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Cut calories, but not nutrients, as you age

Calorie needs can vary greatly from one adult to another based on differences in body size, physical activity level and age. Most people reach their peak of calorie burning during their late teens.


Vitamin D can protect against many diseases

Vitamin D is one of the hottest "vitamins of this decade." Tremendous growth in research on vitamin D has led to increased understanding of vitamin D's importance to health. Research is finding that many health problems are linked to low levels of this nutrient which functions more like a hormone than a vitamin.


Normalizing nutrition eases eating disorders

With the onset of summer comes the wearing of lighter clothes and swimsuits. Along with the seasonal fashion change, people of all ages typically become more concerned about their body image and, consequently, their diet.


Vegetarian diet alone is not panacea for health

People often switch to a vegetarian or vegan diet in hope of improving their health. Often they don't realize that a solely plant-based diet does not guarantee a healthy diet. If you have aspirations to go veggie, it is important to know the potential pitfalls.


So far, swine have been spared from swine flu

Swine flu alerts have authorities concerned about the immune systems of both people and pigs. So far, no pigs have contracted the malady named after them.


FDA finding dangerous diet products

Now that summer is just around the corner, people are starting to think about getting into those all-revealing warm-weather clothes. For many this triggers the search for a weight-loss diet or diet aids that will take off pounds as quickly and easily as possible.


European drug helps bone loss

Living a long life greatly increases a person's risk of experiencing the pains of excessive bone loss. In the United States, companies are selling strontium supplements to promote bone health and prevent osteoporosis.


Iron plays an important role for the thyroid

About 5 percent of the U.S. population has hypothyroidism and most cases are in women. This is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.


In moderation, caffeine found to aid health

Caffeine is often said to be the most commonly consumed drug in the world. Due to such widespread use, a great deal of research has been conducted to find possible adverse effects.


Technology seen as boost to agriculture

Can organic farming and genetic engineering coexist?