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Science Daily - Heart Disease
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Eating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study.
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Heart BMJ
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Background Menopause is a timely opportunity to screen for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and intervene with healthier lifestyles. Healthy lifestyle adherence was assessed using a score of five factors: smoking, physical activity, sitting, sleep and diet. Results We included 46 238 women (mean age 62.1±8.2
Science Daily - Heart Disease
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Babies born to pregnant women with obesity are more likely to develop heart problems and diabetes as adults due to fetal damage caused by the high-fat, high-energy diet of their mother.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 2, 2024
The Mediterranean diet is a powerful ally for health even after a cancer diagnosis. This is the key result of an Italian study carried out as part of the UMBERTO Project, conducted by the Joint Research Platform Umberto Veronesi Foundation—Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of the I.R.C.C.S.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A new editorial published in Nature suggests that frequent fluctuations in diet, commonly known as "yo-yo dieting," can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Drinking a small or moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in people at a higher risk who are following a Mediterranean diet, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
When they become fathers, men who have an unhealthy, high-cholesterol diet can cause increased risk of cardiovascular disease, or CVD, in their daughters, a mouse study has found.
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Physiologically Speaking
JULY 24, 2024
Andrew joins me to talk about a case study (two papers) that he and colleagues just published on the long-term safety and efficacy of the ketogenic diet for an individual with type 1 diabetes who had been using the ketogenic diet for more than 10 years (spoiler alert: it’s Andrew).
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Science Daily - Heart Disease
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which cholesterol in our diet is absorbed into our cells. This discovery opens up new opportunities for therapeutic intervention to control cholesterol uptake that could complement other therapies and potentially save lives.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In a first-ever trial, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have provided abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) imaging results to attempt to elicit behavioral changes to improve diet, physical activity, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors in older men and women.
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Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The quest to determine whether plant-based diets surpass omnivorous diets in their heart healthfulness has been ongoing for decades, yielding inconclusive results despite dedicated research endeavors. Both observational and clinical studies have suggested potential advantages associated with plant-based diets.
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CTVS
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
If managed well through proper diet and medication, those with diabetes can lead full and active lives. There are however some serious complications commonly associated with diabetes, like cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease).
Circulation
JUNE 4, 2024
We projected through 2050, overall and by age and race and ethnicity, accounting for changes in disease prevalence and demographics.RESULTS:We estimate that among adults, prevalence of hypertension will increase from 51.2% Prevalences of coronary disease (7.8% to 2.4%), and total cardiovascular disease (11.3%
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Eating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 1, 2024
Eating patterns that align with the Mediterranean diet or the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to results from a six-year study.
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The Beat Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
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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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Conclusions:Adherence to an unhealthy plant-based diet is associated with a higher CVD risk in people with prediabetes or diabetes, which may be partially attributed to low consumption of whole grains, high intake of SSB, and high blood cystatin C level. 39.1%) and diabetes (32.8%, 95% CI=11.5%–64.6%) 64.6%) (Table 2).Conclusions:Adherence
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HCPLive
APRIL 22, 2025
A secondary analysis of the data collected by the DASH-Sodium trial indicates that dieting and sodium intake limits are additive in their effects on ASCVD risk.
Med Page Today
DECEMBER 5, 2023
(MedPage Today) -- Do people with a family history of cardiovascular disease have a particular need to consume more eicosapentaenoic/docosahexaenoic acids? Circulation) A healthy vegan diet held a cardiometabolic advantage over omnivorous eating.
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 21, 2024
Introduction Totum-070 is a combination of five plant extracts enriched in polyphenols to target hypercholesterolemia, one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Totum-070 on cholesterol levels in an animal model of diet-induced hypercholesterolemia.
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DAIC
JUNE 18, 2024
A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8 population could be affected by cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years, according to two new science reports. This includes a doubling of stroke rates.
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Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The quest to determine whether plant-based diets surpass omnivorous diets in their heart healthfulness has been ongoing for decades, yielding inconclusive results despite dedicated research endeavors. Both observational and clinical studies have suggested potential advantages associated with plant-based diets.
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Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
AUGUST 1, 2024
While CHIP is typically asymptomatic, it has garnered substantial attention due to its association with the pathogenesis of multiple disease conditions, including cardiovascular disease (CVD) and hematological malignancies. Finally, we will review the role of old age as a major driver of selection in CHIP.
