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Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better?

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, is promoted for a number of health benefits – from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain from dementia, and easing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. But what exactly are omega-3 fats and what does the evidence say about their benefits for keeping us healthy? And if they are good for us, does eating fish provide the same benefit as supplements?What are omega-3 fats? Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid. They are essential to consume in our diet because we can’t make them in our body. Three main types of omega-3 fats are important in our diet: Omega 3s are key to the structure of our cells, and help keep our heart, lungs, blood vessels, and immune system working.Eating fish vs taking a supplement The initial studies suggesting omega-3 fats may have health benefits came from observational studies on people eating fish, not from fish oil.

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Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, is promoted for a number of health benefits – from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain from dementia, and easing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. But what exactly are omega-3 fats and what does the evidence say about their benefits for keeping us healthy? And if they are good for us, does eating fish provide the same benefit as supplements?

What are omega-3 fats?

Eating fish vs taking a supplement

The initial studies suggesting omega-3 fats may have health benefits came from observational studies on people eating fish, not from fish oil.
An intervention study (where one group was given fish and one group fish oil supplements) found the levels of EPA and DHA in your body increase in a similar way when you consume equal amounts of them from either fish or fish oil.

So what are the benefits of omega 3 fats? And does the source matter?

Another meta-analysis found for every 20 grams per day of fish consumed it reduced the risk of coronary heart disease by 4%.
The National Heart Foundation recommends, based on the scientific evidence, eating fish rich in omega-3 fats for optimal heart health.
Arthritis Australia recommends, based on the evidence, about 2.7 grams of EPA and DHA a day to reduce joint inflammation.
In line with the evidence, the Alzheimer’s Society recommends eating fish over taking fish oil supplements.
Read more:
Are there certain foods you can eat to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease?

So what’s the bottom line?

At the moment, the evidence suggests fish oil is beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis, particularly if people find it difficult to eat large amounts of fish.
For dementia and heart disease, it’s best to try to eat your omega-3 fats from your diet.
Fish oil can have some annoying side effects, such as fishy burps, but generally there are minimal serious side effects.

Brandt Successfully Acquires Wairarapa Machinery

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

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PUKEKOHE, New Zealand, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brandt Group of Companies is pleased to announce that they have successfully acquired the assets of Wairarapa Machinery Services Ltd., effective August 31, 2023.

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PUKEKOHE, New Zealand, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brandt Group of Companies is pleased to announce that they have successfully acquired the assets of Wairarapa Machinery Services Ltd., effective August 31, 2023.
“We are excited to welcome our 18th location in New Zealand, uniting the entire North Island under one dealer brand for Agriculture, Construction and Forestry equipment,” said Shaun Semple, CEO of Brandt.
Over the 2022 Holiday Season, Brandt directed $75,000 into several New Zealand organizations including the Cancer Society of New Zealand, The New Zealand Rural Support Charitable Trust, and Heart Foundation New Zealand.
Brandt was also proud to enter a partnership with Surf Life Saving New Zealand in which they support the organization by providing the John Deere equipment necessary to their operation.

Is red meat bad for you? And does it make a difference if it's a processed burger or a lean steak?

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Sunday, August 6, 2023

Yet research shows regularly eating red meat can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.

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Yet research shows regularly eating red meat can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.
And how much red meat should we really be eating?

Types of red meat

First of all, it’s good to clarify that red meat refers to all mammalian muscle meat.
Then we can distinguish red meat types by how the animal has been raised and how the meat is processed.
This means grass-fed meat tends to have higher levels of unsaturated fats than conventional meat, and is why some research suggests it’s healthier.

What is the nutritional value of red meat?

Red meat contains many nutrients that are important for health, including protein, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.
Red meat is a good source of iron and zinc as they are more easily absorbed by the body from meat than from plant foods.
Red meat is often high in saturated fats, but this can range widely from less than 1% to over 25% depending on the cut and whether it’s trimmed of fat or not.

Is red meat bad for your health? And does the type matter?

It’s widely reported eating too much red meat is bad for your health, because it can increase your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
But most of the evidence for this comes from observational studies, which cannot determine whether red meat intake actually causes the condition.
Cancer Leading international organisations have declared there’s strong evidence consumption of red and processed meat increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
Read more:
Yes, we still need to cut down on red and processed meat

How much red meat should you eat?

For heart health specifically, the national Heart Foundation recommends eating less than 350g of cooked, unprocessed red meat per week (or less than 50g a day).
To optimise both human nutrition and planetary health, the EAT-Lancet commission recommends consuming no more than 98g a week of red meat and very low intakes of processed meat.

So what does all of this mean for your diet?

Where possible, opt for unprocessed or lean cuts, and try to grill less and roast more.
Read more:
How to get the nutrients you need without eating as much red meat

ACTG Announces Publication of REPRIEVE Trial in New England Journal of Medicine and Presentation at IAS 2023

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Today’s publication coincides with the symposium “The REPRIEVE trial: Developing a Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Strategy for People Living with HIV,” taking place today at IAS 2023, the 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science, in Brisbane, Australia.

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Today’s publication coincides with the symposium “The REPRIEVE trial: Developing a Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Strategy for People Living with HIV,” taking place today at IAS 2023, the 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science, in Brisbane, Australia.
“REPRIEVE is an extraordinarily important study because it addresses the need for interventions to prevent cardiovascular events in people living with HIV,” said ACTG Chair Judith Currier, M.D., M.Sc., University of California, Los Angeles.
The 35 percent reduction in MACE was consistent across key study groups, including sex, race, and global burden of disease region.
These conclusions are based on a review of the data by an Independent Data and Safety Monitoring Board, which stopped the trial early.

