The Scoop on B Vitamins + Why Running Matters

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MyHeartCentral.com	August 19, 2008

B Vitamins and Folic Acid: Take Them, but Not for Your Heart B Vitamin Supplementation Does Not Reduce Risk for Heart Attack or Stroke Despite the now incontrovertible argument that B6, B12, and folic acid do not reduce cardiovascular events, several questions need answering. Read on to learn what the latest study has to say, as well as why you shouldn't toss your B vitamins just yet. Top News Reaching the Heart Through the Wrist Blood test predicts preterm delivery Low levels of vitamin D boost hip fracture risk Poor Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens New cardio risk factors seen after joint surgery Expert Corner Run for Your Life, Literally If you've been following the Olympics recently, you may have been inspired to get more involved in physical activity yourself. We already know how great exercise is for our heart, but a new study carried out by Stanford University School of Medicine showed that regular running slows the aging process. Not convinced? Read on.

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