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Physical activity is associated with reduced risk of liver disease in the prospective UK Biobank cohort
Regular exercise may shield an individual from chronic liver disease (CLD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study looked at how physical activity influences an individual's probability of acquiring liver disease. Researchers charted...
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Association of fried food consumption with all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality: prospective cohort study
A woman's love for fried foods may put at high risk of suffering from death from cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other causes. This study looked at a woman's risk of dying from cancer, cardiovascular ailments, and other diseases in relation to the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fried-food/association-of-fried-food-consumption-with-all-cause-cardiovascular-and-cancer-mortality-prospective-cohort-study -
A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies on the association between alcohol intake and risk of fracture
Regular intake of alcohol may raise an individual's odds of fracturing a bone. This study evaluated alcohol drinking in relation to the subsequent occurrence of fracture by means of a meta-analysis. A total of 40 studies involving 170,916 cases of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-prospective-cohort-studies-on-the-association-between-alcohol-intake-and-risk-of-fracture -
Refined grains consumption is associated with a greater odds of glioma
Ardent consumption of refined grains can lead to a spike in glioma risk. This study assessed the correlation between fondness for refined grains and the subsequent development of glioma—a type of brain tumor. Researchers tracked the diets of 128...
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Consumption of Dietary Fiber in Relation to Psychological Disorders in Adults
Ardent consumption of foods rich in fiber may offer an individual significant protection against anxiety, depression, and psychological distress. This study examined the influence of high fiber diets on the prevalence of psychological disorders, such...
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Smoking Increases Cervical Cancer Risk
Most of us are aware of the many dangers of smoking to every part of the body. The US Department of Health and Human Services reported that smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causes diseases, and reduces the health of smokers in general. But...
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Health Festival and Clothing Give-Away
Many people came out to receive health education, have their vitals checked, and receive free clothing along with other household supplies, at HealthCheck, sponsored by the Austin South Adventist Church. Who would have imagined that so many people...
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Dietary Flavonoids Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Alzheimer's dementia is a major threat to the health of aging Americans. About 1 in 10 people, age 65 years and above, will develop Alzheimer's disease. Currently, an estimated 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer's type memory loss, and this number is...
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Dietary Fiber May Help Ward off Endometrial Cancer
More women are being diagnosed with endometrial cancer than ever before. The National Cancer Institute reports that Europe and North America have the highest incidence of endometrial cancer globally. " Endometrial cancer is the fourth most common cancer...
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Soy Foods Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
In 2017, a study that evaluated the relationship between soy food consumption and cardiovascular disease risk revealed that individuals can fend off cardiovascular disease by consuming generous portions of soy foods regularly. The study analyzed...
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Dr. Carney Speaking at Plant Fit Summit
We are pleased to have had Dr. Carney invited as a speaker for the Plant Fit Summit. We are equally pleased to invite you to participate in the Plant Fit Summit running from August 31st to September 9th, 2019. Dr. Carney is one of the many great...
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Human Genes Can Be Turned On and Off by Diet
Heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, cancer; it runs in your family, so you are doomed to get these diseases as well, right? That's what scientists once believed, but intriguing new evidence offers us hope. Dr. John McDougall explains that scientists...
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Calculate Your Healthy Eating Score
A few years ago, a healthy eating index was created that measured the percentage of dietary calories that comes from phytochemicals in whole plant foods. According to the latest data representing the standard American diet, the typical American scores a...
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Who's Influencing Your Children?
As a parent, you make many choices throughout the day concerning the health and safety of your children. Adequate sleep, proper dental hygiene, and getting enough fresh air and exercise are just a few of the many good habits you instill in your...
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Processed red meat intake and risk of COPD: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
Regular consumers of processed meats may be at increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The purpose of this study was to analyze data extracted from previously published studies that examined the relationship between...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/processed-meats/processed-red-meat-intake-and-risk-of-copd-a-systematic-review-and-dose-response-meta-analysis-of-prospective-cohort-studies -
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and the Incidence of Hypertension in a Mediterranean Cohort: The Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra Project.
Consuming generous portions of ultra-processed foods may accelerate the onset of hypertension. This study investigated the link between the intake of ultra-processed food and the odds of having hypertension. With the aid of validated food frequency...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/hypertension/ultra-processed-food-consumption-and-the-incidence-of-hypertension-in-a-mediterranean-cohort-the-seguimiento-universidad-de-navarra-project -
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 -
Tobacco smoking and the risk of diverticular disease - a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.
A surge in the risk of diverticular disease together with its complications is associated with cigarette smoking. This study assessed how cigarette smoking affects the risk of developing diverticular disease and complications related to this disorder....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/diverticular-disease/tobacco-smoking-and-the-risk-of-diverticular-disease-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-prospective-studies -
Sugary Beverages and Rising Stroke Risk
Every 40 seconds, a person suffers from a stroke and every 4 minutes, someone dies from a stroke in the United States. Stroke is the number one cause of long-term disability and the number five cause of deaths in the US, killing more than one hundred...
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Three Diseases Linked to Milk Consumption
Milk is one of the most popular drinks of choice among Americans. In fact, the average American consumed about 20.4 gallons of milk in 2010. Unfortunately, cow's milk is not well designed for humans; in reality, it is baby calf growth fluid intended to...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/condition-related/three-diseases-linked-to-milk-consumption
