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Calorie Restriction Benefits the Heart

Calorie Restriction Benefits the Heart

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The results of a two-year study from Duke Health show even among those in a healthy weight range there is a benefit to reducing calories.

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Calorie Restriction Benefits the Heart

The results of a two-year study from Duke Health show even among those in a healthy weight range there is a benefit to reducing calories.

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...

Walnuts May Aid in Lowering Blood Pressure

Walnuts May Aid in Lowering Blood Pressure

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In a study conducted at Penn State University, researchers saw trial participants at risk for cardiovascular disease lower their central blood pressure by adding walnuts to their diet.

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Walnuts May Aid in Lowering Blood Pressure

In a study conducted at Penn State University, researchers saw trial participants at risk for cardiovascular disease lower their central blood pressure by adding walnuts to their diet.

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.

Frequent Aspirin Use Increases the Risk of Bleeding

Frequent Aspirin Use Increases the Risk of Blee...

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A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that taking aspirin on a regular basis to prevent heart attacks and strokes can increase the risk of...

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Frequent Aspirin Use Increases the Risk of Blee...

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that taking aspirin on a regular basis to prevent heart attacks and strokes can increase the risk of...

Study Shows How Fiber Protects the Heart

Study Shows How Fiber Protects the Heart

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In a study published in the journal Circulation, researchers from the Experimental and Clinical Research Center in Berlin detailed how the short-chain fatty acid propionate was beneficial in limiting the...

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Study Shows How Fiber Protects the Heart

In a study published in the journal Circulation, researchers from the Experimental and Clinical Research Center in Berlin detailed how the short-chain fatty acid propionate was beneficial in limiting the...

Green Leafy Veggies May Combat Fatty Liver Disease

Green Leafy Veggies May Combat Fatty Liver Disease

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Inorganic nitrate found in green leafy vegetables may help reduce the accumulation of fat in the liver. It was shown to be effective in keeping mice from a buildup of...

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Green Leafy Veggies May Combat Fatty Liver Disease

Inorganic nitrate found in green leafy vegetables may help reduce the accumulation of fat in the liver. It was shown to be effective in keeping mice from a buildup of...

Nutrition Scientist Discovers Longevity Vitamins

Nutrition Scientist Discovers Longevity Vitamins

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Using his own research and the findings of other scientists, Ames identified a key class of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients vital to longevity and staving off chronic conditions like...

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Nutrition Scientist Discovers Longevity Vitamins

Using his own research and the findings of other scientists, Ames identified a key class of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients vital to longevity and staving off chronic conditions like...

Gut Bacteria Linked to Heart Transplant Success Rate

Gut Bacteria Linked to Heart Transplant Success...

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More evidence of the importance of a healthy gut microbiome has been discovered as researchers have found a link between gut bacteria and heart transplant failure rates.

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Gut Bacteria Linked to Heart Transplant Success...

More evidence of the importance of a healthy gut microbiome has been discovered as researchers have found a link between gut bacteria and heart transplant failure rates.

Inactivity is Common Around the Globe

Inactivity is Common Around the Globe

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Survey results are in and 1.4 billion people or more than 25 percent of the world’s adult population is not getting enough physical activity according to researchers at the World...

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Inactivity is Common Around the Globe

Survey results are in and 1.4 billion people or more than 25 percent of the world’s adult population is not getting enough physical activity according to researchers at the World...

Daily Egg Consumption Can Be Heart Healthy

Daily Egg Consumption Can Be Heart Healthy

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The advice from conventional medicine regarding eggs may be changing as a result of a recent study so what was once forbidden may now be encouraged. Previously, it was thought...

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Daily Egg Consumption Can Be Heart Healthy

The advice from conventional medicine regarding eggs may be changing as a result of a recent study so what was once forbidden may now be encouraged. Previously, it was thought...

High Fat Meals with High Sugar Set the Stage for Heart Disease

High Fat Meals with High Sugar Set the Stage fo...

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If you don’t think one milkshake can make a difference in your health, the results of a recent study may change your mind. The combination of high fat and high...

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High Fat Meals with High Sugar Set the Stage fo...

If you don’t think one milkshake can make a difference in your health, the results of a recent study may change your mind. The combination of high fat and high...

Fasting is Good for the Heart

Fasting is Good for the Heart

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Study participants who used intermittent fasting to lose weight were able to clear triglyceride from the blood quicker after a meal than those who lost weight by calorie restriction alone...

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Fasting is Good for the Heart

Study participants who used intermittent fasting to lose weight were able to clear triglyceride from the blood quicker after a meal than those who lost weight by calorie restriction alone...

Vitamin D Can Repair a Broken Heart

Vitamin D Can Repair a Broken Heart

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More evidence is mounting regarding the importance of vitamin D as a new study conducted at Ohio University shows vitamin D3 can restore damage to the cardiovascular system. Researchers discovered...

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Vitamin D Can Repair a Broken Heart

More evidence is mounting regarding the importance of vitamin D as a new study conducted at Ohio University shows vitamin D3 can restore damage to the cardiovascular system. Researchers discovered...

Vitamin D Can Reduce Arterial Stiffness

Vitamin D Can Reduce Arterial Stiffness

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Vitamin D in high doses has been shown to reduce arterial stiffness, an independent predictor of cardiovascular-related disease. Previously recognized for its role in bone health, researchers at the Medical...

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Vitamin D Can Reduce Arterial Stiffness

Vitamin D in high doses has been shown to reduce arterial stiffness, an independent predictor of cardiovascular-related disease. Previously recognized for its role in bone health, researchers at the Medical...