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Ask the Expert: Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Dr. Frank Sacks Professor of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health 1. What are omega-3 fatty acids, and why should I make sure to include them in my diet? Omega-3 fatty acids (also known as… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Medicine
L-Proline – Keeps Your Skin, Heart and Joints Young!
Proline is an amino acid, one of the twenty DNA-encoded amino acids. They are essential amino acids, meaning that they are components which cannot be produced by the body and, therefore, must be obtained from a diet or through supplementation.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Medicine
IBS – No Cure or No Big Pharma Cure?
IMAGINE HAVING A CONDITION with symptoms so severe that you can’t leave the house, yet your doctor calls it a “functional,” or “psychosomatic,” disease — meaning that it’s all in your head. But it’s a very real problem for the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
L-Proline & Your Skin
Today there are an overwhelming number of beauty treatments and regimens on the market. For the average woman, knowing what to focus on or try first can be difficult. One often-overlooked secret to looking younger and healthier — and actually… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Do They Lower Cholesterol?
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats found in fish, phytoplankton, and in the form of supplements. Polyunsaturated fats, especially EPA and DHA, have a reputation for being heart-friendly fats because they do not promote atherosclerosis associated with causing heart disease.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Medicine, News
The Fountain of Youth – DHA
A study published in the November edition of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association suggests that taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may improve memory and learning in older adults with mild cognitive impairments. This is promising news for… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Medicine
Natural Type II Diabetes Control
Most of us take for granted the luxury of thinking about our favorite meal, then going home and making it. For diabetics, that last meal may be the last time you enjoyed your favorite foods, like brownies or a slice… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Medicine
Essential Fatty Acids – Muscle Fuel!
If you’ve ever swum through supplement research, you’ve surely dipped a toe in the ocean of information surrounding fish oil. This little supplement has made waves, but should you dive headfirst into the fish fry? In a word, yes. In… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Health, Strength Training
7 Steps to Help You Stick to Your New Year Fitness Goals
We’re reaching that time of year where for many people; the motivation from countless New Year’s Resolutions and fitness goals is starting to dwindle. The early January buzz is beginning to fade, and there’s the ever looming threat that your… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Strength Training, Weight Loss
