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·December 21, 2018·5 min read

Nutrients in Blood Linked to Better Cognition and Brain Connectivity in Older Adults

Investigating 32 key nutrients in the Mediterranean diet, researcher report aging individuals with more abundant key nutrients in their blood had better functional connectivity and improved cognitive performance than those lacking the nutrients.

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·March 2, 2018·3 min read

Eating Fish May Reduce Multiple Sclerosis Risk

A new study reveals eating fish regularly and taking daily fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Researchers report high fish intake is associated with a 45% reduced risk of developing MS.

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·September 5, 2017·5 min read

Prenatal Lack of Omegas 3 and 6 Linked to Schizophrenia Symptoms as Adults: Mouse Study

RIKEN researchers discover deprivation of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids during pregnancy can alter gene expression, increasing the risk of schizophrenia in the offspring.

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·August 24, 2017·5 min read

Understanding How Omega 3 Dampens Inflammatory Reactions

Researchers from NTNU find new evidence of how omega 3 fatty acids can dampen inflammatory reactions in the body.

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·July 19, 2017·4 min read

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation via Cannabinoids

A new study in PNAS reveals how the body converts omega 3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids, which can have anti-inflammatory effects.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 19, 2017·1 min read

Poor Adolescent Diet May Influence Brain and Behavior in Adulthood

A new study reports adolescent male mice fed with a diet lacking Omega-3 fatty acids performed worse on memory tests and showed increased anxiety during adulthood.

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·May 18, 2017·4 min read

Healthy Brain Aging Linked to Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids in the Blood

Researchers add to evidence that omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids promote health brain aging.

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·May 5, 2017·5 min read

Surprising Role Omega-3 Fatty Acids Play in Keeping Blood-Brain Barrier Closed

Researchers discover that, in addition to their other health benefits, Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in protecting the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.

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·March 6, 2017·6 min read

Head Injuries Can Alter Hundreds of Genes and Lead to Serious Brain Damage

A new study reports head injuries can cause harm to genes in the brain, leading to an increased risk for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

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·August 22, 2016·4 min read

Stroke Like Brain Damage Reduced By Omega 3 Injection: Mouse Study

Researchers report omega-3 fatty acids reduced brain damage in mouse models of stoke.

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·March 15, 2016·3 min read

Omega 3 Fatty Acids Protect Cognitive Function in Aging Adults

A new study reports Omega 3 fatty acids may help improve cognitive function in older adults.

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·September 17, 2015·5 min read

Healthy Eating May Prevent Depression

According to a new study, eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts can help reduce the risk of developing depression.

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