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    Understanding 3 Common Nutrient Deficiencies

    December 18, 2019

    Discover common nutrient deficiencies and how to prevent them. Plus, learn whether you should consider taking a multivitamin. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: anemia, calcium, CDC, deficiency, dietary supplements, iron, Iron deficiency, NIH, nutrition, osteoporosis, University of Michigan, UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine, Vitamin D

    Nutritious Food
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Do Calcium Supplements Harm Your Heart?

    November 30, 2016

    Recent headlines have pointed to concern that calcium supplements may raise your risk of heart disease. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: bone health, calcium, calcium supplements, diet, heart attack, Heart Health, Vitamin D

  • Article - 6 Minute Read

    Benefits of Lemon Juice and Water

    August 29, 2014

    Lemon juice pairs well with your favorite dishes, but it also offers incredible health benefits. Learn more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: acne, acne remedy, calcium, cancer, digestion, folate, kidney stones, lemon, lemon juice, pectin, potassium, sore throat remedy, Vitamin C, weight loss

    Learn the 7 Health Benefits of Lemon Juice
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    Brittle Bones: Four Facts About Osteoporosis

    November 1, 2013

    Avoid brittle bones with these osteoporosis facts. Learn more about this bone disease and osteoporosis prevention, symptoms and treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: bone fracture, bone health, bone mineral density test, calcium, National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis, osteoporosis prevention and treatment, Susan Greenspan MD, UPMC Health Plan

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