omega 3 fatty acids

A team of Swiss researchers believes healthy aging can be achieved through a holy trinity of three interventions: vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids and a simple exercise program.

(North Shore-Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Health System) This new study is a National Institute of Mental Health-funded randomized double-blind trial that was designed to test whether Omega-3 fatty acids improve clinical symptoms, and help adolescents and young adults (ages 12 to 25) who are at elevated risk for severe psychiatric disorders function better in school, work and other social environments.

(International Osteoporosis Foundation) A new international study announced today by the University of Zurich hopes to provide definitive evidence that three effective, affordable and safe measures can be taken to significantly reduce the burden of chronic diseases in the elderly.

The DO-HEALTH study will be Europe's largest healthy aging study. It expects to provide solid evidence for the efficacy and safety of three simple preventive interventions: Vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids and a simple home exercise program.

Sardines, mackerel, salmon, soy beans, flaxseed oil and walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Eating a diet rich in certain vitamins and in omega-3 fatty acids and low in trans fats may be best for brain health, new research suggests.

Younger women can cut their risk of heart disease and stroke by occasionally eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, Danish researchers report.

(MedPage Today) -- Patients with acute lung injury did not benefit from daily supplementation with antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, which might have done more harm than good, investigators reported.

A new study has provided the first evidence that omega‑3 fatty acids of the types found in fish oils may reduce anxiety in healthy people who have not been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

Omega‑3 fatty acids also reduced inflammation in the study participants but did not affect depressive symptoms.

The heart-healthy fats known as omega-3 fatty acids may not reduce heart risk in patients who have already developed heart disease, a new study finds

New research from Australia suggests that omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have different roles to play in the health of men and women.

In one study, it was observed that EPA presented a stronger effect in male subjects, while DHA appears to have a greater effect on females.

From the study's concluding remarks: