Vitamin D use cuts risk of falls in elderly
Vitamin D use cuts risk of falls in elderly The findings from a Harvard Medical School study suggest that older persons may cut their risk of falls by more…
Nutritional boost helps elderly ward off colds
Nutritional boost helps elderly ward off colds A nutritional supplement containing antioxidants, vitamins and minerals appears to boost immune system…
Cod liver oil eases osteoarthritis pain
Cod liver oil eases osteoarthritis pain Cod liver oil, long touted as a remedy for joint pain, really does work, scientists say. In a small study of 31…
Coffee does not raise arthritis risk
Coffee does not raise arthritis risk Drinking multiple cups of coffee every day does not appear to increase your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis…
Vitamins combat age-related blindness
Vitamins combat age-related blindness Hundreds of thousands of people could benefit from vitamin supplements shown to help prevent macular degeneration, a…
Copper may play a role in Alzheimer's disease
Copper may play a role in Alzheimer's disease How much copper you take in could influence your risk of Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers reported…
High-dose vitamin D prevents bone breaks in elderly
High-dose vitamin D prevents bone breaks in elderly High-dose vitamin D supplements costing less than one pound ($1.58) a year could reduce fractures in the…
Caffeine may hinder rheumatoid arthritis drug
Caffeine may hinder rheumatoid arthritis drug The caffeine found in less than two cups of coffee a day might be enough to dull the effects of the drug…
Citrus and zinc may lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Citrus and zinc may lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis A new study suggests that the mineral zinc and an antioxidant found in citrus fruit might lower the…
Mediterranean diet keeps arthritis symptoms at bay
Mediterranean diet keeps arthritis symptoms at bay New findings suggest that a diet high in fruits, vegetables, legumes and certain oils--also known as the…