Ophthalmology
Healthy diet, healthy eyes
(HealthDay)—Healthy eating may help preserve your vision as you age, eye experts say.
Apr 20, 2018
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News tagged with omega 3 fatty acids
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Fatty fish and camelina oil are beneficial for HDL and IDL cholesterol
Eating fatty fish increases the size and lipid composition of HDL particles in people with impaired glucose metabolism, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. These changes in the size and lipid ...
Apr 18, 2018
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Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eye
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements taken orally proved no better than placebo at relieving symptoms or signs of dry eye, according to the findings of a well-controlled trial funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of ...
Apr 13, 2018
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Here's how to pack protein into your diet
(HealthDay)—Whether you want to lose weight, maintain your weight or just eat healthily, you need to know about protein.
Apr 5, 2018
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Researchers link dietary supplement DHA to higher fat-free body mass in children
University of Kansas researchers have reported that pregnant women who consumed a supplement of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a nutrient added to U.S. infant formulas since 2002, tend to have children with higher fat-free body ...
Mar 21, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
5 ways to lower your chances of getting Alzheimer's
Retain a sharp, healthy brain and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease by following five simple rules. Some of the tips are scientifically proven, while others show promise but require further investigation.
Mar 8, 2018
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Omega fish oils don't improve children's reading skills or memory, study finds
New research has found no evidence Omega-3 fish oil supplements help aid or improve the reading ability or memory function of underperforming school-children.
Mar 2, 2018
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Forage-based diets on dairy farms produce nutritionally enhanced milk
Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential human nutrients, yet consuming too much omega-6 and too little omega-3 can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes. Today, Americans consume 10 to 15 ...
Feb 28, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Can diet improve the symptoms of endometriosis? Sadly, there's no clear answer
There is no cure for endometriosis, a condition affecting one in ten women of childbearing age that can cause painful and heavy periods, fatigue and pain with sex. Some women with the disease experience pain so severe, it ...
Feb 19, 2018
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Protein and vitamins key to healthy vegan, vegetarian diets
f you're becoming vegetarian or vegan, know that you'll have to beef up your diet in other ways, says a University of Alberta dietitian.
Feb 5, 2018
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