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...found that fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids which can help stabilize the heart beat and reduce the amount of tryglycerides,” said Dr. Frank Hu, head researcher at Brigham and Women’s. These oils can be found in dark, fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel...
...said recommends that both men and women consume fish two to four times a week to lower the risk of heart disease. Alternative sources also rich in omega 3 fatty acids include nuts and leafy green vegetables, Hu said...
Syracuse University has opted for a more touchy-feely approach. The school sends young female health educators to brief sororities on the dangers of excessive drinking. Associate dean Bergen-Cico presided over a recent session for 40 members of Alpha Chi Omega. Among other things, she told them what many already knew from personal experience: weight-conscious women tend to skip meals before drinking, to conserve calories, making them more easily affected by alcohol. One simple solution: make sure they eat a hearty meal before they hit the bars. Patrick Kilcarr of Georgetown finds that nutrition information...
...Pack A Wallop" illustrated the benefits of a vegetarian diet [STAYING HEALTHY, Jan. 21]. With the exception of salmon, all the foods listed that have powers to prevent ailments are from the plant kingdom. And, by the way, organic flaxseeds are a rich vegetarian source of the healthy fat omega-3, without the possible contaminants from pollution that can be present in fish. Science is finally learning what vegetarians have known for years. STACEY I. JEMISON Lauderdale, Miss...
...seen the "heart healthy" menu logo next to the fish entrees. Well, supersize that. Studies have shown that eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids (such as sardines, salmon and herring) not only protects you against heart disease but also cuts your risk of stroke. The more you eat, the greater the protection. And if that isn't enough to steer you to seafood, a 30-year study of 6,000 Swedish twins found that non-fish eaters are two to three times as likely to get prostate cancer. Go fish...