Cognitive decline is a normal part of aging, but not everyone declines at the same rate. A new study investigates the relationship between cognitive performance and levels of magnesium and calcium in ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, and levels often drop ...

Both men and women between the ages of 19 and 50 require 1,000 milligrams of dietary calcium a day, which can come from food ...

These days, we're more aware of how sugary beverages can affect our health, and for good reason. Millions of Americans have Type 2 diabetes, and reducing sugar intake can help people manage or prevent ...

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 ...

Women over 30 may experience joint pain and stiffness, caused a decrease in bone density. A doctor explains how taking calcium supplements can reduce the risk.