MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dha'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:04 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139349&cid=t_107089_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FxLZj9ZGW-Rg%2F Discussions >Industry Activity from October 2010 (Posit Science, Dakim, Zeo, NovaVision, Lumosity) >Pearson starts to promote Cogmed working memory training (press release) Research & Policy Discussions >New report on workplace mental/physical health >Non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain can improve numerical abilities >JAMA trial finds no evidence of DHA Supplementation impacting on cognitive decline in Mild to Moderate Comment of the week Philip Toman on the potential of computer-administered CBT and heart-rate variability (HRV) biofeedback Idea of the week We now have a very fun Ideas feature that allows Council Members to submit and to vote on ideas and suggestions on anything that crosses your mind. Please visit the new Ideas section and challenge you... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139349 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 04:28:40 +0100 4139349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133996&cid=t_107089_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FkpHZTmkOT-E%2F This study suggests that taking DHA supplements after Alzheimer’s diagnosis is not helpful. Prior evidence shows that omega-3 consumption (especially DHA) long before the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms reduces the risk of developing the disease. Indeed, several studies have shown that eating fish (the primary source in our diet of omega-3 fatty acids) is associated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline or dementia. The authors of the JAMA study also speculate that DHA supplements could be used as a treatment for people who have not yet been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s but are already developing dementia pathology in their brain: “Individuals intermediate between healthy aging and dementia, such as those with mild cognitive impairment, might derive benefit from DHA supplementation,... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133996 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:00:19 +0100 4133996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086215&cid=t_107089_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F10%2Ffish-oil-post-partum-study-highly-flawed%2F A study just out testing the use of the omega 3 substance DHA found in fish oil to reduce the incidence of post-partum depression shows no effect for supplementation. However, many physicians expert in omega 3 nutrition are questioning the design of the study as the omega 3 most associated with an effect on mental health is EPA, not DHA, and will maintain that saying that fish oil does not for post pregnancy depression is inaccurate. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086215 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:00:34 +0100 4086215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737044&cid=t_107089_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-use-self-tanners%2F2010.07.08 Your doctor has told you not to use tanning beds anymore. Your skin is beginning to show more aging than your age should have. You have a family history of skin cancer and want to avoid it. Whatever your reason, you have decided to look at self-tanners as an alternative. I applaud that decision, but remember to use safe sun practices and/or sunscreens as self-tanners offer no protection to your skin from UVA or UVB rays. According to About.com:Chemistry, self-tanners have been around in some form since 1960: In 1960, Coppertone introduced its first sunless tanning product — QT® or Quick Tanning Lotion. This lotion produced an overall orange effect. Today’s sunless tanning products produce much more realistic results. (more…) *This blog post was originally publi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737044 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3737044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564256&cid=t_107089_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F14%2Fantidepressant-effect-of-omega-3-fat-appears-to-depend-on-the-specific-type-of-omega-3-fat-used%2F Fish is sometimes described as ‘brain food’ – why? Well, at least part of the explanation may rest in the fact the certain types of fish are rich in so-called omega-3 fats that appear to have benefits for the brain. There is some evidence, for instance, which suggests that omega-3 fats can normalise brain function [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564256 Fri, 14 May 2010 11:00:42 +0100 3564256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429475&cid=t_107089_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Flondons-2012-olympic-stadium-to-be.html APRIL 1st 2010 - Ministers plan to turn London's 2012 Olympic Stadium into a Swamp post 2012 Olympics Innovative plans are to be unveiled later today to turn London's massive Olympic Stadium into an enormous algal swamp following the 2012 Olympics as part of a new nutrition, health and sustainability scheme.Following revelations of Gordon Brown's new proposed LOHAS LAW that will make it compulsory for for schools and hospitals to adopt a healthy and sustainable Meat free Monday, other secret plans to transform the NHS and save money have come to light.Olympic Park Legacy Company chair Margaret Ford and chief executive Andrew Altman have apparently been left 'unimpressed' by West Ham Football club's bid for the Olympic stadium. "They'd have to be Manchester United to make it work and even t... Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429475 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:23:00 +0100 3429475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894794&cid=t_107089_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Ffish-dont-protect-against-heart-attacks.html In this study the author's claim no protection against heart attacks from eating fish. (Full text)In a previous study it's claimed fish do have a protective effect on Atrial fibrillation although it differentiates between tuna, broiled or baked fish and fried fish or 'fish burgers'.http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/110/4/368?etoc It seems thus the key to confusion is the fat not the fish. As with studies on Flax oil, if it's pure and encapsulated it provides degrees of success - baked in muffins with fat and sugar it appears impotent.It is logical that the high levels of saturated fats in fish, with any essential fats left to oxidise, laced with potential toxins from polluted oceans and unhealthy fats introduced through cooking may undermine any theraputic benefit of the EPA... Healthy Eating & Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894794 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:55:00 +0100 2894794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2594606&cid=t_107089_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FCFYfvqHLgKc%2Fomega-3-for-alzheimers-gets-thumbs-down.html An 18 month Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study showed no evidence that Alzheimer's sufferers benefit from taking DHA supplements (omega 3 fatty acid).Previous animal and observational studies suggested that DHA improves memory. While this might be true in healthy individuals, those suffering from Alzheimer's showed no cognitive benefits.I give my mother 2000 mg of Omega 3 fatty acid each day. We take it to reduce cholesterol and tryglicerides. It seems to work for us as we have both lowered our cholesterol and triglyceride levels according to our blood tests.USA Today has a good article up on this topic, go here to continue reading.To read Omega-3 no match for Alzheimer's go here.Or here to read more about the study and results on the Alzheimer's Reading Room.Subscribe to The Alzheimer'... