Benefits Of Vitamin D, Oily Fish And Sunshine

Dietary Fish Oil Found to Deflect Sun Damage  Anti-inflammatory effect of omega-3s seen to reduce damage induced by UV rays The Neglected Nutrient, Part 1: Vitamin D vs. Cancer Sunlight and fatty fish seen as stellar sources of overlooked anti-cancer nutrient  Vitamin D and Cancer: A Sunny Follow-Up Story National Public Radio and AP echo concerns over extreme sun avoidance The Neglected Nutrient Part 2: Vitamin D for Bones Baby boomers face fractured futures, absent adequate “D” Women Need to Bone Up on Vitamin D Studies suggest mature women need much more than most actually consume Vitamin D Called More Critical for Bones than High-Dose Calcium  New finding fractures calcium consensus; other research poses prostate risk from high-dose calcium The Neglected Nutrient Part 3: Vitamin D vs. PMS Together, vitamin D and calcium may reduce the risk of developing PMS The Neglected Nutrient, Part 4: Vitamin D vs. Multiple Sclerosis Risk of debilitating disease found reduced by moderate sun exposure and fatty fish   Higher Vitamin D Intake Could Cut Cancer Risk in Half New study confirms powerful protection against breast, prostate, colon, and other cancers Women’s Bone-Health Study Yields Fractured Results Critics decry study flaws and misleading media spin; New studies find vitamin D helps elderly avoid hip-fracturing falls Vitamin D Builds Bone in Pre-Menstrual Girls

  

Heart Health and Risk of Sudden Death

Fish Oils and Blueberries Cut Cardio Risks New studies add life-saving luster to two vital foods Fish, Omega-3s, and Heart Health Savory seafood may save your life  More heart-warming news on fish Three more heartening findings on fish Trio of studies add proof of seafood’s protective powers Does Statins' SuperStar Status Make Sense? Doctors call for caution; Omega-3s may offer comparable cardiac help  Miracle Molecules Cut Risk of Sudden Death Even in unbalanced diets, omega-3s protect against unexpected death UK Health Advocates OK Heart Claim for Fish Private group expands on UK government’s 2004 advice to eat fish regularly Omega-3s Seen Rivaling Statins at Reducing Risk of Death Statins and omega-3s may offer comparable life-saving outcomes, via different mechanisms Fish Omega-3s Beats Plant Omega-3s in Heart Health Trials Study in elderly finds greater reduction in risk of arrhythmia, sudden death  Fish Oil-Arrhythmia Study Sows Confusion Reader letter raises concerns belied by bulk of medical evidence Fish Inhibits Heart-Attacking Inflammation Greek study is first to show why fish help prevent heart attacks New Study Fogs Positive Picture of Fish Oil and Arrhythmias Prior studies say fish oil prevents sudden cardiac death; new study muddies the waters  Inflammation, Cardiovascular Disease, and Omega-3s Research confirms damaging interaction between cholesterol and inflammation Farmed Salmon's Diet Yields Unhealthful Cardiovacular Effects Fish doctors find plant oils in standard feed regimen may slash heart benefits of farmed salmon Fish Oil vs. Flax Oil Part 2: Seafood Omega-3s Beat Seedy Rival's for Heart Health  Marine omega-3s seen topping the vegetal-type omega-3 found in flax oil for preventive heart health Women’s Heart Problems Found Distinct from Men’s New findings clarify gender distinctions and reveal age-specific rewards from menopausal estrogen therapy; “Red” campaigns call for increased heart awareness

  

Children's Health and Development

Seafood for Moms & Kids: A Mixed Blessing? Salmon tops the list of safe, health-promoting fish Our excellent nutrition adventure We meet America's dieticians and most popular pediatrician Kids' attention spans improved when moms eat more fish-derived omega-3s  Extra DHA seen to enhance developmental value of breast milk and formula DHA Helps Heal Arteries in High-Cholesterol Kids  Study illuminates heart-protective function of key omega-3 in fish fat Dietary Fat May Affect Kids’ Memories Fish and plant foods seen superior to meat and dairy for children’s memory Cholesterol and Kids’ Memories: A Correction Semantic pratfall and puzzling paradox draw one savvy reader’s cogent comments Omega-3 DHA Improves Infant Hand-Eye Coordination Study confirms long-term advantages for children whose mothers take supplemental DHA New Heart Group Guidelines Say Kids Need More Fish  Recommendations promote oily species like salmon and call fried fish counterproductive Toss the Bathwater, not the Baby UK doctors say contamination fears shouldn't cut fish consumption Maternal Omega-3 Intake Called Critical to Child Development Landmark UK study heightens importance of maternal omega-3 intake; related analysis ties Britain’s mental health crisis to a 50-year decline in fish consumption  Fish Oil vs. Flax Oil Part 1: Which Omega-3s Prove Best for Babies?  Babies benefit from dietary DHA, but flax oil doesn’t raise levels in mothers’ breast milk

Brain Health and Alzheimers Disease

Eat salmon to stay sharp Fish as Alzheimer’s foe: new study adds support Food for Thought Researchers go fishing for answers to Alzheimer's Fish Oil Found to Grease the Cognitive Gears  UK researchers find fish oil speeds thinking, slows brain aging Fish Oil Helps Animals Fight Alzheimer’s Study shows reduction in characteristic brain plaques Research Reveals How Fish Oil Deters Alzheimer’s Disease Brain uses marine omega-3 to protect cells against toxic protein plaque New Findings Boost Brain-Protecting Power of Fish Study in older adults supports earlier evidence of anti-Alzheimer’s effects Omega-3s Enhance Mood and Brain Speed in Clinical Trial Finding coincides with two "Times" conclusion that fish really is brain food Moderate Fish Intake Boosts Brain Power through Middle Age and Beyond Population study findings reinforce clinical results regarding omega-3s’ ability to enhance mood and brain power Feel-Good Findings: Omega-3s Boost Mood, Reduce Anger, Ensure Brain’s Flow of Fuel Research shows benefit for mentally healthy people and substance abusers alike; animal study suggests omega-3s help ensure the brain’s fuel supply

