Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. BACKGROUND You’ve heard of Atkins, MED, vegan, Paleo, Keto, and DASH diets over the … Read more
Two reproductive health conditions common in women, polycystic ovary syndrome and dysmenorrhea, are each associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, to be held Nov. 11-13, in Philadelphia, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, … Read more
In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers investigate the associations between avocado consumption and diabetes risk. Study: Associations between Metabolomic Biomarkers of Avocado Intake and Glycemia in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Image Credit: Krasula / Shutterstock.com Do we need patient-specific biomarkers for predicting T2D risk? Type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects 10.5% … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers performed a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to evaluate the causal association between gallstone disease (GSD) and coronary heart disease (CHD) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) risk. Study: Causal effect of gallstone disease on the risk of coronary heart disease or acute myocardial infarction: a Mendelian randomization … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Food & Function, a team of European researchers explored the role of blackcurrant (BC) extracts in reducing blood sugar or glycemic levels after meals and investigated whether fruit fiber can enhance this effect. Their results indicate that while BC reduces glycemic levels immediately after meals, higher doses … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers performed a meta-analysis to determine the association between fish consumption and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The Importance of Diet in Cardiovascular Health Studies show that unhealthy dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles contribute to the high mortality rates of cardiovascular disease worldwide. Studies have reported that … Read more
By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com 23:06 24 Oct 2023, updated 23:07 24 Oct 2023 Sofia Hart has irreversible dilated cardiomyopathy – as does her twin sister She lives with a device called a LVAD to keep her alive until a heart transplant READ MORE: Doctors discover NEW type of heart disease called CKM … Read more
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a group of researchers in the United States investigated the impact of different types and amounts of dietary fatty acids on the incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVDs) in a large cohort of United States (U.S.) veterans. Study: Association of dietary fatty acids … Read more
For years cheese has been demonised and we’ve been told to limit our intake — the thinking was that it contains large amounts of saturated fat, which is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. But has cheese been misunderstood? Some experts now believe the distinctive ‘matrix’ of cheese – i.e. its … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Echo Research & Practice, researchers used a combination of 2D echocardiography, electrocardiography (ECG), and speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) to investigate the variations in male rugby football league (RFL) players’ cardiac function across four main time periods during an RFL season. Cardiac and training load co-evaluation during end … Read more