Dementia impacts millions of older adults, but researchers are still learning how, exactly, to prevent this devastating illness. Now, research suggests that increasing your intake of one specific ...

A recent study by the University of South Australia reveals a significant link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of dementia and stroke. Analyzing data from the UK Biobank, ...

It's that time of year when your body produces less vitamin D. Sunshine is the main source of vitamin D, and we need it to keep our bones and muscles strong. Many people take supplements to meet the ...

Members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of falls or bone fractures in healthy older adults. They note the vitamin can be helpful for older ...

Vitamin D is good for the immune system, but in older people it doesn't prevent falls or fractures, according to health experts at the U.S.... Taking vitamin D is unlikely to prevent falls or ...

There are some foods that provide a minimal amount of vitamin D, but the most effective way to obtain the nutrient is through sun exposure. Vitamin D has many health benefits, but it doesn’t reduce ...