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Tag Archives: Cardiovascular disease
New Evidence Ties Low-Calorie Sweetened Beverages to Cardiovascular Disease
Heavy consumption of diet drinks linked to a higher risk of stroke
A new study published in the journal Stroke suggests that post-menopausal women who consume at least two low-calorie sweetened beverages a day have a higher risk of stroke and other cardiovascular events than those who drink “diet drinks” infrequently. The … Continue reading
Daily Aspirin Use Could Present Serious Health Risks
New studies indicate the drug is far from a panacea
It’s now become a commonly held notion that for the elderly, taking daily aspirin can be something of a cure-all. However, as three recent studies have shown, the truth is much more murky. The studies, which are based on large … Continue reading
Free Online Heart Age Test Determines Cardiovascular Age
A new online calculator developed by UK health organizations assesses cardiovascular age compared to chronological age
The Heart Age Test is an online heart age calculator created by UK health organizations for users to assess how their cardiovascular heath aligns with their chronological age. To check their risk of heart attack or stroke, users answer 16 questions … Continue reading
Eating Variety of Nuts Linked to Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts appear to be a heart's best friend
Fans of peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts have something to be excited about. People who eat nuts regularly have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular or coronary heart disease than those who don’t, according to a study published recently in … Continue reading
Scientists Find a Link Between Walking Speed and Heart Disease
Your walking speed could predict whether you're at risk for cardiovascular disease
Are you a speed walker, or do you prefer to move at a more leisurely pace? Your answer could predict whether you’re at risk for developing heart disease later in life. A new study has found a link between average … Continue reading
A New Study Links Fried Potatoes and Early Death
Researchers look for connections between fried foods and mortality
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has some bad news about French fries. A recent study by the National Research Council in Padova, Italy, found a possible link between fried potatoes and early death. According to the study, people who eat fried … Continue reading
