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As high school sports are kicking off, here is a good quick read about some things for athletes to think about in order to stay on the top of their game.

Did you know that a high SPF not only prevents UV rays from damaging the skin, but it also prevents the absorption of vitamin D from sunlight? Using sunscreen with an SPF of 8 cuts the amount of vitamin D absorbed from the sun by 95 percent, and those with higher SPF rates reduce vitamin D absorption to virtually zero. I'm not suggesting that you forgo the SPF, but rather make sure you increase dietary vitamin D or consider supplementation if you may not be getting enough from the sun. Ladies, you might want to check your cosmetics because many lotions and foundations have added SPF.

A reporter for the New York Times advises medical professionals to rethink their biases about spinal manipulation. Recently published, high-quality studies on spinal manipulation have shown its effectiveness in relieving low back pain and in improving function.

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"According to Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist and author of Grain Brain and Brain Maker, Alzheimer’s disease is primarily predicated on lifestyle choices, and anything that promotes insulin resistance, like a processed food diet, will ultimately also raise your risk of Alzheimer’s."