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11/28/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

There is a STRONG link between fish intake during pregnancy and the health of the baby’s brain

Pregnant women need to eat fish, according to a study conducted by researchers from Tohoku University’s School of Medicine. This is because fish provides the nutrients necessary for the healthy development of the infant’s brain. There are different types of fatty acids in food. Some of the most important are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. […]

10/09/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Iron supplements found to improve neurological development and behavior issues in kids who were born small

One of the risks of delivering a pre-term or low-weight baby is neurological impairment. Often, these two conditions go hand-in-hand with children born before the desired 40-week mark having a low birth weight. Doctors note that children who weigh less than 2,500 grams, or 5.5 lbs. have an increased likelihood of developing an iron deficiency […]

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