No other vitamin has sparked so furious a fight in a medical community as Vitamin D. The debate concerning whether or not it prevents cancer is ongoing. Naturally, the stakes in this fight are extremely high because cancer is the second highest cause of death in this country after cardiovascular disease. Continue reading “The Intriguing Vitamin D” »
Posts Tagged ‘Bones’
The Intriguing Vitamin D
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011How to protect your bones from fractures.
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
We are no longer that surprised to learn that FDA-approved drugs may have lethal side effects and are being withdrawn from the market. But, are you surprised to find out that FDA-approved drugs with yearly sales of about $4.2 billion are causing the problem that they are supposed to protect us from are still on the market?
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Osteoporosis Can Be Your Killer
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Kyphosis, a curving of the spine, or popularly called a hunchback, is often associated in later years with osteoporosis. Kyphosis leads to many health problems, however, besides osteoporosis. Among them, and perhaps the most serious is respiratory problems, and eventually possible heart failure.
Sleep Well and Strengthen Your Bones, Too
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
Can sleep affect bone strength? Scientists found the positive relationship between Continue reading “Sleep Well and Strengthen Your Bones, Too” »
Are Men and Women Equal When It Comes To Weak Bones?
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
Weak bone condition, known as osteoporosis, is not only women’s problem. About one third of osteoporosis patients are men. Continue reading “Are Men and Women Equal When It Comes To Weak Bones?” »