Vitamin D—a Heart Healthy Nutrient
By Jane Hart, MD
Healthnotes Newswire (July 31, 2008)—Low levels of vitamin D in the blood may increase risk of cardiovascular events such as a heart attack, according to two recent studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Osteoporosis—Not Just a Women’s Concern
By Maureen Williams, ND
Healthnotes Newswire (July 31, 2008)—Women over 50 are usually reminded to have their bone density evaluated every couple of years, but many healthcare providers don’t know when to recommend this screening to men. To help pinpoint the right time for testing men’s bone density, a new review has identified the major factors that put men at risk for fracture from osteoporosis.
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Antioxidants Improve Diabetes Complication
By Kimberly Maureen Williams, ND
Healthnotes Newswire (July 24, 2008)—People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to suffer from memory problems, especially right after eating. A new study in Nutrition Research found that taking antioxidant vitamins with food can help people with diabetes offset the memory-robbing effects of a heavy meal.
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