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Flaxseed May Help Protect Against Radiation

One of the earliest cultivated crops, flaxseed has been useful since the dawn of civilization for weaving cloth, making flax oil, and as a food.

Now, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that flaxseed might have a new use for the 21st century: protecting healthy tissues and organs from the harmful effects of radiation. Continue reading »

Fountain of Youth in Fish Oil

Fish oil could enhance your DNA for youth and longevity, according to new research from Ohio State University.

Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a key biological process linked to aging, the study suggests. Continue reading »

Low Omega-3’s Linked to Brain Aging

A diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients commonly found in fish, may cause your brain to age faster and lose some of its memory and thinking abilities.

Omega-3 Fats Reduce Stress

Could omega-3 fats, the kind most often found in fish oil, help reduce stress?

A new study from Ohio State University sought to answer that question, by looking at how omega-3 fats could help decrease anxiety among university students.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids Benefit Eye Health

Omega 3 fatty acid benefits linked with reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration in women

New Study Focuses on Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Fish Oil Keeps Cells Younger

by Dr. Leo Galland

Fish Oil Keeps Cells Younger

As your cells age, your chromosomes become shorter. Telomeres are the extreme ends of chromosomal DNA that shorten with age. Telomere shortening is seen as an indicator of biological aging.