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Eating baked, broiled fish helps fight Alzheimer’s

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Walt Larimore

ABC News reports on its website that according to a study presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting, “eating baked or broiled fish may help fight the brain shrinkage and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease.”

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Fish consumption linked to reduced risk of stroke

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Walt Larimore

According to a study published in the journal Stroke, individuals who consume fish on a few occasions weekly may face a lower risk of suffering a stroke compared to people who eat little fish or do not eat it at … Continue reading →

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8 Tips for Eating Healthy During Menopause

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Good news! Aging does not have to equal weight gain. Women do tend to put on a pound a year in their 40s and 50s, but it’s more likely due to a drop in activity rather than hormones. However, hormonal changes … Continue reading →

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10 Easy Food Swaps Cut Cholesterol, Not Taste

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Holiday weekends are not necessarily the easiest time to cut unhealthy and saturated fats. But, according to this practical article from Health.com, it couldn’t be easier to cut cholesterol without cutting taste. Many of my patients are afraid that any … Continue reading →

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Farmed or wild fish: Which is healthier?

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Walt Larimore

CNN has a nice report about a question that I’m often asked, “Which is healthier — farmed or wild fish?” These days, it’s hard to know what underwater life you should be eating. There’s talk of great benefits from fish-originating … Continue reading →

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Moderate Wine, Little Meat, Many Vegetables May Be Key Mediterranean Diet Items Linked to Longer Life

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Walt Larimore

We know a Mediterranean diet is healthy and lengthens life. But, which items in this diet are most helpful? Well, finally, at study has teased out items in the Mediterranean diet that are most responsible. More Information:

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How to buy the best fish for your family

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Fish, which is high in “good fat,” omega-3 fatty acids, confers multiple health benefits, but it can be challenging to find freshest fish as so often fresh fish has been frozen. A surprising tip can be to try whole fish: … Continue reading →

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Lower Macular Degeneration Risk

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Walt Larimore

  According to MedPage, a new meta-analysis shows that consuming high levels of omega-3 fatty acids (by eating fish twice a week) was associated with a 38% lowered risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – a  disease that causes … Continue reading →

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