Health

Understanding fish oil benefits during pregnancy

A study by University of Western Australia has advanced understanding of why children whose mothers take fish oil supplements during pregnancy have greater health benefits.

Cardiology

Fish oil supplements have little effect on irregular heartbeat

High doses of fish oil supplements, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, do not reduce atrial fibrillation, a common type of irregular heartbeat in which the heart can beat as fast as 150 beats a minute. The results of the AFFORD ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Report claims success treating Alzheimer's memory loss

(HealthDay)— A researcher is reporting success in a small study of reversing memory problems associated with early stage Alzheimer's disease by using a complex program of lifestyle changes, supplements and hormones.

Cardiology

Fish oil supplements don't prevent recurrence of A-fib

(HealthDay)—High doses of fish oil supplements won't prevent recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), Canadian researchers report. The study, funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and the Heart and Stroke ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Diet's impact on Alzheimer's dementia tested

A cocktail of ingredients containing omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil is being tested in patients with mild cognitive impairment as a means to slow the progression of Alzheimer's dementia down

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