Fishing for Facts

It’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in conflicting information about fish. One day, it’s good for you; the next, it’s a toxic-waste dump.

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It’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in conflicting information about fish. One day, it’s good for you; the next, it’s a toxic-waste dump. The bottom line: Even with all the questions about mercury and PCBs, you’re healthier if you eat seafood than if you avoid it. A recent journal review found that eating seafood drops your risk of dying from a heart attack by 35 percent and cuts your overall likelihood of kicking the bucket by 17 percent.

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Diana Mirel
Last Updated: October 01, 2007
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