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Mediterranean Eating: The Role of Diet in Cardiovascular Health

The Beat Blog

It may come as no surprise that the practice of medicine often goes beyond prescriptions and test results, often integrating diet and lifestyle patterns as effective mechanisms to promote heart health. When we move from one diet to another, we must think about reducing and replacing foods with better choices.

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9 Ways To Reduce Salt In Your Diet

MIBHS

Excessive salt intake has been linked to a range of health concerns, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. While salt is a natural flavor enhancer and essential nutrient, it’s all too easy to over consume in today’s processed food-heavy diet.

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The Importance of Cardiovascular Health: An Overview

GEMMS

It encompasses several factors, including the strength and efficiency of the heart, the flexibility and health of the blood vessels, and the ability of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues. Moreover, a healthy heart contributes to improved overall fitness, endurance, and quality of life.

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The Hidden Impact of Stress Hormones on Your Heart and Metabolism

MIBHS

It helps: Regulate blood pressure Control blood sugar levels Reduce inflammation Manage our sleep-wake cycle Boost energy in times of stress The problem arises when our stress response becomes chronic, leading to sustained high levels of cortisol in our system. Social Connections: Strong social support can buffer against stress.

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Questioning Intermittent Fasting’s Cardiovascular Impact

CardiacWire

Participants with CVD who ate all their meals within an 8 to 10 hour window had a 66% higher risk of death from heart disease or stroke. The NHANES survey didn’t ask if these people were following time-restricted diets, they just asked what times they ate during two days.

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Abstract 99: Association of Life Essential 8 Score With Major Vascular Outcomes. Results of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A99-A99, February 1, 2024. This includes diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep duration, body mass index, blood lipids, blood glucose, and blood pressure levels. Compared to females, males achieved higher scores in diet (44.9 p<0.001).

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The Impact of Poor Sleep on Cardiovascular Health

Wellnest

There is growing awareness of the risks of inadequate sleep for heart health, even though it is already well established that variables, including a poor diet, little exercise, and smoking, can affect the heart. High blood pressure and heart disease are related to insomnia. How does sleep impact heart health?