Get on the fish oil bandwagon

If you don’t already take a fish oil supplement, get started now. So many studies have shown all kinds of benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil. Personally, I take 2 teaspoons of pharmaceutical-grade fish oil per day; it’s citrus flavored and not bad at all–definitely easier than olive oil. Here’s some of the latest research on fish oil:

Columbia research shows novel benefits of fatty acids in arteries

New research from Columbia University Medical Center continues to shed light on the benefits of making fish a staple of any diet.

Eating fish may prevent memory loss and stroke in old age

Eating tuna and other types of fish may help lower the risk of cognitive decline and stroke in healthy older adults, according to a study published in the August 5, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Eat oily fish at least once a week to protect your eyesight in old age

Eating oily fish once a week may reduce age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which is the major cause of blindness and poor vision in adults in western countries and the third cause of global blindness, according to a study published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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