What is it about omega-3s in fish oil that is so good for your brain? We’ve all heard that eating fish is good for our brains and memory. But what is it about DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in fis ...
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Mediterranean diet and brain health
We have all heard about the Mediterranean diet being heart-healthy, but it may also be good for your brain. Recently published research in the Archives of Neurology found that people who eat a Mediter ...
Brain benefits from berries
Strong scientific evidence exists that eating blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and other berry fruits has beneficial effects on the brain and may help prevent age-related memory loss and other ...
Eat less, think better, live longer
Eating less triggers activation of a molecule that helps keep the brain from aging. Italian scientists led by Giovambattista Pani at the Catholic University of Sacred Heart in Rome, found that calorie ...
Stress is a health risk
Stress is a normal emotional and physiological response to events that are perceived to be threatening. It’s the body’s way of protecting you, helping you stay focused and alert. Stress ty ...
How do you relate to food?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Obesity is a national epidemic, causing higher medical costs and a lower quality of life.” But for many people, achieving and maintain ...
Are Dietary Supplements Making Us Healthier?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that more than half of us in the U.S. are using dietary supplements, fueling a $27 billion industry. According to the April 2011 CDC Nationa ...
Advice on a Vice: Go for It!
Go ahead, it’s OK. Sleep, play hooky, eat chocolate, and have a boys/girls night out. And for that matter, go for the full-fat dressing, morning coffee, massage, sunbathing, and a little wine. Why ...