Heart Health

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Health Risks

May 23, 2024 · · Heart Health
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) is associated with a higher risk of health risks, especially cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to two large European study reviews. The studies included data from nearly 10 million mostly adult participants whose UPF intake was determined by food questionnaires and dietary recall … Read More

High Fiber Diet and CVD

May 23, 2024 · · Heart Health
Q: Can eating a diet high in fiber reduce my risk of developing cardiovascular disease? A: Yes, several studies have linked high-fiber diets to a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Current fiber recommendations are for women to consume 25 grams/day and for men to consume 38 grams/day. However, … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Oregano Oil

May 23, 2024 · · Heart Health
Overview. Oregano oil (Oreganum vulgare), sometimes called wild marjoram oil or winter marjoram oil, is the essential oil extract of the herb oregano, providing many phytochemicals, which are attributed to a range of benefits. Despite well-known culinary uses, the scientific evidence for oregano oil to support health is sparse. Special … Read More

Are You at Risk for CKM Syndrome?

Apr 24, 2024 · · Heart Health
The American Heart Association (AHA) has defined a new syndrome— and strategies for addressing it—in the hopes of reducing the high rates of cardiovascular disease in the United States. Called Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome, this constellation of health conditions recognizes the strong connections among heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity. … Read More

Newsbriefs: Risky Medications, Accuracy of In-Home Colorectal Cancer Tests, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Music Benefits Brain Health

Apr 23, 2024 · · Heart Health
Geriatricians Less Likely to Prescribe Risky Medications A study published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society finds that geriatricians are less likely than general internists (doctors whose specialty is internal medicine) to prescribe potentially inappropriate medications (PIMS) to older adults. For the study, researchers … Read More

Not All Types of Body Fat Are Created Equal

Apr 23, 2024 · · Heart Health
It’s not news that obesity increases the risk of several conditions and diseases, such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some types of cancer, but what may not be as commonly known is that it’s not so much the quantity of fat in your … Read More

Research Round Up April 2024

Mar 21, 2024 · · Heart Health
• Plant-Based Diet May Lower Diabetes Risk. Eating a healthy plant-based diet may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 24 percent, according to researchers. The study, which included more than 113,000 participants over 12 years, found that, because a healthy plant-based diet can improve liver … Read More

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