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09/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

You’re more at risk of a muscle injury if you lack vitamin D, according to a new study

In recent years, a lot of studies have been done on the health benefits of vitamin D. It has brought about interesting results: for one, it’s linked to a healthy immune system; faster healing of wounds; and even stronger bones. However, it’s also revealed how much we’re lacking the sunshine vitamin: Research has shown that […]

08/29/2018 / By David Williams

Vitamin D and heart health: Scientists discover that high doses reverse stiffness in arteries

While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, new research suggests that you might be better off with daily vitamin D supplements. This is according to a new study that was published recently in PLOS ONE, where researchers tested to see the effects of high doses of vitamin D on arterial stiffness. The […]

07/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

How much sun do you need to get enough vitamin D? Dermatologist shares the answer to this and other questions about your skin

Have you ever wondered how much sun you need to get your daily dose of vitamin D? What about if anything can be done to prevent stretchmarks? Wonder no more: These pressing questions about your skin have been answered by Dr. Rachael Morris-Jones, a hospital dermatologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience under […]

06/15/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Cut your risk for liver cancer by HALF by just increasing your vitamin D levels

Did you know that roughly 38.4 percent of people will be diagnosed with some type of cancer during their lifetime? If you’re “lucky,” yours might just be a harmless melanoma that your dermatologist can remove in their office. If you’re really unlucky, on the other hand, you could end up with one of the deadliest […]

06/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Have a large waistline? You most likely have a vitamin D deficiency, according to this study

If you’re overweight, there are plenty of things you might worry about, from looking good in your clothes and brushing off cruel comments, to avoiding the serious health problems associated with your weight, like diabetes and cancer. However, a new study points to an often-overlooked issue facing many obese people that can have very serious […]

05/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Vitamin D reduces inflammation caused by Type 2 diabetes

In a review of studies published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, vitamin D was found to reduce inflammation brought by Type 2 diabetes. Chronic low-grade inflammation is known to precede and to be present in the development of Type 2 diabetes. A team of researchers from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia found that the meta-analysis […]

05/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: Low vitamin D levels could be the reason why more than HALF of postmenopausal women have a metabolic syndrome

According to a new study, low vitamin D levels could be the reason why over 50 percent of postmenopausal women have a metabolic syndrome. The study, published in the journal Maturitas, found a strong link between the lack of vitamin D and metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women. Metabolic syndrome is a set of conditions that […]

04/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Japanese study confirms vitamin D reduces cancer risk

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is good for the health, and scientists continue to explore its other health benefits. In fact, a new study found that vitamin D reduces the risk of cancers. The large Japanese cohort study, published in the BMJ, aimed to determine whether vitamin D was associated with the risk […]

03/28/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Vitamin D for multiple sclerosis: Study shows living in sunnier climate reduces risk

Living in a sunnier climate greatly reduces your risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). Higher sun exposure during childhood and early adulthood can further decrease the risk. These were the conclusions that an investigative team came to in their study, published in Neurology. “While previous studies have shown that more sun exposure may contribute to a […]

03/23/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin D found to reduce risk of death for those with heart disease

When you find out that you or a loved one has heart disease, panic is an understandable reaction. After all, it’s the leading cause of death in the U.S. and many other countries. Despite this ominous status, however, there are several things you can do to stack the odds in your favor. You’re probably already […]

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