All Articles by Brian Dean, MS, RD
Mr. Dean is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in translating the latest science into valuable and practical health information. You can find his writing at some of the web's top health portals, including Metabolism.com and HolisticOption.com.
Omega-3s and Depression – Treatment Miracle or Fishy Connection?
A new study investigating the effects of fish oil on depression has helped cement omega-3 fats as one of the most effective natural approaches to depression. A new research study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry was one of the first to put fish oil’s potential depression-battling benefits through the rigor of a randomized control trial. If these results are repeated in future studies, it could provide relief to the twenty one million adults who struggle with depression and side effect laden antidepressant medications.
Can a Tan Stave Off Dementia? Vitamin D and Cognitive Decline
With Alzheimer’s disease affecting 5 million Americans -- a rate that the Alzheimer’s Association warns is ballooning -- public health experts are scrambling for cost-effective ways to combat this deadly disease. While Alzheimer’s medications remain expensive and largely ineffective in preventing or halting disease progression, an unexpected potential weapon has recently emerged. Research published in the The Archives of Internal Medicine found a strong predictive link between circulating levels of vitamin D and cognitive function in the elderly.
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