Vitamin D

Getting Ahead of the Vitamin D Revolution Curve

Bill Sardi | Posted 05.24.2012

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Bill Sardi

No question, doctors and patients are now joining the vitamin D revolution in large numbers. More and more doctors are ordering tests to determine vitamin D blood levels and more patients are reading about the positive benefits of vitamin D in news reports.

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The Benefits Of Outdoor Exercise

Stacy Berman | Posted 04.18.2012

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Stacy Berman

Spring is a perfect time to escape from the gym so you never have to sit on a sweaty machine again. Exercising outdoors is challenging, saves time, and studies are finding that it can actually make you feel better.

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Painkiller From The Sky? Sunshine Vitamin May Help Older People With Chronic Pain

Mel Walsh | Posted 04.13.2012

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Mel Walsh

Though experts currently have differing opinions about sun exposure, one thing is clear and can be acted upon today: If you have unexplained or unrelieved muscle or bone pain, you may want to talk to your doc about testing your vitamin D level.

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Healthy Lifestyle Primer For Dummies

Penny Love Hoff | Posted 04.09.2012

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Penny Love Hoff

Should you get the flu vaccine? Maybe you've been called a Cougar and are pondering Botox (Kathie Lee's looks pretty good). How about the life-lengthening benefits of drinking wine?

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Vitamin D May Reduce Breast Cancer In Black Women

Posted 04.11.2012

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While previous studies have suggested that vitamin D may play a role in controlling normal breast cell growth and may even be able to stop breast canc...

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Dicken's 'Tiny Tim' Gets Surprising 21st Century Diagnosis

Posted 03.06.2012

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By: Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer Published: 03/05/2012 04:09 PM EST on LiveScience Plucky, ailing Tiny Tim is one of the most end...

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Catherine Pearson

A Natural Cure For Menstrual Cramps?

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 02.27.2012

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At least half of reproductive-age women cope with regular menstrual cramps -- one of the main reasons why young women miss work and school. But no...

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Should Women Take Calcium And Vitamin D Or Not?

Julie Chen, M.D. | Posted 04.25.2012

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Julie Chen, M.D.

One of my patients recently brought in a mainstream magazine piece that cited an article from a medical journal regarding calcium increasing risk for heart attacks.

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4 Foods For Healthier Skin

Posted 03.07.2012

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By Kristin Kirkpatrick, R.D. for YouBeauty.com If you're reading this, you're probably low in vitamin D. That's because research shows the major...

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My Story: Vitamin D And Cancer Treatment

Ginny Fraser | Posted 04.08.2012

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Ginny Fraser

As someone who has had melanoma, the sun has been significant in my life since my diagnosis and recovery. In other words, I've avoided it. But it now seems that might not have been entirely wise as it has deprived my system of Vitamin D, which is being increasingly heralded as powerful in cancer prevention and treatment.

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SIDS And Vitamin D Deficiency: What's The Link?

Posted 03.27.2012

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As researchers and parenting groups continue to measure the effectiveness of recent guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndr...

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Large Review Examines Link Between Extra Vitamin D And Cancer, Fractures

Reuters | Frederik Joelving | Posted 02.19.2012

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By Frederik Joelving NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Extra vitamin D and calcium may offer some protection against fractures in elderly peop...

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5 Ways To Sleep Better

blisstree.com | Posted 12.06.2011

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If you ever spend a night tossing and turning, it may not surprise you that two out of three women have trouble sleeping. And even though studies have...

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Shorter Days Shortchange Your Sunshine Vitamin

Penny Love Hoff | Posted 01.21.2012

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Penny Love Hoff

I'm going to diagnose myself as a sufferer of early onset seasonal affective disorder. Early onset as in early in the day. Several times this week I've had to stop myself from climbing into my pajamas at 7 p.m.

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Is It Time To Stop Taking A Multivitamin?

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 12.13.2011

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David Katz, M.D.

A multivitamin is very, very unlikely to kill anyone. If there is risk attached to the use of such supplements, it is very small. But there may be some risk -- and there is no reliable indication of benefit.

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Pale People May Be Lacking This Nutrient, Study Says

The Huffington Post | Amanda Chan | Posted 12.04.2011

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If your skin is super pale, you're already well aware of your must-have items: sunscreen with a high SPF, and a hat (for shade). But a new study sugge...

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What It Means to Be 50 and a Woman in America in 2011: A Birthday Message to President Obama

Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Posted 10.03.2011

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Barbara Hannah Grufferman

Once we hit 50, we understand life is not unlimited, so maybe now's the time to clarify our priorities. I can only assume that President Obama and his team have been thinking about and planning his legacy for quite some time. Is he on the right track?

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Subway Debuts 'Healthy' New Bread

Posted 10.02.2011

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Subway, the world's biggest food chain by the number of outlets, has just announced plans to start adding vitamin D and calcium to the bread it uses i...

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A Healthy Medium: How To Get The Right Amount Of Sunlight

Dr. Frank Lipman | Posted 09.19.2011

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Dr. Frank Lipman

But has the case against sun exposure been taken perhaps a bit too far? I certainly think so. With the rise of "sun-o-phobia" what's gotten lost in the shuffle is the fact that there are actual benefits to sun exposure in limited doses.

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What Are The Nutrition Needs For Your Age?

Health.com | Lynne Peeples | Posted 09.15.2011

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As we get older, nutrition rules change -- or at least get stricter. Some vitamins, such as B12, become even more important with time. But at what...

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Health News Week In Review

Dr. Andrew Lange | Posted 09.11.2011

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Dr. Andrew Lange

Week of June 10, 2011 This week we look at bacteria resistant to antibiotics and how you can protect yourself, AIDS at 30 years, changing brain ce...

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6 Habits That Can Add Years To Your Life

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 09.14.2011

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David Katz, M.D.

Steven Spielberg recently made his case for Super 8. In the spirit of less-is-more, I make mine for Super 6: the list of six factors most likely to add years to our lives, and life to our years.

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A Quick Guide To Vitamin Supplements

Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. | Posted 07.11.2011

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Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

Since nutrition is a young science and research is constantly evolving, there's more to come. But, here's what you need to know right now about which supplements are critical.

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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? 5 Really Good Reasons to Pay Attention

EatingWell | Posted 06.01.2011

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EatingWell

Having sufficient levels of D is important for everyone, me included. The vitamin practically deserves super-nutrient status.

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Vitamin D: Not Just For Bone Health

David Perlmutter, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Perlmutter, M.D.

Newly emerging reports expand our understanding of the role of vitamin D in human physiology, not just for bone health, but as a key player in immune function as well.

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