Getting a good night’s sleep is a critical component of good health. Especially as you get older. On the flip side, studies link sleep problems, especially at younger ages, to serious health [...]
Category: vitamin D
Spending time in the sun is crucial during the coronavirus pandemic
Throughout most of human history, we’ve regarded sun exposure as beneficial to our overall health and well-being. Indeed, a natural glow on the skin has always been considered a sign of good [...]
The one simple nutrient that prevents—and even reverses—Alzheimer’s disease
Mainstream medicine has spent decades chasing failed theories about what causes Alzheimer’s disease (AD). And they’ve poured billions of dollars into developing toxic drug treatments that haven’t [...]
This critical nutrient helps prevent—and aids in recovery from—hip fractures
Suffering a hip fracture is often a death sentence for older adults. In fact, men and women over the age of 50 who suffer a hip fracture have a five-to-eight times higher risk of dying within [...]
“Insufficient” sunlight exposure heightens risk for this major, chronic condition
I’ve been writing a lot lately about the importance of getting regular sun exposure. For one, we know it triggers your skin’s natural production of vitamin D, the all-important nutrient that [...]
Attention women: Sunbathing can slash your risk of advanced breast cancer
Early in my career as a scientist at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and for my Ph.D. dissertation research, I learned that the largest risk factors for breast cancer are: Hitting puberty at [...]
The most important supplement you should take now—and all year-round
As I mentioned last week, boosting your immune system is one critical step you can—and should—take right now to protect yourself from any virus. And you can start by making sure you’re [...]
Three more reasons why closing gyms for coronavirus is a good thing
Last week, most states shut down indoor gyms and fitness centers in an effort to thwart the spread of the “corona-bug,” forcing people to head outside to exercise. The way I see it, this new [...]
A surprisingly simple way to combat back pain
Lower back pain afflicts nearly 80 percent of the men and women in the U.S. at least once during their lives. In fact, it’s the leading cause of pain and disability in working people. And for [...]
Optimal levels of THIS vitamin can protect you against dementia and Type II diabetes
Yesterday, I wrote about the ability of vitamin D—at the right doses—to prevent cancer and other chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), dementia, and Type II diabetes. And now, two [...]