VillageMD Partners with the COPD Foundation to Better Identify and Treat COPD

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

VillageMD and the COPD Foundation today announced a partnership to better identify and treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at Village Medical practices.

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VillageMD and the COPD Foundation today announced a partnership to better identify and treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at Village Medical practices.
The partners aim to raise awareness through education and outreach campaigns to patients, help identify those with undiagnosed COPD and increase access to pulmonary rehabilitation.
“VillageMD will help the Foundation identify people with undiagnosed COPD and connect them to therapies to help them breathe better and live healthier lives.
This partnership between VillageMD and the COPD Foundation is a critical step to ensuring better outcomes for patients with COPD.

Evidation Enables Rapid Recruitment and Enrollment for Veterans Heart Health Program

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

In a real-world study, Use of a Virtual Patient Cohort as a Decentralized Approach for Rapid Enrollment into a National Heart Health Initiative: A Real-World Feasibility Study , the co-authors describe how Evidation’s digital health measurement and engagement platform rapidly recruited Veterans to participate in Heart Health on Evidation .

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In a real-world study, Use of a Virtual Patient Cohort as a Decentralized Approach for Rapid Enrollment into a National Heart Health Initiative: A Real-World Feasibility Study , the co-authors describe how Evidation’s digital health measurement and engagement platform rapidly recruited Veterans to participate in Heart Health on Evidation .
Heart Health is a cardiovascular educational and self-care program designed by Evidation and the American College of Cardiology.
Over 800 Veterans enrolled in Heart Health on Evidation in just 38 days.
In addition to enrolling more than 800 Veterans in the Heart Health program, Evidation engaged over 6,000 members who are also Veterans in a health survey conducted over an 8-week period.

NEW NATIONAL SURVEY FROM PLANET FITNESS FINDS THAT 87 PERCENT OF PEOPLE EXERCISE FOR THEIR HEARTS DURING HEART HEALTH MONTH AND BEYOND

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

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HAMPTON, N.H., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, invites everyone to get their hearts pumping in more ways than one in February with a special limited-time offer*. Join Planet Fitness, the Judgement Free Zone®, for $1 down and only $10 a month now through February 16, cancel anytime. Whether you're looking for a post-Valentine's Day energy boost or to kick start your physical and mental health during National Heart Health Month and beyond, Planet Fitness is the place to break a sweat and boost your energy with this limited-time offer. Find the nearest club or join online here.

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Join Planet Fitness, the Judgement Free Zone®, for $1 down and only $10 a month now through February 16, cancel anytime.
Whether you're looking for a post-Valentine's Day energy boost or to kick start your physical and mental health during National Heart Health Month and beyond, Planet Fitness is the place to break a sweat and boost your energy with this limited-time offer.
A recent Planet Fitness survey found that 87 percent** of Americans work out or exercise in an effort to stay healthy.
"February is the month of love and heart health, and Planet Fitness is here to support members on their fitness journeys every step of the way," said Jamie Medeiros, Chief Brand Officer at Planet Fitness.

Pacific Dental Services Recognizes American Heart Month by Highlighting Link Between Oral Health and Heart Health

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Irvine, California, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Dental Services® (PDS), one of the nation’s leading dental support organizations, is recognizing American Heart Month by continuing to raise awareness of the link between oral health and heart health with several campaigns targeted toward patients and its own team members.

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Irvine, California, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Dental Services® (PDS), one of the nation’s leading dental support organizations, is recognizing American Heart Month by continuing to raise awareness of the link between oral health and heart health with several campaigns targeted toward patients and its own team members.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association .
While oral health likely doesn’t play a role in all of those events, the association between oral health and heart health is too strong to ignore.
“Pacific Dental Services continues to lead the way in highlighting the connection between oral health and overall health, or what we call the Mouth-Body Connection®, and the benefits that are possible through dental-medical integration,” said Stephen E. Thorne IV, Founder and CEO, Pacific Dental Services.

AliveCor joins forces with Dignio to streamline the transfer of personal electrocardiogram data between patient and clinician

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AliveCor , the leading innovator in personal electrocardiogram (ECG) technology, today announced a new integration partnership with health tech specialist Dignio.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AliveCor , the leading innovator in personal electrocardiogram (ECG) technology, today announced a new integration partnership with health tech specialist Dignio.
The app connects to several devices, including blood pressure monitors and pulse oximeters, and now it also connects to KardiaMobile.
The method for transferring remotely recorded ECG data between patients and clinicians can be challenging.
Its 'My Dignio' and 'Dignio Care' smartphone and tablet apps connect directly to its 'Dignio Prevent' data platform, which is used by clinicians to assess patients remotely in real-time.

PLx Pharma Inc. Reports First Quarter 2022 Results and Provides Business Update

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Friday, May 13, 2022

SPARTA, N.J., May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PLx Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: PLXP) (“PLx” or the “Company”), is a commercial-stage drug delivery platform technology company focused on its clinically-validated and patent-protected PLxGuard™ that has the potential to improve the absorption of many drugs currently on the market and to reduce the risk of stomach injury associated with certain drugs. The Company, with its lead products VAZALORE 81 mg and VAZALORE 325 mg liquid-filled aspirin capsules (referred to together as “VAZALORE®”), announced today certain financial and operational results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

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A manuscript of recently reported pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic results on VAZALORE 81 mg has been submitted to a journal for publication and is under review.
Total revenues for the first quarter of 2022 were $2.1 million, compared to no revenue in the first quarter of 2021.
Research and development expenses declined approximately 32% to $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared to approximately $1 million in first quarter of 2021.
These forward-looking statements represent PLxs estimate as of the date hereof only, and PLx specifically disclaims any duty or obligation to update forward-looking statements.