Bones play an important role in our health - here's how to keep them strong
Just as our muscles lose strength as we get older, so do our bones.
Fri Oct 13 2023
From construction material to garden fertilizer: Multiple uses for discarded scallop shells
The calcium they contain turns out to be a great fertilizer.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Struggles with sleep linked to heart disease risk
Adults who get too much or too little sleep may have the beginnings of -hardening" of the arteries, which can be an early sign of heart disease.
Fri Sep 11 2015
New technique for detecting hard arteries
A radioactive agent developed in the 1960s for the purpose of testing for bone cancer can also be employed to image the dangerous build-up of calcium deposits in the arteries.
Mon Jul 13 2015
Older women should choose calcium, vit D supplements carefully: study
Women approaching menopause are commonly advised to take supplements containing calcium and Vitamin D.
Thu Jun 19 2014
Calcium, vitamin D improve cholesterol in postmenopausal women: study
A new study has found postmenopausal women can improve their cholesterol with calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Sat Mar 08 2014
Go easy on the calcium
Women who consume high amounts of calcium, including supplements, run twice the risk of suffering from a cardiovascular-related death compared to those who dont.
Tue Feb 19 2013