Vitamin D May Help Prevent Falls
Studies Show Taking Vitamin D Supplements May Cut Fall Risk After Age 65, if Dose Is High Enough
By Miranda Hitti – Oct. 2, 2009
Taking vitamin D supplements, at a dose of 700-1,000 international units per day, may make falling 19% less likely for people aged 65 and older.
That news comes [...]
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October 13th, 2009
Vitamin D May Help Prevent Falls
Posted in Health Reviews 
Tags: abnormal heart rhythm, kidney stones, prevent falls, supplements, Vitamin D 
No Comments »July 6th, 2009
Vitamin K: No Help for Bone Density
Vitamin K: No Help for Bone Density
But Study Shows Vitamin K May Offer Some Protection Against Fractures and Cancers
By Bill Hendrick
Though often touted as a way to strengthen bones, taking vitamin K for osteopenia does not protect postmenopausal women from age-related declines in bone density, a new study shows.
But it may help them avoid fractures [...]
Posted in Health Reviews Tags: Bone, bone density, Cancer, milk, osteoporosis, Vitamin D, vitamin k No Comments »June 29th, 2009
5 Lifestyle Steps for Better Bone Health
5 Lifestyle Steps for Better Bone Health
Maximize bone health and reduce the effects of osteoporosis with these simple steps.
By Jeanie Lerche Davis
If your doctor says you have thinning bones — osteopenia or osteoporosis– it’s critical to take steps to slow the progression of this disease.
Calcium, exercise, no smoking, no excess drinking, bone density tests — [...]
