Tag: omega-3

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More compelling evidence that omega-3s decrease the risk of heart disease 19

Scientists continue to study omega-3s, and the health benefits of these fatty acids never seem to disappoint. Recent research has shown that regular consumption of omega-3s can help reduce your risk of heart disease. Past research has shown that people who consume fish are at a lower risk of having cardiovascular issues, but whether these […]

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An omega-3 metabolite plays a role in preserving bone tissue

The risk and incidence of diseases related to bone tissue degeneration tend to increase as people age. According to one study, Resolvin E1 or RvE1, a metabolite of omega-3, can preserve bone tissue. This study, which was published in Frontiers in Immunology, looked at the role of RvE1 in bone remodeling under inflammation. It had been noted previously […]

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Taking a multivitamin every day could prevent vision loss from a common eye disease

Most of us take our vision for granted. We don’t really give our eyesight a second thought… until something is wrong with it. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance that you will run into vision problems as you age as a result of macular degeneration, and this can negatively affect your quality of life. Luckily, scientists […]

60 Healthy Foods That Can Block Inflammation and Ease Pain

As a part of the body’s immune response, inflammation can damage your body when it’s out of control, then you may have several health problems such as obesity, heart disease, arthritis, fatigue and even cancer. That’s why it’s necessary to reduce inflammation to reduce the pain and the risk of other illnesses. Here are some […]

6 Common Nutrient Deficiencies That Increase Cravings and Appetite

Do you usually beat yourself up whenever you give in to cravings or binge? Well, it may not be your fault. Some nutrient deficiencies increase our appetite and cravings. And they’ll make you binge no matter how much willpower you have. Once you get enough of these nutrients the cravings will disappear. You may even […]

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7 Best Brain Foods

Do you ever find yourself walking into a room and forget why you went there in the first place? Or maybe you forget about the little things like where you put your car keys? We often brush this aside thinking that we’re human and we can make mistakes, but it can be a sign that […]

Fish Oils: Health Benefits, Facts, Research

Fish oils are of interest to nutritionists and health care professionals because of two main ingredients: DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) – both types of Omega-3 fatty acids. The fillets of oily fish contain up to 30% oil; this figure may vary. White fish, on the other hand, only contain high concentrations of […]

15 Ways to Flatten Your Belly

Belly fat is the bane of most dieters, but unfortunately – as you probably already know – is one of the more difficult places to firm and tone up. There are, however, things you can do to help lose weight from this area. Fifteen tips for firming up your tummy are listed below. Girls’ Time […]

Sweet potato is a healthy, natural medicine

Origin of sweet potato The sweet potato does not originate from South-America as does the normal potato. The sweet potato was found in a valley that was unknown in the world till the second world war. Over this valley, an American plane flew during its discovery. It happened on the island of New Guinea and […]