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Should a Vegan Diet be Considered Child Neglect?
Occasionally, it happens. Loving parents who've read the research on the advantages of a plant-based diet are accused of neglecting their children by refusing to give them animal products. Currently in Italy, there is proposed legislation that would...
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3 Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
Many health benefits are associated with eating whole food, plant-based, oil free diets. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , " appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may...
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Disease-Proof Your Child (Audio Book)
how eating his nutrient-rich diet during childhood is the most powerful weapon against developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune disorders in the future. Disease-Proof Your Child, provides nutrient-rich dietary recommendations for...
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HDL: Is Higher Really Better?
of the ways to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease is by having regular blood tests done that includes a blood lipid profile. This test includes not only the total cholesterol, but also the HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and LDL (low-density...
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Dose-response association between physical activity and blood pressure among Chinese adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study
Engaging in physical activity may improve an individual's chances of staying free from hypertension. This study aimed to provide additional evidence supporting the beneficial effects of physical activity on blood pressure control. Researchers obtained...
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Prospective association of sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverage intake with risk of hypertension.
Consistent consumption of sugar-sweetened and artificial-sweetened beverages may increase an individual's susceptibility to hypertension. This study assessed the intake of sugar-sweetened and artificial-sweetened beverages in relation to hypertension...
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The effect of high-protein diets on coronary blood flow.
High-protein diets may reduce coronary blood flow and accelerate coronary artery disease progression. This study examined the effect of high-protein diets on coronary artery disease and coronary blood flow. 26 patients undergoing treatment for coronary...
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A way to reverse CAD.
Plant-based diets are associated with reduced rate of cardiac events and symptom improvement in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. This study investigated the effect of plant-based diet on coronary artery disease (CAD). Researchers recommended...
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Nut consumption and the risk of coronary artery disease: a dose response meta-analysis of 13 prospective studies.
Regular consumers of nuts are less prone to develop coronary artery disease. This study examined the effect of high dietary ingestion of nuts on coronary artery disease (CAD) risk. Researchers conducted a meticulous meta-analysis on data extracted from...
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Flavonoid subclasses and CHD risk: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Loading our plates with fruits and vegetables filled with flavonoids may help us in our quest to prevent coronary heart disease. This meta-analysis examined the results of studies that evaluated the association between the consumption of flavonoids...
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Higher Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Is Associated with Increased Risk of Incident Coronary Artery Disease in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study
Lovers of ultra-processed foods are highly likely to develop coronary artery disease (CAD). This study assessed how ultra-processed food consumption can affect the risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD). Researchers studied the eating...
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High anthocyanin intake is associated with a reduced risk of myocardial infarction in young and middle-aged women
Adopting a diet rich in anthocyanin-containing foods may be beneficial for the prevention of myocardial infarction in women. This study attempted to provide answer to the question: can habitual intake of foods high in anthocyanins protect women from...
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Plant-based diets and risk of disease mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
Favoring the consumption of healthful plant foods may diminish an individual's chances of suffering from premature deaths arising from chronic diseases. This study assessed whether an association exists between the intake of healthy plant foods and the...
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Meta-analysis of the association between cigarette smoking and peripheral arterial disease
Cigarette smoking may favor the development of peripheral arterial disease in men and women. This study focused on cigarette smoking in relation to the development of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Researchers conducted a comprehensive...
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Yes! Heart Disease Can be Reversed Using Diet!
If you or someone you love has heart disease, please watch and share this video. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Approximately 1.5 million people will suffer a heart attack this year. From these, approximately 1 million deaths...
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Six Salty Foods that Sabotage Heart Health
"A large number of studies have been conducted, all of which support the concept that salt intake is the major factor increasing [blood pressure] in the population. The diversity and strength of the evidence is much greater than other lifestyle...
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Fruits and Vegetables Lower Chronic Disease Risk
The US National Center for Health Statistics defined chronic disease, also known as non-communicable disease, as any disease that lasts for 3 months or longer. They comprise a cluster of diseases that include diabetes, cancer, stroke, respiratory...
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Flavonol intake and stroke risk: a meta-analysis of cohort studies.
Regular consumption of diets rich in flavonols may significantly cut down the odds of developing stroke. This research work examined the correlation between the intake of flavonol-rich foods and the odds of developing stroke. Researchers conducted a...
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Association between dietary fiber intake and risk of coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis.
Generous intake of dietary fiber, especially cereal and fruit fiber, may help guard against the development of coronary heart disease. This study evaluated the relationship between habitual consumption of dietary fiber and the occurrence of coronary...
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RE: Dyspareunia
It is true that less is absorbed by a topical application than by an oral application, so in this manner is vaginal Estrace "less risky" than the oral. However, estradiol blood levels are raised by vaginal applications of estrogen preparations, although...
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