June 8th, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Actos (pioglitazone), an oral drug used in Diabetes, appears to slow the rate of atherosclerosis in the carotid arteries, according to researchers at the Phoenix VA HealthCare System.
In their recent study, prediabetic patients taking pioglitazone preventively had a 38% lower rate of change in atherosclerotic progression in the carotid artery over three years compared to patients taking placebo.
Cholesterol is [...]
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March 24th, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
The combination of normal systolic blood pressure and very low LDL cholesterol levels, provide the most benefit in slowing the progression of atherosclerotic plaque build up in the wall of the coronary arteries, according to Cleveland Clinic researchers.
Normal systolic blood pressure is defined as 120 mm Hg or less (the top number on the BP reading), and very [...]
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August 3rd, 2008 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
In a review of published clinical trials, researchers again found a significant correlation between increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids with a lower prevalence of depression. Fish and fish oil, as well as flax seed oil, are rich sources of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).
Omega-3 fatty acids are also thought to reduce cardiovascular disease risk by lowering triglyceride [...]
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