Johns Hopkins Health - Vitamin D May Be Good for Your Heart

Johns Hopkins Health - Vitamin D May Be Good for Your Heart

Much has been reported about the effect of vitamin D on your health - including that some of the good news is overhyped. But we do know, says cardiologist Erin Michos, M.D., that low vitamin D is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

“Several studies have shown this,” Michos says. “Even after accounting for other risk factors.”

What we don’t know, she adds, is whether getting your daily requirement-or more-of vitamin D may actually prevent cardiovascular disease. Clinical trials are happening right now to try to figure that out. What they reveal may point to a potential target for cardiovascular disease prevention.

In the meantime, there’s no harm in supplementing your vitamin D. How much do you need? Women, older

Daniel Carruthers Shares USANA with Elite Cyclists

After intense physical activity, it is important to replenish your body as soon as possible. The riders on the team I was supporting at the Tour of Luzon in March looked to Nutrimeal. They did not want to consume solid food straight away, especially with the heat.

Several riders who took part in the Tour of Luzon had the opportunity to try some USANA products over the course of nine days. They shared a few comments with me:

Daniel Carruthers Shares USANA with Elite Cyclists

USANA Health Sciences and TOSH Collaborate on New Vitamin Studies

Can Vitamin D Reduce Muscular Weakness in Healthy, Active Adults?Second Study Examines Vitamin C Role in Knee Injury Recovery

MURRAY, Utah, Jul 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Can something as a simple as a vitamin supplement help your body recover more quickly from the pain and stiffness associated with vigorous exercise, or even improve recovery from surgery? Researchers at TOSH--The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital and USANA Health Sciences, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!usna/quotes/nls/usna (USNA 39.27, 0.00, 0.00%) are hoping to answer these questions with different studies focused on vitamin supplements. 

In the first study, Tyler Barker, PhD., a physiologist at TOSH, and Brian Dixon, PhD., a senior scientist at USANA, are hoping to determine whether vitamin D -- most recently championed as a means to prevent or reduce a person's risk of cardiovascular disease -- can reduce post-exercise

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"Work-life balance has become a desirable commodity, with women in the workforce often juggling their career, family and relationships. RESCU spoke to three women about the pros and cons of going out on their own."

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Optimal Wellness Online - Healing the Heart

Healing the Heart - Heart Health

Wednesday 07 July, 2010

7.00 pm NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD - AUSTRALIA

6:30 pm SA - AUSTRALIA

5:00 pm WA - AUSTRALIA

9:00 pm NEW ZEALAND

Hosted by: Charmaine Wigglesworth, Nutritionist

Guest Speaker: Dr Gerald R J Lewis

Dr Gerald R J Lewis is a practicing cardiologist and general physician. In his 40 years in medicine he has worked in coronary care units, catheter laboratories and cardiac surgical units. He has an MD doctorate on the management of patients after Cardiac