Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is commonly called shock treatment. It has received bad press, in part for its potential memory-depleting effect. Since its introduction in the 1930s, ECT has been significantly refined, and is now considered an effective and safe treatment for severe depression in the appropriate situation. It is especially effective for patients who have not been helped by medication and those with severe depression who experience...
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On my most recent trip to the grocery store, I started perusing the meat aisles. Lots of choices, but I ended up primarily focusing on... Read more »
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Omega-3 fatty acids are "healthy" fats, which are thought to protect the body against heart disease. They help the heart beat more... Read more »
Long associated with overall heart health including helping your body maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Omega-3 fatty... Read more »
Scientists say omega-3 fatty acids appear to help reduce the rate that cells age, a finding that may explain one of the ways these acids help the... Read more »
Scientists with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences have found that some people who consume a lot of fish oil and other omega-3... Read more »
A new study published in the medical journal Circulation has found that omega-6 fatty acids are a beneficial part of a heart-healthy eating plan.... Read more »
Dutch scientists have found that most heart patients who take low-dose omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not appear to get any additional protection... Read more »
An omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, eggs, organ meats, and fortified foods may delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.... Read more »