Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older adults, health panel says. Here’s what can help

$Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older adults, health panel says. Here’s what can help$

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don't reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults,...
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from: CNN

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