Study: An Apple a Day Lowers Level of Blood Chemical Linked to Hardening of the Arteries
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Eating an apple a day might in fact help keep the cardiologist away, new research suggests.
Zinc Deficiency Mechanism Linked to Aging, Multiple Diseases
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study has outlined for the first time a biological mechanism by which zinc deficiency can develop with age, leading to a decline of the immune system and increased inflammation associated with many health problems, including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disease and diabetes.
Sixth Sitka Health Summit Takes Place on October 6, 8, 10 and 12
SITKA — Sitka residents are invited to join their neighbors in honoring local wellness champions, planning health priorities for the next year and attending a community health fair during the sixth annual Sitka Health Summit on Oct. 6, 8, 10 and 12 at various locations in Sitka.
Neighborhood Block Party helps Sitka Health Summit kick off 2012 events
This year’s sixth annual Sitka Health Summit will kick off with the Sitka Community Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Sweetland Hall on the Sitka Fine Arts Camp / Sheldon Jackson Campus. The health fair features informational booths from local health-oriented organizations and low-cost health screenings provided by […]