Fish Oil Doesn't Cut Diabetes Patients' Heart Risk Supplements Did Not Improve Heart Health in Large Study July 25, 2012 -- If you have diabetes or prediabetes, fish oil supplements might not be so helpful after all in cutting heart disease risk. That's the conclusion of a large study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
People who put their faith in fish oil supplements may want to reconsider. A new analysis of the evidence casts doubt on the widely touted notion that the pills can prevent heart attacks in people at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia Large study showed better retention of mental skills in seniors who had followed it WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) -- Eating fish, chicken, olive oil and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids while staying away from meats and dairy -- the so-called Mediterranean diet -- may help older adults keep their memory and thinking skills sharp, a large new U.S.
I have a history of depression, though thankfully I haven't had an episode in almost ten years. I turned my mood around by making major changes in my personal and professional life, and will tell you more about that in another post.
Amino Acid Found in Dark Meat Poultry, Fish May Protect Women With High Cholesterol, Study Suggests March 2, 2012 -- Taurine, an amino acid found in dark meat poultry and other foods, may be good for some people's hearts, according to a new study.
Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Top 7 Pregnancy Myths If you're pregnant, can you color your hair? Get a flu shot? Have sex? Here's what the experts say. When you're pregnant, you're likely to hear a lot of old wives' tales -- some of which can be amusing.