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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July 31st, 2008 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Excessive drinking increases the risk of the metabolic syndrome, according to researchers from the CDC.
Consuming more than two drinks a day for men and more than one for women appears to increase the risk of metabolic syndrome by 60%.
The metabolic syndrome is defined as three or more of the following:
Impaired fasting glucose, diagnosis of diabetes, and/or taking [...]
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