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2594606 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:08:15 +0100 2594606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2594607&cid=t_107089_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F-gRp7Ubismo%2Fresults-from-trials-of-dha-omega-3.html The results of the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) trial show no evidence for benefit in the studied population. The Martek trial showed a positive result on one test of memory and learning, but that study was in healthy older adults, not people with Alzheimer's or another dementia. The results need confirmation, as is standard scientific practice.DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is naturally found in the body in small amounts, and is the most abundant omega 3 fatty acid in the brain.Results from Trials of DHA in Alzheimer's Disease and Age-Related Cognitive DeclineResults from two large studies using DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid, were reported today at the Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna.One of the trials was conducte... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2594607 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:53:28 +0100 2594607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424274&cid=t_107089_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F05%2F20%2Fwho-wants-to-get-tan-without-cancer-concerns%2F Mid Brain muses: According to this article, the Fake Bake sunless tanning market is hot. Over the last few years major skin care manufacturers have discovered how to combine a skin moisturizer with a sunless tanner to make an effective light sunless tanner that gives a steady color change. These new tech products prevent the streaking effect that has been a major drawback of traditional sunless tanners. They also provide daily moisturization so there’s a reason to use them everyday. You get healthy skin and a natural looking color. How do sunless tanners work? To understand sunless tanning it is helpful to have a simple understanding of skin structure. Skin is made up of two primary layers, the dermis and the epidermis. The dermis is the inside layers of the skin where all the blood... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424274 Wed, 20 May 2009 06:01:22 +0100 2424274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415558&cid=t_107089_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renegadeneurologist.com%2Ffatty-acids-and-fishy-questions%2F While valid debates rage over declining fish stocks, where should consumers look to find omega-3s? From 2Canada.com: It’s been a controversial couple of weeks for our friends from the deep blue sea. Two weeks ago, the Journal of the Canadian Medical Association published an analysis that not only called into question the purported benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but also criticized the use of fish oils as ecologically unsustainable. Just days later, the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) issued a research summary confirming that omega-3s from plant sources such as flaxseed cannot be converted efficiently enough in the human body to offer any significant benefit, making marine sources of omega-3s our best bet for fighting disease. Unfortunately, th... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415558 Sun, 17 May 2009 19:54:00 +0100 2415558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349077&cid=t_107089_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renegadeneurologist.com%2Ffish-oil-protects-against-diseases-like-parkinsons%2F Dr. Perlmutter’s comment: This research lends further support for our long held recommendations for the use of DHA as a brain protective supplement. From ScienceDaily.com: Dr. Nicolas Bazan, Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence, Boyd Professor, and Ernest C. and Yvette C. Villere Chair of Retinal Degenerative Diseases Research at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, will present new research findings showing that an omega three fatty acid in the diet protects brain cells by preventing the misfolding of a protein resulting from a gene mutation in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Huntington’s. He will present these findings for the first time on April 19, 2009 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Nouvelle C Room, at the American Societ... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349077 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:34:02 +0100 2349077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2039981&cid=t_107089_123_f&fid=34778&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsolved.typepad.com%2Fparenting_solved%2F2008%2F12%2Fdo-babies-need-dha-in-their-baby-food.html It’s always been in breast milk, then it appeared in infant formula and now you can find it in baby food.  It’s DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).  So what is DHA and do you need to be feeding your baby DHA-supplemented baby food? What is DHA? DHA is a special fatty acid critical to brain and eye development in babies and young children.  Babies get a bunch of it during the last trimester of gestation and then become dependent upon getting DHA in their diets.  DHA is found in breast milk (as it turns out, levels in breast milk depend upon your diet) and it first was added to infant formula here in the U.S. in 2002. What does it do?  Studies have shown that DHA, when added to a baby’s diet at certain levels, can improve brain development and vision.