by Sue Robbins | Feb 24, 2021 | Wellness
Since COVID-19 arrived in our lives, there’s been a lot of chatter about whether we should be taking supplementary vitamin D to help prevent or even treat it. The vitamin – also referred to as the sunshine vitamin because our bodies make it when we’re exposed...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 14, 2021 | Wellness
Consuming foods high in vitamins C and E may help protect against the onset of Parkinson’s later in life, a Swedish study suggests. People who consume a diet rich in vitamins C and E may be at reduced risk for Parkinson’s disease. Researchers followed 41,058 Swedish...
by Sue Robbins | Oct 20, 2020 | Miscellaneous
Vitamins and supplements are more popular today than they have ever been. But are they all that they are cracked up to be? In this edition of Medical Myths, we address a crop of supplement superstitions and mineral misunderstandings. Share on Pinterest The supplement...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 28, 2020 | Wellness
Sunlight is not a cure for coronavirus, but it does have other benefits for mind and body. Deciding whether to head outdoors or to stay at home has never before felt so fraught, as many of us continue the weigh the benefits of getting some fresh air versus the risks...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 21, 2020 | Wellness
Americans don’t get enough sleep when we’re not in the middle of a pandemic. But as the spread of coronavirus continues to impact our jobs, our finances and our well-being, it’s more important than ever to establish or maintain good sleep habits, which help the body...
