For years, there has been debate as to how much Vitamin D is needed in the diet to prevent deficiencies, and recently the recommended levels were officially increased. The following chart reflects the recent changes: Age Group Previous Recommendation New Recommendation 1-50 years 200 IU 600 IU 51-70 year 400 IU 600 IU 71 years […]
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Exercise Your Way to a Longer Life
Want to live longer? Here’s an interesting fact about exercise. A research study followed over 9,750 men over the course of 5 years. A maximal exercise test was done in the beginning and at the end of the study to determine fitness levels; the findings show a strong correlation between fitness levels and mortality rates. […]
Soda Linked to Increased Blood Pressure
If you need yet another reason to stop drinking soda, then the results of a new research study may provide just that. For a long time, we have known that soda consumption has been associated with weight gain and obesity which can lead to high blood pressure. However, a new study found that regular soda […]