Low vitamin D levels may increase severe lung infection risk by 33%
A new study from the University of Surrey has found that having very low levels of vitamin D can increase the risk of being...
The best vitamins to stay strong and healthy after 50
As we grow older, our bodies go through many changes. One of those changes is that we need different amounts of certain vitamins to...
Vitamin D may not protect your heart effectively, study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for adults over 65. Many older people also have low levels of Vitamin D in...
Can B vitamins help lower blood pressure when drugs don’t work?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It is one of the main causes of heart disease and...
Why vitamin D is so important for older people
As we get older, staying healthy becomes more important. One key nutrient that helps older people stay strong and well is vitamin D.
This vitamin...
Vitamin D may affect brain health in a surprising way
Vitamin D is best known for helping to keep our bones strong, but a new study from Rutgers University suggests it may also affect...
Why vitamin D3 might be better than D2 for your health
Many people take vitamin D supplements, especially during the colder months when there is less sunlight. Vitamin D is important for strong bones and...
A simple vitamin may supercharge the immune system to fight cancer
Cancer remains one of the most difficult diseases to treat, especially when it stops responding to standard therapies.
Many patients go through rounds of chemotherapy,...
These vitamins may help your liver repair fast
The liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It helps break down food, remove harmful toxins, make bile to digest...
Study finds vitamin D may help memory but slow the brain in older people
Most people know that vitamin D helps keep bones strong. We can get vitamin D from sunlight, food, or supplements. But now, scientists are...