. By finding out one's bone mass density, one is able to predict the risk of fracture much in the same way one can predict the risk of having a stroke when their blood pressure is monitored.

There are a few health issues that can raise the risk of osteoporosis for both men and women. Post menopausal women over the age of 65 are at the highest risk. Estrogen preserves bone strength and after menopause, estrogen levels drop. Those under the age of 65 have a lower risk and should not worry about getting a scan unless they have other risk factors like smoking, taking steroids, a history of fractures or a body weight of under 127 pounds, according to WebMD. Another risk factor is having a family member who has had fragility fractures, which are broken bones from a minor injury. Men also have to be concerned, just later in life. According to researchers at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 'usually around age 70, men start to catch up to women in developing osteoporosis'.

Preventing osteoporosis involves a full range of activities when one is growing older. A bone scan is just one of the things someone can do to help. Other things they can do to prevent osteoporosis involve nutrition, including supplementing diets with bone and joint health supplements, exercise, and continuing to follow one's medical recommendations given after one gets their results. If one finds they have one or more of the risk factors, they will want to make some changes around their home to prevent falls which can cause a major fracture in the hip. Hip fractures are one of the most debilitating types of breaks and are best avoided when possible. When one diligently checks their bone mass density and takes precautions, they are able to avoid the painful consequences of osteoporosis.

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Nutriden, www.nutriden.com, is committed to helping Customers live a healthy lifestyle by providing the world's finest nutraceuticals, like Nutriden Bone Health Calcium Supplement, available to help boost energy levels and to help improve and maintain overall health to feel better and to help get the most out of nutrition for life.

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Calgary, AB -- Sep 11, 2018 -- Smoking causes and exacerbates many health problems, including hindering bone health. Smoking lowers estrogen levels, which will create less dense bones in your body. Bone density is important to bone health. Smoking tobacco is a risk factor for osteoporosis and bone fracture.

Bone is an organ in the body that needs certain things in order to remain healthy. One of these essential items is calcium. Calcium allows bones to regenerate, which is constantly happening within the body. Therefore, bones need a lot of calcium to do this each and every day. Calcium is not the only thing bones need to replenish itself, it also needs Vitamin D. Without Vitamin D, bones are unable to absorb the calcium it needs to regenerate and there is a loss of bone mass.

Strong bone mass is the sign of healthy bones. As we age, our bones start to get thinner because bones break down faster than they can be regenerated. This is natural and does not normally lead to bone complications. But, if for smokers, this is when they will begin to see the major problems that smoking has affected ontheir bones.

Smoking reduces the amount of calcium that can be absorbed in the bones by hindering the job of Vitamin D. Smoking also lowers estrogen levels in the body, which again hinders how calcium is absorb in bones. When these two things happen, bones start to get brittle putting the person at risk for osteoporosis. If a person continues to smoke, their risk factors of having brittle bones and problems with fractures is higher than with the normal aging of bones.

If a person smokes during their bone building years, bone mass will be affected. At some point in a person's mid-thirties, their bone mass peaks. For a smoker, the bone mass will peak earlier, leaving them thinner bones to start with as the aging process begins. Allowing for more problems with bone density, fractures, and osteoporosis at an earlier time in their lives. According to the National Institute of Health, osteoporosis has been 'called a childhood disease with old age consequences because building healthy bones in youth helps prevent osteoporosis and fractures later in life'. The types of fractures smokers are more susceptible to is at issue as smokers have a 2 to 4 higher chance of having hip fractures and fractures of the spine than non-smokers.

The only way to keep smoking from being a health issue in bones is to not smoke, find a way to quit. According to the UPMC hospital, even if a smoker takes bone strengthening medication because the medication will not be able to work when you smoke. If you are able to quit smoking, then taking medications and supplements will help your bones become healthier.

If you feel you may need medications to help with your bone density because of a previous smoking habit, you can have a bone mineral density (BMD) test. This safe and painless test measures bone density at various sites of the body. It can detect osteoporosis before a fracture occurs and can predict one’s chances of fracturing in the future.

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Calgary, AB Canada, 10 September, 2018 -- When creating a fitness routine, don't forget to add exercises that will help strengthen one's bones. While most fitness focuses on muscle and cardio-vascular, adding bone strengthening to the workout will give a person a healthier all around experience. Bones have a big job as they are responsible for supporting our bodies. They are what allows our muscles to do the workouts we design. Therefore, it is important to make strengthening them a part of our fitness routine. When a person is conscience of doing this, their bones will be healthy through their old age.

