We continue to hear good news about the ability of natural treatments to prevent—and even reverse—age-related cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia. In fact, a new [...]
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Even low doses of this key vitamin boost cognition in older women
I’m always impressed by studies on vitamin D that showcase its many health benefits—especially its effect on cognitive health. So, I was particularly interested in a new study that looked at [...]
This common deficiency could kill half the world’s population
Last week, I told you about a new study linking sun exposure to lower cancer rates. And, as I’ve always said, avoiding the sun causes far more harm than good. In fact, according to a recent [...]
Lower your risk of 6 deadly cancers — for free!
March is here. And of course, my thoughts are shifting to spring and spending more time in the sun. Hopefully, you get the opportunity to head south for some kind of “spring break” or Easter [...]
Why Alzheimer’s symptoms spike in winter
Modern medicine typically ignores how natural factors can have a profound effect on your health. For the most part, they assume high-tech approaches beat out natural alternatives for everything, [...]
Breaking news: Research shows a common vitamin may slam the breaks on one of America’s deadliest epidemics
I write about vitamin D more than any other nutrient…and for good reason. In my view, September is a good time of year for a reminder. True, you may have spent time in the sun every day this [...]
Are you dangerously deficient in this key nutrient?
Yesterday, I reported on the failing New York Times’ latest hit job on vitamin D. Instead of addressing the actual science on vitamin D, the report personally attacked Michael Holick, M.D., a [...]
Oops–government’s vitamin D calculations off by factor of 10!
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends adult men and women up to age 70 take in 600 IU daily of vitamin D. But mounds of research show you need 5,000 to 10,000 IU of this essential nutrient [...]