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Calcium supports bone, heart, muscle, and nerve health. The recommended amount of calcium for adults is 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams per day. Dietitians say chia seed pudding, green smoothies, canned sardines with cheese and calcium-fortified cereal with milk provide even more calcium than a cup of yogurt. When you open the fridge to look for a snack, what’s the first …

Not a milk drinker? Not a problem. There are still expert-approved ways to get calcium in your diet. It’s crucial to get enough calcium, because it’s essential for bone health. The mineral makes up much of the structure of bones and teeth, according to the National Institutes of Health. It’s also important for muscle function and nerve signaling, registered dietitian …

According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), 75 percent of Americans take dietary supplements, almost all of whom believe these pills are essential for their health. In theory, this makes sense. What harm can putting added nutrients into your body do? But most people are surprised to learn that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t regulate supplements …

Calcium and vitamin D are both essential nutrients for maintaining strong, healthy bones. And while each plays a different role in bone health, experts say they work better when taken together. What Calcium and Vitamin D Do In the Body Calcium is a mineral that gives bones their structure and strength, while vitamin D is a hormone that supports bone …

What is Coronary Calcium Scan? A simple heart test that could save your life  India Today This Test Tells You More About Your Heart Attack Risk  The New York Times Heart attack risk? This heart scan can tell you more than a cholesterol test; but you probably haven’t he  The Times of India Heart Health: Taking a Look at a New Preventative Test …

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have low serum cholesterol but a high coronary calcium score, and I was told to take magnesium supplements to bring my calcium score down (in addition to daily aspirin and a statin). What are your thoughts about magnesium to bring down a high calcium score? — D.B. ANSWER: A coronary calcium score is a measurement of …