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Tobacco smoking and the risk of sudden cardiac death: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.
Cigarette smokers may have a high probability of suffering from sudden cardiac deaths. The objective of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis on prospective studies that investigated the relationship between cigarette smoking and the risk of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/tobacco-smoking-and-the-risk-of-sudden-cardiac-death-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-prospective-studies -
Whole-grain consumption and risk of coronary heart disease: results from the Nurses' Health Study.
Generous consumption of whole grains is associated with a decline coronary heart disease development risk in women. This study examined how frequent consumption of whole grains influences the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD) in women....
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Long-term intake of dietary fiber and decreased risk of coronary heart disease among women.
Long-term consumption of a high-fiber diet may be beneficial in the prevention of coronary heart disease in women. This research work studied the effect of habitual consumption of a high-fiber diet on the likelihood of developing coronary heart...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/long-term-intake-of-dietary-fiber-and-decreased-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease-among-women -
Dietary flavonoids intake and the risk of coronary heart disease: a dose-response meta-analysis of 15 prospective studies.
Habitual consumption of flavonoid-rich foods may confer individuals with significant protection against coronary heart disease. This study reviewed scientific publications that analyze the connection between the ingestion of flavonoid-rich foods and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/dietary-flavonoids-intake-and-the-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease-a-dose-response-meta-analysis-of-15-prospective-studies -
Consumption of fruit and vegetable and risk of coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
Adopting a dietary pattern characterized by high fruit and vegetable consumption may help to improve an individual's chances of avoiding coronary heart disease. This research work studied the connection between fruit and vegetable intake and the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/consumption-of-fruit-and-vegetable-and-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease-a-meta-analysis-of-prospective-cohort-studies -
Impact of antidepressants use on risk of myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
High myocardial infarction risk is associated with individuals taking antidepressant drugs. This study evaluated the correlation between the intake of antidepressant medications and the likelihood of suffering from myocardial infarction. Researchers...
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Fruit consumption and physical activity in relation to all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among 70,000 Chinese adults with pre-existing vascular disease
Adopting a lifestyle that promotes the intake of fruits and physical activity could extend the lifespan of patients suffering stroke, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease. This study examined whether imbibing the habit of consuming fruits regularly...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/fruit-consumption-and-physical-activity-in-relation-to-all-cause-and-cardiovascular-mortality-among-70-000-chinese-adults-with-pre-existing-vascular-disease -
Intestinal microbiota metabolism of L-Carnitine, a nutrient in red meat, promotes atherosclerosis.
L-carnitine, a major component of red meat, may increase an individual’s susceptibility to cardiovascular disease, such as atherosclerosis, and adverse cardiac events, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Red meat is a major source of L-carnitine,...
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Inverse Association between Fruit and Vegetable Intake and All-Cause Mortality: Japan Public Health Center-Based Prospective Study
Increased intake of fruits and vegetables may protect us from dying prematurely from cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and other chronic diseases. This study assessed if avid consumption of fruits and vegetables could extend the lifespan of men and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/inverse-association-between-fruit-and-vegetable-intake-and-all-cause-mortality-japan-public-health-center-based-prospective-study -
Low Intake of Fruits, Berries and Vegetables Is Associated With Excess Mortality in Men: The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor (KIHD) Study
the level of consumption of fruits, vegetables, and berries and the risk of suffering from premature death due to cardiovascular disease and other causes. Researchers collated and analyzed data on the dietary habits and mortality records of 4,591...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/low-intake-of-fruits-berries-and-vegetables-is-associated-with-excess-mortality-in-men-the-kuopio-ischaemic-heart-disease-risk-factor-kihd-study -
Who has Heart Disease? Everyone?
Heart Disease Kills One Out of Every Three People - Will You be Next? The statistics are distressing. Heart disease is our nation's leading cause of death for both men and women. "More than 1.5 million people will have a heart attack this year, with...
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How do the Majority of Heart Attacks Occur?
Because heart disease is called "the silent killer," many patients aren't aware that they have cardiovascular disease until they experience chest pain or have their first heart attack. In fact, 64% of women and 50% of men who have suffered a major...
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What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a term often mentioned these days when public health is discussed. We hear about it on the news and see it mentioned in blogs and articles. But have you ever wondered, "Exactly what is metabolic syndrome?" You're not alone. By...
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Low carbohydrate diets and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: two cohort studies.
Animal-based low carbohydrate diets are associated with elevated total, cancer, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk. This study was designed to determine the relationship between animal-based and plant-based low-carbohydrate diets and...
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Fruit and vegetable consumption and all-cause, cancer, and CVD mortality: analysis of Health Survey for England data.
High consumption of fruits and vegetables may lower total, cancer, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates in English adults. This research work investigated the correlation between the consumption of fruits and vegetables and mortality risk....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-and-all-cause-cancer-and-cvd-mortality-analysis-of-health-survey-for-england-data -
Frequency of nut consumption and mortality risk in the PREDIMED nutrition intervention trial.
High consumers of nuts are less likely to die from chronic diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. This study evaluated the relationship between nut intake and mortality risk. Researchers examined dietary data and mortality records of...
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Inverse association of legume consumption and dyslipidemia: Isfahan Healthy Heart Program.
A healthy lipid profile and low cardiovascular disease risk are associated with frequent consumers of legumes. Dyslipidemia is a condition in which abnormal amounts of lipids are present in the blood. This study evaluated the consumption of legumes in...
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Processed meat intake and chronic disease morbidity and mortality: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
meat products may boost an individual's chances of acquiring and dying from chronic diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. This study evaluated the impact of regular ingestion of processed meat on the likelihood of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/processed-meats/processed-meat-intake-and-chronic-disease-morbidity-and-mortality-an-overview-of-systematic-reviews-and-meta-analyses -
Vascular events in healthy older women receiving calcium supplementation: randomized controlled trial.
The intake of calcium supplements is linked with high risk of stroke, angina, myocardial infarction, ischemic heart attack, and sudden death. This study was carried out to determine the effect of calcium supplements on cardiovascular events, such as...
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The association between meat intake and the risk of coronary heart disease in Korean men using the Framingham risk score: A prospective cohort study
Men on high red meat diet may have heightened risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The purpose of this study was to determine the role adherence to a meaty diet plays in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD) in men. Dietary and health...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/the-association-between-meat-intake-and-the-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease-in-korean-men-using-the-framingham-risk-score-a-prospective-cohort-study
