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Dietary fiber intake is associated with reduced risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease among Japanese men and women.
between regular consumption of fiber-rich foods and the incidence of cardiovascular mortality among Japanese men and women. Using self-administered food frequency questionnaires, researchers collated and analyzed data on the dietary fiber consumption...
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Dietary flavonoid intake and risk of incident depression in mildlife and older women.
Women who regularly consumed diets containing high amounts of flavonoids are less likely to suffer from depression. This study evaluated the association between the consumption of flavonoid-rich foods and the occurrence of depression in adult women....
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Whole- and refined-grain intakes and the risk of hypertension in women.
High intake of whole grains may reduce hypertension risk in women. This study investigated the relationship between the consumption of whole and refined grains and the prevalence of hypertension in women. Using semi-quantitative food frequency...
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Apple intake is inversely associated with all-cause and disease-specific mortality in elderly women.
An apple a day may cut down the risk of dying from diseases and other causes in elderly women. This research work studied the association between apple intake and mortality risk in elderly women. Researchers monitored the rate of consumption of apples...
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Greater Fruit Intake Was Associated With Better Bone Mineral Status Among Chinese Elderly Men and Women: Results of Hong Kong Mr. Os and Ms. Os Studies
This study examined dietary intake of fruits and vegetables and its impact on the bone health of elderly Chinese men and women. Researchers monitored the diets and bone mineral density of 4,000 Chinese men and women above the age of 64 years living in...
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Intake of Common Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Breast Cancer Risk among Japanese Women: Findings from the Japan Collaborative Cohort Study
Alcohol ingestion irrespective of the quantity may result in a spike in breast cancer odds in women. This study examined if greater intake of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is tied to higher risk of breast cancer in women. Researchers studied...
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Effect of a 21-day Daniel Fast on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women.
Daniel Fast may improve cardiovascular and metabolic health in men and women. This study investigated the effect of Daniel Fast on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women. The Daniel Fast is a bible inspired partial fast in...
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Meat intake and the risk of hypertension in middle-aged and older women.
Increased intake of meat may heighten the risk of hypertension in middle-aged and older women. This study assessed the risk of hypertension associated with meat consumption in middle-aged and older women. Researchers matched dietary information with...
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Ultra-processed foods and incident cardiovascular disease and hypertension in middle-aged women
The love for ultra-processed foods can trigger the onset of hypertension in middle-aged women. This study aimed to determine the role a high ultra-processed food diet plays in the development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease in middle-aged...
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Walnut consumption is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes in women.
Regular consumption of walnuts and other tree nuts may cut down type 2 diabetes risk in women. This study investigated the association between walnut intake and type 2 diabetes risk in women. Using validated food frequency questionnaires, researchers...
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Is red meat intake a risk factor for breast cancer among premenopausal women?
Frequent consumption of red meat might be a contributing factor to the development of breast cancer in premenopausal women. This meta-analysis aimed to assess comprehensively if high dietary ingestion of red meat contributes to the development of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/red-meat/is-red-meat-intake-a-risk-factor-for-breast-cancer-among-premenopausal-women -
Long-term Dietary Flavonoid Intake and Subjective Cognitive Decline in US Men and Women
High dietary exposure to flavonoids may help curb cognitive decline in men and women. This research work studied how long-term consumption of flavonoid-rich foods affects cognitive function in men and women. Researchers collected and collated data on...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/mental-health/cognitive-decline/long-term-dietary-flavonoid-intake-and-subjective-cognitive-decline-in-us-men-and-women -
Soy isoflavone intake increases bone mineral density in the spine of menopausal women: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
high in soy isoflavones may help to improve the bone mineral density of the spine and reduce spine bone loss in menopausal women. The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate whether high dietary ingestion of soy isoflavones increased or decreased bone...
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Processed Meat Intake and Risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease among Middle-aged Women.
between the consumption of processed meats and the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in middle-aged women. Researchers surveyed more than 85,000 women recruited from the Nurses' Health Study for a duration of 26 years. During the...
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Using Flax & Chia Seeds to Fight Breast Cancer
What are Lignans and Where are They Found? Lignans are anti-carcinogenic chemical compounds found only in plant foods. The plant foods which contain the highest level of lignans are also very high in fiber. Flax and chia seeds in particular contain the...
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Alcohol consumption and risk of melanoma among women: pooled analysis of eight case-control studies.
Women who are frequent consumers of alcohol may be more prone to develop melanoma. This study examined alcohol consumption in relation to the development of melanoma in women by meta-analysis. Eight case-control studies were included in this...
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Glaucoma risk and the consumption of fruits and vegetables among older women in the study of osteoporotic fractures.
looked at the correlation between the consumption of fruits and vegetables and the tendency to develop glaucoma in older women. Researchers at the University of California examined the diets of 1,115 women using validated food frequency questionnaires....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/glaucoma-risk-and-the-consumption-of-fruits-and-vegetables-among-older-women-in-the-study-of-osteoporotic-fractures -
Soy food consumption is associated with lower risk of coronary heart disease in Chinese women.
(CHD). This study investigated how the consumption of soy foods affects the risk of developing coronary heart disease in women. Using a validated food frequency questionnaire, researchers collected and examined data on the soy food intake of more than...
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A prospective study of dietary fiber intake and risk of cardiovascular disease among women.
of fiber-rich foods, such fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, may lessen the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in women. This study evaluated the effect of high dietary intake of fiber on cardiovascular disease risk in women. Researchers...
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Vegetarianism and ischemic heart disease in older Chinese women.
Strict adherence to vegetarian diet is tied to lower risk of ischemic heart disease in older women. This study examined the impact of vegetarian diets on the incidence of ischemic heart disease in older women. Researchers compared the frequency of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/vegetarianism-and-ischemic-heart-disease-in-older-chinese-women
