Injections of vitamin D can quickly restore deficient levels ... Besides sunlight, you can also get vitamin D from certain foods and supplements. Foods that naturally contain vitamin D include ...

so it can be tough to rely on your diet to get vitamin D. For many people, a vitamin D supplement is a good idea. Check with your doctor to see how much you need to protect your bones. And for now ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m writing about a recent answer you gave in regard to sunbathing. I’ve heard that sunbathing for a brief period each day (e.g., 10 minutes) is the best way to get vitamin D.

Doctors instruct people 65 years and older to get flu shots, eat a high-fiber diet and do strengthening exercises to stay healthy. But of all the things older people can do, taking nutritional ...