by Becky | Apr 27, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that higher leisure time physical activity was associated with reduced major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause mortality risk, while higher occupational physical activity was associated with increased risk, independent of each other. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2021 | 2021, Blood Lipids, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. An analyses of phenotype and genes suggests that long-term heavy coffee drinkers with elevated LDL cholesterol may have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Weight loss and sports supplements containing deterenol have been associated with serious adverse events including cardiac arrest. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2021 | 2020, Amino Acids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that diets lower in sulfur amino acids (SAA) and very close to the estimated daily requirement (EAR) of 15 mg/kg/day, are associated with a reduced risk for cardiometabolic diseases. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2021 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides information which adds to existing data that various hormone therapy (HT) regimens may contribute to or protect against the deposition of heart fat and CVD risk. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 30, 2021 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetarianism, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a plant-based diet is associated with decreased trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels, weight and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and offers a healthy alternative to a red meat diet. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 16, 2021 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Restricted Diets, Sleep, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After twelve-weeks of time-restricted eating, study participants with metabolic syndrome (Mets) experienced weight loss, healthier body composition, lower blood pressure, and decreased levels of cardiovascular disease-promoting lipids. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 16, 2021 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Sleep, Stroke
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that healthy sleep patterns are associated with reduced risks of CVD, CHD, and stroke regardless of genetic risk patterns. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 9, 2021 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Men's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Substituting intake of plant foods such as soy, nuts, and legumes for unprocessed, or processed red meat, and substituting whole grains and dairy products for total red meat, and eggs for processed red meat were all associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). (more…)
by Becky | Mar 5, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), more frequent and shorter breaks may be more beneficial for their vascular health than longer, less-frequent breaks. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 2, 2021 | 2021, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health, Stroke
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Both caffeinated green tea and coffee consumption were associated with reduced risk of heart attack and stroke for cardiovascular disease survivors but only coffee consumption benefited healthy consumers with no history of heart disease or stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 23, 2021 | 2020, Bone Health, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Fitness and Exercise, Immune Health, Omega - 3, Vitamin D - General
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplementation in combination with an exercise program did not improve blood pressure, fracture rate, infection rate or rate of cognitive decline in the healthy older participants over a 3-year period. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 16, 2021 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Thirty days of bergamot phytosome supplementation provided beneficial effects such as decrease in visceral fat and improved lipid profiles in participating obese and overweight subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 8, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results suggest that brown fat (BAT) reduces the risk of cardiometabolic diseases in overweight and obese individuals. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2020, Antioxidants, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study authors attribute the blood pressure- and cholesterol-lowering effects of tart cherry juice consumption to specific biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. There is a reasonable amount of research on the effect of resistant starch on improving glycemic control, cholesterol levels, and possibly reducing the risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, further research is needed. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2020, Aging, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Nervonic acid, an n-9 monounsaturated fatty acid, was positively associated with sarcopenia diagnosis and may be a useful marker of sarcopenia. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 18, 2021 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Icosapent ethyl, a highly stable and purified formulation of EPA significantly reduced cardiovascular events and triglyceride levels in elderly patients with cardiovascular risk factors who were on statin therapy. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2021 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Fats and Oils - General, Omega - 3
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study, which found a significant increase in atrial fibrillation in participants who consumed omega-3 carboxylic acid (CA), does not support the use of this omega-3 fatty acid formulation to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events in high risk patients. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2021 | 2020, Aging, Cardiovascular Health, Fats and Oils - General, Omega - 3
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The OMEMI trial found that treatment with 1.8 g n-3 PUFAs daily for 2 years did not reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events or all cause death in elderly patients with a recent acute myocardial infarct (MI). (more…)