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05/20/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How exactly does fish oil help the heart? It counteracts the effects of mental stress

A study found that fish oil benefits the heart by counteracting the effects of mental stress in several measurements of cardiovascular health, such as heart rate and muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA). In conducting the study, a team of researchers at Michigan Technological University worked with 67 adult participants. At the start of the study, the […]

08/30/2017 / By Russel Davis

Yet another study finds that daily fish oil supplements protect the brain by balancing hormones like estrogen

A recent study published in Scientific Reports revealed that fish oil supplements may boost estrogen levels in the brain, thereby reducing the frequency and duration of seizures. As part of research, a team of health experts assessed how three groups of mice models would react on a diet that included various types of oil. One group […]

06/02/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Eating foods high in Omega 3s like salmon, mackerel, and sardines found to prevents Alzheimer’s disease by boosting blood flow

A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease showed that eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids — such as salmon, sardines and mackerel — may help keep Alzheimer’s disease at bay by promoting blood flow in brain regions that regulate memory and learning. As part of the study, a team of researchers […]

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