Iron is an essential mineral required for many bodily functions, including the formation of hemoglobin, but it can be harmful when taken in excess. One of the suggested methods of treating iron deficiency anemia is the enrichment of food with iron. Typically, a chosen staple food such as wheat or rice, or even salt, is … Read more
Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts on the impact of isolation and loneliness. Michele Wentzel knows when one of her three children is upset. “They sort of isolate themselves and are very moody,” she said. “I can tell there’s something going on.” Wentzel keeps the lines of communication open with his sons … Read more
An early predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been found in young people with bipolar disorder (BD), in new findings that may explain heart disease-related ‘excessive and premature mortality’ in this patient population. The researchers found that higher scores on the reactive hyperemia index (RHI), a measure of endothelial function, were related to mood severity … Read more