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4 Fish Oil Facts to Help Ease Joint Pain

November 2, 2014

Fish oil is a popular alternative for joint pain relief. Check out these 4 fish oil facts to learn about the link between the supplement and joint pain. Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition, Orthopaedics

Tagged with: anchovies, decoxahexaeonic acid, DHA, Eicosapentatonic acid, EPA, fish oil, fish oil facts, fresh water fish, joint pain, Natural chemicals, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-3s, salmon, sardines, shad, smelt

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Recipe: Grilled Salmon with an Apricot Cranberry Glaze

October 10, 2014

Who said weeknight dinners had to be boring? Dress up your everyday salmon with this delicious apricot cranberry glaze. Get the recipe. View Recipe

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: cranberry, fish, healthy, recipe, salmon, sauce, Weeknight Dinner Recipes

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Can Certain Foods Improve Vision?

August 6, 2014

Vision changes throughout life, but can your diet prevent eye conditions? Read this article to discover which foods may have healthy benefits for eyes. Read More

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Categorized as: Eye Health

Tagged with: berries, broccoli, carrots, cataracts, chronic eye conditions, cornea, eyesight, food groups, Joseph Martel, leafy greens, lens, macular degeneration, ocular health, omega-3 fatty acids, potatoes, retinal health, salmon, sardines, seafood, tuna, UPMC Eye Center, Vitamin A, Vitamin C

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Benefits of Vitamin D and Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnancy

July 13, 2014

Discover the benefits of taking vitamin D and prenatal vitamins for pregnancy. Learn how to prevent vitamin D deficiency with diet and vitamin supplements. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: cereal, diet, eggs, Epidemiology, gynecology, healthy pregnancy, Lisa Bodnar PhD MPH RD, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation, mushrooms, Obstetrics, preeclampsia, pregnancy, prenatal vitamins, preterm birth, psychiatry, Reproductive Services, salmon, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and School of Medicine, Vitamin D, vitamin d deficiency, vitamin d supplements

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Canned Seafood, an Easy Alternative to Fresh Fish

July 2, 2014

Learn about the health benefits of canned fish and seafood, as well as ingredients in certain seafood products that may be hazardous to your health. Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: American Heart Association, BPA-free, canned fish, canned seafood, mercury, Monterey Bay Aquarium, omega-3 fatty acids, salmon, seafood, Seafood Watch Program, trout, tuna, USDA

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Get Hooked on Salmon, Whether it’s Farmed or Wild

June 18, 2014

Should you eat farmed salmon instead of wild salmon? Learn about the distinctions between the two and the health benefits of eating this tasty fish. Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: brain health, broodstock salmon, contamination, farmed salmon, Heart Health, nervous system, omega-3 fatty acids, parasites, pollution, salmon, wild salmon