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05/21/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Science proves once and for all that eating a lot of fish prevents cognitive decline

Some of us recall our mothers encouraging us to eat fish growing up on the pretense that it’s “brain food,” and it turns out that this is one notion that actually has some very solid science to back it. In fact, new research shows just how far its protective benefits reach. In the latest study […]

04/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Charbroiled, grilled meats increase high blood pressure… doesn’t matter if it’s red meat or fish

Regardless if you’re grilling beef, chicken, or fish, eating grilled food regularly could be increasing your risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension). According to a report, a team of researchers studied cooking methods and people who developed high blood pressure after the regular consumption of beef, fish, or poultry. For the study, experts gathered data […]

04/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

People who follow the Paleo diet should consume more fish to truly eat like a caveman, study finds

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden uncovered what cave dwellers ate in southern Scandinavia during the Paleolithic period. In their study, they found that a large part of the Stone Age people’s diet was composed of fish. The researchers – who are osteologists, in particular – combined chemical analyses of human bones from more than 80 […]

03/07/2018 / By David Williams

Lab-grown meat now coming to restaurants near you: Is your stomach prepared for it?

There have been tremendous leaps in the field of food science over the past few decades, and it doesn’t look like the rate of progress is going to slow down any time soon. But while there are a lot of positive outcomes from the research studies that have been conducted on food and how to […]

01/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Trouble sleeping? Eat more fish – research suggests a connection between omega 3s and enhanced cognitive performance in school children via better sleep

A study revealed that children who eat plenty of fish are more likely to achieve cognitive performance boost and sleep better compared with those who rarely or never consume fish. A team of scientists from the University of Pennsylvania evaluated the effect of better sleep among children who ate more fish on cognitive performance. For […]

01/04/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

More reasons to feed your kids fish: It helps them sleep better and nourishes their nervous system, study finds

Children who eat fish at least once a week have higher intelligence quotients (IQs) and enjoy better sleep. This was the conclusion that researchers from the University of Pennsylvania came to in their study, reported the DailyMail.co.uk. The study is the first of its kind to connect fish consumption to improved cognition and sleep. As […]

12/01/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Animals experience emotions and exhibit distinct personalities, science confirms

While most of us wouldn’t go out of our way to hurt another living creature, plenty of people don’t think twice about eating meat. Where their food came from and the destruction to animal habitats that is caused to sustain modern lifestyles never crosses many people’s minds. Even though many people would like to believe […]

11/19/2017 / By Zoey Sky

It’s a match: Dietitian claims health benefits are the same for fresh fish vs. frozen

While it is a common belief that fresh fish is a better option compared to frozen fish, a recent study has determined that they both offer the same health benefits. Fresh fish only lasts two or three days after it is caught, but frozen fish “can last four to six months in the freezer and […]

08/28/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Half of farmed salmon found to be DEAF due to toxic effects of confined aquaculture

With a new wave of health consciousness sweeping the nation, an increasing number of people are incorporating more fish into their daily diets. After all, fish are purported to be some of the healthiest sources of protein on the planet, high in the feel-good hormone vitamin D, and packed with omega-3 essential fatty acids. Unfortunately, […]

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