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Exercise Helps Kidney Disease Patients Live Longer

Exercise Helps Kidney Disease Patients Live Longer

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Researchers in Taiwan found those diagnosed with kidney disease were able to help keep it from progressing and were able to reduce their risk of dying by up to 38...

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Exercise Helps Kidney Disease Patients Live Longer

Researchers in Taiwan found those diagnosed with kidney disease were able to help keep it from progressing and were able to reduce their risk of dying by up to 38...

Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

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Spanish researchers have found physical activity is not enough to undo the negative effects of excess body weight on the heart.

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Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

Spanish researchers have found physical activity is not enough to undo the negative effects of excess body weight on the heart.

Veggies That Can Keep Your Arteries Clear

Veggies That Can Keep Your Arteries Clear

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Australian scientists found older women who ate more cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts were much less likely to have extensive calcium build-up on their aorta,...

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Veggies That Can Keep Your Arteries Clear

Australian scientists found older women who ate more cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts were much less likely to have extensive calcium build-up on their aorta,...

Olive Oil Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure

Olive Oil Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure

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Researchers in Australia have found consuming extra virgin olive oil on a daily basis can lower blood pressure, thereby reducing a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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Olive Oil Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure

Researchers in Australia have found consuming extra virgin olive oil on a daily basis can lower blood pressure, thereby reducing a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Meditation Linked to Better Heart Health

Meditation Linked to Better Heart Health

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Researchers found a much lower prevalence of coronary artery disease among people who regularly meditate.

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Meditation Linked to Better Heart Health

Researchers found a much lower prevalence of coronary artery disease among people who regularly meditate.

Exercise Saves 4 Million Lives Each Year

Exercise Saves 4 Million Lives Each Year

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Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh came to the conclusion that physical activity prevents at least 3.9 million deaths around the world each year.

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Exercise Saves 4 Million Lives Each Year

Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh came to the conclusion that physical activity prevents at least 3.9 million deaths around the world each year.

Exercise Improves Metabolism More than Previously Thought

Exercise Improves Metabolism More than Previous...

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The results of a new study show the benefits of exercise on metabolism are more profound than researchers previously understood.

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Exercise Improves Metabolism More than Previous...

The results of a new study show the benefits of exercise on metabolism are more profound than researchers previously understood.

Chili Peppers are Good for the Heart

Chili Peppers are Good for the Heart

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Researchers in Italy who have determined the risk of dying from a heart attack is cut by 40 percent among those who consume chili peppers on a regular basis.

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Chili Peppers are Good for the Heart

Researchers in Italy who have determined the risk of dying from a heart attack is cut by 40 percent among those who consume chili peppers on a regular basis.

An Avocado a Day Keeps the Statins Away

An Avocado a Day Keeps the Statins Away

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Scientists at Penn State conducted a randomized, controlled study and found daily avocado intake was associated with lower levels of small, dense LDL particles and oxidized LDL.

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An Avocado a Day Keeps the Statins Away

Scientists at Penn State conducted a randomized, controlled study and found daily avocado intake was associated with lower levels of small, dense LDL particles and oxidized LDL.

Doctors are Changing Their Minds on Daily Aspirin

Doctors are Changing Their Minds on Daily Aspirin

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Researchers Michael Kolber and Paul Fritsch say aspirin poses a serious risk for major bleeding episodes and should not be prescribed for those without a history of cardiovascular disease.

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Doctors are Changing Their Minds on Daily Aspirin

Researchers Michael Kolber and Paul Fritsch say aspirin poses a serious risk for major bleeding episodes and should not be prescribed for those without a history of cardiovascular disease.

Resistance Training Beneficial for Cardiovascular Disease

Resistance Training Beneficial for Cardiovascul...

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Researchers from the University of New South Wales have found resistance training can be an effective supplement to the current gold standard prescription of interval walking, which can trigger pain.

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Resistance Training Beneficial for Cardiovascul...

Researchers from the University of New South Wales have found resistance training can be an effective supplement to the current gold standard prescription of interval walking, which can trigger pain.

Leisure-Time Sitting is Worse than Work-Time Sitting

Leisure-Time Sitting is Worse than Work-Time Si...

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Scientists have been studying for years the effects of sitting and have come to the conclusion extended periods of uninterrupted sedentary behavior is detrimental for your health, especially your heart...

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Leisure-Time Sitting is Worse than Work-Time Si...

Scientists have been studying for years the effects of sitting and have come to the conclusion extended periods of uninterrupted sedentary behavior is detrimental for your health, especially your heart...

Physical Activity Negates Mortality Risk of Excessive Sitting

Physical Activity Negates Mortality Risk of Exc...

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Too much sitting has been linked to shortened life spans but it was previously unclear if there was a way to offset the risk aside from not sitting for so...

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Physical Activity Negates Mortality Risk of Exc...

Too much sitting has been linked to shortened life spans but it was previously unclear if there was a way to offset the risk aside from not sitting for so...

1 in 5 Deaths Worldwide Due to Poor Diet

1 in 5 Deaths Worldwide Due to Poor Diet

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A global survey shows that 11 million people die a year as a result of a poor diet. That means 20 percent of the deaths each year are due to...

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1 in 5 Deaths Worldwide Due to Poor Diet

A global survey shows that 11 million people die a year as a result of a poor diet. That means 20 percent of the deaths each year are due to...

Beware of Sugar on Keto Cheat Days

Beware of Sugar on Keto Cheat Days

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Researchers found excess sugar on keto cheat days caused dieters to exhibit signs of cardiovascular damage.

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Beware of Sugar on Keto Cheat Days

Researchers found excess sugar on keto cheat days caused dieters to exhibit signs of cardiovascular damage.