Nutrition & Exercise
Study Delivers Tough Blow to Atkins Diet
11/13/07
Nutrition & Exercise
While the Atkins diet may promise dramatic weight loss for some people, new research shows that the diet can also dramatically affect cholesterol—for the worse.
Whole-Grain Cereals Reduce Heart Failure in Men
10/22/07
Nutrition & Exercise
Some Antioxidants Do Not Prevent Heart Disease
10/15/07
Nutrition & Exercise
Although there has been significant attention given to antioxidants as a prevention of cardiovascular events, a recent study has shown no association between them and heart health.
Playing the Odds: Heart Attack Risk Factors
09/19/07
Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, Prevention, Research, Disease Basics, General
The causes of heart attack are complex. Genetic markers for heart disease may predispose a person to heart attack. And while those genetic risk factors may not be controllable, lifestyle choices that can impact a heart's function can be controlled and modified to reduce heart attack risk.
Three years ago, a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress identified nine the most influential and controllable risk factors for heart health. The INTER-HEART study looked at almost 30,000 individuals from around the world, about half of whom had suffered an earlier cardiac event, specifically heart attack, or myocardial infarction.
Exercise, Breathing Easy Key to Heart Health
09/12/07
Nutrition & Exercise
Adapted from a HealthDay news release.
Joggers who run where there is a high concentration of air pollutants may want to take a breather after a new study confirmed that exercising in polluted air can increase risk of heart attack or arrhythmia.
Being Overweight Independently Increases Heart Disease Risk
09/10/07
Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, Research, General
Being moderately overweight or obese appears to increase the risk for developing coronary heart disease events independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors, according to a meta-analysis of previously published studies in the September 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Heart Disease and Diabetes May Share Two-way Association
09/04/07
Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, Prevention, Research, General
Diabetes can negatively affect heart health. That fact has been long-established by medical research. However, new studies are finding that heart attack may indicate an increased risk of developing diabetes.
The Mediterranean Diet, a Tasty Way to Lower Heart Disease Risk
08/30/07
Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, Treatment Options, Prevention, Research, General
FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Red Yeast Rice Products Promoted as Treatments for High Cholesterol
08/15/07
Information for Caregivers, Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, General
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to buy or eat three red yeast rice products promoted and sold on Web sites. The products may contain an unauthorized drug that could be harmful to health. The products are promoted as dietary supplements for treating high cholesterol.
Belly Fat Increases Risk of Heart Disease
08/14/07
Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, Prevention, Research, General
In a study to be published in the Aug. 21 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, investigators at UT Southwestern Medical Center found that people with a larger waist-to-hip ratio may be at increased risk for heart disease. The research evaluates the association between different measures of obesity and the prevalence of arterial disease.
