Aging and Chronic Disease
Omega-3s: “The Triple Threat” or “The Dynamic Duo”?
The popularity of the essential polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (O3FA) is on the rise. In 2017, O3FA achieved a spot
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How does nutrition impact stroke outcome?
By: Nafisa M. Jadavji, PhD A stroke occurs when there is reduced blood flow to the brain. Blood carries
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Fish oil and resistance training – effective for older adults?
Omega-3 fatty acids have been long touted for their cardiovascular benefits. But many research studies strongly suggest that these fatty
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Alkaline Diets and Kidney Disease
Many dangerous fad diets exist that purport to treat diseases such as cancer by manipulating the pH of blood with
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Obesity is Not a Disease of Sloth and Gluttony
By Caitlin Dow, PhD The most recent data from the CDC indicates that approximately 35% of American adults have obesity
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease – A Condition of our Culture, or Cultures of our Condition?
By Allison Dostal, PhD Gastrointestinal problems are one of the most common unpleasant issues that we all experience at some
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Interview with Andrew Brown, PhD
By Allison Dostal, PhD, RD The relationship between nutrition and health is fully entrenched in the mainstream media – everyone
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Revisiting Fiber and Colorectal Cancer
By Kevin Klatt Colorectal cancers are the third most common worldwide, and represent one of the major areas of prevention
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Changes on the Horizon: Redefining Malnutrition Diagnoses in Older Adults
By Jonelle Agurs, ASN Intern No one wants to get half a diagnosis from their doctor. Unfortunately, that’s what tends
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