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Live well, think well: Research shows healthy habits tied to brain health

Science Daily - Heart Disease

In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a new study.

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Keeping Your Heart Healthy Through the Holidays and Into the New Year

AMS Cardiology

Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet: Focus on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein while limiting saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium. Quit Smoking: Smoking is a significant risk factor for heart disease.

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A polyphenol-rich plant extract prevents hypercholesterolemia and modulates gut microbiota in western diet-fed mice

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

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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Tips for a Heart-Healthy Diet

AMS Cardiology

Maintaining a heart-healthy diet is an essential aspect of preventative cardiology, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease and promote overall cardiovascular well-being. They can help lower cholesterol levels and stabilize blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of heart disease and promoting optimal cardiovascular function.

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Cholesterol’s Star Role in Dementia Prevention: New Insights from the 2024 Lancet Dementia Report 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Updated with the latest research since the 2020 edition, this comprehensive report underscores the potential to prevent or significantly delay dementia by targeting modifiable risk factors. The report now identifies 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia. Presented by Pamela B. Morris, MD.

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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. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and lifestyle choices such as not smoking and managing stress are all crucial for achieving and maintaining optimal cardiovascular health.

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Systematic Evaluation of the Impact of a Wide Range of Dietary Habits on Myocardial Infarction: A Two‐Sample Mendelian Randomization Analysis

Journal of the American Heart Association

A 2sample Mendelian randomization approach was applied to assess these associations, while multivariate Mendelian randomization and mediation analyses investigated the role of lipids in mediating the effects of diet on myocardial infarction. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.