Omega-3 fatty acids and heart health: What you need to know
Omega-3 fatty acids (also known as omega-3 fats or n-3 fats) are essential fats that the body cannot produce on its own and must...
How Omega-3 could reduce depression risk
Scientists from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have found that moderate consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids may help lower...
Daily eggs could prevent winter vitamin D deficiency
Scientists from Deakin University have found that eating one egg per day during winter may help maintain healthy vitamin D levels.
Vitamin D is a...
Simple diet changes that may help reduce chronic pain
Chronic pain is a major health concern for many people worldwide, including military veterans affected by Gulf War illness.
It can significantly reduce quality of...
How probiotics can protect gut health
You might've heard the term "probiotics" being thrown around, especially when talking about yogurt or health drinks. But what are they? Simply put, probiotics...
High-salt diet may harm memory and brain function, study finds
Scientists in China have found that what you eat may influence brain health as you age.
Their study suggests that a diet high in sodium...
Healthy plant-based diet could cut frailty risk in older adults by 15%
Scientists from Autonomous University of Madrid and collaborating institutions have found that a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of frailty...
Omega-3 supplements could improve memory in healthy older adults
Scientists from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin have found that omega-3 supplementation may help improve memory function in healthy older adults.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder...
How salt raises blood pressure and what you can do about it
Let’s start with the basics: What is blood pressure, and why does it matter?
Think of your blood vessels as tiny highways that carry blood...
What happens when you take multivitamins every day
Vitamins and minerals are essential for good health. But in busy daily life, it can be difficult to get all the nutrients you need...