Featured Topics: Cardiovascular Health
The Association of Dietary Flavonol Intake and Mortality in Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that increased flavonol intake is associated with decreased mortality risk. Flavonoids are phenolic compounds found in various plants. Flavonols, a subclass of flavonoids, are abundant in fruits, vegetables, tea, and wine....
Association of Dietary Fructose and Sodium Consumption with the Incidence of Hypertensive Targeted Organ Damage
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Individuals in the low fructose/ low sodium group also had higher odds of coronary calcification if they were diagnosed with high blood pressure at baseline (P<0.001). In the United states, cardiovascular disease is a...
The Effect of Low Dose Licorice Intake on Blood Pressure and Renin and Aldosterone Levels
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that the daily intake of a low dose of licorice is associated with increased blood pressure and decreased levels of renin and aldosterone. Hypertension, which affects more than 40% of adults in the United States, is a...
Consumption of Artificially Sweetened Beverages are Associated with Atrial Fibrillation
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Consuming > 2 liters of artificially sweetened beverages per week was significantly associated with an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (P ≤0.002). Atrial fibrillation is a serious medical condition...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Associated with Lower Risk of Total Stroke
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. A significant inverse relationship was shown for DHA, EPA, and DHA+EPA for both total stroke and ischemic stroke (p<0.05). Over the last two decades there has been an increase in absolute number of incident strokes by...
The Comparative Effects of Tai Chi and Aerobic Exercise on the Blood Pressure of Adults with Prehypertension
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that tai chi is more effective than aerobic exercise in reducing systolic blood pressure in adults with prehypertension. Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Compared to normotensive...
The Association Between Egg Consumption and the Development of Hypertension and Steatotic Liver Disease
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that egg consumption is associated with a decreased risk of hypertension in adults with or without steatotic liver disease. Hypertension affects over 40% of Americans and is a leading risk factor for coronary artery...
Aromatherapy Improves Symptoms of Anxiety in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. After treatment with chamomile aromatherapy, researchers observed a significant reduction in heart rate (P <0.001), systolic blood pressure (P <0.001), and diastolic blood pressure (P<0.001). Acute coronary syndrome...
Relative Carbohydrate Intake Casually Associated with Lower Risk of Hypertension
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Data from meta-analyses of multivariable mendelian randomization estimates show that each one-standard deviation higher relative carbohydrate intake was associated with a 71% lower risk of hypertension. Hypertension, also...
Backward Walking Training Improves Balance and Speed of Walking in Subjects with Chronic Stroke
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Post-test findings of a 4-week conventional stroke physical therapy program combined with backward treadmill walking significantly improved results of the Berg Balance test (p = 0.008), the Timed Up and Go test (p = 0.008), the...
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