Category: health-letter

New research linking psoriasis, an irritating skin condition, with too little vitamin D suggests a possible new treatment: a skin cream or gel containing vitamin D.

Simple steps such as phone calls and rewards can help people take their medications as prescribed.

Older adults who don’t get enough vitamin D, either from sun exposure, dietary sources, or supplements, face higher risks of mobility problems.

You may need extra salt in your diet if you exercise hard and sweat a lot; a moderate daily workout usually doesn’t require more salt.

Although osteoporosis is often thought of as a woman’s disease, an estimated two million American men have this bone-thinning condition and another 12 million are at risk for it.

People who drink diet soda are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. It probably isn’t the soda itself- -people who drink diet soda may also be consuming other foods and drinks that contain lots of sweet but empty calories.

Breaking up periods of sitting by standing up every so often and walking or performing some other exercise for a few minutes can help prevent diabetes.

Bananas beat sports drinks an energy source for exercisers.

SSRIs are generally safe drugs but, like all medicines, can cause side effects. Common ones include insomnia, rash, headache, stomach upset, and diminished interest in sex.

Carrying extra pounds contributes to disc degeneration in the spine, particularly in the lower back region. Losing weight can take pressure off the discs and ease back pain.