Vitamin D :: Protects against colorectal cancer, breast cancer pancreatic cancer
Taking vitamin D cut the risk of pancreatic cancer nearly in half, according to a new study that is being called the first to show such a benefit.
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Health :: Few Americans eat enough fruits and veggies
Few Americans eat enough of either food, researchers find. Despite the known health benefits of fruits and vegetables, too few Americans are eating the recommended amounts of these foods, a new study finds.
Osteoporosis :: Study shows drug prevents arthritic bone loss
The Merck and Co. drug Fosamax does a better job at preventing bone deterioration than Vitamin D for people using steroids to treat arthritis, suggests a study released Wednesday.
Vitamin D :: Low vitamin D linked to seniors’ risk of falling
Older men and women with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to fall multiple times in the course of a year than their peers with adequate vitamin D levels, researchers in The Netherlands have found.
Diet :: Diet and Exercise – The Real Fountains of Youth
You can take every pill and rue your parents for passing on their genes, but if you want to live long and well there are two things you must do — eat right and exercise.
Vitamin D :: Low vitamin D intake could affect lung
Intake of low Vitamin D could affect lung, particularly in teenagers, says a study.
Vitamin D :: Patients with type 2 diabetes show signs of vitamin D deficiency
Something like three out of every five patients with type 2 diabetes show signs of vitamin D deficiency, Italian researchers report in the medical journal Diabetes Care.
Skin Care :: Use sunscreen every time when exposed to the sun’s rays
Despite a recent study that said limited unprotected sun exposure is OK in order to increase the body’s manufacture of vitamin D, medical experts agree that the risks outweigh the rewards and you should always apply sunscreen.
Baby Care :: Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Young Children – Basic Nutrients
Children can get the nutrients they need if they eat a variety of foods every day from the five food groups, which include grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and meat and beans. Fats, oils, and sweets supply mainly calories but little or no vitamins and minerals and should be used sparingly. No one food contains every nutrient. Children need to eat a variety of foods within each group. A child who favors bananas, for example, should be encouraged to eat apples, oranges, and other fruits as well.
Skin Care :: Face make up on integumentary skin
The skin is often known as “the largest organ in the human body”. This applies to exterior surface, as it covers the body, appearing to have the largest surface area of all the organs.