The shadowy side of sunshine
Excessive doses of vitamin D can lead to high levels of calcium in the blood, which can trigger kidney damage.
Excessive doses of vitamin D can lead to high levels of calcium in the blood, which can trigger kidney damage.
Asparagus, watercress and peas are the mainstays of early spring yields—and they deliver a heap of vitamins and minerals lost to winter.
Fitness, food, light therapy and socialization can help fend off the seasonal sadness that befalls many amid winter's dark and dreary months.
If it's milk you crave—or you just want a calcium boost—try to incorporate low- or no-fat varieties into recipes and coffee drinks.
What determines your cognitive output? Your nutritional input.
Study: The sunshine vitamin might not prevent fractures or improve bone density in older adults, but the supplement does have its benefits.
Study: Soon-to-be moms and moms alike can dramatically influence the health of their babies by getting an extra dose of the sunshine vitamin.
Belly fat and deficiencies in the sunshine vitamin are linked by research.
These two nutrients partnered together are the recipe for strong bones.
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Lower levels of vitamin D have been associated with a rise in risk for multiple sclerosis.
If you live in the mitten state, probably not. What can you do to get the full benefits of the sunshine vitamin?