Photoaging is the process of aging of the skin due primarily to regular and long-term exposure to ultra-violet radiation. The long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) have been implicated in modulating inflammatory processes associated with the skin, and supplementation with 3 g EPA+DHA for 6 months has been shown to reduce both UVB-erythemal sensitivity (i.e. sun induced skin reddening) [1], sunburn and sun induced itchy rash.[2] A recently published study in Journal of Dermatological Science [3] investigated the associations between daily omega-3 fat intake and the severity of skin photoaging...

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Exercise protects against heart disease in many ways. One important mechanism is by elevating HDL, a.k.a. the good cholesterol. It is well established that high levels of HDL-C are protective against cardiovascular disease and the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has emphasized increasing HDL levels to help reduce CHD risk. However, not only HDL levels are important, but also HDL quality and function...

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Making positive lifestyle changes, such as adopting a healthy diet and exercising regularly, may prevent aging and possibly even reverse the aging process...

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