Scientists from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are gearing for an upcoming study that will explore the role of antioxidants in maintaining vascular health, as well as reducing the risk of cardiovascular risk in women with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, of course, is a chronic condition wherein the pancreas produces little to no insulin. Insulin is … Continue reading Scientists look at the role of antioxidants in lessening the occurrence of Type 1 diabetes in young women
Sperm quality is a marker for men’s general health; low sperm counts linked to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease
Low sperm count may mean more than the inability to sire a child. It could point to serious health problems. A study on a group of men’s semen quality, the largest so far, shows that low sperm count is linked to metabolic changes, cardiovascular risk, and low bone mass. The study’s lead investigator, Dr. Alberto Ferlin, … Continue reading Sperm quality is a marker for men’s general health; low sperm counts linked to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease
Eat more dark chocolate to resolve irregular heartbeats
Chocolate lovers, rejoice: A study published in the journal Heart has found that eating moderate amounts of chocolate can reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), a life-threatening form of irregular heartbeat. Scientists at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, together with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Aalborg University, and the Danish Cancer Society‘s Institute of Cancer Epidemiology used data from a … Continue reading Eat more dark chocolate to resolve irregular heartbeats
High blood pressure is caused more by sugar consumption than salt intake
Even scientists can bark up the wrong tree sometimes. For more than a century, they have pointed their fingers at salt as the main culprit in high blood pressure or hypertension that leads to kidney damage, stroke, and heart attack. Some have even described salt as “the single deadliest ingredient in your pantry.” And many doctors insist on … Continue reading High blood pressure is caused more by sugar consumption than salt intake
The health of your gut microbiome could predict your risk of heart disease, researchers find
The most common lifestyle risk factors of heart diseases and stroke are unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, tobacco smoke, and heavy alcohol drinking, and in a new study, researchers have discovered another link between gut bacteria and health. The new study has found that the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract could have an influence on … Continue reading The health of your gut microbiome could predict your risk of heart disease, researchers find
Eating almonds can reduce heart disease risks, belly fat
Hold that muffin or danish and grab a handful of almonds if you need a snack between meals. Maybe you won't feel as satisfied afterward, but if you care about your heart health, get used to it. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association provided strong evidence that incorporating almonds as snacks … Continue reading Eating almonds can reduce heart disease risks, belly fat
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