Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Depression Supplements May Help Depression in People With Vitamin D Deficiency June 27, 2012 -- Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a host of illnesses and conditions, from heart disease and diabetes to certain types of cancer.
Low Vitamin D More Common in Overweight Kids By Rita RubinWebMD Health News Dec. 24, 2012 -- Overweight and obese children and teens are more likely to have low vitamin D levels than kids with healthy weights, a new study suggests. The study is published in Pediatrics.
Vitamin D Supplementation Found to Reduce Mortality in the Elderly Summary: In a meta-analysis of prospective, population-based, cohort studies, researchers found that an increase in vitamin D levels was associated with a lower mortality rate in the general elderly population. Review and meta-analysis followed studies (n=12) involving elderly participants (n=32,142) whose vitamin D levels were measured.
Exercise, Vitamin D Can Lower Fall Risk in Elderly Task Force Reviewed More Than 50 Studies May 29, 2012 -- Older people can reduce their risk for serious falls by exercising regularly and taking vitamin D supplements, an expert panel now says. The U.S.
Vitamin D With Calcium May Boost Survival Findings Add to Confusion About Benefits of Supplementation June 15, 2012 -- Older people who take vitamin D with calcium may have lower death rates than those who don't. That finding comes from a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Women Given Large Oral Dose Able to Skip Painkillers, but Approach Needs More Study Feb. 28, 2012 -- A single large dose of vitamin D may help women with painful periods feel more comfortable and skip painkillers, Italian researchers report.
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Higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B, , and vitamin E are associated with better mental functioning in the elderly, a new study has found. Researchers measured blood levels of these nutrients in 104 men and women, whose average age was 87.