Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects about 1.5 million Americans. According to experts, lupus flares are usually triggered by certain environmental factors. Michigan State University researchers has found that omega-3 fatty acid DHA can stop a known trigger of lupus and potentially other autoimmune disorders. “What we discovered was when lupus was triggered by
Low concentration of fish oil in the blood and lack of physical activity may contribute to the high levels of depressed mood among soldiers returning from combat, according to researchers. In a study titled “Fatty Acid Blood Levels, Vitamin D Status, Physical Performance, Activity and Resiliency: A Novel Potential Screening Tool for Depressed Mood in Active
Elevated levels of neurofilament light proteins and decreased amyloid β in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may represent markers of central nervous system (CNS) injury among patients with postconcussive syndrome (PCS), according to a study published in JAMA Neurology. Although symptoms of mild TBI are typically short-lived, up to 15% of patients will develop PCS, or mTBI
Dave Mirra, one of the biggest stars in extreme sports, committed suicide in February. Months later, an examination confirmed that Mirra, a BMX rider, had the degenerative brain injury called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. That has moved the conversation on head trauma to amateur athletes and to recreational activities like biking and skiing. A 2015 study analyzed more
The Defense Department is studying whether a boost of testosterone can keep military muscle and brains operating in top form during long periods of combat. When troops are engaged in prolonged physical activity like war and contingency operations, they are unable to consume the calories needed to sustain high physical and mental function, according to
Did you know that there are certain foods that can prevent postnatal depression? Nourishment is extremely important when it comes to pregnancy and post-pregnancy, as a lot of changes occur in a woman’s body, both physically and emotionally. So, it is important to eat healthy, nutritious food in order to remain healthy during and after
Training the brain to treat itself is a promising therapy for traumatic stress. The training uses an auditory or visual signal that corresponds to the activity of a particular brain region, called neurofeedback, which can guide people to regulate their own brain activity. However, treating stress-related disorders requires accessing the brain’s emotional hub, the amygdala,
In middle-aged and older people with type 2 diabetes, consuming at least 500 mg per day of dietary long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, readily attainable with two weekly servings of oily fish, was associated with a lower risk for sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy, according to a recent journal article published in JAMA Ophthalmology. The trial was
A blow to the head that causes a TBI can have lasting consequences. Patients who experience such injuries often suffer persistent problems such as attention deficit disorder or depression. But little is known about what triggers such symptoms for some patients and how they can be treated. Now, for the first time, scientists have created an
In a paper published today in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Iowa reveal that the onset of depression may be prevented when patients take anti-depressants immediately following traumatic brain injuries, before depression has had a chance to develop. Depression may impact up to 50 percent of patients during
The NFL regular season is officially underway, and it didn’t even take one full game for the league’s supposedly improved concussion protocol to be exposed as nothing more than a farce. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, the league MVP in 2015, was repeatedly the recipient of major helmet-to-helmet hits by the Denver Broncos. But far more
A new study found most parents rely on outdated and popular misconceptions about concussion treatments that could actually make a child’s concussion symptoms worse. “In the past, there was often a tendency to downplay the significance of concussions,” said Christopher Giza, a pediatric neurologist at UCLA. “Now some parents go too far the other direction and,
Nutrition is a crucial part of battling chronic health problems, and several studies reveal that fish can help you if you are fighting fibromyalgia. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish are the key to reducing your pain, stiffness and other symptoms. A study from Canada found that omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce neuropathic pain in
People taking statins to reduce cholesterol levels may also benefit from omega-3 supplements, says a new study which found blood pressure and arterial improvements for the fish oil users. Data published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases indicated that 4 grams per day of omega3 fatty acids for eight weeks were associated with improvements in
In what some experts are hailing as a major breakthrough in the field of Alzheimer’s research, a new investigational drug was found to reduce the disease’s hallmark plaques— potentially slowing cognitive decline and preventing the disease. AD is marked by amyloid plaques, which are believed to be the main culprit in the most common form of dementia.
We hear a lot about the link between TBI and things like sports-related concussions or military service. However, until recently, one group impacted by TBI has been overshadowed. Experts believe that many cases of TBI go undetected and untreated in abused women. The potential for victims to have mild to sever TBI is a growing concern. According
Children who eat oily fish may be better readers than their peers, a new study has revealed. Researchers discovered that young people’s reading ability significantly improved following the consumption of Omega 3. The new research discovered that children who took the supplement for three months showed a larger improvement in reading ability than those who were given
Fish is essential to brain function and healthy nervous systems. Let’s not forget the wealth of vitamins and nutrients buried within seafood, like protein, vitamins A, B and D. The potassium and high levels of omega 3 found in tuna reduce cholesterol in the blood vessels and lower blood pressure significantly. Mussels are high in
The treatment of concussions and TBI is a clinical challenge. Clinical studies thus far have failed to identify an effective treatment strategy when a combination of targets controlling aspects of neuroprotection, neuroinflammation, and neuroregeneration is needed. According to emerging science and clinical experience, aggressive intake of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3FA) seems to be beneficial to
Continuing to play despite a concussion doubles recovery time for teen athletes and leads to worse short-term mental function than in those immediately removed from action, a study found. The study was published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. The study involved athletes aged 15 on average from several sports, including football, soccer, ice hockey and basketball
