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Recent data suggests that 57% of Americans over 20 take at least one dietary supplement, with multivitamins, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids being the most popular choices.

Sexual dysfunction negatively affects mental health, vitality, and social functioning, with an impact on quality of life comparable to chronic back pain or diabetes.

Researchers report that consuming more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day can increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease.

The study found that psychosocial factors had the most significant impact on postmenopausal women’s quality of life, with 26.6% of participants reporting accomplishing less than usual.

Chronic daily ingestion of preformed vitamin A above the recommended intake but below the tolerable upper intake may still be harmful, especially to the musculoskeletal system.