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Vitamin D and Healthy Living
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by drebanks in Blog, Cancer, Dementia, Heart Disease, Nutrition, Osteoporosis, Preventive Wellness, Uncategorized, Vitamin D
Both medical journals and the popular press over the last several years have been replete with information about the adverse health risks associated with insufficient vitamin D. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease[1], diabetes[2], certain cancers[3], osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, obesity, multiple sclerosis[4] and chronic pain.[5] Read the rest of this entry »
Dementia Risk Increased by Abdominal Obesity
Posted on 11. Jul, 2009 by import in Dementia, Nutrition, Obesity, Uncategorized, Youthful Aging
| Belly Fat is Toxic to your Brain as Well as Your Body |
 I have previously reported on the association between belly fat (visceral fat) and the increased risk for insulin resistance, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea and premature death. As if that weren’t sufficient reason to flatten your stomach, that middle-aged bulge may also increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia later on in life. Read the rest of this entry »
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Fish Oil and Heart Health
Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by import in Heart Disease, Men's Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Women's Health, Youthful Aging
Superior to Statins in Heart Failure Patients