Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Mixed Findings for Elderly

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Mixed Findings for Elderly

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Omega-3 fatty acids may help some older adults avoid dementia and live longer -- but they may not be brighten the moods of seniors who aren't depressed, three new studies show.

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MedWire News - Stroke - Long-chain omega-3 PUFA protective against stroke in women

medwire-news.md — “MedWire News Study findings show that middle-aged and elderly women who regularly consume food sources of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may lower their risk for stroke, whereas intake of dietary cholesterol increases this risk. MedWire NewsView full resource at medwire-news.md

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Study finds no association between mercury exposure and risk of cardiovascular disease

labspaces.net — “Although research has shown that eating fish, which is rich in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, mixed evidence from prior studies has suggested that mercury exposure from fish consumption may be linked to higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.View full resource at labspaces.net

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Study finds no association between mercury exposure and risk of cardiovascular disease

physorg.com — “Although research has shown that eating fish, which is rich in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, mixed evidence from prior studies has suggested that mercury exposure from fish consumption may be linked to higher risk of cardiovascular diseases. ...View full resource at physorg.com

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Omega-3 may improve depression measures for seniors: Study

nutraingredients-usa.com — “Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve measures of depression in seniors with mild to moderate depression, according to new findings from Iran.View full resource at nutraingredients-usa.com

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More benefits of omega-3 fats? Potentially reducing depression in elderly. Not conclusive, but likely not harmful. http://bit.ly/fpCImO

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Mixed Signals on Carbs and Heart Health?

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