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Calcium Supplements and Dementia: Major Study Busts Long-Held Myth  SciTechDaily Do daily calcium supplements affect dementia risk?  Medical News Today Data Suggest Calcium Supplementation Is Not Linked to Dementia Risk in Older Women  Pharmacy Times Calcium Supplements Do Not Raise Dementia Risk  Neuroscience News Calcium Warning Debunked: Supplements Not Linked To Dementia In Older Women  Study Finds Source link

Share on PinterestCalcium supplements do not increase dementia risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Olly R/Stocksy Many older women take calcium supplements to help with bone health. Previous research has raised concerns about calcium supplementation and risk for dementia. A recent post-hoc analysis suggests that calcium supplementation does not increase the risk of dementia, demonstrating the safety of its …

A long list of Lynda Hollander’s paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause, she said, “I didn’t want to take a chance.” A cardiologist told Hollander that, based on factors including age, sex, cholesterol and blood pressure, she faced a moderate …

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 …