A new study, published in the journal Nutrients, investigates factors associated with cognitive performance in older adults. In agreement with previous research, it finds that age, body mass index ...

A calcium blood test checks your calcium levels to monitor bone, kidney, and thyroid diseases. You may get one of two main types of calcium blood tests: total calcium and ionized calcium tests. Too ...

Calcium keeps your bones, muscles, heart, and nerves working properly, but many adults do not get enough. If you are low on calcium, you might notice things like muscle cramps, tingling, or mood ...

Identifying the areas of our diets that could use a little extra attention is a tricky business. Take calcium deficiency, for example: Though calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and a ...

This article was originally published on HCP Live. This version has been lightly edited. Adequate magnesium and calcium intake, which is associated with improved nutritional status, may reduce ...

Calcium does a lot of heavy lifting to keep your body functioning at its best. "Calcium is crucial for maintaining bone strength. In fact, 99% of the calcium in your body is found in your bones and ...