It turns out that along with all of the many benefits of consuming omega-3 fats, new research shows that it can help you live longer too.
Cardiologists from the University of California, San Francisco, and other hospitals measured telomere length over five years in 608 patients who had coronary-artery blockage and previous heart attacks. Researchers found that people with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their white blood cells experienced significantly less shortening of telomeres over five years, as compared with patients with lower omega-3 levels.
Telomeres are the part of your …

Think again about keeping little ones so squeaky clean
Research suggests that everyday germs may prevent diseases in adulthood
EVANSTON, Ill. — A new Northwestern University study suggests that American parents should ease up on antibacterial soap and perhaps allow their little ones a romp or two in the mud — or at least a much better acquaintance with everyday germs.
The study is the first to look at how microbial exposures early in life affect inflammatory processes related to diseases associated with aging in adulthood.
Most provocatively, the Northwestern study suggests that exposure …

According the recent numbers released by the CDC, about 47 million people had the swine (H1N1) flu and about 9,820 people died from it.  My math suggests that the chance of dying from this terrible disease stands at about 1 in 4786, or 0.002% chance of dying if you caught the flu.  Keep in mind that they stopped testing for the H1N1 in the summer, so these stats are unreliable guesses, but based on the official numbers I would call this a mild disease.  So much for the panic.  Also …

A 14 year old boy develops Guillain-Barre syndrome after receiving the swine flu shot MSNBC reported.   Jordan McFarland, 14, of Alexandria, Va experienced severe headaches, muscle spasms and leg weakness soon after getting the swine flu vaccine.  His parents reported his condition to MSNBC.  Increased cases of GBS were found in patients who received a 1976 swine flu vaccine, but the CDC and US government is denying any connection to the vaccine.  This is not the first case of a person getting Guillain-Barre from the vaccine, but when the CDC, …

Hoping to keep the flu at bay? A strong immune system helps. Enjoying the bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables available right now can be an important step toward supporting your family’s immune system this cold/flu season.
In addition to vitamins, minerals and fiber, fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients, believed to come from the com-pounds that give these foods their vibrant colors. These phytonutrients provide a wide range of health benefits, including supporting a healthy immune system.
A new study, America’s Phytonutrient Report, found eight in 10 Americans are missing out on …

ATHENS, GA—Air quality in homes, offices, and other indoor spaces is becoming a major health concern, particularly in developed countries where people often spend more than 90% of their time indoors. Surprisingly, indoor air has been reported to be as much as 12 times more polluted than outdoor air in some areas. Indoor air pollutants emanate from paints, varnishes, adhesives, furnishings, clothing, solvents, building materials, and even tap water. A long list of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs [including benzene, xylene, hexane, heptane, octane, decane, trichloroethylene (TCE), and methylene chloride], …

How do you know who to believe when it comes to issues about your health and your family’s health?  It used to be that people trusted their family doctor for medical info.  These days it is well known that much of the general public health policy and many physicians are deeply influenced by the pharmaceutical industry.  Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
To me, I know that the human body makes sense.  There is an intelligence within my body that created all hundred billion cells of me from one …