An alarming finding from the Osteoporosis Foundation is just the latest in a series of studies conducted in recent months that warn about a widespread vitamin D deficiency on a global scale. The foundation has recently published a paper which details how populations around the world are affected by low levels of vitamin D, including
Wearing socks and slippers with little traction or going barefoot may be one of the leading causes of most falls suffered by elderly people while at home, according to findings published in Footwear Science. In fact, studies have found that 52 percent of fractures, sprains, dislocations and pulled or torn muscles occur because of unsafe
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Theres been lots of talk about eliminating trans fats from foods lately. And if youre careful about consuming low-fat foodsyou may be surprised to know theyre not as trans fat free as they claim to be! In this Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill tell you about the hidden fat that
New research suggests a bowl of whole grain cereal and milk may provide the same recovery and rehydration benefit as a sports drink after exercise. A team of investigators from the University of Texas at Austin studied 12 trained cyclists and looked at the physiological effects of different foods after a typical exercise session. They
For men who are hoping to improve their prostate health, herbal supplements and natural treatments offer them a wide range of choices, depending on their condition. For those who want to promote their prostate health naturally, saw palmetto extract may balance the bodys inflammatory response, supporting normal prostate function. And now researchers have announced that
A study, set to appear in the November 15 issue of the Journal of Immunology, reports that vitamin D activation, once thought to only occur in the kidneys, also occurs in the lung airway cells aiding in immune defense. Vitamin D has long been known to help in calcium absorption and bone health, but recently
Canker sores are painful mouth irritations that affect millions of Americans at one point or another. Now, new research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev suggests that taking regular doses of vitamin B12 nutritional supplements can help prevent the sores, which are officially known as recurrent aphthous stomatisis. As part of the study, published in
New research suggests getting the flu can increase the risk of having a heart attack. Researchers at the UCL Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology in London looked at 39 studies conducted between 1932 and 2008 and found that heart attacks were more common during flu season, especially in patients with heart disease or diabetes. “Most
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark recently revealed that individuals should maintain a diet that is rich in proteins if they would like to lose weight. The researchers also noted that eating less starch calories can also contribute to weight loss. For the study, a total of 772 European families were analyzed. Overall,
Women may be able to use omega-3 nutritional supplements to help treat common menopausal symptoms such as mild depression, according to a new study. French researchers say their findings are the first to demonstrate the effectiveness of omega-3 for menopause-related psychological distress. As part of the study, Dr Michel Lucas and colleagues studied 120 women