Fatty Acids

Folic acid linked to reduced risk of autism spectrum disorders

2013-02-12 13:50:00

Mothers who took folic acid supplements around the time they became pregnant were less likely to have children with an autism spectrum disorder, a new study has found. Researchers in Norway examined health records of more than 85,000 children born there...

Supplements we take mostly not ordered by doctors, study says

2013-02-05 16:50:00

There is oh, so much publicity about fish oil pills, calcium and vitamin D – let alone the many more unusual dietary supplements. Are Americans persuaded? About half of U.S. adults use dietary supplements, and less than a quarter of the people who...

Supplements for depression: What the research reveals

2011-12-05 00:00:00

Struggling with the black dog of depression? The supplement aisle abounds with options for people seeking a non-medicinal remedy — but figuring out what works and what doesn't can be a challenge for consumers and experts alike. That's because...

To soothe the body

2009-08-17 00:00:00

If you want to live longer -- avoid heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancer -- then pick and choose your foods with care to quiet down parts of your immune system. That's the principle promoted by the founders and followers of anti-inflammatory...

Alternative medicine is becoming mainstream

2009-11-09 00:00:00

Leon Wittman tweaked his shoulder in 1994 while attempting to keep his basement from flooding during a thunderstorm by scooping water out of a window well with a bucket. His left arm began to ache. He realized about a year later that he rarely used it...

Stop the Mane Drain

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Don't stress about losing your tresses; get savvy and check out our expert tips on the best methods to ?minimise one of the biggest lifestyle banes in the Middle East -- hair fall Does it break your heart to see bunches of your beautiful hair fall out...

'Biggest Loser' icon promises to change lives

2013-04-21 00:00:00

Jillian Michaels has just 15 minutes to spare for a phone interview from her California home before embarking on a 35-city, 45-day national speaking tour that will touch down in Newport News on Friday, April 26. The tour starts and ends in Canada with...

What's so special about Omega-3 supplements?

2013-04-03 02:30:06

Everyone seems to be popping omega-3 fatty acid supplements these days. In fact, omega-3s are the most common nonvitamin, nonmineral natural product taken by adults, according to a survey by the National Center for Health Statistics and the National...

Creator of FatBoyFitMan.com shares secret to losing 110 pounds

2013-02-22 10:26:00

By his late 30s, Eli Sapharti weighed almost 300 pounds. Every day, he smoked two packs of cigarettes, drank two liters of soda and "ate like crap." He always resolved to get fit, joining gyms and working out a few times. But then he'd quit because...

Study raises concerns about raw-food diet for pets

2013-02-20 10:13:00

The raw-food movement has grown in popularity among pet owners for a few years now, with people eschewing commercially produced food in favor of raw meats, vegetables, bones, and fruits for their furry family members. But a new study in the Journal of...

How to make those healthy resolutions stick

2013-01-02 00:00:00

What is it about the New Year that motivates us to take control of our health and our lives? After all, every month, every Monday, every day presents us with a new opportunity to cultivate more prudent habits. But there's something about Jan. 1 —...

University-developed omega-3-rich ground beef available soon

2013-02-15 01:05:18

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Thanks to Kansas State University research, part of a healthy diet can include a hamburger rich with omega-3 fatty acids. Jim Drouillard, professor of animal sciences and industry, developed a technique that enriches ground beef with...

Authors of a new study found that early trials of omega-3 supplements and cardiovascular health "showed strong, significant effect." However, as more randomized studies were performed, "the effect became weaker and nonsignificant."

2012-09-11 18:14:00

This week, Walgreens has a number of items that will be free after rebate: Ultra Omega-3 supplements after $15 rebate, Mueller Kinesiology Tape after $6.99 rebate, and Vitali-T-Aid supplement after $20 rebate.

2012-07-27 20:15:00