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Scientists have uncovered further evidence that cod liver oil can benefit people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. A study published in the journal Rheumatology showed that people taking a cod liver oil supplement could cut their reliance on anti-inflammatory drugs by more than 30 percent. Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which Read more...

The alarm rings. You tell yourself, "Five more minutes ... " when suddenly, you realize you've used that same excuse five times already. You're late! You leap out of bed like a cat with its tail on fire and ouch, you hear an odd snap somewhere between your head and shoulder. The sudden jerky movement would have triggered a neck sprain that you'd have to live with for the next Read more...

QUESTION: My mother is 82 and is suffering from arthritis. She's in very good health except for that. She was on Vioxx until it was taken off the market, and now she is in pain again. What can she take to naturally help alleviate the pain?ANSWER: Natural anti-inflammatory compounds can help replace Vioxx. Look for one that contains curcumin, ginger and, if possible, green-lipped mussel extract, Read more...

In the 17th century, cod liver oil was quite different from its present form. Initially, it was produced by rotting cod livers, so it stunk and was black in color. Naturally it tasted yucky. Despite that, people knew it to be good for health and they drank it as an all-purpose supplement though no one knew exactly how it worked. By the 18th century, cod liver oil was produced by heating Read more...

Should a person with arthritis exercise? After all, it's difficult enough having to live with pain most of the time. The last thing any arthritis-afflicted person has in mind is working out. Yet this is precisely what doctors are prescribing. They say it is better to move their joints than lie around, letting the aches and pain dictate their lives. "My knees are throbbing. You want Read more...

Scientists report they have created pigs that produce omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to improve heart function and help reduce the risks for heart disease. These are the first cloned, transgenic livestock in the world that can make the beneficial compound. The research could be a boost to farmers and health-conscious consumers seeking an alternative and safer source of omega-3 fatty Read more...

Our brains define us. They express our thoughts, ideas and emotions. They store our memories and allow us to feel. Not long ago, it was widely believed that if our brains slowed down, there wasn't much we could do about it. Not anymore. Scientists have now proven what many people have long intuited: that we can take steps to keep our brains fit and functional -- regardless of age. Test Read more...

By Michael O'Reilly, M.D. ThirdAge Women's Health Expert In the 1970's, scientists noticed that Inuits (Eskimos) living in Greenland consumed a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids and also had a low rate of coronary heart disease (CHD). Omega-3 fatty acids are oils commonly found in cold water fish and flax seeds. After thousands of studies, we now know that these oils can protect men Read more...