Learn more about calcium and how this mineral may affect a person's bone health, heart health, reduce cancer risk, help control weight, and more.

Oct 8, 2010 - Katrena Wells

Inadequate body calcium is a potentially dangerous condition that occurs in many people, even though calcium is plentiful in numerous foods.

Dec 28, 2008 - James Cooper

Eating foods rich in calcium, as well as minerals and vitamins that work synergistically with calcium, helps to prevent bone loss and enhance mental and physical health.

Dec 11, 2008 - Jennifer Copley

Every body needs calcium and vitamin D to maintain bone health. We need to consume it daily as our bodies do not manufacture it. There are other health benefits as well

May 24, 2009 - Sandra Gardner

Eating calcium-rich foods promotes strong teeth and bones and helps prevent certain ailments. Here are the best foods to eat to ensure adequate calcium intake.

Jul 20, 2008 - Jennifer Murray

Calcium intake and absorption helps the body to function, prevents adverse health conditions, and builds strong bones. Learn more about calcium and health.

Apr 29, 2010 - Kimberly McRae

What is the best type of calcium supplement for maximum absorption and benefits? Learn how to optimize calcium supplementation.

Apr 4, 2010 - Brenna Coleman

The label promises the consumer, "1,000 mg of calcium!" Unfortunately, that's not always the amount delivered. Here's how to get more from calcium tablets.

Jul 16, 2009 - Wendy J Meyeroff

Key health benefits of artichoke relate to its ability to reduce blood cholesterol levels and help protect the liver cells from toxins such as alcohol.

Jul 9, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Health benefits of lutein include that it helps maintain eye health, may provide protection from some cancers and lowers risk of macular degeneration.

Aug 9, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Multivitamin and mineral supplements help ensure one is getting sufficient vitamins and minerals required for the body to function properly.

Jul 26, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Help restore calcium nutrients to garden soil to promote plant health.

Apr 27, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

A new study finds supplementing with calcium may slightly increase risk of heart attacks. Researchers suggest a review of current calcium recommendations.

Aug 3, 2010 - Laura Owens

Calcium is an essential mineral for the body, and required for the major physiological functions. It has various therapeutic uses as well.

Nov 18, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Dietary supplements may provide health benefits to certain at-risk population groups and reduce nutritional deficiencies.

Oct 26, 2011 - Chris Dinesen Rogers

5-HTP is well-recognised as a depression treatment and is also helpful for insomnia, weight loss and relieving migraine pain.

Aug 7, 2010 - Kate Le Page

A recent study found calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in patients taking it regularly for bone health.

Jul 29, 2010 - Deanna Lynn Sletten

When it comes to poison ivy, some people get the itchy, oozing rash associated with the plant, while others seem miraculously resistant. One key is calcium.

Jun 2, 2010 - Estelle Rodis-Brown

Antioxidants are essential for maintaining good health and are the body's main form of defence, used to help protect against free radical attack.

Aug 15, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Billions of beneficial bacteria comprise a healthy intestinal flora. Many factors affect these bacteria with intestinal health benefiting from a probiotic supplement.

Dec 16, 2008 - Melissa Peterson