For most people, the evidence doesn’t support any bone benefit of the popular supplements.
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10 Ways to Build Healthy Bones (and Keep Them Strong)
Weak bones may seem like a problem of aging, but there’s plenty we can do early in life (in our teens and 20s) to make sure bones stay healthy down the line
Vitamin D and Calcium: Not Recommended for Postmenopausal Women
Postmenopausal women shouldn’t take low-dose supplements of vitamin D and calcium in hopes of preventing broken bones, a government panel recommended on Tuesday.
How to Make a Healthy Diet More Affordable
Eating a healthier diet, like the one recommended by the U.S. government, is no easy undertaking — not least because of its high cost. A new study published on Thursday in the journal Health Affairs calculates that it would …
Got PMS? Milk Marketers Launch an Audacious, Funny New Ad Campaign
Starting this week, an eyebrow-raising ad campaign will take on one of the last taboos of America’s media landscape: menstruation.
Study: U.S. Calcium Guidelines May Be Too High
Since bones tend to deteriorate with age, it makes sense to take in more calcium as we get older, to help lower the risk of fractures in our hips and limbs. But how much additional calcium is enough? And is there such as thing as too much?
New Guidelines for Vitamin D and Calcium
If you’ve been confused about the flip-flopping reports on the benefits and risks of vitamin D recently, you’re not alone.
