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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 […]
03/19/2021
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By Joven Gray
Fat isn’t fit: Study directly links obesity to heart disease
The phrase “fat but fit” — referring to being healthy despite being overweight or obese — is a myth, according to the findings of a recent study. Swedish researchers revealed that having a BMI of 25 or higher is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and other health conditions. Using the data of more […]
02/17/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Even short periods of being sedentary is bad for your heart, caution researchers
Researchers from the University of Liverpool in the U.K. found that short periods of being sedentary can worsen cardiometabolic health. In a study published in the journal Diabetologia, the researchers revealed that reducing physical activity for at least two weeks can lead to a rise in blood sugar levels, disrupt cholesterol levels and impair cardiorespiratory fitness. Increased sedentary behavior worsens cardiometabolic […]
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 […]
08/04/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Common diseases in transition: Cancer and heart disease now the leading cause of DEATH in 21 countries
A large cohort study published in the Lancet announced a shift in the leading causes of death among middle-aged adults in 21 countries, with cancer creeping in to number one currently held by heart disease. The countries in question ranged from high income (HI) to middle income (MI) to low income (LI). Although cardiovascular disease is still […]
07/15/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Calcium levels in the heart a potential biomarker for heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A serious and often fatal condition, heart disease is caused by cardiometabolic dysfunctions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and obesity. However, a recent study published in Endocrinology and Metabolism revealed […]
03/12/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How does sugar weaken the immune system? Experts explain
Excessive consumption of sugars is closely associated with several metabolic disorders and health conditions, according to a recent study published in Circulation. Researchers from the American Heart Association (AHA) examined the amount of dietary sugars in the standard American diet (SAD) and found that the intake of added sugars greatly exceeded discretionary calorie allowances. The study also revealed that soft drinks […]
03/11/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Feeling out of breath, even when lying down? Here are 5 reasons
A shortness of breath even if you’re in a sedentary position can mean an underlying symptom of a health problem, often related to heart or lung disease. If you’re experiencing shortness of breath when lying down flat on your back, and feeling relief when sitting upright or standing, you may have what is called orthopnea. […]
02/28/2020
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By Franz Walker
Western diets still contain too much processed meat and not enough fish, warn researchers
The average American still eats too much processed meat and not enough fish, according to researchers from Tufts University in Boston. In their report, which appeared in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the team revealed that not much has changed in the past 18 years: U.S. adults still consume the same amount of […]
02/07/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
7 Benefits that make coconut oil a really healthy “fat”
Coconut oil originally had a bad rap among health experts and health buffs alike, being branded with terms like “deadly” or “unhealthy.” This is mostly due to its significant saturated fat content, which experts claim to increase cholesterol levels and increase your risk of a heart attack. However, coconut oil eventually dragged itself out of […]
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