Ballstad Articles and Blogs

When your mom told you to eat your fish because it would make you smarter, she wasn’t just sharing an old wives’ tale. It turns out that today’s science continues...

Two recently published meta-analyses add to the emerging body of research studying the association between the intake of omega-3s EPA and DHA and certain aspects of brain health.

World Psychiatry published a meta-analysis of randomized controls trials using nutrient supplements as treatment for mental disorders in which they singled out omega-3s as being in the best position to...

Chances are you’ve heard of or may even know someone struggling with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a brain disorder that makes it difficult to control impulses and be attentive for more...

The human brain weighs about 1.5 kg or 3.3 lbs, and 60% of it is fat. In fact, it’s one of the fattiest organs in the human body. It’s also...

Pursuing the fountain of youth becomes all the more relevant as you age. But the key to aging these days is not just extending life, but continuing to remain healthy...

Older adults face a range of health issues, including cognitive deficits that are considered a natural part of the aging process. But there is a difference between brain changes that...

Sixty percent of the human brain is fat, making it the fattiest organ in the human body. Of this fat, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid...

Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids improve brain function and may help in the prevention of cognitive decline. Start supporting your brain today.

We usually blame the seemingly increasing prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) of children in school on lack of exercise, too much technology, lack of structure, environmental pollutants, or even...

Would it surprise you to know that an estimated 189 million American adults forged into 2021 armed with New Year’s resolutions?

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are key omega-3 fatty acids. They are found in oily fish and seafood. While both play crucial roles in the body, they have...