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The Vitamin D Council Newletter for May 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
John Cannell, MD Vitamin D Council Newsletter
I have received hundreds of emails from readers, asking what they should do about the possibility of an H1N1 flu pandemic. Dear Dr. Cannell: 1. Should I take Vitamin D to prevent the H1N1 flu?… continue reading
Do You Really Need SPF 100 Sunscreen?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
By FitSugar
When it comes to exercising, there’s strength in numbers, but that’s not necessarily true when the subject is sunscreen. Compared to your 50 SPF sunscreen, one that has 100 SPF might give the impression that your product is inadequate.… continue reading
Getting Your Vitamin D All Year Round
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
By Dr. Mark Dedomenico
Vitamin D is a really hot topic in research right now, and for good reason. More and more research is showing how important vitamin D is to our health. There are studies showing that high blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a dramatically reduced risk of cancer, a reduced risk of depression, improved bone density, improved immune function, and improved blood pressure.… continue reading
SUNSHINE CAN ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Daily Express UK Jo Wiley
The secret of living longer is simply making sure you get a regular dose of sunshine, scientists revealed last night. They used new research to show that just by spending more time in the sun, people can cut the risk of heart disease and diabetes.… continue reading
Vitamin D expert receives Linus Pauling Prize for Health Research
Monday, May 18, 2009
Dr. Michael Holick, a professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics at the Boston University School of Medicine who has revolutionized the understanding of vitamin D and its role in disease prevention, today received the $50,000 Linus Pauling Institute Prize for Health Research.… continue reading
