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Sun exposure looks like a free way for the elderly to maintain their physical function and mobility

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Earlier this month one of my blogs focused on the benefits of sunlight exposure, and in particular the seeming ability of higher vitamin D levels to protect us from a wide range of cancer. Vitamin D is believed to have other roles within the body, including some ability to help ensure normal muscular function.
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Could folate protect against the apparent ability of alcohol to boost breast cancer risk?

Friday, April 27th, 2007

Moderate drinking is often advocated for its health ‘benefits’, specifically with regard to its apparent ability to reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions such as heart attacks and stroke. However, whatever benefits alcohol may have with respect to cardiovascular disease can be diluted through its ability to increase the risk of other conditions such as [...]