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07/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

How much sun do you need to get enough vitamin D? Dermatologist shares the answer to this and other questions about your skin

Have you ever wondered how much sun you need to get your daily dose of vitamin D? What about if anything can be done to prevent stretchmarks? Wonder no more: These pressing questions about your skin have been answered by Dr. Rachael Morris-Jones, a hospital dermatologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience under […]

06/21/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Vitamin D eases mind AND body: Study finds a daily dose can relieve symptoms of IBS and accompanying anxiety

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic disorder of the large intestine that affects 10 to 15 percent of the world’s population. Currently, there is no known cure for IBS, so treatments usually focus on relieving the symptoms. Managing this condition typically entails studying one’s dietary habits, taking over-the-counter medication, and reducing stress. However, […]

03/28/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Vitamin D for multiple sclerosis: Study shows living in sunnier climate reduces risk

Living in a sunnier climate greatly reduces your risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). Higher sun exposure during childhood and early adulthood can further decrease the risk. These were the conclusions that an investigative team came to in their study, published in Neurology. “While previous studies have shown that more sun exposure may contribute to a […]

09/29/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

5 Questions to ask before buying sunglasses

The outdoor grills aren’t the only things heating up as barbecue season goes into full swing. A brighter, hotter sun has come with summer, signaling all to bring out their sun hats and sunglasses. But are your sunglasses doing the job of protecting your eyes from the glare of the sun? When it comes to […]

09/18/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Women low in vitamin D found to have an increased risk of multiple sclerosis, claims new study

The link between vitamin D deficiency and multiple sclerosis has been strengthened in a new study. According to the findings, published in Neurology, checking vitamin D levels in the blood can help determine and assess the risk of this debilitating neurological disease. As explained by lead study author Dr. Kassandra Munger: “There have only been […]

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