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Posted on 29 April 20195 January 2020

A higher level of linoleic acid, and possibly arachidonic acid, is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease

In April 2019 researchers from Australia, UK, USA, The Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Canada, Singapore, France, Taiwan and Iceland published the results of their multiple studies to assess … Read more

Posted on 26 April 20195 January 2020

Road traffic noise appears to be associated with an increased risk of ischaemic heart disease

In February 2018 researchers from the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland published their review on the effect of environmental noise exposure on the cardio-metabolic systems and provided input for the … Read more

Posted on 5 April 20195 January 2020

A higher consumption of dietary cholesterol appears to be significantly associated with a higher risk of incident cardiovascular disease

In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association of dietary cholesterol or egg consumption with cardiovascular disease (fatal and non-fatal coronary … Read more

Posted on 5 April 20195 January 2020

Eating up to one egg daily appears to be significantly associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

In November 2018 researchers from China and the UK published the results of their study to assess the association between egg consumption and cardiovascular disease, ischaemic heart disease, major coronary … Read more

Posted on 30 March 20195 January 2020

Eating one egg daily does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of death due to cardiovascular disease and may even be associated with a small reduction in stroke risk

In April 2018 researchers from China and the UK published the results of their study to assess the association between egg consumption and cardiovascular disease. A total of 28,024 Chinese … Read more

Posted on 26 March 20195 January 2020

The DASH dietary pattern is associated with a decreased incidence of cardiovascular disease and improves blood pressure and other cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals with and without diabetes type 2

In February 2019 researchers from Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, USA and Spain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between the Dietary Approaches to Stop … Read more

Posted on 10 March 20194 January 2020

Greater adherence to the DASH dietary pattern appears to be associated with a substantially reduced risk of coronary artery disease and stroke

In March 2019 researchers from Singapore, the UK and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) dietary … Read more

Posted on 20 February 20194 January 2020

Regular sauna usage appears to substantially reduce the risk of first-time stroke in middle-aged and elderly individuals

In May 2018 researchers from the UK, USA, Finland and Austria published the results of their study to assess the association between sauna usage and risk of first-time stroke in … 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 2 February 20194 January 2020

Air pollution has a negative impact on diseases, such as tracheal, bronchial and lung cancer, congestive obstructive pulmonary disease, ischaemic heart disease and stroke

In December 2018 a researcher from Germany published his assessment on how air pollution impacts the global burden of diseases, such as tracheal, bronchial and lung cancer, congestive obstructive pulmonary … Read more

Posted on 30 January 20194 January 2020

A ‘heart’ healthy diet should include more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and fish and less red meat, processed meat and sugar-sweetened beverages

In October 2017 researchers from Germany, Austria and Belgium published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the relationship between the consumption of 12 major food groups and … Read more

Posted on 13 January 20194 January 2020

Individuals with diabetes type 2 may find that improving their adherence to an overall healthy lifestyle will reduce their risk of coronary heart disease by 12%, stroke by 21% and cardiovascular disease mortality by 27%

In June 2018 researchers from the USA and China published the results of their study to assess the association between an overall healthy lifestyle, including diet, non-smoking, moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical … Read more

Posted on 29 December 20183 June 2020

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a group of medical conditions that occur together, namely increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. … Read more

Posted on 30 September 20184 January 2020

Low vitamin D levels appear to be associated with depression in stroke victims

In September 2018 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D status and depression in 442 individuals who had suffered a stroke. … Read more

Posted on 2 September 20184 January 2020

Chocolate 45g per week appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

In June 2018 researchers from China published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of chocolate on risk of cardiovascular disease.  A total of 23 studies involving … Read more

Posted on 2 September 20184 January 2020

Moderate chocolate consumption appears to be associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes

In July 2017 researchers from China published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of chocolate and risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes. A total … Read more

Posted on 19 August 201818 December 2019

A low concentration of vitamin C in the blood appears to increase the risk of dying early from heart disease and cancer

In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of an insufficient intake of vitamin C on the risk of … Read more

Posted on 7 August 20184 January 2020

Calcium supplementation may increase the risk of dementia in elderly women with cerebrovascular disease

In October 2016 researchers from Sweden and the UK published the results of their study to assess whether calcium supplementation was associated with the risk of dementia. 700 women with … Read more

Posted on 6 August 20184 January 2020

A pecan-rich diet appears to reduce the risk of diabetes type 2, stroke and heart disease in overweight and obese adults

In March 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to compare a pecan rich diet with an isocaloric control diet similar in total fat and fibre … Read more

Posted on 29 July 201810 January 2020

Chocolate may be associated with favourable health outcomes

In June 2018 researchers from Italy, Austria and the UK reviewed the scientific literature to assess the different health outcomes associated with chocolate consumption. A total of 240 articles were … Read more

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