Posts Tagged ‘heart disease’
Eating Red Meat and Processed Meat Raises the Risk for Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month and today February 7 is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about the need to eradicate heart disease and stroke. Research has shown that living a healthy lifestyle can lead to having a healthy heart. A new study published February 3, 2020 in JAMA Internal Medicine has found that…
Read MoreSilent Heart Attacks are an Increased Risk for Stroke
Most people do not realize that some heart attacks are “silent” and go undetected. They simply are not noticeable enough to send patients to the emergency room (ER). A study led by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) was published May 20, 2019 by researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College and the Icelandic MI Heart…
Read MoreEveryone Should Know the Five Signs of a Heart Attack
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Heart attacks can occur without warning and it is really important to be able to recognize the five signs of a heart attack and to call 911 in time to save a life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
Read MoreDrug Shrinks Fat in Obese Mice and Lowers Cholesterol
Too good to be true! Researchers have developed a drug that can shrink fat in obese mice and lower their cholesterol levels without reducing the amount of food they eat. In other words, the mice did not have to go on a diet in order to lose weight! Obesity is a major risk for developing…
Read MoreLutein in Spinach Smoothies Healthiest for the Heart
Lutein Abundant in Dark Green and Colorful Vegetables Lutein, is a carotenoid antioxidant related to beta carotene and Vitamin A that has been shown to have many wonderful nutritious benefits especially for heart and eye health. Lutein is found abundantly in dark green and also colorful yellow vegetables like broccoli, kale, Swiss chard, Brussels sprouts,…
Read MoreBetter to Prevent Chronic Diseases than to Develop them
Chronic Disease A chronic disease is basically a disease that lasts for one or more years and needs ongoing medical surveillance and treatment, or it may be a disease that impedes day-to-day living by limiting activities or both of the above. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 6 in 10 adults…
Read MoreManaging High Blood Pressure for Good Health
Keeping your Blood Pressure in Balance can Prolong your Life Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. If the heart has to work too hard, the blood pressure goes up, but in a normal situation it should come down at rest. High blood pressure has been associated with…
Read MoreDangers of Obesity in Seniors
The Obesity Epidemic According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than 41% of US seniors age 60 and over are obese. More than 42% of middle-aged adults age 40-59 years are obese. Obesity has been shown to be a high risk factor for many diseases: Certain kinds of cancers Coronary Heart…
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Associated with Fewer Hip Fractures in Seniors
Mediterranean Diet not High in Dairy Products Interestingly the Mediterranean diet which is not very high in dairy products, except for yogurt and feta and Bulgarian cheeses, was associated with fewer hip fractures in a recent study. For years post-menopausal women were encouraged to eat a diet high in dairy products and to take a…
Read MoreThe “Sitting Age” is Bad for the Brain and can lead to Dementia
The “Sitting Age” The automobile, the computer and the TV have brought about the “sitting age.” Your day may start like this. You get up in the morning and sit down for breakfast in front of your computer while you glance at the headlines. You get in your car and drive to work. Depending on…
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