Tag: heart disease
Papayas among top offenders in GMO trade detections
International trade incidents of GM crops mixed with supposedly non-GM shipments have spiked in recent years, according to data collected from the United Nations’ (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) from 75 of its member countries. Of 198 cases reported… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, GMOs, Health, Liberty, Medicine
FDA Announces Qualified Health Claims for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the availability of a qualified health claim for reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) on conventional foods that contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 fatty acids. Typically, EPA… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Fitness, Food, Health, Health, Medicine
How Lifestyle Changes Your Genes for Better Heart Health
Amazing new research shows how your lifestyle changes your genes to improve your cardiovascular health. We have seen many studies documenting that healthy changes to your diet, exercise and stress management improve your heart health. However, this research shows us… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition
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
