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…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2020 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Cardiovascular Health, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study reveals several novel findings regarding the progression of plaque and coronary atherosclerosis (CA) in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that could have substantial clinical and research implications. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that habitual use of fish oil is associated with a lower risk of all cause cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality and provides a marginal benefit against CVD events among the general population. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2020 | 2019, Cardiovascular Health, Proteins, Respiratory Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that processed meat but not red meat, is significantly associated with higher mortality risk and recommends healthier protein substitutions. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 21, 2020 | 2019, Cardiovascular Health, Vegetarianism
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to a non-vegetarian diet, vegetarian diets were associated with significantly lower levels of cardiovascular disease risk factors among the non-Hispanic whites. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 30, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study evidence suggests that daily consumption of apples rich in fiber and proanthocyanidins provides beneficial hypocholesterolemic and vascular effects for mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 16, 2020 | 2019, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study shows that ultra-processed foods are associated with higher risks of cardiovascular events and stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 9, 2020 | 2019, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows eggplant to be a safe treatment for blood pressure and mental health. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 2, 2020 | 2019, Amino Acids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This epidemiological study investigates the association between consumption of sulfur amino acids and cardiometabolic disease risk in U.S. adults.
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by Becky | Feb 25, 2020 | 2015, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids, Obesity, Quercetin
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that supplementation with 162 mg/d quercetin from onion skin extract lowers ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) in patients with hypertension, suggesting a cardioprotective effect of quercetin.
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by Becky | Feb 17, 2020 | 2019, Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Nut consumption was associated with nutrient adequacy, better diet quality, and higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet in a population at higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
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by Becky | Feb 11, 2020 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Oral Health, Sweeteners
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that decreasing the consumption of ultra-processed foods could be an effective way of reducing the excessive intake of added sugars in the American diet. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 11, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Sleep, Stroke
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Long sleep duration, long midday napping and poor sleep quality were independently and jointly associated with a higher risk of stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 27, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that habitual consumption of green tea is associated with better health and improved life expectancy. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 27, 2020 | 2019, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that coffee consumption might benefit health by modulating key metabolic and inflammatory pathways involved in chronic diseases. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 27, 2020 | 2019, Cardiovascular Health, Environmental Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that outdoor O3 concentrations were associated with increased rate of carotid wall thickness progression and risk of new plaque formation.
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by Becky | Jan 21, 2020 | 2019, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Sleep
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a large prospective study, a healthy sleep pattern was associated with reduced risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD), and stroke among participants with varying levels of genetic risk.
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