Food and Health

Omega-3 Fatty Acids And Brain Health

Brain Health

Is it How Much You Eat, or How Much You Keep? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Why do some studies conclude that omega-3 fatty acids are essential for a strong mind, a strong heart and will wipe out inflammation – while other studies suggest that they are ineffective? The simple answer is that nobody really knows. […]

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Should GMO Labeling Be Required For All Food Ingredients?

Non-GMO

When Is GMO Not GMO? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney I’m probably going to get lots of hate mail for this week’s “Health Tips from the Professor” because I’m finally going to tackle the GMO controversy. You see, the GMO controversy is very much like Washington politics. On one side of the aisle, you have the […]

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Are Dietary Polyphenols Associated With Longevity?

Are Polyphenols The Fountain of Youth? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  You’ve probably heard that resveratrol and other polyphenols in red wine can help mice live longer. But what about us? Are dietary polyphenols associated with longevity in humans? Until recently nobody knew the answer to that question. However, a recent study (Zamora-Ros et al, J. […]

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Does Soy Increase The Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence?

The Truth About Soy And Breast Cancer Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You’ve probably heard the warnings: “Soy may increase the risk of breast cancer!” “Women with breast cancer shouldn’t use soy!” The first warning was never true. Numerous clinical studies have shown that consumption of soy protein is associated with a lower risk of developing […]

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Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Decrease Risk Of Depression In Women?

Do Happy Fish Make Happy Women? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The days are getting shorter, and those shorter days can lead to depression. You may have seen the recent headlines saying “Omega-3 fatty acids may decrease the risk of depression in women”. If you suffer from seasonal depression, should you be stocking up on fish […]

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