&#0... Parenting Solved blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2039981 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:04:43 +0100 2039981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798788&cid=t_107089_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fbrainy-bread-saves-environment.html Response Source | Press Releases - Brainy Bread Now Affordable With Omega 3 Algae Oil Food Ingredient - Could Save EnvironmentOmega 3 Brainy Bread, Pasta, cheese and yoghurts could save the planet!The company that gave us V-Pure, the world's first fish free vegetarian and vegan Docosahexaenoic acid - (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) product has recently bought the rights to a new product that could make products such as 'Brainy Bread' and 'Brainy Pasta' a viable and affordable possibility.Eau Plus now have a range of Algal Oils and products and have dramatically increased their production capabilities through acquistion of a new European fermentation facility. Other algal oils on the market just contain DHA but V-Pure has both DHA and EPA making it the perfect product to use to manufa... Healthy Eating & Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798788 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:52:00 +0100 1798788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1780127&cid=t_107089_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F387263580%2F This article was written by Pascale Michelon, Ph. D., for SharpBrains. Dr. Michelon, Copyright 2008. Dr. Michelon has a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and has worked as a Research Scientist at Washington University in Saint Louis, in the Psychology Department. She conducted several research projects to understand how the brain makes use of visual information and memorizes facts. She is now an Adjunct Faculty at Washington University, and teaches Memory Workshops in numerous retirement communities in the St Louis area. More articles on the topic: - A Multi-Pronged Approach to Brain Health - Overview of Nutritional Supplements and Brain Fitness Alzheimers, Alzheimers risk, Antioxidants, berries, brain diet, Brain health, citrus fruits, cocoa, Corrada, Curcumin, dark chocolate, DHA, enhance me... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1780127 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:05:57 +0100 1780127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1192958&cid=t_107089_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F226993486%2F Perhaps the formula industry never heard the phrase, “Don’t mess with Mother Nature.” In an attempt to market artificial milk as “closer to breast milk” and “closest to human milk,” forrmula companies developed DHA and ARA fatty acid additives. Those additives are made from fermented algae and fungus, and require the use of hexane (a neurotoxin) in the manufacturing process. Now the Cornucopia Institute has released a report detailing the 98 complaints filed with the FDA by parents and physicians who observed adverse reactions in infants fed the DHA/ARA formula. The complaints involved cases of diarrhea, vomiting, severe dehydration, and seizures. The Cornucopia Institute and the National Alliance for Breastfeeding Action have petitioned the FDA to... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1192958 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:24:20 +0100 1192958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146215&cid=t_107089_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Frenegadeneurologist.com%2Ffish-oil-may-help-prevent-alzheimers%2F Omega-3 fatty acid boosts protein that destroys brain plaques, study finds From HealthDay The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil might play an important role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a research team at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Publishing in the Dec. 26 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, the scientists demonstrated that the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) increases the production of LR11, a protein that is found at reduced levels in Alzheimer’s patients. LR11 is known to destroy the protein that forms the plaques associated with the disease, the researchers explained. The plaques are actually a buildup of a protein called beta amyloid, which is thought to be toxic to brain cells. Higher levels of LR11 prevent th... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146215 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:55:39 +0100 1146215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009647&cid=t_107089_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Ftanning-salons-and-skin-cancer-a-scambuster-report%2F I can’t really call tanning salons that use ultraviolet lights or lamps scams because they don’t make fraudulent claims or swindle you out of your money. In fact, you get more for your money than just a tan. Unfortunately, what you get is probably not what you want. That’s because the use of tanning booths increases your risk of skin cancer, and can cause premature aging of the skin, sunburn, eye damage, sensitivity reactions to some medications and immune system dysfunction - a bit more than you bargained for, I’m sure. But don’t take my word for it; see what others have to say. The World Health Organization “does not recommend the use of UV tanning devices for cosmetic purposes.” The Food and Drug Administration “discourages the use of tanning beds and sunlamps.” The A... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009647 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:47:59 +0100 1009647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=696986&cid=t_107089_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fclinical-trial-omega-3-fatty-acid.html This study is currently recruiting patients. Personal Note: I have been feeding my mother fish and giving her Omega 3 Oil daily for a couple of years. I believe it is beneficial.For a complete description of the trial including eligibility requirements go to the Clinical Trials PageOfficial Title: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial Of The Effects Of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) In Slowing The Progression Of Alzheimer’s DiseaseStudy Type: InterventionalStudy Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy StudyFurther study details as provided by National Institute on Aging (NIA)Primary Outcome Measures:Changes in rate of cognitive and functional decline measured by ADAS-Cog and CDR-SOB Preliminary studies have shown a reduced risk... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=696986 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:56:00 +0100 696986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=500829&cid=t_107089_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F104432243%2Fstudy_backs_marteks_lifesdhas.html A study from the King’s College, London has demonstrated the ability of Martek Bioscience’s life’sDHA™ in reduction of diastolic blood pressure in middle-aged subjects. A vegetarian form of DHA omega-3, life'sDHA™ is made from microalgae under tightly controlled manufacturing conditions, making the product free of oceanic contaminants that may be present in certain fish or fish oils. Microalgae are the only vegetarian source of DHA omega-3: the key omega-3 for brain and eye development and function and cardiovascular health. According to Steve Dubin, CEO of Martek Biosciences: "This research is further evidence supporting the cardiovascular health benefits of Martek's life'sDHA™."The said study was neither funded nor sponsored by Ma... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=500829 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:34:04 +0100 500829