Featured Topics: Cardiovascular Health
Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Incidence of Cancer-CVD Multimorbidity
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Results from the analysis showed a positive association between consumption of 1 standard deviation/day = 260g UPF/day and multimorbidity (at least 2 chronic diseases among cancer, type 2 diabetes, or cardiovascular disease)...
Whole Egg Intake Positively Influences Immune Status and HDL Levels Compared to Different Egg-Based Diets
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Following a whole egg diet increased choline and HDL levels, while improving immune and hematologic profiles in healthy male and female subjects compared to an egg white or egg-free diet. Eggs are a complete and cost-effective...
Serum 25(OH)D Concentration Inversely Correlated with Monocyte-to-High Density Lipoprotein Ratio
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings from an analysis of 404 male patients experiencing chest pain shows that men diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome had higher MHR values and lower serum 25(OH)D compared to subjects with other ACS subtypes. ...
Combination of Resistance Training and Fish Oil Administration Improves Muscle Strength and Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. An 8-week intervention of twice/week resistance training and three times daily fish oil supplementation significantly improved physical function parameters and decreased TNF-α (-24.6%, p < 0.001) and IL-6 (-10.9%, p =...
Physical Activity Significantly Improves Cholesterol Conversion to HDL
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Active individuals had a lower BMI, waist circumference, VO2 threshold, VO2 peak, age predicted VO2, and metabolic equivalent peak compared to their inactive counterparts. Physical activity is essential to overall health and...
Possible Beneficial Effects of a Mixture of Natural Activators of Autophagy on Oxidative Stress and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Hypertension
Written by Harold Oster, MD. A mixture of activators of autophagy may have beneficial effects on oxidative stress and arterial stiffness in hypertensive patients. Hypertension is a common risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and lowering blood pressure in...
High Riboflavin Intake Associated with Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Mortality
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Subjects in the highest riboflavin intake had a 45% reduction in the relative risk of CVD mortality compared to those with the lowest intake. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality...
Hibiscus May Be An Effective Tool for CVD Risk Mitigation
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Hibiscus demonstrated lowering effects on blood pressure similar to pharmaceuticals with no significant difference between the two treatments. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. There was an...
DASH Diet Intervention Decreases Plasma Choline and Total Ceramides in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the parallel design human-controlled feeding trial of 28 older adults consuming either 3 oz or 6 oz of lean beef daily while following the DASH diet for 12 weeks show a 22.1% reduction in total plasma ceramide at...
Subjects Following DASH Diet Associated with Reduced Risk of Hypertension
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. South Asian immigrant participants in the highest DASH score category had a 67% less chance of developing hypertension compared to subjects in the lowest DASH score category. Cardiovascular disease is the leading contributor...
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