Good fats lower the risk of death from heart disease   Coronary artery disease runs in my family (I hit the lottery - both sides) so I tend to perk up when I see articles about heart disease and eating (what to eat, what not to eat, etc). A finnish study involving over 1500 middle aged men found that those who substituted good fats for bad fats in their daily diet were sixty percent less likely to die as a result of heart disease. Linoleic acid figured prominently in the study and the researchers measured the daily linoleic acid intake of study participants. Participants with the highest intake of linoleic acid and polyunsaturated fat received, as the lead researcher put it, "substantial" heart protection. Does that mean we should all go out and buy supplements? Medical authorities are always mixed on supplementation, due to absorption rates, quality of manufacturing (of the pills) and potency (many nutrients lose potency quickly); however, linoleic acid can be found naturally in sunflower seeds, canola oil, olive oil, and corn. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Tips for filing a Social Security Disability Reconsideration There are many symptoms of liver disease Copd, emphysema, chronic bronchitis symptoms and causes High adiponectin levels linked with decreased diabetes risk What happens after you request a disability hearing? Which medical conditions will social security recognize as a disability? Filing for disability and financial help Getting approved after a Social Security Disability Psychological exam How to file for disability in New Hampshire Will I Qualify For Disability Benefits in Alabama? Can You Apply For Disability Benefits When You Lose Your Job? How long does it take to receive disability benefits after you are approved? How to file for disability in Washington What to say at a Social Security Exam Can you qualify for disability with a bulging disc?