Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Subjects consuming ≥2 servings/week of avocadoes had a 16% lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and a 21% lower risk of coronary heart disease incidence. (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-week consumption of aged black garlic significantly reduced diastolic blood pressure compared to placebo (p=0.007), stratification by sex showed that more significant changes were noted in men and individuals with a DBP > 75 mm Hg (p<0.05). (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analysis of a prospective cohort study with data collected from around 267, 980 subjects, using Mendelian randomization framework, resulted in a non-linear association between 25(OH)D levels and CVD risk. Every 10 nmol/L increase in serum 25(OH)D levels was associated with 1.6% lower odds of CVD. (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this population-based cohort study show that participants living in closer relation to green spaces had a lower risk of ischemic stroke compared to individuals living with higher exposure to ambient air pollution. (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. This 40-year observational study shows that subjects with higher neuroticism levels were associated with elevated cardiometabolic risk factors, regardless of age. Similarities were observed between assessments of worry and cardiometabolic risk factors. (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of a large cross-sectional study show an L-shaped non-linear relationship between copper intake and occurrence of stroke, with increased dietary intake of copper resulting in a lower risk of stroke. (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer . Results of the study show that a 2-month supplementation of M. officinalis significantly lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure in participants with hypertension. (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A total of 41 randomized controlled trials observing the effects vitamin D supplementation may have on overall cholesterol levels were analyzed. Findings suggest vitamin D supplementation, especially in participants with deficient levels, improved serum total cholesterol levels, LDL cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results show higher levels of yogurt consumption resulted in improved blood pressure levels in individuals with hypertension. Beneficial trends were noted for systolic blood pressure (b= -1.44, CI = [-2.71, -0.17], p < 0.05) and mean arterial pressure (b= -0.89, CI = [-1.65, -0.14], p < 0.05). (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Serum DGLA was a significant predictor of total death in elderly patients who recently experienced myocardial infarction (p= 0.012). (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Consumption of 10 g of dried barberry a day resulted in improved flow mediated dilation and MCP-1, while also decreasing the circulating levels of ICAM-1 in subjects with hypertension. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results show supplementing the diet with pecans or adding pecans to the diet can help improve multiple blood cholesterol levels. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 6-week high resistance inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) significantly improved blood pressure in healthy adults (p<0.05). (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Four red blood cell fatty acids were found to serve as predictors of all-cause mortality. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest bitter and strong-tasting vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, show a favorable impact on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, and blood pressure. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Data from the current trial does not appear to support a relationship between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and prevalence of coronary artery calcium. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This large study of U.S. men and women showed that a higher intake of olive oil was associated with significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Participants with moderate intake of vegetable nitrate had a 15% lower risk of CVD. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Caffeinated coffee intake was significantly associated with a reduced risk of heart failure. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study results demonstrate an inverse association between omega-3 fatty acid consumption and subclinical inflammation for healthy older men. (more…)
