Taking this popular vitamin won’t protect your bones, study finds

Taking this popular vitamin won’t protect your bones, study finds

Take 2,000 IU (international units) daily of vitamin D3 supplements without calcium over the course of over five years did not reduce hip, wrist or pelvic fractures compared with taking a daily placebo, study says published Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine. A placebo is a fake pill given to patients to make … Read more

Even small amounts of exercise boost women’s brain speed, study finds

Even small amounts of exercise boost women’s brain speed, study finds

A delay in the processing speed of the brain is one of the key aspects of cognitive aging. Being able to think faster helps with planning, problem solving, staying focused on tasks, and the ability to easily strike up conversations with others. “We found that higher physical activity was associated with higher thought speed reserve … Read more