Another study links being ‘overweight’ with lowest risk of death
Feb, Thu 4th, 2010
Posted in : Weight Loss
By : Dr John Briffa
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Tags: Australian, BMI, body mass index, elderly, fat, healthy, mortality, normal, overweight
When it comes to official advice about body weight, the norm is still to base recommendations on the body mass index (weight in kg divided by the square of height in metres). We are traditionally encouraged to conform to a ‘normal’ or ‘healthy’ BMI of 18.5-24.9. It is amazing to me just how rarely (if [...]
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Omega-3 fats found to protect against psychotic illness
Feb, Tue 2nd, 2010
Posted in : Brain and Behaviour, Healthy Eating, Specific conditions
By : Dr John Briffa
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Tags: brain, depression, domapine, fish oils, mental health, omega-3, omega-3 fats, psychosis, psychotic disorder, psychotic illness, schizophrenia, serotonin
Omega-3 fats generally get good press, on the basis of research linking them with benefits for the body and brain. As far as the brain is concerned, much has been made of the apparent ability omega-3 fats have to exert a natural anti-depressant action. Omega-3 fats are a key component in brain cells. They also [...]
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