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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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Prospective evaluation of the association of nut/peanut consumption with total and cause-specific mortality.
High dietary intake of nuts, such as peanuts, may decrease cardiovascular and total mortality risk. This study evaluated the correlation between frequent consumption of nuts, particularly peanuts, and mortality risk. Researchers monitored the death...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/nuts/prospective-evaluation-of-the-association-of-nut-peanut-consumption-with-total-and-cause-specific-mortality -
Three Health Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol
Out of the approximately 7 billion people living in the world, nearly 2 billion people consume alcoholic drinks ! This means more than 1 in 4 persons are consumers of alcoholic beverages. While this number is good for the financial health of companies...
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Gut microbial-dependent trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) pathway contributes to both development of renal insufficiency and mortality risk in chronic kidney disease.
High serum concentrations of TMAO are associated with high incidence of renal disorders and mortality. Dietary choline, lecithin (phosphatidylcholine), and L-carnitine are rich sources of trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO). This research work was carried...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/kidney-disease/gut-microbial-dependent-trimethylamine-n-oxide-tmao-pathway-contributes-to-both-development-of-renal-insufficiency-and-mortality-risk-in-chronic-kidney-disease -
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 -
Life Span or Health Span?
"Good news, America: We're living longer!" trumpeted USA Today . "Life expectancy in the USA rose in 2012 to 78.8 years — a record high," said the paper, quoting statistics from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And in a press...
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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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Heart Attack Proof Your Holidays
Heart Disease Kills One Out of Every Three People. The statistics are distressing. Heart disease is our nation's leading cause of death for both men and women. Dr. Joel Fuhrman reports, "More than 1.5 million people will have a heart attack this year,...
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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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Calcium Pills may Increase the Risk of Heart Attack
Heart attack, stroke, and sudden death — side effect warnings you don't see on the back of a calcium bottle. If you did, you might not purchase the product. Indeed, if this warning was listed, supplement manufacturers would certainly suffer a great...
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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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Low-Carb Diets Impair Blood Flow
drops your weight can drop your cholesterol, but the goal isn't to fit into a skinnier casket, the reason we care about cardiovascular risk factors like cholesterol is because we care about cardiovascular risk, the health of our arteries." We now have a...
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RE: Dyspareunia
postmenopausal women. Hum Reprod. 2006;21(10):2715-2720. Mendelsohn ME, Karas RH. Protective effects of estrogen on the cardiovascular system. N Engl J Med. 1999;340:1801–1811. Menon DV, Vongpatanasin W. Effects of transdermal estrogen replacement...
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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 -
Effect of caffeine on blood pressure, heart rate, forearm blood flow during dynamic leg exercise.
pressure and decreased forearm blood flow during dynamic exercise. This study investigated how caffeine affects the cardiovascular system during dynamic exercise. Researchers studied 10 professional, caffeine-naïve cyclists who were assigned into either...
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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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Testosterone Therapy = Risk of Heart Disease
It seems that in every city drivers see billboards advertising testosterone therapy to "improve" men's well-being. This therapy promises to treat declining strength, endurance, muscle mass, and libido--among other symptoms. For many middle-aged men,...
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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...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/hypertension/dose-response-association-between-physical-activity-and-blood-pressure-among-chinese-adults-a-nationwide-cross-sectional-study -
Association of ultra-processed food intake with risk of inflammatory bowel disease: prospective cohort study
Generous consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase an individual's predisposition to inflammatory bowel disease. This study investigated whether there is a link between the ingestion of ultra-processed foods and the probability of developing...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd/association-of-ultra-processed-food-intake-with-risk-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-prospective-cohort-study -
Prospective Cohort Study of Caffeinated Beverage Intake as a Potential Trigger of Headaches among Migraineurs
Frequent drinking of caffeinated beverages may facilitate the onset of migraine headaches. This study examined whether a connection exists between the ingestion of caffeinated beverages and the occurrence of migraine headaches. A total of 98 men and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-classifications/neurology/prospective-cohort-study-of-caffeinated-beverage-intake-as-a-potential-trigger-of-headaches-among-migraineurs
