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What is Silent Inflammation?

Silent Inflammation

Inflammation is just your body’s response to a real or imagined threat. There are two types: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is necessary for your body to protect itself. A good way to understand this type of inflammation, without getting too technical or science-y, is to think about a splinter. When you get a splinter,…

US Troops May Soon Be Armed With Omega-3

The U.S. Department of Defense, or DOD, is considering fortifying troop rations with omega-3 supplements. Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly the DHA and and EPA types, have been shown in clinical trials to improve conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pregnancy, and surgical complications. Lately, the DOD is wondering if the supplement could be…

Anxiety? Have some fish oil and relax.

stressWhen all hell breaks loose, don’t run for the nearest pint of Ben & Jerry’s! Instead, reach for the fish oil. Preliminary research shows that fish oil may help you to cope with mental stress.

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