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Impressive benefit to enjoying the sunshine It may ward off type 2 diabetes! So suggests research conducted at Tufts University. Their analysis of three studies of more than 4,000 people with prediabetes revealed that those who supplemented with vitamin D, which the body produces when the skin is exposed to sunlight, were up to 76% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. How? Vitamin D enhances insulin sensitivity, improving blood-sugar control. To get the perks, spend 15 minutes outside without sunscreen or take 2,000 IU of vitamin D-3 daily. Surprising perk of a dental visit It’s a given that twice-annual cleanings are key for oral health, and now researchers at Rice University say keeping up with these dental appointments may also prevent arthritis pain. They studied data from rheumatoid arthritis patients and found…

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First for Women (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 12, 2023

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