by Brenda Watson | Aug 4, 2014 | Omega-3 & Fish Oil, Periodontal
Omega-3 fatty acids are most widely known for their heart and brain benefits. Taking an omega-3 supplement high in EPA and DHA every day can protect against heart disease and improve brain health, certainly, but you might not realize that these healthy fats are also...
by lsmith | Mar 19, 2014 | Diet, General, Heart Disease, Inflammation, Omega-3 & Fish Oil
Heart disease is the number-one cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as atherosclerosis, is the most common form of heart disease, killing more than 385,000 people each year.1 CHD rates in Japan are much lower than in the...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 28, 2014 | General, Heart Disease, Omega-3 & Fish Oil, Seniors
Elderly women with higher omega-3 levels were found to have larger brain volume when compared to women with lower omega-3 levels, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. Researchers from the University of South Dakota tested the blood of over...
by Brenda Watson | Sep 16, 2013 | General
After menopause bone density begins to decrease at a more rapid rate than before menopause. Decreased bone density puts women at risk of developing hip fractures as their bones become more fragile and lose their ability to withstand falls or minor accidents. Reducing...
by Brenda Watson | May 6, 2013 | General
When it comes to the benefits of a food or nutrient (or even a drug), one of the best indications of efficacy is a reduced risk of death. This makes sense, of course—if a food or nutrient helps us live longer, that’s a good thing. A recent study published in the...
