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Category: Cardiovascular Disorders

Posted on 8 March 201910 January 2020

Aged white wine appears to be better than gin at improving cardiovascular risk factors

In June 2018, researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the effects of aged white wine and gin on circulating endothelial progenitor cells, cell adhesion molecules, … Read more

Posted on 8 March 20194 January 2020

A single session of Pilates appears to reduce systolic blood pressure levels by approximately 5-8 mmHg in middle-aged individuals with hypertension during the first 60 minutes of post-exercise recovery

In January 2019 researchers from Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess blood pressure levels and heart rate variability following a single session of Pilates … Read more

Posted on 7 March 20194 January 2020

A combination of good fitness levels produced by aerobic exercises and frequent sauna usage may have added health benefits and confer more protection on the risk of premature death

In March 2018 researchers from the UK, USA and Finland published their study to assess the combined effect of cardiorespiratory fitness and frequency of sauna usage on the risk of … Read more

Posted on 7 March 20194 January 2020

The combined effect of a higher aerobic fitness and frequent sauna usage appears to be associated with a substantially reduced risk of sudden cardiac death

In March 2018 researchers from Finland, USA and the UK published the results of their study to assess the combined effect of sauna usage and cardiorespiratory fitness on the risk … Read more

Posted on 1 March 20194 January 2020

A higher consumption of carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages appears to increase the risk of hypertension

In June 2017 researchers from Korea published the results of their study to assess the association between consumption of carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages and hypertension. A total of 9,869 subjects (3,845 … Read more

Posted on 21 February 20194 January 2020

Gum disease appears to be associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between gum disease and risk of venous thromboembolism. A total of 8,092 individuals … Read more

Posted on 20 February 20194 January 2020

Marriage dissatisfaction appears to be associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death in men

In January 2019 researchers from the UK and Finland published the results of their study to assess the association between perceived level of marriage satisfaction and risk of sudden cardiac … Read more

Posted on 19 February 20194 January 2020

A higher frequency and duration of sauna usage appear to be substantially associated with reduced fatal cardiovascular events in middle-aged and elderly individuals

In November 2018 researchers from Finland, UK and Austria published the results of their study to assess the association between sauna usage and cardiovascular disease mortality in 1,688 individuals (aged … Read more

Posted on 19 February 20194 January 2020

Regular sauna usage appears to be associated with a reduced risk of hypertension

In November 2017 researchers from the UK, Finland and Austria published the results of their study to assess the association between sauna usage and risk of hypertension. A total of … Read more

Posted on 18 February 20194 January 2020

High-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training produce comparable reductions in resting blood pressure in individuals with pre- or established hypertension

In September 2018 researchers from Brazil and Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training to reduce … Read more

Posted on 18 February 201927 November 2019

High-intensity interval training is more effective than moderate-intensity continuous training at improving cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals undergoing cardiac rehabilitation

In January 2018 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess cardiorespiratory fitness changes following high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training in individuals undergoing … Read more

Posted on 17 February 20194 January 2020

Olive oil consumption appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer and diabetes type 2

In December 2018 researchers from Greece published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of  olive oil on human health. A total of ten studies were … Read more

Posted on 10 February 20194 January 2020

Yoga appears to reduce the severity of depression and diastolic blood pressure of women with premenstrual syndrome who suffer from depression

In February 2019 researchers from Iran and South Africa published the results of their study to assess the effect of yoga on women with premenstrual syndrome who suffered from depression. … Read more

Posted on 10 February 201921 February 2020

Microbiome

Just as the question, “what is it to be human?”, has troubled humans from the beginning of history, the question, “what is the human microbiome?” has troubled researchers since the … Read more

Posted on 8 February 20194 January 2020

Yoga appears to produce a short-term reduction in systolic blood pressure

In December 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of yoga, with and without yoga postures, on hypertension. A total of 75 patients … Read more

Posted on 7 February 20194 January 2020

A higher intake of plant-based products along with a lower intake of animal products may reduce the risk of digestive and lung cancers

In November 2018 researchers from France published the results of their study to assess the association between a plant-based dietary score and cancer risk.  A higher plant-based dietary score reflects … Read more

Posted on 6 February 20194 January 2020

A higher intake of flavonoids reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease

In January 2019 researchers from Spain, Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between types of polyphenols and risk of cardiovascular disease (myocardial … Read more

Posted on 6 February 201910 January 2020

Regular cocoa consumption appears to reduce arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women

In November 2016 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effect of cocoa consumption on arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women. A total of 26 postmenopausal … Read more

Posted on 5 February 201910 January 2020

A regular intake of high-cocoa chocolate appears to reduce arterial stiffness

In October 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effect of high-cocoa chocolate intake on arterial stiffness and fat oxidation during a 4-week period … Read more

Posted on 5 February 201921 November 2019

Living close to a major road appears to be associated with a higher risk of arterial stiffness

In December 2018 researchers from Sweden and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between air pollution exposures, proximity to roadway and risk of arterial … Read more

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