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09/20/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Sitting for too long linked to greater heart disease risk in postmenopausal women: Study
Exercise offers many benefits, but these may not be enough to undo the negative health effects that come with spending too much time sitting, whether at home or the office. Researchers found that sitting for long periods has been linked to a greater risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. For their study, the researchers looked […]
02/05/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Lowering homocysteine levels can decrease risk of heart attack, stroke and Alzheimer’s
Homocysteine is an amino acid produced when proteins are broken down. High homocysteine levels, called hyperhomocysteinemia, are known to increase disease risk. As a case in point, the condition is linked to heart attack, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. High homocysteine levels and cardiovascular disease Previous research has found that homocysteine can damage the endothelium, the tissue lining the blood vessels […]
11/03/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Nutritional science: Lower your risks of heart attack and death from cancer by taking vitamin D and fish oil supplements
Taking fish oil lowers heart attack risk, while taking vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of death from cancer. These are the results of the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL), a study involving nearly 26,000 participants that took place over the course of 5.3 years. The researchers behind it investigated the effects of daily vitamin D […]
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 […]
07/28/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Low intake of fresh fruits and vegetables linked to cardiovascular deaths, say scientists
A study presented at the American Society for Nutrition annual meeting in Baltimore links death due to stroke and heart disease to inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables. The researchers estimate that one out of seven cardiovascular deaths is due to a low intake of fruit. Meanwhile, one out of 12 is caused by a low intake of vegetables. The preliminary […]
06/16/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Regular physical activity helps prevent or reduce artery stiffening linked to heart failure
If you want to keep your heart healthy, start taking up an exercise routine. According to a recent animal study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, exercise can prevent arterial stiffness linked to heart failure by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation along the arteries. Exercise also led to the reduction of harmful substances that […]
06/04/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Performing aerobic exercises can improve overall endurance, even after a stroke
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, according to recent reports from the World Health Organization (WHO). A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or interrupted. As a result, brain cells begin to die just minutes after the blockage or interruption has occurred. Stroke survivors can experience a wide […]
05/26/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Heart attack survivors can benefit from staying active, advise health experts
Heart attack survivors might feel apprehensive about exercising regularly. But a recent study showed that it can help prevent heart failure and increase their life expectancy over time. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), the study revealed that survivors who remain physically active after a heart attack have a reduced risk of mortality. […]
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