Vitamin D may help to slow the progression of breast cancer, according to a small study from the UK. Just more evidence that vitamin D — and sunlight — are vital for good health.
From the British Medical Journal:
Vitamin D May Help Curb Breast Cancer Progression
Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer progression, suggests a small […]
Archive for October, 2006
Vitamin D may slow breast cancer
Published October 16th, 2006 in Women's Health, Cancer Help, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsStudy: Drinking cola may lead to weaker bones in women
Published October 11th, 2006 in Health Warnings, Women's Health, Bone Health and Health Studies. 0 CommentsWomen who drink 4 or more colas per week have weaker bones and are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis than women who don’t drink cola, according to new research from Tufts University. Scientists aren’t sure why cola causes low bone mineral density but many experts believe it has to do with the phosphoric acid […]
Study: Severe psoriasis may increase heart attack risk
Published October 11th, 2006 in Skin Health, Health Warnings, Heart Health and Health Studies. 0 CommentsPeople with severe psoriasis — especially those under the age of 50 — have a higher risk of suffering a heart attack, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania. If you suffer from the skin disease be sure to discuss ways to improve your cardiovascular health with your doctor.
From JAMA and Archives […]
Report: Children need more free playtime!
Published October 9th, 2006 in Health Studies and Children's Health. 0 CommentsA new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says that children need more unstructured playtime for healthy development. Researchers say that plenty of free playtime is vital for the development of creativity, problem-solving skills, social skills, and more. Many experts also believe that unstructured, relaxed playtime is extremely important for keeping a child’s stress […]
Study: Drinking black tea lowers stress hormone levels
Published October 5th, 2006 in Healthy Foods and Health Studies. 0 CommentsDrinking black tea can help the body deal with stress, according to a new study from University College London. Researchers found that men who drank black tea 4 times per day had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. High levels of cortisol have been linked to several chronic illnesses, including obesity and coronary heart […]