Reading the newspaper last week, a headline caught my eye: “Dementia-related diseases are causing more deaths than heart attacks in Sweden.” The rest of the article discussed a new study, which showed that dementia-related diseases are increasingly affecting the older Swedish population. Meanwhile, the rate of heart attacks and cancer-related deaths are declining or stagnating. […]
Recently, I decided to take piano lessons again. In my younger years – before medical school – I nearly made piano playing my career. But after two children, a medical practice, and starting a business, I had gotten out of touch with my favorite instrument. “Taking piano lessons will be good for me,” I said […]
It’s confusing. For years, we’ve been told to take our fish oil, since studies have touted the benefits of omega-3 for everything from protecting against cardiovascular disease to reducing joint pains to improving mental health. And then, just last week, came a review from the Journal of the American Medical Association suggesting that omega-3 may […]
Choosing a fish oil supplement can be daunting. The shelves in the supplement aisle are lined with a plethora of brands, all claiming to be the best. How can you tell a quality fish oil from a less effective omega-3? Here are three common label claims to be aware of: Omega-3, 6 and 9 Omega-3 […]
Every morning Bo and I enjoy watching our 11-year-old, four-legged sweetheart fiercely defend his turf, leaping after the chipmunks that scamper in the trees over his head. Thor, part Australian Shepherd and part Husky, has slowed down a bit, but still moves like a two-year-old when it comes to hunting chipmunks and rabbits. We like […]
Every Saturday morning, when we set up our booth at the farmers’ market, we hear the same thing: “I already take omega-3 supplements, but I don’t really feel or see any difference in my health.” With new research studies appearing daily about the benefits of omega-3s for people’s heart, joints, brain, eyes, skin, fertility and […]
It’s hard not to let the words, “I told you so” bubble up inside me as I read the latest results from Harvard’s Nurses’ Health Study II. The findings concur with what we have been trying to get across to our customers for several years: rethink counting calories and look at the kinds of calories […]
In the late 1990s research studies from Norway and the U.S. pointed out that fatty acids from fish, like EPA and DHA, played a crucial role in the neurological development of unborn babies. It is now speculated that these fishy fats can also reduce the risk of allergies (1). The mechanism of action is still […]
We have all heard about the importance of flossing to maintain healthy gums and teeth. Did you know that omega-3 fish oil might also hold a key to preserving that great smile? Periodontitis is the number one reason for adult tooth loss. Common symptoms include bad breath, space between teeth, oral pockets and receding gums. Scientists also note […]
What if a supplement could make exercising easier and more efficient? Well, the long-kept secret of the horse world is out, and it’s good news for athletes, morning joggers and couch potatoes alike. The omega-3 benefits seen in horses produce similar results for their human counterpart. As many Omega Cure customers know, Omega3 Innovations’ sister […]
