According to the study, people are more likely to have Type 2 diabetes if they also have low levels of vitamin D, regardless of their weight.
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Americans stress over money more than any other reason
For 64 percent of Americans, money is the single biggest trigger for stress.
Study: Mediterranean diet could help curb stroke risk
A new study finds that those who adhere to the Mediterranean diet also exhibit a lower chance of suffering an ischemic (blood clot) stroke.
Dementia risk higher in UK women, according to new research
A spike in dementia cases has been occurring across the United Kingdom, with a new survey conducted by Alzheimer’s Research UK finding that women are predominantly taking the brunt of this epidemic, as both dementia sufferers and caretakers.
Sleep for American teens has gotten worse since 1991
Sleep rates among U.S. teenagers have been steadily declining over the past 20 years, according to a new study.
Do you need a Vitamin D supplement? Here are 4 reasons why you might
If you’re low on vitamin D this winter due to a lack of sunshine, consider boosting your intake with a D3 vitamin supplement.
For teens, too much screen time during the day can hamper sleep at night
Four hours of screen time throughout the day can result in less sleep among teenagers, according to a new study.
More than two drink alcoholic drinks a day for middle-aged adults increases stroke risk
Study participants who drank heavily in their 50s and 60s — defined as an average of over two alcoholic drinks per day — were 34 percent more likely to suffer a stroke.
Study: Autistic siblings exhibit different, rather than similar, genetic risks
One new study reveals that siblings who both have autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) actually exhibit different, rather than similar, genetic risk patterns.
For older women, weight fluctuations can increase bone fracture risk
Older women, may be stuck in a catch-22 when it comes to protecting their bone health, with research pointing to any changes in weight — either weight gain or weight loss — increasing the risk for fractures.