Low Serum 25(OH)D and Higher PTH and β-CTX Independently Associated with Increased Risk of All-Cause Mortality

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Centenarians with three risk factors (low serum 25(OH)D and higher PTH and β-CTX levels) and those with two risk factors had, respectively, had a 2.02-fold and 1.49-fold increase in risk of all-cause mortality in comparison with centenarians with no risk factors.  (more…)

Comparison of Vitamin D and Omega-3’s to Strength-Training Exercise for Better Health in Older Adults

Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplementation in combination with an exercise program did not improve blood pressure, fracture rate, infection rate or rate of cognitive decline in the healthy older participants over a 3-year period. (more…)