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If you’re drinking almond and coconut milk instead of dairy, listen up.

A recent U.K. survey from the National Osteoporosis Society shows that one fifth of young adults are reducing dairy or going dairy-free, possibly because of fad dieting trends and not necessarily because it’s the advice of a doctor.

But experts warn that cutting dairy could have potential health consequences. Young people may be slashing crucial nutrients like calcium during a period when their body needs it most.

“Diet in early adulthood is so important because by the time we get into our late 20s it is too late to reverse the damage caused by poor diet and nutrient deficiencies and the opportunity to build strong bones has passed,” Susan Lanham-New, head of nutritional science at the University of Surrey and clinical advisor at the National Osteoporosis Society in the U.K, said in a statement.

Dairy-based items like yogurt, milk and cheese are typically the easiest way for children and young adults to get their recommended amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. These vital nutrients help with bone growth and tooth health. The nutrients in dairy also help with cholesterol and blood pressure in adulthood.

Adolescents in the U.S., defined as age 9 to 18, should get approximately 1,300 milligrams of calcium per day, according to the National Institute of Health. The recommended goal is about three servings of dairy daily.

There are plenty of perfectly sound reasons for giving up dairy products, as a lifestyle choice or for physical health. It just means you’ll have to be mindful of incorporating other calcium-rich foods into your diet, such as broccoli and kale or fortified options like tofu and cereal.

Another striking finding from the survey? How young people are making dietary choices. Those under the age of 25 were the most likely to follow health and fitness bloggers on social media, suggesting they may get their nutrition information from these sources.

While there’s nothing wrong with consulting the internet for tips and tricks (hi, readers!), information from the web should never take the place of specific medical advice. It’s always a good idea to ask a doctor about any major diet changes. Even if it’s just cutting back on dairy.

H/T BBC

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Joey McIntyre can’t help but feel thankful these days.

The singer and actor just launched his own scripted show on Pop TV, and he’s about to release an EP and kick off a tour with New Kids on the Block.

The TV series, dubbed “Return of the Mac,” finds McIntyre playing an exaggerated version of himself alongside his real-life wife, Barrett Williams, and their three children. Loosely based on his life, the show finds McIntyre trying to land a serious acting gig on TV, but settling for a talk show hosting role instead. It features a slew of guest stars, including January Jones, Joey Fatone and Jenny McCarthy. And it’s co-executive produced by a familiar face: fellow NKOTB member Donnie Wahlberg.

McIntyre, 44, says that Wahlberg, 47, was instrumental in getting the series off the ground.

“He was there when I needed him and he wasn’t when I didn’t need him. He would stay out of my hair,” he said jokingly during an interview with The Huffington Post on Build Series. “No, he was very supportive.”

But the friendship goes deeper than that.

“I’ve checked in with Donnie even without New Kids on different career stuff. He has a ton of experience, a ton of success. But I remember checking in with him in real life years ago and I asked him, ‘How do you do it?’ I maybe came from an audition or something like that. I didn’t think he’d have this magical answer but he said, ‘You gotta take your lumps.’ It was so simple but it was pretty wise,” McIntyre said. “No matter what you do you kind of got to go with the ups and downs and take your hits and take your lumps.”

McIntyre and Wahlberg will soon spend a lot more time together when the New Kids kick off their tour this summer with Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul. While at Build, McIntyre got emotional thinking about the longevity of the group, which formed more than 30 years ago.

“It happens, it creeps up on you,” he said about getting sentimental. “Because you get to do what you love to do with people you love and people you’ve grown with and people you learn from. And I know that we kind of represent the getaway for people. And the older you get you realize those getaways are important.”

It’s part of the reason their new EP is called “Thankful.” Due May 12, the album will feature five tracks ― all with a pop, soul and R&B vibe.

And for any fans wondering about NKOTB’s future, it sounds like McIntyre, Wahlberg, Danny Wood and Jon and Jordan Knight are in it for the long haul.

“We’re super grateful … The gratitude that we have … It’s easy to get emotional about it,” McIntyre said. “We’re family. Us and our fans are family. We’ve been through a lot together. And because of them [the fans], we’re not going anywhere.”

Thankful indeed.

Watch our Build Series interview with McIntyre below. 

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Fighting climate change isn’t a niche interest for environmental activists ― it’s the patriotic thing for all Americans do to. At least, that’s the message of a new video from the Sierra Club meant to inspire people to march in the streets and raise awareness about the issue.

The Sierra Club released “We Hold These Truths” on Friday to promote the People’s Climate March, a nationwide protest planned for April 29.

In the short video, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Chloë Sevigny read a call to action cobbled together from sections of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Gettysburg Address, “God Bless America,” the inscription on the Statue of Liberty and the Oath of Office of the President of the United States.  

The video shows stunning scenes of the country’s natural beauty and industrial might, as well as destruction and devastation ― a flood swallowing a neighborhood, a boy struggling to breathe as a factory belches smoke, a polar bear losing its home as sea ice melts around it.

“Defending this land and its people has always been the American thing to do,” Sevigny says.

The video encourages viewers to participate in the march later this month, which was organized by groups who planned a similar event in 2014. More than 400,000 people, including Gordon-Levitt, attended the 2014 People’s Climate March in New York City.

Back then, Gordon-Levitt said, he wasn’t convinced that a protest could spur actual change. 

“I was pleasantly surprised and encouraged to see it lead to real legislation that could help make a difference,” he said in a statement. “Now those policies are under attack. So it’s time to march again.”

There are climate marches planned in dozens of cities around the U.S., including Washington, D.C., as well as in a few other countries. Activists will rally for “clean energy jobs and climate justice” and call out President Donald Trump’s attacks on environmental protections and the backwards steps he has taken on reducing climate change. 

Darren Aronofsky ― director of “Black Swan” and “Requiem for a Dream” ― executive produced the video. He is also a member of the Sierra Club Foundation’s board.

“The climate crisis is the greatest threat to our country,” Aronofsky said. “Our voices must be heard.”

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The “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” trailer has arrived. Watch above.

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