Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Analyses of data reveals that adolescents and young adults with prediabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Blood pressure medications taken at bedtime were more effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease than taking blood pressure medications in the morning upon awakening. (more…)
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Various medical studies suggest that low blood pressure may increase the risk of coronary artery disease, falling and may even increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Recent studies strongly indicate that regular consumption of sugary and artificially sweetened soda may increase the risk of a number of illness including heart disease, obesity, diabetes and bowel issues. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Spirulina maxima supplementation enhances the hypolipidemic effect of a systematic PEP in men with excess body weight and dyslipidemia. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 6-month supplementation with Altilix®, containing derivatives of chlorogenic acid and luteolin, improved hepatic and cardiometabolic parameters in participating subjects with metabolic syndrome.
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Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 12-year follow-up study hypothesizes that an intervention with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and selenium may inhibit the pathogenesis of irreversible, presumably structural, changes preceding cardiovascular events.
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Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A greater intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular and total mortality and a modest risk for cancer mortality. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An acute dose of low calorie, high polyphenol cranberry beverage improved antioxidant status, while 8 week daily consumption significantly reduced cardiovascular disease risk factors by improving glucoregulation, downregulating inflammatory biomarkers, and increasing HDL cholesterol. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study reveals that drinking more than six cups of coffee per day is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Results of this study suggest that only carotenoid levels achieved by the tomato nutrient complex dose of 15 mg of lycopene or higher correlate to a beneficial effect on systolic blood pressure in hypertensive subjects while lower doses and lycopene alone do not. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Reduction in dietary fat with a commensurate increase in carbohydrate, with vegetable, fruit, and grain increases, over a 19.6 year median follow-up revealed a significant reduction in breast cancer, diabetes requiring insulin, estrogen receptor positive, progesterone receptor negative breast cancer, and coronary heart disease. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study demonstrates that a higher Omega-3 Index is associated with statistically significant, clinically relevant lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels in young and healthy individuals with blood pressure values within normal limits.
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Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A study showed that dietary fiber from beans, fruits and vegetables was superior compared to fiber derived from grains or nuts when it came to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study found that long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution and traffic pollutants in China, specifically fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, was associated with the development of coronary artery calcification. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Garlic consumption revealed an inverse association between garlic consumption and all-cause mortality in a group of 27,437 community-dwelling older Chinese adults.
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Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Using a mouse model, researchers demonstrate that resveratrol decreases TMAO-induced atherosclerosis by regulating TMAO synthesis and bile acid metabolism via altering gut microbiota.
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Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Using a Mendelian randomization design, researchers demonstrated that higher BMI and particularly fat mass index are associated with increased risk of aortic valve stenosis and most other cardiovascular conditions.
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Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve-weeks of supplementation with a 3mg low dose of monacolin K from red yeast rice significantly reduced LDL-C, total cholesterol, and homocysteine in the participating seventy subjects with high cholesterol levels.
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Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Consuming one cup of blueberries per day for six months resulted in significant sustained improvements in vascular function and arterial stiffness and reduced cardiovascular risk by up to 15%.
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