Tag: #vitaminD
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Seven Reasons To Soak Up More Sunshine
Not so long ago, verandahs, lush lawns, sunroofs, or patios were a must for any house. They definitely served some real purpose back then. Families used to spend some quality time in verandahs or lawns to have meals or tea together. Summer evenings used to be real fun. In the same way, sun-basking was mandatory…
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Vitamin D levels may predict future health risks, death in older men
ISLAMABAD, September 14 (Online): Advances in science are helping researchers find new ways to identify diseases earlier, a new breakthrough indicates that free circulating vitamin D levels in the bloodstream may be a good predictor of future health and disease risk in aging men. Vitamin D is important for maintaining healthy bones, as well as…
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‘No evidence’ that vitamin D can prevent or treat COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, July 8 (online): A review from health experts in the United Kingdom has found no evidence that vitamin D deficiency is an independent risk factor for COVID-19. However, the country’s National Health Service recommend taking a daily vitamin D supplement to compensate for any lack of sunlight exposure during lockdown. Vitamin D is vital…