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Can the Recent Stanford Vegan vs. Omnivore Twin Study Inform Us about the “Optimal” Diet for Cardiometabolic Health?

Physiologically Speaking

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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CHIP: a clonal odyssey of the bone marrow niche

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

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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Abstract 4143445: Regardless of age or gender, diet quality, smoking status, and, exercise are key to cardiovascular health

Circulation

However, the moderating effects of age and gender on the relationship of diet quality, smoking status, and exercise to cardiovascular health are unknown. Healthy lifestyle (diet quality, not smoking, and exercise) was also defined using a self-administered questionnaire. 86% female).

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Heart Disease and Stroke Could Affect at Least 60% of Adults in U.S. by 2050, According to American Heart Association Advisories

DAIC

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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Roche's Lp(a) Gen.2 Molarity Assay Receives FDA Clearance

DAIC

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.

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Can the Recent Stanford Vegan vs. Omnivore Twin Study Inform Us about the “Optimal” Diet for Cardiometabolic Health?

Physiologically Speaking

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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The Importance of Cardiovascular Health: An Overview

GEMMS

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.