To its credit, the American Heart Association (AHA) finally acknowledged the role omega-3 fatty acids can play in preventing heart disease. And last month, they even began recommending the [...]
Tag: Fish oil
What high U.S. seafood imports means for YOU
According to a new federal report, last year the U.S. imported more seafood into the country than at any other point in history. On the one hand, that’s good news… It means Americans are eating [...]
The fisherman’s secret to slashing your death risk by 33 percent
I enjoy writing about seafood as much as I like eating it. And nothing beats the summertime seafood festival I savor every time I’m staying back in my hometown of Gloucester, MA. This quaint, [...]
Colorectal cancer patients boost survival rates with this simple nutrient
I’ve been writing a good bit recently about the importance of omega-3 fatty acids found in cold-water fish like salmon. Most people know they dramatically reduce the risk of cardiovascular [...]
The brutal brain merry-go-round of antidepressants
My daughter recently sang for us a rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Circle Game.” She learned it 20 years ago at a summer camp for creative arts on Lake Champlain, Vermont. She attended every [...]
10 drug-free tips for controlling adult allergies
It’s no surprise that we have seen an increase in childhood allergies. Infants and children are exposed to more allergens that cause lifelong allergies. For one, feeding cow’s milk instead of [...]
Post reporter flubs fish oil story
A foreign affairs writer at the Washington Post recently decided to stick his toes in deep water and write about something of which he knows nothing–fish oil. Apparently, in the [...]