Women's Heart Disease Lowered with Omega-3s and GLA GUELPH, ONTARIO, January 15- 2003 Canadian researchers have found that daily doses of a 3-way combination of the essential fatty acids improve cholesterol levels in healthy women and lower their risk of heart attack.. Fatty fish cuts risk of death from heart attack in elderly SAN ANTONIO, February 28- 2001 Older individuals are less likely to die from heart attack if they eat at least one serving of fatty fish per week. Research Summary: Brain Development and Mental Illness February - 2001 News research is making it clear that the right fats play a crucial role in brain function. Illnesses such as depression, ALzheimer's, and bipolar disorder may all benefit from EFA supplementation. A summary of the latest research highlights. Research Summary: Heart Health and Cardiovascular Disease February - 2001 There has been a boom in essential fatty acid research in the area of heart health and cardiovascular disease. A summary of the latest research. Flax seed may slow breast cancer TORONTO, ON, February - 2001 Can a flax seed muffin a day help women at risk for breast cancer? "Yes," say a group of cancer researchers from Toronto, Canada. Study shows fish protects women against stroke BOSTON, MA, January 17, 2001 - The omega-3 fatty acids found in most fish seem to protect women against the most common forms of stroke, researchers at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital reported in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association. Fish may help Alzheimer's GUELPH, ONTARIO, January 4, 2001 - If you eat more fish or omega-3-enriched eggs, you may have a better chance of avoiding Alzheimer's disease years down the road. Introducing EFAsense...the sensible way to get your EFAs BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, November, 2000 - EFAsense is a new line of 15 EFA products that makes it easy and convenient to get the benefits of good fats through supplementation. EFAsense, now available in health food stores across the U.S. Fish Oil supplements may help reduce risk of heart disease for post-menopausal women GUELPH, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 2000 - Post-menopausal women may be able to reduce their risk of developing heart disease by taking fish oil supplements, according to a new study conducted at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Gamma Linolenic Acid may help rheumatoid arthritis patients move more freely MEDFORD, MASS, May 2000 - New research confirms that the right fats can help loosen the joints of people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. A recently completed report on the therapeutic value of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) confirmed that this essential fatty acid may be an important addition to the diets of rheumatoid arthritis patients. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin B12 May Ease Menstrual Pain DENMARK, May 2000 - A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial suggests that women who regularly experience dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) can find relief by supplementing their diet with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12. Common herb helps fight against cancer LONDON, May 10, 2000 - It's been used for medicinal purposes for more than 700 years. Now the starflower, a common herb, is helping scientists fight cancer. GISSI Study Finds Omega3s Reduce the Risk of Repeat Heart Attacks ITALY, May 2000- Italian researchers have found that daily doses of the essential fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic (EPA), docosahexaenoic (DHA) and gamma-linolenic acid help reduce the chances of a second or third myocardial infarction (heart attack) by as much as 45%.. New Study of Borage Oil Suggests it May Help Treat Juvenile Arthritis BOSTON, MASS, November 15, 1999 - In the United States, thousands of children, some of whom are as young as six months old, have juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, a potentially debilitating disease that recently responded to treatment with Gamma-linolenic Acid (GLA).