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Lemmings are small, fierce rodents that make their home in Arctic environments -- and (spoiler alert) the idea that they kill themselves by following each other off cliffs is a myth. Learn what Disney had to do with it (and what lemmings are really like) in today's episode of Bra ...  Show more

Our bodies need salt and our bodies need water, so why is drinking saltwater not good for you? Learn what salt does in our bodies and why seawater will actually dehydrate you in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myt ...  Show more

A new study adds more doubt to the value of fish oil supplementation for heart disease prevention.New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on ...  Show more

A shockingly high percentage of fish oil supplements are actually rancid–which means they may be doing more harm than good.Additional episodes mentioned in this episode:Fish oil and omega 3 fatsFish oil and prostate cancer riskIs it time to stop taking fish oil?Could fish oil act ...  Show more

Despite a recent decrease in the number of people taking it, fish oil supplements remain the third most popular nutritional supplement. But just how firm is the evidence to support their use?Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular upda ...  Show more

Do fish oil supplements really improve cardiovascular health? In this episode, Arnold looks at a big red flag in the research, which might make you look at a popular supplement differently. Also, you'll learn about a new study that examines the risk of high-protein diets, ...