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Featured Psychology

·September 24, 2016·4 min read

Fish Oil May Help Improve Mood in Veterans

Researchers report lower Omega 3 levels in veterans who expressed an increased risk of being depressed or suicidal.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 16, 2016·5 min read

Little Evidence for the Benefits of Vitamin D Supplementation For Health Problems

Researchers examine the scientific evidence for the 10 most common beliefs about vitamin D.

Featured Neurology

·June 10, 2016·2 min read

Many With Migraine Could Have Vitamin Deficiencies

Researchers report children and teens with migraines appear to have mild deficiencies in vitamin D, riboflavin and coenzyme Q10.

Featured Psychology

·April 26, 2016·4 min read

Nutritional Supplements May Boost Effects of Antidepressants

A new study reports certain nutritional supplements may increase the effectiveness of antidepressants.

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·March 7, 2016·4 min read

Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Increases Multiple Sclerosis Risk in Offspring

According to researchers, pregnant women who are deficient in vitamin D have significantly higher risk of their offspring developing MS during adulthood.

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Featured Neurology

·December 7, 2015·3 min read

Vitamin D May Help Repair Nerve Damage in Multiple Sclerosis

According to researchers, a protein activated by vitamin D could be involved in repairing myelin damage in people with MS.

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·September 16, 2015·4 min read

Spending Time in Nature May Enhance Immune System and Benefit Health

A new study links spending time in nature with better health and enhanced functioning of the immune system.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 14, 2015·6 min read

Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s in Older People

According to a new study, vitamin D deficiency in elderly people is highly correlated with accelerated cognitive decline and memory loss, two symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·September 11, 2015·5 min read

Melatonin May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity

A new study reports a small group of people with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis experienced improvement to their symptoms during the fall and winter seasons.

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·September 3, 2015·5 min read

Mechanism for Unhealthy Brain Aging Associated with Alzheimer’s Identified

Researchers report they have discovered a link between unhealthy brain aging and a protein responsible for regulating calcium.

This diagram explains the synthesis of Vitamin D.

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·August 25, 2015·4 min read

Lower Vitamin D Levels Associated with Higher Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

According to a new study, genetic findings support observational evidence that lower vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis.