A new study found that middle age people can actually reduce their “lifetime risk” (LTR) of cardiovascular disease simply by lowering their blood pressure. Conversely an increase in blood pressure at middle age is likely to increase their risk of cardiovascular disease. It is important for men and women to recognize that they can...
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Lower Blood Pressure at Middle Age to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks
Eating the Right Foods Better at Lowering Cholesterol
A pair of studies found that eating the right foods is more effective at lowering the “bad cholesterol” (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or LDL-C) than avoiding the wrong foods and just as effective as cholesterol lowering drugs. The first study compared those who ate according to a “dietary portfolio” of vegetables, soy protein and nuts...
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Seniors Can Improve Their Memory Fitness
A recent memory study of eighty year-olds tested a six week program that included “memory training, physical activity, stress reduction, and healthy diet.” At the end of the six weeks, those who participated in the program showed “significant improvements on objective measures of memory, including recognition of word pairs and retention of verbal information...
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Prunes are better for Constipation
Prunes have always been thought of as a natural laxative. A recent study confirms that belief by reporting “the superior effects of dried plums (prunes) over the stool-bulking fiber supplement psyllium in the treatment of mild to moderate symptoms of constipation.” How many prunes, you may ask? Approximately 14 medium-sized prunes are what worked...
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DASH Diet Effective for Healthier Weight in Girls
The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a diet consisting of grains, veggies, fruits, some low-fat dairy, nuts/seed, some lean meats and fish. A study looking at weight gain in girls from age 9 through age 19 found that “adolescent girls whose diet more closely resembled the DASH eating pattern had smaller...
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Poor Health Habits Increase Kidney Disease Risk
A study of kidney health has found that “the combination of obesity, smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise can increase a person’s risk for kidney disease by more than 300%.” Sadly, these habits are also deadly on a number of other levels. Read Abstract
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Parents of Young Children Need to Focus on their Own Health
Parents of young children (under 5 year old) need to remember their own health needs as well as the health of their child. New research found that “mothers reported greater consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, total energy (calories), and percent saturated fat compared with women without children. Both mothers and fathers had lower amounts of...
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Pregnant Mother’s Diet Can Increase Baby’s Allergies
Good nutrition during pregnancy is a must. But some foods can actually have a negative effect. A new study “showed that a high intake of margarine, vegetable oils, and some allergenic fruit and vegetables during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of allergies, especially eczema.” Read Abstract
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Both Diet and Exercise Important for Senior Fitness
Yes, diet and exercise can have significant impact on older people. A study that examined the impact of diet and exercise (separately and combined) on the physical health of seniors has found that greater increased physical status was seen by the diet & exercise group (21 percent) than the diet group (12 percent) or...
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Older Women Suffer From Anemia Due to Diet Deficiencies
“Inadequate nutrient intake, a modifiable condition, is associated with greater risk for anemia in postmenopausal women,” according to a new study. Researchers found that “women with anemia reported lower intakes of energy, protein, folate, vitamin B-12, iron, vitamin C, and red meat. Multiple (more than a single nutrient) dietary deficiencies were associated with a...
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