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Vitamin D to Support Healthy Aging

Designs for Health

Research indicates that vitamin D can influence every body system. Vitamin D receptors (VDRs) are found in most tissues throughout the human body including the brain. Many age-related illnesses are associated with changes to the central nervous system and brain.

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Don’t Sleep on These Tips: Re-Set Your Sleep Routine

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Getting the recommended amount of sleep each night is important for every major body system, including the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, endocrine, digestive, and respiratory systems. Despite being the only mammals that purposefully delay sleep, human adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night.