As you take in less and less sunlight, it might be time to look into taking a Vitamin D supplement, if you aren’t doing so already.
Why vitamin D? Some studies have linked vitamin D deficiency with everything from osteoporosis to cardiac disease. Others connect seasonal depression with a decrease in amount of vitamin D in the system. Vitamin D has also been linked to cancer prevention.
We take in vitamin D from a large variety of natural sources, most notably the sun! According to some studies it takes as little as 10 minutes in the sun, if you are fair skinned, during
Teen Acne Treatments
by Lori Sciame February 13th, 2012 | Medication
Acne is a common skin condition that affects approximately 40 to 50 million people in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
One of the hardest things about being a teenager is the appearance of acne on the face and the body. Some teens have barely any pimples, while others may have such a severe case, that he or she may be called names. Many cases of teen acne respond well to home remedies or over-the-counter preparations (including washes, astringents, and creams), yet some children require a visit to the doctor to get the problem under control.
First, it’s
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One of the hardest things about being a teenager is the appearance of acne on the face and the body. Some teens have barely any pimples, while others may have such a severe case, that he or she may be called names. Many cases of teen acne respond well to home remedies or over-the-counter preparations (including washes, astringents, and creams), yet some children require a visit to the doctor to get the problem under control.
First, it’s
Aortic Dissection
by Dean Heller MD February 10th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
One of my favortie actors was John Ritter. I know he died suddenly of an aortic aneurysm while he was on the set of his show, and I heard his wife talking about the symptoms which seemed relatively vague. Is that usually the case with this medical problem? What should I be looking for? I am worried.
You are close; he actually died of an aortic dissection, which is a tear in the inner lining of the aorta. This is the largest artery in the body, which comes right off the heart and supplies blood to the entire body. It is frequently associated with an
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You are close; he actually died of an aortic dissection, which is a tear in the inner lining of the aorta. This is the largest artery in the body, which comes right off the heart and supplies blood to the entire body. It is frequently associated with an
All About: Cottage Cheese
by Louise February 9th, 2012 | Diet
Known for having a high content of protein and a relatively low content of fat, cottage cheese is a favorite among dieters, runners, and weightlifters. It can quickly be added to any meal, packing in many nutrients, but not calories.
What's the nutritional profile of cottage cheese?A half-cup serving of cottage cheese contains between 80 and 120 calories, making it a low-calorie food. It is high in protein and low in fat. A half-cup serving usually contains about 15 grams of protein. There are usually between just 4 and 6 grams of fat, which is relatively low compared to other
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What's the nutritional profile of cottage cheese?A half-cup serving of cottage cheese contains between 80 and 120 calories, making it a low-calorie food. It is high in protein and low in fat. A half-cup serving usually contains about 15 grams of protein. There are usually between just 4 and 6 grams of fat, which is relatively low compared to other
Bladder Cancer in Men
by Lori Sciame February 6th, 2012 | Diseases
There’s one type of cancer that men don’t like to talk about – bladder cancer. Maybe it’s a touchy subject because it affects a bodily function; however, whatever the reason this type of cancer doesn’t get much press coverage needs to change. This is because thousands of men in the US are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that 56,000 men will learn that they have bladder cancer this year. This is at a rate much higher than women. In fact, according to information supplied by the American Cancer Society (ACS), “Bladder cancer is
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that 56,000 men will learn that they have bladder cancer this year. This is at a rate much higher than women. In fact, according to information supplied by the American Cancer Society (ACS), “Bladder cancer is