Heart Health

Statins Cut Cardiovascular Risks by Lowering LDL Cholesterol

Aug 21, 2020 · · Cancer
You probably know someone who is taking a lipid-lowering medication to reduce his or her LDL cholesterol, or you may be taking one yourself. More than 90 percent of the medications that target LDL cholesterol are statins, which include atorvastatin (Lipitor), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and simvastatin (Zocor). In the United States, … Read More

Newsbriefs: Lower Risk of AD; Diabetes Risk; Adult Acne; Heart Disease Risk; Arthritis Risk; Lower Blood Pressure

Aug 21, 2020 · · Cancer
A Healthy Lifestyle May Lower Risk of AD Living a healthy lifestyle—consisting of not smoking, being moderately to vigorously physically active, drinking only light amounts of alcohol, following the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet, and keeping your brain active in later years—directly lowers Alzheimer’s disease risk, according to … Read More

The Health Benefits of Nuts

Aug 21, 2020 · · Cancer
Consuming nuts several times a week is linked with reductions in many diseases, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and inflammation. Nuts’ benefits are a result of their many nutrients, including protein, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals (calcium, magnesium, and copper). Here’s a look at where nuts show … Read More

Newsbites: Cardiovascular Health; Heart Health; Weight Loss Strategies

Jul 17, 2020 · · Cancer
Cardiovascular Health Linked to Transition from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia A clinical study published in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience investigated risk factors in the transition from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia. Seventy-six patients ages 57 to 89 diagnosed with MCI were followed for six years. Neurological examinations, … Read More

Comfort Foods That Are Heart Healthy

Jul 17, 2020 · · Cancer
Comfort foods are mentally and emotionally gratifying but often empty or limited in nutritional value. We reach for them when we want to satiate a feeling in our mind rather than our stomach, such as sadness, anxiety, anger, or boredom. Often we reach for comfort foods just because they’re handy … Read More

Newsbriefs: Lower Alzheimer’s Risk; Stroke Risk; Diabetes; Online Exercise and Nutrition Programs; Stroke Recovery; Inflammatory Bowel

Jul 17, 2020 · · Cancer
Two Antioxidants May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk People in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort (2,801) who consumed the highest amounts of flavonols and anthocyanins—both powerful antioxidants—had the lowest risk of Alzheimer’s and all forms of dementia than those with the least amount of flavonols and anthocyanins. Participants were free of … Read More

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