It is the opinion of most physical trainers that while muscles get the most attention when it comes to fitness routines, bones are just as important - maybe more so! If one only focuses on muscles and neglects their bones, they run the risk of bone density complications, fractures, and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is defined as, according the WebMD, "is a condition that causes bones to gradually thin and weaken, leaving them susceptible to fractures. About 2 million fractures occur each year due to osteoporosis." The National Osteoporosis Foundation goes on to explain: "About 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. Studies suggest that approximately one in two women and up to one in four men age 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis." Showing us all how important it is to add bone exercising to our fitness routines.

When you are choosing which exercises to do for bone health, know that they are not all the same. For strengthening your bones, use weight bearing exercises. Don't become discouraged by the thought of using weights in the fitness routine. There is no need to use heavy weights at all, but adding weights will not only strengthen your muscles, but your bones as well.

Adding heavy weights to one's fitness routine is a good idea as well as they have been shown to really help too. As Brad Schoenfeld, an assistant professor of exercise science at New York City’s Lehman College, told Time Magazine: "Through a process known as bone remodeling, strength training stimulates the development of bone osteoblasts: cells that build bones back up. While one can achieve some of these bone benefits through aerobic exercise, especially in one's lower body, resistance training is really the best way to maintain and enhance total-body bone strength."

Cardio-vascular exercises are good for bones when they involve jumping, running or other resistance type or weight bearing type of exercising. As long as you are using against gravity exercises, they will work to make your bones healthier.

It is never too late to start working out for bone health. Our bones can always use the boost, no matter your age, as they are working for us each and every day. So, go out and start walking or taking the stairs. Lift some weights! Then, start to enjoy better bone health.

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Nutriden, www.nutriden.com, is committed to helping Customers live a healthy lifestyle by providing the world's finest nutraceuticals, like Nutriden Bone Health Calcium Supplement, available to help boost energy levels and to help improve and maintain overall health to feel better and to help get the most out of nutrition for life.

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9 September 2018 -- Bone health is as important to men as it is to women because the loss of bone density effects both sexes as they age. A decrease in bone density can lead to fractures, including major breaks like hip fractures that can be fatal. Bone loss from aging may also lead to osteoporosis, a crippling bone disease. An associate professor at the University of Missouri, Pam Hinton, leads research on bone health. She has recently conducted a study on physical activity and bone health, including if exercise can keep bones dense or make them more dense. Her research into bone health is important to both sexes because a decrease in bone density can lead to osteoporosis fractures and she has found that one-in-four men will have a fracture of this type in their lifetime.

Decreased bone density is often thought of as an issue women face in their post menopausal years. Studies have come to show that men have difficulty with keeping their bones healthy in their later years as well. Since breaks that happen because of falls can effect mobility as you age and should be avoided. Therefore, it is important for both men and women to take an active approach to bone health as they age.

Bone health is measured mostly in bone mass. When bone because porous, it loses its density and becomes weak. In the worst case scenario, loss of bone mass leads to osteoporosis. According to the 'the risk of fracture is increased approximately two-fold in osteopenic individuals and five-fold in people with osteopenia'. The facts go on to say, 'Risk factors for osteoporosis in men are similar to those identified in women: family history, age, low body weight, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, inadequate calcium or vitamin D intake, low reproductive hormone levels, physical inactivity, and disease or medication affecting bone metabolism'.

The study suggests that both men and women need to take active steps towards keeping their bones healthy. These steps not only include regular exercise, but also weight bearing exercise and proper nutrition through diet and supplements. The researchers in her study measured bone mineral density in 43 competitive male cyclists and runners ages 20 to 59. They found that 63 percent of the cyclists had osteopenia of the spine or hip compared with 19 percent of the runners. The study shows the type of exercise you do for your bone health matters.

Supplementing ones diet with bone and joint health supplements may also be effective in fighting bone loss from the natural effects of aging for men and women.

Nutriden believes that weight bearing exercise is part of a fit routine that will lead to building and maintaining healthy bones, along with a healthy diet that includes our Nutriden Bone Health Calcium Supplement.

About Nutriden

Nutriden, www.nutriden.com, is committed to helping Customers live a healthy lifestyle by providing the world's finest nutraceuticals, like Nutriden Bone Health Calcium Supplement, available to help boost energy levels and to help improve and maintain overall health to feel better and to help get the most out of nutrition for life.