Cancers - Breast, Prostate, Colon and Leukemia

Omega-3s enhance cancer therapies Improve effects of chemo and radiation; ease wasting symptoms Cancer: The Preventive and Therapeutic Potential of Omega-3s Armstrong stance, customer letter and new studies prompt a review of omega-3s’ broad anti-cancer benefits More Evidence That Fish Oil Inhibits Breast Cancer Study in mice and test tubes illuminates how fish-derived omega-3s undermine breast cancer Omega-3s and fish seen to reduce breast cancer risk Major study finds potent protective effect Omega-3s: Start 'em Early to Stop Breast Cancer New findings say girls who start eating omega-3s before puberty enjoy more protection Omega-3s Called Prostate-Protectors Fish oil may help prevent common male cancer Fish Cuts Risk of Colorectal Cancer, Red Meat Raises It Findings add to anti-cancer evidence for omega-3s; meat marketers blur the prevention picture Fish May Help Prevent Leukemia Media Reports Miss Fatal Flaws in New Review of Omega-3/Cancer Evidence  Leading experts dismayed by author’s questionable conclusions; media headlines sow further confusion

Inflammation, Arthritis, Autoimmune Diseases and Aging

Goodbye Vioxx, Hello Anti-Inflammatory Foods  "Silent" inflammation drives aging, and drugs aren’t the only—or best—remedies Fish Oil May Damp the Fires of Crohns Disease  New study shows the effects of omega-3s and antioxidants Fish Oil + Olive Oil = Relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis Combination of the two proves more potent than dietary omega-3s alone Inflammation, Disease, and Omega-3s Research drives new medical paradigm and prioritizes omega-3 for prevention  Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging  New book takes a more modest, holistic approach to Americans’ growing age-obsession A Few Words with Dr. Weil An interview with Andrew Weil, M.D., on the boat in Alaska  “Inflammation Free Diet” Book Puts Wild Salmon on a Pedestal Wild salmon seen as anti-inflammatory superstars; Farm-raised cousins rank as inflammatory inferiors Fish Oil for Hot Flashes? Non-Olympian trials in Torino put soy and omega-3s to the test

 

Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression

Eat Seafood to Ease Stress? Fish oils may promote greater resiliency under pressure Seafood Versus Depression and Inflammation Omega-3s gain medical ground as Prozac and Celebrex fall from grace Omega-3s may banish the “winter blues” Feeling “SAD”? Fish oil seen to diminish seasonal affective disorder Bad News on Prozac & Co.; Good-Mood News on Fish New dangers seen in depression drugs; Fish offer a double dose of mood-lifting nutrition New Study Supports Omega-3 Therapy in Post-Partum Depression Findings suggest more study to protect mothers and children is warranted  Feeling Anxious? Fish and Fish Oil May Help  Israeli studies affirm benefits of omega-3s in social and pre-exam anxiety

Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Disease

Fish Fat May Reduce Children’s Asthma Risk New findings support results of prior research; Inhalers may raise risk of severe attacks Omega-3s May Offer First Therapy for Devastating Lung Disease Fish fats may offer first effective treatment for a leading cause of disability and death Fish Fat Fights Cystic Fibrosis Fish Oil Supplements Alleviate Exercise-Induced Asthma New study confirms prior findings; omega-3s exert anti-inflammatory effect

Fitness and Weight Loss

The Hamptons Diet A healthy new approach to low-carb eating Eat Fish, Lose Weight, Feel Better Encouraging news for fish-loving waist-watchers Exercise + Omega-3s = Perfect Weight Loss Pair Aussie study confirms that combination sheds more pounds than either alone Fish-Friendly Low-Carb Diet Beats Calorie-Cutting Study finds that a focus on eating the “right” foods beats traditional calorie-restriction More Support for Protein-rich, Salmon-centric Diets Dr. Perricone’s “eat your protein first” advice gets a boost from new animal study  New Perricone Weight-Loss Book Boosts Omega-3s, Wild Salmon Famed anti-aging expert shines bright light on value of omega-3s for weight control Wild Salmon Excels for Sports and Fitness  Want to build big muscles, or just get in better shape? Salmon proves a superior protein source for serious iron-pumpers and casual fitness buffs alike

Diabetes and Digestive Health

Fish, omega-3s, and diabetes  New nutritional options for prevention and treatment Omega-3 lack may fuel sugar cravings Marine omega-3s called a more effective remedy than plant counterparts FDA Drug Cops Fumble in Diabetes Fiasco: Omega-3s Seen as Credible Natural Contenders The latest FDA drug-approval disaster suggests doctors should consider omega-3s for diabetes

Bone Health and Osteoporosis

Omega-3s Seen as Stellar Bone-Builders High ratio of omega-3s to omega-6s called crucial to long-term bone health Protein: a bone of contention New findings may weaken the weak consenus concerning protein and bones

Eye Health, Cataracts and Macular Degeneration

Healthful Fish for Healthy Eyes Not a Dry Eye in the House … At Least, Fewer Arid Orbs  Study shows that omega-3s exert a protective effect against a common ocular affliction Studies Find Something Fishy About Eye Health Omega-3 fat exclusive to seafood may reduce risk of cataracts, macular degeneration Nutrients in Wild Salmon Could Cut Annual Health Costs by $1 Billion  Review finds marine omega-3s and astaxanthin-like antioxidants effective for heart and eye prevention