Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Surprisingly, research suggests that omega-3 essential fatty acids can reduce aggression. Is it true? This meta-analysis set out to find out.
Despite the evidence that supplementing omega-3 EFA’s during pregnancy reduces the risk of preterm births, omega-3’s are not usually included in prenatal vitamins. This study set out to see if adding them would reduce the risk of preterm births.
Many seniors feel the effects of cognitive decline that impact their quality of life. New research is showing that a simple healthy fat can help.
Aggressive behaviour is an important societal problem that is often blamed on mental illness and treated with drugs that carry unwanted side effects. But what if aggressive behaviour can be partially reduced with a simple nutritional supplement?
As we age, our bone mass can deteriorate, leading to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can be a challenge, since it increases the risk of bone fractures, especially in the hip, spine and wrist. Many nutrients, like calcium, magnesium and vitamins D and K help, but more help is always welcome. Now, more help has been shown to…
Some fats are bad for your heart; some fats are good for your heart. There’s a reason why this fat’s called essential. Essential fatty acids are important for your health but cannot be manufactured by your body. So, it is essential that you get them through your diet. A just published study has added to…
Sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease after the baseball player who died of it, ALS is a nervous system disease that leads to loss of muscle control and, eventually, death. A simple alteration in diet may help symptoms and extend life.
One of the main symptoms of COVID is loss of the senses of smell or taste. About 30% of people who have had COVID continue to experience the loss as a long term consequence of the virus. There is new hope for people with postviral loss of smell.