Ballstad Articles and Blogs

After someone has had a heart attack, some of their heart tissue has been damaged or is dead (“myocardial infarct”). The ability for the heart to “remodel” itself in order...

Bipolar disorder is a disorder of the brain that is characterized by periods of depression and mania. Like many brain-related diseases such as depression and ADHD, there is a hypothesis...

Between mobile phones, tablets, and the increasing number of jobs that require people to sit at a computer all day long, research is showing that “screen-related” eye problems are becoming...

Loss of muscle mass in aging is a natural process but also leads to some of the worst aspects of aging such as the loss of independence due to falling...

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...

Monitoring your Omega-3 Index is also vital, as maintaining a level of 8% or higher is associated with the greatest protective effects. By prioritizing omega-3 intake, you can actively reduce...

In this week’s blog, we are going to provide one of the most comprehensive roundups of how omega-3 levels (i.e. Omega-3 Index) in the blood (and brain!) relate to the...

As some of us enter the winter months, the level of available sunlight will drop dramatically and with that people’s natural production of vitamin D, a nutrient that has received...

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

So you’ve taken a Prenatal DHA Test and now you want to understand what your results mean. In this blog, we’ll take you through some of the most commons questions...

Fish oil is a popular natural supplement among those looking to support heart health. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil—primarily EPA and DHA—are known to provide several cardiovascular...

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for overall well-being, offering a wide range of health benefits for the body and mind. If you're wondering, what are the benefits of omega-3? — the...