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The 5 Best Ways to Control High Cholesterol, According to People With the Condition
There are a variety of factors that influence cardiovascular risk—but cholesterol is one of the first things that doctors pay attention to. Having high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is “definitely a variable we try to manage, because it’s been shown to be problematic for heart health,” says Dr. Adriana Quinones-Camacho, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health. Though it’s often called the “bad” kind of cholesterol, LDL cholesterol makes up most of your body’s cholesterol stores. That means it’s not a villain on its own, but when levels start creeping ...
Source: TIME: Health - January 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Elizabeth Millard Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate heart health Source Type: news

Mediterranean diet rich in nuts, oils and leafy veg slashes risk of an early death in women
An Australian research team found that eating a Mediterranean diet could drop a woman's risk of dying by any cause by 23 percent. Heart disease and stroke risk dropped in particular.
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Cost-utility analysis of a supervised exercise intervention for women with early-stage endometrial cancer
ConclusionThis is the first economic evaluation of exercise after treatment for EC. The results suggest that exercise is cost-effective for Australian EC survivors. Given the compelling evidence, efforts could now focus on the implementation of exercise as part of cancer recovery care in Australia.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - June 13, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Using Aspirin Every Day May Cause Anemia in Seniors
A new study suggests regular aspirin use in older adults may pose a serious risk of anemia, adding to existing research that challenges the long-established recommendation to use aspirin as a preventative therapy for dangerous cardiac events. The results come just a year after a national independent task force updated formal recommendations in April 2022 cautioning those over the age of 60 against beginning a daily aspirin regimen. For decades, aspirin has been used like a vitamin by a sizable portion of America’s aging population. Research as far back as the 1950s showed a daily low dose of the anti-inflammatory me...
Source: TIME: Health - June 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Haley Weiss Tags: Uncategorized Aging healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Rheumatic Heart Disease Echocardiogram Screening by Nonexperts: A Review
Rheumatic Heart Disease occurs when heart valves are damaged by Rheumatic Fever. Young First Nations Australians aged between 5 –14 years are at high risk of developing Rheumatic Fever. Complications of Rheumatic Heart Disease include atrial fibrillation, endocarditis, heart failure, and stroke. Early disease detection is essential as Acute Rheumatic Fever is easily treatable if detected early.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: S. Stolic, O. Best, L. O'Malley, J. Elliott Source Type: research

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