Importance: Vitamin D (VitD) deficiency is associated with brain structural abnormalities, cognitive decline, and incident dementia. Low vitamin D levels are very common in older adults, especially African Americans and Hispanics, and are … [Read more...]
The 5th Science of Nutrition in Medicine Conference (ACNEM):
The 5th Science of Nutrition in Medicine Conference – Register NOW Saturday 2 May to Sunday 3 May, Pullman Melbourne on the Park The Nutrition in Medicine Conference will bring you a distinguished list of expert speakers addressing … [Read more...]
Autism Not Linked to Labor Induction, Augmentation
SAN DIEGO — Birth complications during labor and delivery do not increase a child's risk for autism spectrum disorder, delegates heard here at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2015 Annual Pregnancy Meeting. The findings conflict with … [Read more...]
Compounded Pty Ltd: Changing the way we work
Compounded Pty Ltd adopted one of the simplest solutions on the market today for workers looking to combat the negative effects of sitting at a desk all day. In fact we have introduced the ideal way to transform our workspace from a sitting desk to a … [Read more...]
Sitting for long periods increases risk of disease and early death, regardless of exercise
Date: January 19, 2015 Source: University Health Network (UHN) Summary: The amount of time a person sits during the day is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and … [Read more...]
Link Between Sitting & Disease Reconfirmed
Previously, a number of studies report a link between being sedentary and risks of chronic diseases (see A4M’s “Beware The Chair,” athttp://www.worldhealth.net/news/beware-chair/). David Alter, from the University of Toronto (Canada), and … [Read more...]
To D, or not to D: The drama behind vitamin D supplements
Monday, January 19, 2015 Kelsey Dallas When asked about how people can stay healthy in the winter months, Dr. John Young has an unexpected answer: vitamin D supplements. Young, medical director at Young Foundational Health Center in Largo, … [Read more...]
Largest-ever autism genome study finds most siblings have different autism-risk genes
The largest-ever autism genome study, funded by Autism Speaks, reveals that the disorder's genetic underpinnings are even more complex than previously thought: Most siblings who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have different autism-linked … [Read more...]