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New Study Links Vitamin D Deficiency, Urinary Incontinence in Women
Vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of urinary incontinence in women, according to a new study.
The study, headed by Dr. Samuel Badalian of SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse and recently published in the journal of Obstetrics & Gynegology, says that urinary incontinence is among many pelvic floor disorders that are exacerbated by low levels of vitamin d.
The research, which included more than 1800 adult women, showed that as many as 82% of the participants had low levels of the vitamin. However those who had pelvic floor disorders and/or incontinence had levels significantly lower than those of the rest of the group.
The study concluded that increased vitamin D levels are definitely associated with a lower risk of pelvic floor disorders, and the risk of urinary incontinence in older women is as much as 45% lower among women with sufficient levels of the vitamin. Further research on the use of D vitamin in the prevention and treatment of pelvic floor disorders is definitely warranted, the researchers said.
The term “pelvic floor disorders” refers to a number of health problems that occur when the muscles and connective tissue in the pelvic area are weakened or injured by pregnancy, vaginal delivery, surgery, illness, aging, and other factors. As many as a third of all women experience pelvic floor disorders some point in their life.
Pelvic organ prolapse, which occurs when the pelvic muscles are too weak to hold the organs in place, is one of the most common pelvic floor disorders among women. Prolapse frequently leads to urinary incontinence, which happens when the bladder “drops” out of its normal place.
Vitamin D’s importance in preventing prolapse, incontinence, and other pelvic floor disorders is related to its role in keeping muscles strong, the researchers said.
Though the vitamin is primarily associated with bone strength and health, it has also proven to be crucial to muscular development and the maintenance of strong, resilient connective tissue.
The Syracuse study is the latest of many to emphasize the importance of D vitamin in women’s overall health. A 2008 University of Pittsburgh study concluded that women with low levels of the vitamin are an astounding 70% more likely to suffer hip fractures than those with sufficient levels.
In addition, keeping Vitamin D levels high is known to help prevent bacterial infections during pregnancy, and sufficiency of the vitamin is closely associated with preventing and treating depression.
Vitamin D has even been associated with the prevention of breast and other cancers in women. A 2008 study by the German Cancer Research Center concluded that women with extreme deficiency had a significantly higher risk of developing breast cancer than those with adequate levels. In addition, a four-year clinical trial reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that improving calcium and vitamin D nutritional status substantially reduced all-cancer risk in postmenopausal women.
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New Releases And Fun Flicks
Movies Newly Released This Week to DVD and Fun Flicks on the Premium Channels
I went to the video store last night expecting to rent three movies to watch over the next few days. The anticipation of renting these new releases had been building for some time and I just couldn’t wait to get my hands on them. I zoomed through the door and straight to the shelf where I expected to find the film that was at the top of my list. All that I saw was the same old movies they had on the shelf last week. I was slightly baffled at first until I thought about what the date was and realized that these three flicks don’t come out until next week! I was still in denial and decided to confirm it with the clerk who was stocking DVDs next to me. “That’s right”, he said, “Next week is ‘the’ week but we have a few other movies that just came out that don’t look too bad”. As disappointed as I was, I was already there, so why not check something out that I normally wouldn’t watch.
This is not the hugest week at video stores as far as new releases are concerned. Pirate Radio starring Philip Seymour Hoffman was released as well as Tenderness, an independent film starring Russell Crowe and Defendor with Woody Harrelson. Although Philip Seymour Hoffman is an amazing actor, the most interesting of the three seemed to be Tenderness.
Russell Crowe is a police detective who is determined to track down a serial killer by the name of Eric Komenko played by Jon Foster (The Door In the Floor). Komenko is handsome and charming but is actually a monster undercover. He murdered two people in his own family and Lt. Cristofuoro is out on the prowl to be sure that he doesn’t become a danger to anyone else. In the meantime, Komenko is free and off to Syracuse to meet a girl that he met when he was locked up in detention. The girl was once a victim of abuse and embarks on a psychologically twisted relationship with a possible serial killer. I decided to give this movie a try and will most likely watch it Thursday night, so I’ll keep you posted.
Pirate Radio is not necessarily my cup of tea, though I’m sure that folks who are looking for simple entertainment and a little rebellion may find it interesting. It focuses on eight DJ’s during the 60′s that broadcast their radio show from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and went against the rules of the British government. You can be sure that the acting won’t be bad and the DVD cover looks very enticing.
I have to admit that if anyone has a remote chance of pulling off the role of Defendor, it’s Woody Harrelson. This bizarre film is sure to break you free of the norm for a few hours. Defendor, a.k.a. Arthur Poppington, is a traffic director by day and superhero by night (at least in his own mind). He goes on a hunt for who or what he refers to as “Captain Industry and is determined to take him out. He wears tights and duct tapes the letter “D” to his jersey and gets involved in a whole new world- the underworld.
No matter how good these movies are, if any, next week is going to be the bomb! Why do I keep talking about it? Let me give you an idea:
THE LOVELY BONES (Tuesday)
CRAZY HEART (Tuesday)
YOUNG VICTORIA (Tuesday)
AVATAR (Thursday)
You better believe I will be scurrying on over to the video store directly after work on Tuesday and Thursday so I can get there before you!
In the meantime, if you’re not interested in the new movies at the video store this week, check out the fun movies that are showing on the premium channels with DISH Network!
Here’s the lineup according to EST:
Tonight 4/14/10
Mr. Holland’s Opus at 5:35 p.m. on Encore Drama
Gran Torino at 8 p.m. on HBO
Thursday 4/15/10
G.I. Jane at 4:05 p.m. on Starz In Black
Wall-E at 7:15 p.m. on Starz
Fast Food Nation at 9:45 p.m. on IFC
Friday 4/16/10
The Dark Knight at 5:15 p.m. on HBO
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 at 9:13 p.m. on Starz In Black
Saturday 4/17/10
The Bucket List at 3:15 p.m. on More Max
Mama Mia! At 5:00 p.m. on 5 Star Max
Quantum of Solace at 7:00 p.m. on HBO2
An American Haunting at 9:00 p.m. on The Movie Channel
Have a blast!
By: Frank Bilotta
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Frank helps people learn about Dish Network Satellite TV, and how they can save money every month with popular Dish Network Packages. Dish has advanced, award winning, Dish DVR and Dish HD receivers, there is a lot of good news to share and also help people determine Dish TV or DirecTV