HEALTH & WELLBEING

More Than Skeletons in the Vitamin D Closet

In late September 2012, the New York Academy of Sciences held a conference entitled "Vitamin D: Beyond Bone." Scientists, physicians and nutritionists gathered in Manhattan to hear experts present cutting edge information in perhaps the most promising area of nutrition.

Diet High in Antioxidants Slashes Heart Disease Risk in Women

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in men and women alike. A lifetime of processed foods, lack of exercise, poor lifestyle habits and environmental and household pollutants result in hypertension, elevated blood glucose and hardening of the endothelial lining of arteries that supply the heart.
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Sleep Patterns May Increase Risk Factors for Heart Disease in Teens

"Significant sleep problems, such as sleep disturbances or sleep deprivation, are common among adolescents," said lead author Dr. Indra Narang, Respirologist and Director of Sleep Medicine at SickKids. "Adolescents inability to sleep can affect their cholesterol levels, weight and blood pressure, placing them at increased risk for lifelong cardiovascular disease."

Study Finds Sydney’s Trafficked Women Need More Support

A study has found that trafficked women in the Greater Sydney region lacked access to a breadth of health and community services, as there was a national focus on border protection and criminalisation rather than human rights.

Natural Remedies Smooth Blood Sugar and Cut Cravings

Refined sugar, which has been found to be four times as addictive as cocaine and as addictive as heroin, has wormed its way into virtually all of the processed foods that make up most of the calories Americans consume.

Mainstream Media Called Out for Complete Blackout on GMO Health Risks

The recent release of the first ever long-term study to examine the consequences of prolonged consumption of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) has set the world ablaze, with individual citizens and even government officials now calling for an immediate embargo on all things GMO.

Control Blood Pressure Naturally, Not With Drugs

A recent New York Times article is calling for more people to control their blood pressure (BP). According to the CDC, 67 million Americans have high BP, and 36 million with uncontrolled high BP could greatly add to our healthcare burden. They argue for control of BP through drugs, but diet and exercise are far better options.

Vitamin D, Calcium Found to Save Lives Among Elderly

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM) has found that elderly individuals who supplement with both vitamin D and calcium together may have a decreased risk of early mortality.

Parents Still Making Five Common Car Seat Mistakes

In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, Safe Kids East Central will hold car seat inspection events from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Laney Walker Boulevard and at the Fort Gordon PX, 38200 Third Ave.

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