
Vitamin D Deficiency in Children
A true epidemic of vitamin D deficiency exists among this nation’s children. The American Academy of Pediatrics studied almost 10,000 young people ages 1-21 from
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A true epidemic of vitamin D deficiency exists among this nation’s children. The American Academy of Pediatrics studied almost 10,000 young people ages 1-21 from

You are never too young or old to improve your foot health. Take them for a walk and do regular flexibility and resistance exercises. Exercise
Good bone health habits are entirely up to you. Follow the golden bone health rules. Bone Health Rule # 1: Adequate calcium and vitamin D

The first step in getting your arms around the issue of falls is to get a picture of the problem. As you can see from

Consuming milk and milk products like yogurt and cheese are especially important for children and young adults age 9–14. During these years, children are building

Here are some bone-healthy goals that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Eat 2-3 servings of dairy or calcium-rich food each day. The average adult

Certain medications can increase fall risk Many older adults (aged 65 and older) take medications for sleep disorders, anxiety, high blood pressure, or chronic pain.
A nutraceutical, a term combining the words ‘nutrition’ and ‘pharmaceutical’, is a food or food product that is purported to provide health and medical benefits,

If you don’t like milk or other dairy products or if you are lactose intolerant, you may be able to increase your tolerance by adding

Kids are in the most critical stage of bone health in their life. Yet they are bombarded with all forms of potentially bone-depleting beverages such
The American Bone Health Fracture Risk Calculator™ estimates fracture risk for women and men over age 45.