21 September 2018
Longer working hours and using our leisure time differently can lead to longer periods of sedentary time – much more so than our parents and grandparents. One thing that remains true is the body’s need for nutrient-dense food – full of essential vitamins and minerals. Hilary Jones, MD explores the topic of nutrient density in this latest NUTRI-FACTS expert opinion video series.
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15 April 2012
Aging affects people in different ways, with a wide variation in age related physical and mental functioning. Healthier aging is achievable through modifying some lifestyle factors, such as eating a balanced diet, being more physically active and not smoking.
22 November 2013
A new US study reports that low blood vitamin D levels seem to increase the risk of red blood cell deficiency in healthy children.
24 May 2013
A new study reports that blood vitamin D concentrations of people living in São Paulo, Brazil, are good among the young and active during the summer, but not so in the winter, and that the elderly have poor levels year round.
