Looking for Omega-3s? Skip the Tilapia

I recently read an interesting article in the New York Times about tilapia–the now-ubiquitous fish that graces menus all over the nation. Ten years ago, most of us had probably never heard of tilapia, but this fish has proved a good fit for mass farming and its mild taste pleases many palates. The article’s main [...]

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Posted May 2, 2011 by Karen Merzenich under Odds and Ends

Less Meat in Middle Age, Better Memory When You’re Older?

As if you needed yet another reason to fear high cholesterol and high blood pressure: a new study has shown that people with elevated cholesterol and blood pressure in middle age exhibit more problems with their memories as they age, as compared to people with good cardiovascular health. The study was conducted in nearly 5,000 [...]

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Posted February 22, 2011 by Karen Merzenich under Memory, Neuroscience, Physical exercise, Research studies