Consumption of Vitamin D-Rich Foods Has Fallen Off In Past 30 Years

Do you know which foods naturally contain the most vitamin D? Bread or milk may be the first thing that comes to mind, but these foods are typically enriched with the nutrient, rather than naturally containing it. In fact, few foods are organic sources of vitamin D. If that weren’t discouraging enough, new research has

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Eating More Veggies May Prevent Prostate Enlargement

If you’re worried about prostate problems, a plate piled high with fresh vegetables may be just what the doctor ordered, a new study shows. A long-term health study reported in the February edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows men who consumed the most vegetables were 11% less likely to have symptoms of

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Study: Children of mothers who had the flu while pregnant are at higher risk for heart disease

There’s new evidence that a mother’s health during pregnancy could affect the health of her child later in life. A study conducted at the University of Southern California has found children of women who had the flu while pregnant are at a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life, according to Reuters. Researchers

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Vitamin B12 nutritional supplements could help treat canker sores

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

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Vitamin B Supplementation May Reduce PMS Symptoms

Keeping one’s levels of dietary vitamins and nutrients high can have numerous positive health effects, health experts have found. One of these benefits is a significant lessening of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to recent research. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that taking a daily dose

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Discover The Importance Of Adequate Vitamin D Levels

Once upon a time, you could get an abundance of vitamin D just by sitting or working out in the sun for a moderate amount of time each day. Adequate vitamin D intake is important because it can help strengthen bones… normalize blood pressure… boost heart function… enhance memory power… soothe aching joints… balance blood

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Baking With Soybean Oil May Lower Saturated, Trans Fat Intake

Incorporating soybean oil in baking recipes may lead to improved cardiovascular health, according to a study published in the journal BMC Plant Biology. Saturated and trans fat, which are commonly found in margarine, cake mixes and name brand cookies, can lead to health problems if one consumes high amounts of both fats. In an effort

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