Explosions are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries in veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. A new study shows that military personnel with mild brain trauma related to such blasts had outcomes similar to those with mild brain injury from other causes, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. However,
The FDA and the EPA are revising their joint fish consumption Advice and Questions & Answers to encourage pregnant women, those who may become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, and young children to eat more fish and to eat a variety of fish from choices that are lower in mercury. We (the Food and Drug Administration and the
Be sure to read the latest peer-reviewed manuscript publication, a review article by Dr. Lewis in Agro FOOD Industry Hi Tech. http://www.teknoscienze.com/Articles/Agro-FOOD-INDUSTRY-hi-tech-Innovative-uses-for-omega-3s-traumatic-brain-injuries.aspx#.U5WnivldUmQ You may have to register to get the article, but registration is free.
DR. LEWIS’ NOTE: This is a really important concept to grasp but is going to be difficult for many people to accept as it goes against everything we have been taught since we were little. A lot we have been taught by the government about nutrition over the past 40 years has been pretty much wrong. I urge
What is the takeaway from this research? There is growing evidence that very long chain omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for maintaining cognitive health, and many Americans do not have an adequate intake of these nutrients. “While more research is needed to determine whether intake of fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and trout can
Though previous studies have shown that concussions can hinder cognitive function, recent research shows that they can also increase suicidal tendencies in teens. Lead study author Dr. Gabriela Ilie, a post-doctoral fellow at St. Michael’s Hospital, said he discovered that teens who suffered a traumatic brain injury, including a concussion, were at “significantly greater odds”
Damage to specific brain regions may be linked to the prognosis of concussion patients with vestibulopathy, according to a study published online April 14 in Radiology. Read full article.
With an aging population looking to live longer and function better in their later years, people are desperate for anything that might help them combat this mysterious enemy responsible for aching knees, degenerating joints, and even more serious conditions such as cancer and heart disease. This isn’t just a concern for seniors; inflammation needs to be
What is possibly the most fascinating thing about this study is that it was conducted by two brothers in Montana – a high school junior and freshman. (comment – mdl) While most high school kids are deficient in DHA, supplements derived from salmon could address the deficiency, the Noricks hypothesized. The brothers set up an
People who suffer a brain injury – for example through trauma, stroke or infection – are at an increased risk of developing epilepsy, and this is often difficult to treat. The precise mechanisms involved are still not fully understood and research is ongoing. In a recent study, scientists in Boston investigated changes in GABA- and
Be sure to read this great article published by Dr. Michael Lewis in Inform: The business and scientific magazine of the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS). Omega-3 long-chain fatty acids and their use in traumatic brain injury and concussions – Inform, January 2014
Not my typical subject for posts, but a well written article worth reading. http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertpearl/2014/03/13/malcolm-gladwell-tell-people-what-its-really-like-to-be-a-doctor/
It was big news… and positive: A new meta-analysis of 70 randomized clinical trials – the gold standard – showed that omega-3s from supplements and fortified foods could significantly improve blood pressure. So why is the mainstream media silent over findings that could have significant public health implications? http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Markets/Something-smells-fishy-Why-the-media-silence-over-the-blood-pressure-benefits-of-omega-3s
Consuming omega-3 supplements or omega-3-rich food may be as effective as reducing sodium or alcohol, or increasing exercise for reducing blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis of 70 randomized controlled trials. A study published online today shows that the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA – commonly found in fatty fish and fish oil supplements –
HIGHER OMEGA-3 DHA IN CHILDREN MAY PROVIDE BETTER SLEEP: A research team has found that higher levels of the omega-3 fatty acid called DHA and the omega-6 fatty acid called AA are associated with improved sleep. In this placebo-controlled study, all children studied were 7-9 years old. Half of the 362 children studied were given
The Institute of Medicine released a comprehensive report last week on the long-term risks of blast exposure for service members. The majority of these blasts are caused by improvised explosive devices (IED). More than 33,000 veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have been wounded by an IED, but according to the IOM report, that
A new study has some disturbing information about football helmets. The research, which was released Monday, reveals that the helmets currently used on the field may do little to protect against hits to the side of the head, which can cause brain injuries and encephalopathy. Researchers say they modified the standard drop test system approved
Head and neck injuries may triple the odds that a young adult or child suffers the leading form of stroke, new research suggests. While strokes remain relatively rare in younger people, they do occur, one expert said. “Two thirds of strokes occur in people over the age of 65, but one third of strokes occur
Postpartum depression is a relatively common disorder that can lead to unhealthy early mother-infant interaction and potentially poor early childhood development. It is estimated that the disorder may affect as many as 10-15% of women in the first three months after birth. Several previous studies have looked at the possible connection between seafood intake and
For the first time, neuroscientists have systematically identified the white matter “scaffold” of the human brain, the critical communications network that supports brain function. Their work, published Feb. 11 in the open-source journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, has major implications for understanding brain injury and disease. By detailing the connections that have the greatest influence over
