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Does fish really feed the brain?

Fish is brain food -- right? It certainly might be. Experts typically recommend eating fish twice a week because of the omega-3 fatty acids that ... Read More »

Mind your health

A growing body of evidence suggests that DHA (a type of omega-3 fatty acid) and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of developing ... Read More »

Nutrition musts for moms-to-be

Good nutrition is so important for pregnant women and women who are planning to get pregnant. Different nutrients stimulate your baby's development ... Read More »

Beware of DHA-deficient dog

There was always that ONE dog that lived in your neighborhood when you were a kid. You know, the dog that was more K-19 than K-9, a veritable killing ... Read More »

This is your brain on DHA

There are many known benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, including, but not limited to, improved brain function, reduced risk of heart disease, improved ... Read More »

A different kind of chill pill

Stressing out? Join the club. It seems that the more connected, the more wired, the more -- well, let's face it -- available we become, the more ... Read More »

You Are What You Eat: Superfoods of the year

Each week, we'll be offering original recipes and unique ways to use those Super Foods that pack nutritional power. After all, you are what you eat -- ... Read More »

DHA taken during pregnancy may boost infant problem-solving skills

If you're an expecting mother, you may be interested in a new study out of the University of Connecticut and Louisiana State University on the ... Read More »

Omega-3 could aid in treating depression too

Scientists are about to begin clinical trails to test whether Omega-3 works toward treating depression. The two fatty acids being tested are EPA and ... Read More »

FDA to pregnant women: eat more fish, not less

instead of holding back on eating fish and taking fish oil supplements, pregnant women should actually eat more fish in order to get those healthy ... Read More »