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Healthy lifestyle changes may reduce dementia risk in older adults

According to research from large-scale, long term studies there is evidence that lifestyle and certain dietary elements may aid in maintaining cognitive ability and reducing dementia risk in older adults. This new research was presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, and discussed a positive relationship between tea, antioxidants and vitamin D with cognitive function. [...]

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Vitamin D During Pregnancy

New research suggests high amounts of vitamin D supplementation may be particularly important during pregnancy and lactation. [...]

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Lack of Vitamin D Linked to High Blood Pressure

Researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health found vitamin D deficiency may triple a person’s risk of high blood pressure. [...]

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Vitamin D may reduce risk of colon cancer

Researchers have found that people with abundant levels of vitamin D — the so-called sunshine vitamin — have a much lower risk of colon cancer. [...]

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70% of children are low in Vitamin D

We’ve been hearing for months now that most adults in the United States, as many as 70-90%, are deficient in vitamin D. Now, several studies outlined in article in the Washington Post have found the same percentage may apply to our kids. [...]

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Should I get the flu shot?

In today’s podcast, I’d like to share four supplements I take to enhance my natural defenses in lieu of an annual flu shot. [...]

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Vitamin D – from Clark Kent to Superman

Did you know that an estimated 600,000 cases of cancer each year could be prevented by increased vitamin D consumption? In today’s podcast, guest Ann Allworth Ph.D. discusses vitamin D and why it is now said to be one of the most important supplements you could take! [...]

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