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Coronavirus: This Vitamin Deficiency Could Double Infection Risk, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article

Since the early days of the pandemic, we have been telling you to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D.

That advice is looking better than ever.

Two new studies show that vitamin D is crucial to staying well while the coronavirus continues to spread.

The first one found that being low in vitamin D nearly doubles your chances of getting infected by the coronavirus. … Read More

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One Vitamin Helps Seniors Retain Muscle

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, Men's Health, Women's Health

Starting at age 30, most people begin to lose strength and muscle mass. Between 30 and 50, the average person suffers a 10% loss of muscle.[i]

After that, muscle loss accelerates. Between 50 and 60, muscle loss averages 10-20%. After age 60, it speeds up even more. This is true for both men and women.

The amount of muscle loss over a lifetime varies greatly from one person to another.… Read More

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Before You Take a Blood Pressure Drug, Do This

In All Health Watch, Blood Pressure, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular

Since many health professionals spend their days checking patients’ blood pressure, you’d think they’d be really good at it. 

They’re not. 

Busy doctor’s offices routinely rush through the tests. This often ends up with patients getting falsely high readings. They are then put on drugs.

The American College of Cardiology has issued guidelines that are supposed to ensure accurate measurements. The problem is that doctors, nurses, and physician assistants are notoriously bad at following them.… Read More