Smart Girls Eat Fish

kavin submitted, created time 6 months 2 weeks (sciencenow.sciencemag.org)

Girls who eat more omega-3 fatty acids outsmart those who eat higher amounts of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research. As a result of this and other studies, government dietary recommendations--especially those aimed at pregnant women--should emphasize fish over soy and corn oils, which are respectively high in these fatty acids.

Women who accumulated more fat on their hips than on their waists--and who, therefore, had low waist-hip ratios like many movie stars--had higher cognitive test scores, as did their children

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Omega-3s May Help Prevent Blindness

DanyC submitted, created time 1 year 6 months (www.cbsnews.com)

A news release from Children's Hospital Boston says omega-3s may reduce retinopathy, according to the new study, which involved tests on mice.If the findings apply to people, simple supplementation [with omega-3 fatty acids] could be a cost-effective intervention benefiting millions of people.

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