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Managing High Blood Pressure, “the Silent Killer,” with the Help of Nutrients Published on July 20, 2022 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   Studies show how magnesium, omega-3s, and vitamin D can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for hypertension, sometimes more effectively than other conventional interventions Key Points Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other health consequences leading to premature death One particular study confirmed vitamin D’s relationship specifically to systolic blood pressure (SBP), where higher vitamin D levels were associated with lower SBP;  it also showed that this relationship was strongest among those getting more magnesium compared to those getting less, meaning the combination of higher vitamin D levels and higher magnesium intake has an even stronger effect on lowering blood pressure than either alone Another study found that omega-3s EPA+DHA were as or more effective for lowering blood pressure than other lifestyle-related interventions, including increasing physical activity and restricting alcohol and sodium According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of the adult population in the United States has high blood pressure, and many of them are unaware that they have it.…

Melanoma is overdiagnosed at ‘alarming’ rates. Here’s what to know. A recent study finds that many Americans are being told they have skin cancer unnecessarily. Experts weigh in on why that’s happening—and whether you should get an annual screening. Melanoma diagnoses increased sharply over the years but overall death rates remained flat, a sign that there really isn’t an epidemic of skin cancer, but rather that patients are being overdiagnosed.…

‘Alarming’ Rates of Melanoma Overdiagnosis: New Research Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 SmartTan.com A new study adds to mounting evidence that melanoma is being massively overdiagnosed, as detailed by an article from National Geographic. The study found that 65 percent of melanoma cases in white men and 50 percent in white women are in fact unnecessarily diagnosed.…

What you need to know for the 2024 tax-filing season   Millions of Canadians file an income tax and benefit return every year. For the 2023 tax-filing season, Canadians filed more than 32 million tax returns, and more than 92% of them were filed electronically.…

The Sun, Vitamin D3, and You: Unraveling the Benefits and Optimal Sun Exposure for Health By Ethan Sulliva 3 min read Published Feb 12, 2024 at 2:13 pm EST | Updated Feb 12, 2024 at 2:13 pm EST Understanding the Connection between Solar Radiation and Vitamin D Synthesis Solar radiation plays a pivotal role in the synthesis of Vitamin D3 in our bodies.…