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“He discusses his surprise that omega-3 supplementation, which has been shown to reduce stroke risk — a clinical outcome of concern when it comes to atrial fibrillation — would be associated with it at all.”

“Omega-3 is not a treatment for COVID-19. However, interesting preliminary research shows some correlation between omega-3 blood levels and the severity of COVID-19 disease. In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris discusses both the correlative evidence and the in silico data suggesting that omega-3 DHA may hamper SARS-CoV-2's ability to bind to the ACE2 receptor.”

“Omega-6 fatty acids are found in vegetable oils and nuts, whereas omega-3 fatty acids are primarily found in fatty fish. Although older studies showed that the ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s in blood were cause for concern, Dr. Harris explains that those concerns are likely unfounded.”

“Dr. Satchin Panda and his colleagues at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, have created an app, MyCircadianClock, that allows users to track their daily health behaviors, including eating, sleeping, moving, and taking supplements and medications.”

“These proteins provide protection against oxidative stress due to injury and inflammation – key players in the aging process. Studying centenarians (people who live to the age of 100 years or more) might provide insights into whether sulforaphane confers longevity benefits through its actions on Nrf2.”

“People with Parkinson's disease can benefit from engaging in an intense exercise program that incorporates both a skilled and an aerobic component. Activities that involve gait and balance training are particularly useful.”

“Small randomized crossover trials of amber lenses report mixed results, with one insomnia study finding subjective and actigraphy improvements and another healthy-adult study finding subjective changes without objective sleep improvement.”

“A recent finding in Dr. Elinav's lab suggests that smoking cessation-associated weight gain — a common complaint among people attempting to quit smoking — may be influenced by the gut microbiome. In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav discusses generalizable ways to foster a healthy gut microbiome.”

“In the 521,330-person EPIC cohort, participants in the highest country-specific quartile of coffee intake had lower all-cause mortality over an average 16.4 years than nonconsumers. The association was observational, with hazard ratios of 0.88 in men and 0.93 in women.”

“A staggering 60% of all calories Americans consume come from ultra-processed foods that fail to induce proper satiety, remain cheaper than whole foods, and hijack our dopamine reward pathways, pushing us to overeat, incentivizing unhealthy food choices, and reinforcing addictive eating behaviors.”