You may have noticed products — from yogurts and cheeses to bread and eggs — touting their omega-3 content in on grocery shelves. Omega-3 fatty acids are in the spotlight because there is scientific evidence to suggest many of us are not getting enough of these polyunsaturated fatty acids. But contrary to what advertisers will have us believe, omega-3s are not the only fatty acid that is good for us
Healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are all important foods to include when trying to reduce inflammation. However, these are only a part of the big picture. A successful inflammation-fighting diet must meet all of the body's nutrient needs. This means including plenty of lean proteins and fluids as well. Your overall diet should provide balance and variety on a daily basis.
Children ages 6 months and older should get vaccinated against the seasonal flu as soon as the vaccine is available. This recommendation is from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). There are two vaccines this year. The trivalent vaccine protects against three strains of the virus. A new quadrivalent vaccine protects against the original three plus a fourth strain. The AAP is not recommending one vaccine over the other. It wants everyone to get vaccinated at the earliest chance so they are protected. The journal Pediatrics published the recommendations online. HealthDay News wrote about it September 2.