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DAIC
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Lp(a) is emerging as an important, yet under-recognized, potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease due to its ability to promote the development of plaques within artery walls, clot formation and aortic valve calcification. 2022 Aug, 80 (9) 934946 Kronenberg F. J Clin Lipidol. 2024 May-Jun;18(3):e308-e319. doi: 10.1016/j.jacl.2024.03.001.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Background Heart failure (HF) is a serious and common condition affecting millions of people worldwide, with obesity being a major cause of metabolic disorders such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Metabolic syndrome, today affecting more than 20% of the US population, is a group of 5 conditions that often coexist and that strongly predispose to cardiovascular disease. How these conditions are linked mechanistically remains unclear, especially two of these: obesity and elevated blood pressure.
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 4, 2024
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. The study reveals a link between Zn, Cu, and the Zn/Cu ratio and cardiovascular disease risk. Maintaining optimal levels of these trace elements, either through diet or supplementation, may help reduce CVD risk.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Introduction:Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle is crucial for good cardiovascular health. However, the moderating effects of age and gender on the relationship of diet quality, smoking status, and exercise to cardiovascular health are unknown. 86% female).
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Physiologically Speaking
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The consumption of ultraprocessed foods is increasing worldwide, and damning evidence implicates these “foods” in the diseases of civilization — type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. There’s no denying it — diet quality worldwide has declined dramatically in the last few decades.
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The American Journal of Cardiology
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Publication date: Available online 12 February 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Sun Young Jeong, Christina C. Wee, Lara C. Kovell, Timothy B. Plante, Edgar R. Miller, Lawrence J. Appel, Kenneth J. Mukamal, Stephen P. Juraschek
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 13, 2023
It entails the development of appropriate medication, exercise, and diet prescriptions, along with providing psychological support, ensuring the cessation of smoking, and developing risk factor management strategies for cardiovascular disease patients.
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GEMMS
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Good cardiovascular health is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. By prioritizing cardiovascular health, individuals can improve their quality of life and longevity.
Cardiology Update
JULY 14, 2024
The primary goal was to evaluate the long-term effects of a heart-healthy diet on cardiovascular health. These findings have significant implications for public health policies and dietary guidelines, emphasizing the need for early intervention to promote heart health and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
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Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JUNE 7, 2024
Ballantyne, MD , emphasized that while fellows may consider prevention “boring,” it is crucial for avoiding resource-intensive late-stage cardiovascular disease (CVD). He highlighted that cardiovascular health is essential for cognitive health, noting the common occurrence of vascular dementia.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
This will help to reduce the risk of ASCVD and mortality for the patients, promoting better management of lipid levels through medications, diet and regular monitoring.As Once the patient starts with a new lipid medication, they are followed in 3 months with labs.
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
APRIL 19, 2024
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to include pediatric patients aged eight and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) as an adjunct to diet and other LDL-C lowering therapies. New Treatment Option for Pediatric Patients with Genetic Form of High Cholesterol On March 11, 2024, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
At the end of the program, there was a significant improvement in knowledge of the disease (4.5 vs. 7; p <0.001), cardioprotective diet (4.2 p <0.001) and its treatment (4.7 p <0.001), as well as good practices of physical activity (4.5 vs. 7; p <0.001) and motivation to change lifestyle (5.6
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FEBRUARY 15, 2024
BACKGROUND:Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), a common age-associated phenomenon, associates with increased risk of both hematological malignancy and cardiovascular disease. Mice underwent in vivo invasive electrophysiology studies and ex vivo optical mapping.
Journal of the American Heart Association
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
BackgroundMyocardial infarction is a cardiovascular disease that significantly contributes to global morbidity and disability. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. Univariate Mendelian analyses revealed genetic associations among 9 categories of dietary habits (83 types) and myocardial infarction.
Journal of the American Heart Association
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
BackgroundPreeclampsia is a risk factor for the development of laterlife cardiovascular disease. Understanding mechanisms forpregnancyspecificexcessive hypercholesterolemia provides avenues for targeted intervention strategies to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in women who had a complicated pregnancy.
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Wellnest
JANUARY 16, 2023
Depression and heart disease share many risk factors, such as smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet. Additionally, both conditions are associated with changes in the body's stress response, which can lead to inflammation and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Open Heart
MARCH 13, 2023
Objective The lifelong risks of cardiovascular disease following hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are well described. We aimed to assess participants’ knowledge of their cardiovascular disease risk and relevant health-seeking behaviours following a pregnancy affected by preeclampsia or gestational hypertension.
Wellnest
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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?
DAIC
APRIL 7, 2024
Since 2022, the ACC, American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology (ESC) all recommend LDL cholesterol goals of no more than 55 mg/dL for patients with cardiovascular disease or who are at very high risk for a heart attack or stroke and no more than 70 mg/dL for high-risk patients.
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