A handful of walnuts benefits the whole family
A handful of walnuts benefits the whole family New research from The Indiana University School of Public Health suggests adding just one ounce of walnuts (14…
Vitamin D protects against melanoma, study suggests
Vitamin D protects against melanoma, study suggests Fewer cases of melanoma were observed among regular users of vitamin D supplements than among non-users, a…
Supplement slows age-related macular degeneration
Supplement slows age-related macular degeneration The Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) established that dietary supplements can slow…
Over half of U.S. parents give kids a dietary supplement
Over half of U.S. parents give kids a dietary supplement Kids can be stubborn when it comes to eating the healthy foods on their plate. And now, a new…
How reducing sodium helps people with heart failure
How reducing sodium helps people with heart failure For the past century people with weak hearts have been told to lower their salt intake, but until now…
Are you getting enough vitamin E?
Are you getting enough vitamin E? Most of us don’t pay much attention to vitamin E, a nutrient that’s plentiful in nuts, seeds and leafy greens.…
Vitamin D may also benefit cardiovascular health
Vitamin D may also benefit cardiovascular health Vitamin D, derived from sunshine, diet and supplements, is essential for normal growth and development of…
Insufficient evidence that supplements aid weight loss
Insufficient evidence that supplements aid weight loss A large global review of herbal and dietary supplements for weight loss, combining 121 randomized…
Certain supplements may lessen risk of positive COVID-19 test
Certain supplements may lessen risk of positive COVID-19 test Taking multivitamins, omega-3, probiotics or vitamin D supplements may lessen the risk of…
Bleeding gums? You may need more vitamin C
Bleeding gums? You may need more vitamin C Advice from national dental associations advise that if your gums bleed, make sure to brush and floss twice a day…