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An indoor lifestyle can lead to poor health in kids
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
“We’ve really gone overboard,” comments O’Brien, who says more people die of osteoporosis than they do of skin cancer. continue reading
Vitamin D supplements for mom and baby: Who should take it?
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Unfortunately, some doctors continue to tell patients to first apply sunscreen and then go out in the sun — ideally there should be no sunscreen applied, thus allowing for at least 20 minutes of natural, gentle and healthy unfiltered sun exposure. continue reading
Less risk of skin cancer if exposed to UV in the morning: Nobel Laureate Aziz Sancar
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Dr. Sancar’s advice was based on studying how a mouse’s circadian rhythms affect its ability to repair DNA damage caused by UV radiation in the morning. continue reading
Vitamin D may be associated with the survival of breast cancer patients
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Furthermore, we recommend women obtain their vitamin D by short periods of full-body, noontime, sun-exposure during times when one’s shadow is shorter that they are tall. Brief exposure to UV radiation using old fashioned, low-pressure sunbeds can also be used for this purpose. continue reading
Vitamin D may help rebuild muscle after menopause
Friday, October 2, 2015
While scientists have debated the benefits of vitamin D for postmenopausal women, authors of the current research saw a 45 percent increase in muscle strength in women receiving the supplements over the study’s nine-month period, compared to a 23 percent loss in the control group. continue reading
