Fish oil supplements, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids, do not protect against mental decline despite common belief, said a study Tuesday spanning 4,000 older people. The five-year clinical trial, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, is “one of the largest and longest of its kind,” according to a statement from the US National Institutes of Health, which funded the research. “Contrary to popular belief, we
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – U.S. veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq who were discharged due to misconduct are more likely to be homeless than other returning vets, according to a new study. “Collectively, these results represent the strongest risk factor for homelessness among U.S. veterans observed to date, and may help to explain the higher risk of homelessness observed among veterans, despite access to VA benefits and services,”
GOTHENBURG, Sweden (AP) — For one family in Sweden, a pioneering procedure has led to a baby being born from the same womb that nurtured his mother, uniting three generations.
The Prix Vermeille at Longchamp and the Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster are the two races under consideration for Miss Marjurie next month following a fine effort in the Yorkshire Oaks.
Alejandro Valverde climbed to victory on stage four of the Vuelta a Espana as Johan Esteban Chaves retained the overall lead and Chris Froome stayed 40 seconds off the pace.
Club Brugge manager Michel Preud’homme believes his side need a miracle to beat Manchester United and reach the Champions League group stage.
Ireland prop Cian Healy is in a race against time to be fit for the Rugby World Cup.
Golden Horn could travel to France for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe without another run should conditions turn against him in the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes.
I made my first trip to New Orleans in late July, a month shy of the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. While waiting to board my flight at JFK, my thoughts drifted to the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra performance I’d seen earlier this year at Lincoln Center, where band members jumped off the stage and into the audience during the encore, exuberantly marching through the aisles as they blew their brassy horns.
From Douro River cruises to Port tasting, Portugal offers terrific experiences that should be on every traveler’s list. Here are Fodor’s top picks for a memorable trip.
