January 2011 - Posts

The ongoing calcium & vitamin D debate
January 27, 2011 2:00 PM by Maureen Salera

I've blogged several times before about the Institute of Medicine's new calcium and vitamin D recommendations, but I still find them confusing. Apparently I'm not alone. According to an article from The New York Times , many people continue to wonder Read More...

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Vaccine reduces rate of shingles
January 20, 2011 1:55 PM by Maureen Salera

In the last 10 years, two people I know very well have had shingles. I remember feeling extremely sorry for them as they described the intense pain that came along with the condition. But, since 2006, there is an FDA-approved vaccine for adults over 60 Read More...

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Macular degeneration declining
January 11, 2011 9:48 PM by Maureen Salera

I recently overheard my parents mentioning an elderly acquaintance who suffers from macular degeneration. So I was intrigued when I read about how this eye condition is actually declining in prevalence. In fact, macular degeneration may be less common Read More...

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Eating Fish May Lower Stroke Risk
January 6, 2011 10:35 PM by Maureen Salera

Fish is rarely on the menu in my household because my husband doesn't like seafood. But now I have even more reason to cook it just for myself. In fact, women who eat more fish are less likely to experience a stroke, according to a study published in Read More...

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