by Becky | Aug 26, 2020 | Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a rat model, researchers demonstrated that pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) has the ability to stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis to prevent cardiac damage and promote heart health. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 18, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Environmental Health, Pollution
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an increased association between exposure to higher levels of air pollution and dementia, with cardiovascular disease and stroke strengthened the association during the last five years of exposure. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 11, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Intense lifestyle treatment significantly improved blood pressure and pathophysiological markers of arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction in patients with stage 1 essential hypertension. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 4, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Individuals living in greener residential neighborhoods may be less likely to develop heart disease and stroke than those living in areas with fewer parks or green spaces. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eicosapentaeonic acid (EPA) is a natural source of EPA-only that was shown to increase EPA and Omega-3 Index, and control cholesterol levels in a healthy population. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Passive stretching (PS) is an effective non-pharmaceutical approach for improving vascular function particularly for those with limited mobility. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Obesity, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Consumption of goat cheese naturally enriched in polyunsaturated fatty acids and conjugated linolenic acids for twelve weeks significantly increased high density lipoprotein (HDL) and significantly decreased C-reactive protein. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 15, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Environmental Health, Iron
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Acute and chronic exposure to iron-rich airborne nanoparticles contribute to mitochondrial dysfunction of heart tissue and the subsequent development of cardiovascular disease that has its origins in early childhood. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 14, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. An eight-week supplementation with ubiquinol significantly increased flow mediated dilation of the brachial artery in healthy individuals with mild-to-moderate dyslipidemia. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 7, 2020 | 2019, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that regular consumption of green tea improves pulse pressure and induces regression of left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive patients. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 23, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin K
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Intake of K2, but not K1, was associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 16, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids, Fruits and Vegetables, Polyphenols
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with a mixture of grapefruit, bitter orange fruits, and olive leaf extracts may potentially lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 8, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Stroke, Sweeteners
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Intake of equal to or greater than one serving per day of sugar-sweetened beverages was positively associated with CVD, revascularization and stroke. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2019, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Grape Seed Extract
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that a twelve-week supplementation with a grape seed proanthocyanin extract (GSPE) helped maintain vascular elasticity and normal blood pressure (BP) in a middle-aged Japanese population. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study shows that while a lower fructose diet did not reduce insulin resistance, it did reduce waist circumference and fasting blood glucose concentration, suggesting a decrease in hepatic insulin resistance. (more…)
by Becky | May 11, 2020 | 2018, Aging, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Selenium
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study validates a previous 10-year follow-up of reduced cardiovascular mortality risk in elderly participants who supplemented with coenzymeQ10 (CoQ10) and selenium for 4 years. (more…)
by Becky | May 11, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study evaluates the effect of oat-based beta-glucans on lipid profiles in a mildly hypercholesterolemic population that adheres to the Mediterranean diet. (more…)
by Becky | May 6, 2020 | Aging, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, whey protein isolate (WPI) improved cardiovascular function in older adults, but had no significant effect on cerebrovascular or neurocognitive function. (more…)
by Becky | May 5, 2020 | 2020, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study explores the anti-inflammatory capability of beta-hydroxybutyrate (β-OHB) and the mechanism by which it protects against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and atherosclerosis. (more…)
by Becky | May 4, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Menopause, Resveratrol, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests resveratrol may be a low-cost, effective intervention to counteract the age and menopause-related accelerated cognitive decline in postmenopausal women. (more…)
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