Doctors rarely talk about artery flexibility. But it may be just as important to your health as other more familiar markers such as weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
When your arteries lose flexibility, it can be the start of a destructive chain reaction. Having stiff arteries means your heart has to work harder to move blood through your body.… Read More
Even before the pandemic, vitamin D supplements were flying off the shelves. In recent years, studies have found that this crucial nutrient can prevent heart disease, preserve muscle strength, stop diabetes, reduce belly fat, and fight osteoporosis.
After the coronavirus began spreading, researchers discovered that being low in vitamin D nearly doubles your chances of infection.… Read More
We’ve been telling you since the pandemic began about the importance of getting plenty of vitamin D.
We’ve brought you research showing that adequate levels are linked to a lower risk of contracting coronavirus. And we told you that if you do get infected, studies show that vitamin D could reduce your risk of dying.
That’s why so many of us are making sure we have enough vitamin D by getting regular sun exposure and taking supplements.… Read More
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