By Shayna Pascoe Hydration: the process of causing something to absorb water. Water is the source and the basis of life. Over two-thirds of the earth is made up of water and the human body is composed of about 60% water. It literally surrounds us and makes us, but the question is…WHY IS WATER IMPORTANT? […]
High and Low Levels of Vitamin D Associated with Cardiovascular Death
Research has suggested that up to 75% of US adults are vitamin D deficient, leaving many running to pharmacy shelves to add vitamin D capsules to their supplement plan, and for good reason. The fat soluble vitamin obtained through sun exposure, fish and fortified foods promotes calcium absorption in the gut, preventing osteoporosis. Vitamin D […]
The Facts Behind Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, representing over 34% of all mortality. Add in vascular disease (the #3 leading cause of mortality) and you can see why the prevalence of death from total vascular disease is such a concern. The bad news is that cardiovascular disease (CVD) […]