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Using olive oil instead of these foods could add years to the life of your heart, study says
The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are renowned: Lots and lots of veggies, fruit, fish and olive oil have been shown to strengthen bones, improve brain health and reduce the risk for some cancers, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke.
Source: CNN.com - Health - March 6, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Our Diets Are Changing Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Is It for the Better?
The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot about modern American life: how we work, socialize, and even how we eat. Dining out is a distant memory.
But nutritionally, people weren’t exactly thriving in pre-pandemic America. “Before COVID-19 came along, it was increasingly clear that the diet quality and nutritional status of Americans was terrible,” says Dr. Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. More than 40% of U.S. adults are obese. After years of declines, heart disease death rates are on the rise again. So are rates of obesity-linked canc...
Source: TIME: Health - April 28, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mandy Oaklander Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 Source Type: news
The Toll of Fried Foods on Heart Health
Eating fried foods increased the risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure and premature death.
Source: NYT Health - January 22, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Food Heart Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
High cholesterol: Can you eat cheese if you want to lower cholesterol levels?
HIGH cholesterol can be attributed to a diet full of saturated fat, which is found in full-dat dairy products such as cheese. If you're concerned that you might be on your way to having heart disease or stroke, can you eat cheese?
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Plant-Based' vs. Low-Fat Diet: Which Is Better for Your Heart?
A new study finds people with diets low in saturated fat have better LDL levels, but that did not translate into a lower risk of heart disease or stroke.
Source: WebMD Health - June 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High cholesterol: Seven foods that lower your cholesterol - 'they all work differently'
LOWERING your cholesterol may help to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, as high cholesterol levels increase your risk. Adopting healthy eating habits, and making sure your diet is cholesterol friendly, is one of the main changes you could make to your lifestyle.
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bringing WISDOM to Breast Cancer Care
Dr. Laura Esserman answers the door of her bright yellow Victorian home in San Francisco’s Ashbury neighborhood with a phone at her ear. She’s wrapping up one of several meetings that day with her research team at University of California, San Francisco, where she heads the Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center. She motions me in and reseats herself at a makeshift home office desk in her living room, sandwiched between a grand piano and set of enormous windows overlooking her front yard’s flower garden. It’s her remote base of operations when she’s not seeing patients or operating at the hospita...
Source: TIME: Health - October 22, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
High cholesterol: Two snacks which may 'lower' levels of the 'silent killer' - what to eat
HIGH cholesterol levels increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to adopt healthy habits, such as eating a healthy balanced diet, as this can prevent your cholesterol levels becoming high in the first place.
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to live longer: The most 'powerful' way to protect yourself against ageing
AN AUSTRALIAN study comparing medication and nutrition found that diet has the more profound impact on controlling diabetes, stroke and heart disease.
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High cholesterol symptoms: The sign on your legs that could be linked to the condition
IF YOUR cholesterol is too high it can increase your likelihood of developing serious conditions such as heart disease and stroke. The right cholesterol levels are key to a healthy diet and the prevention of these diseases that often cause symptoms in strange places.
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Supplements: Three 'cholesterol-lowering supplements' - how to reduce high cholesterol
LOWERING your cholesterol may help to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, as high cholesterol levels increase your risk. Adopting healthy eating habits, and making sure your diet is cholesterol friendly, is one of the main changes you could make to your lifestyle.
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why You Shouldn ’t Exercise to Lose Weight
Many of us are lacing up our sneakers and starting (or restarting) exercise regimens in hopes of shedding unwanted pounds. Unquestionably, aiming to be more active is a good thing. But if the main reason is to lose weight, your New Year’s resolution could very well backfire.
For starters, exercise—at least the kind most of us do—is typically ineffective for weight loss. Take walking, for example. A 150-pound person who walks briskly for 30 minutes will burn, on average, around 140 calories. That’s equal to one can of soda—not exactly a great return on your investment of time and effort. It&rsq...
Source: TIME: Health - January 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert J. Davis Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Diabetes: The potatoes 'to eat' or 'avoid' to lower blood sugar levels – diet
HIGH blood sugar can lead to ghastly consequences, including heart disease, stroke, and nerve issues. As such, if you are diabetic, you need to be mindful of what you eat.
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What the Science Says About the Health Benefits of Vitamins and Supplements
From multivitamins and melatonin to fiber and fish oil, Americans who are trying to boost their health and immunity have a plethora of supplements to choose from. An estimated 58% of U.S. adults ages 20 and over take dietary supplements, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the supplement industry is valued at more than $30 billion a year. Supplement use has been growing rapidly over the past few decades along with the wellness industry.
“The popular belief is that a supplement is going to be helpful for promoting health,” says Fang Fang Zhang, a professor at Tufts University&rs...
Source: TIME: Health - April 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sandeep Ravindran Tags: Uncategorized Diet & Nutrition healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Heart disease: Watching TV could be shortening your life –health risk
SEVERAL diseases sit under the heart disease umbrella including heart attacks, stroke, atrial fibrillation, and heart disease. A number of risk factors can impact an individual's risk such as poor diet, inactivity, and smoking. Researchers have now uncovered a new risk factor almost all of the population engages in.
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
