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11/17/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Radiation exposure can increase risk of hypertension – even in LOW doses
A person regularly exposed to low-dose radiation is more likely to increase his risk of hypertension, says a research team from Russia. In their report, which was published in the journal Hypertension, the team looked at the health records of people working in a nuclear power plant in Russia and found that nearly 40 percent […]
10/30/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Americans are still consuming too many carbs and fats, warn researchers
Despite some dietary improvements over the years, Americans are still eating too many low-quality carbohydrates and fats, according to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network. An international team of researchers examined adult dietary habits and found that Americans are cutting back on low-quality carbohydrates. However, intake remains high at over 40 percent, while the consumption […]
10/16/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Researchers: Good cholesterol may help fight atherosclerosis
Did you know that not all forms of cholesterol are bad? High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is commonly known as the “good” cholesterol. One particular study has found that it may even help fight atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the hardening of the arteries as a result of plaque buildup. A group of researchers from the United […]
10/02/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Healing herbs: Alternative herbal remedies for hypertension
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and the University of Copenhagen have identified a bioactive trait common among many herbs. This trait, researchers say, is responsible for the antihypertensive properties demonstrated by these herbs. Their finding, detailed in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, offers a promising alternative strategy for treating hypertension, a condition in […]
09/29/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Sleep is healing: Getting fewer than 6 hours of sleep if you have chronic illness increases risk of cancer, early death
Sleep is an important component of good health. It promotes healing and prepares the body for the next day, among other functions. That said, there are adverse consequences to lack of sleep, and a recent study shows just how grave they can be. A group of researchers from Pennsylvania State University found that people with diabetes, high blood […]
09/16/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Lower heart attack and stroke risk by increasing your intake of this essential vitamin
Heart disease is one of the major causes of death worldwide. It puts a person at risk of heart attack and stroke, which can leave survivors disabled for the rest of their lives. There are drugs used to treat heart disease, such as statins. But these medications often come with side effects and are found ineffective […]
09/14/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Heart attack survivors may benefit more from taking high-dose multivitamins than statins, suggests study
Heart attack survivors are typically at greater risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, such as stroke or another heart attack. In a recent study published in the American Heart Journal, researchers suggest that taking high-dose multivitamins may be beneficial for heart attack survivors, provided that they’re not on statins, a type of drug used to lower cholesterol levels and prevent […]
09/10/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
On-the-job exposure to high levels of pesticide increases heart disease and stroke risk
Scientists have known for a long time that pesticides are harmful to human health. Previous research links pesticide exposure to cancer, respiratory problems and birth defects. A recent study is one of the latest to probe the toxic effects of pesticide exposure. Researchers from the University of Hawai?i at M?noa looked at middle-aged men of Japanese descent […]
09/08/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Being overweight damages blood vessels, warn researchers: Maintain a healthy weight to prevent “internal stress”
Obese individuals have higher levels of a protein linked to blood vessel damage, found a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. This protein is called the wingless-related integration site 5A, or WNT5A. It triggers internal or oxidative stress and promotes the build-up of substances in the blood vessels. Over time, this build-up could develop into plaques and lead to atherosclerosis, a condition […]
09/03/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Weight gain and diabetes risk: Deep belly fat poses more of a health risk to women than men
A study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that visceral or belly fat is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases more so in women than in men. Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden said that the difference between the two sexes is even greater when it comes to Type 2 diabetes risk. They found that visceral fat increased disease risk by more than seven times in […]
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