In the News
Vitamin D insufficiency linked to heart disease
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
MARTIN MITTELSTAEDT
Heart disease has a long list of known causes, including smoking, obesity and diabetes. But researchers in the United States now say there may be another and somewhat surprising addition to this list: vitamin D insufficiency. Although it is well known that vitamin D is needed for good bone health, a study released yesterday found that not having enough of the sunshine vitamin is also linked to a higher risk of heart disease.… continue reading
News ranged wide on cancer front in 2007
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Nicole Tomlinson, CTV.ca News
Besides giving us yet another reason to take our vitamins and to battle the bulge, cancer research in 2007 also listed a contraceptive as a possible cancer risk reducer. Studies also found that city slickers, jet setters and shift workers may increase their chance of developing the disease.… continue reading
Vitamin D Important for Brain Function
Thursday, January 3, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Not only does vitamin D help build healthy bones, it may also help build strong minds. In a new review of vitamin D researchers from Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute find there is plenty of evidence to suggest vitamin D is important in brain development and function.… continue reading
Experts update
Thursday, January 3, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A nearly decade-old food guide pyramid for older adults has gotten a makeover to make it more user-friendly and to emphasize the special dietary needs of people older than 70. Published in the January issue of the Journal of Nutrition, the Modified MyPyramid for Older Adults stresses that older people should be careful to get enough fiber, calcium and vitamins D and B-12.… continue reading
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: HEALTHY HINDSIGHT THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Thursday, January 3, 2008
LESLIE BECK lesliebeck.com
The past 12 months brought a mix of nutrition stories to the forefront. It’s fair to say it was a bad year for deli meats, alcoholic beverages and the provinces’ school nutrition policies. Even restaurant meals were exposed for their shockingly high calorie and sodium counts.… continue reading
