Omega-3 Fatty Acid

How to follow the MyPlate guidelines

2012-06-06 08:22:00

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is reprinted here. This week, Mary Gallagher, dietetic intern,...

Omega-3s: Are they all equal?

2012-01-10 16:37:00

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post. This week, Elaine Pelc weighs in on Omega-3 fatty acids. Over the past few years there has been a lot of hype over Omega-3 fatty acids. They are said to help...

Nutrition and stroke prevention

2012-04-11 07:57:00

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center will provide a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth). This week, Debra Schulze, RD, LDN, weighs in on stroke prevention....

Maryland companies show off wares at Natural Products Expo

2011-09-21 15:33:00

Organic products and those without preservatives and harsh processing remain big business in the United States — with $81 billion in sales last year — despite a tough economy. Sales in stores, online and in practitioners' offices were up 7...

Howard County pets: The dandruff dilemma

2011-10-04 16:27:00

Q: What’s the best way to address a cat’s dry, flaky skin? � A: Common causes for dry kitty skin include allergic reactions (to food, dust or flea bites) and poor diet, but it could also signal kidney, liver, heart, adrenal or thyroid...

Study questions fish oil benefit before heart attack

2013-05-08 14:05:00

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fish oil supplements did not prevent heart problems in people who hadn't had a heart attack yet, in a large long-term study from Italy. The study - a gold-standard randomized, controlled trial - tested the effect of omega-3...

5/8/2013-Good Times At City Hall

2013-05-07 13:02:00

The CEO of Yahoo is right. There's something to be said for being in the office with your fellow employees. I had an entirely different cartoon in mind for today when a staffer came up to me and said, "Are you going to draw a cartoon about Mayor Caviar?"...

What's so special about Omega-3 supplements?

2013-04-03 02:30:06

Everyone seems to be popping omega-3 fatty acid supplements these days. In fact, omega-3s are the most common nonvitamin, nonmineral natural product taken by adults, according to a survey by the National Center for Health Statistics and the National...

Stairway to fitness: Actress runs up 47 flights

2013-03-21 07:50:00

Elisabetta Fantone is a model and actress who shot to fame in 2006 on "Loft Story," a French-Canadian version of "Big Brother." Since then, she and her family have made South Florida home — all choosing to live at the "beach." Her parents are in...

EatingWell: Add years to your life with these 7 anti-aging superfoods

2013-03-20 02:30:04

Can you add years to your life by making smarter food choices? Yes! There are many variables involved in how long you live, but by following a healthy lifestyle, staying active and eating a nutrient-packed diet, you can help slow the aging process and...

Omega-3 DHA may prevent earliest preemies

2013-03-12 09:35:00

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For pregnant women, supplements of an omega-3 fatty acid called Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may help to reduce the likelihood of giving birth very prematurely, according to a new study. The results add to evidence that omega-...

ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION: 10 healthy eating tips

2013-02-27 12:30:04

To feel your best -- with plenty of energy, a healthy weight and optimal mental and physical function -- you may need to make changes in your diet. Diet and healthy lifestyle habits are powerful weapons in the fight against devastating diseases. "You can...

that have been linked to cardiovascular and brain health. These products are for those who can't or won't consume fish, who get the fatty acids from the algae they eat. The company also sells supplements for relief of urinary tract and yeast infections and for digestive health.

2011-09-21 00:00:00