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Diets high in fruit, vegetables, whole grains and nuts among factors to lower first-time stroke risk
Eating Mediterranean or DASH-style diets, regularly engaging in physical activity and keeping your blood pressure under control can lower your risk of a first-time stroke, according to updated AHA/ASA guideline published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke. “We have a huge opportunity to improve how we prevent new strokes, because risk factors that can […]
Low carb, high fat diets may reduce seizures in tough-to-treat epilepsy
Diets high in fat and low in carbohydrates, such as the ketogenic or modified Atkins diet, may reduce seizures in adults with tough-to-treat epilepsy, according to a review of the research published in the October 29, 2014, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Epilepsy is a nervous system […]
Gastric bypass bests banding for weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol control
Gastric bypass surgery has better outcomes than gastric banding for long-term weight loss, controlling type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, and lowering cholesterol levels, according to a new review by UT Southwestern Medical Center surgeons of nearly 30 long-term studies comparing the two types of bariatric procedures. The review, appearing in JAMA, found that […]
Elderly men with high blood pressure lower death risk with moderate fitness
Elderly men with high blood pressure can lower their risk of death with even moderate levels of fitness, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. “This level of fitness is achievable by most elderly individuals engaging in a brisk walk of 20 to 40 minutes, most days of the week,” said […]
Prematurity linked to altered lung function during exercise, high blood pressure in adults
Advances in medicine have greatly contributed to the survival of extremely preterm infants in the US. However, the picture of long-term health effects related to prematurity is still unclear. Researchers at the University of Oregon compared lung function among adults who were born extremely preterm (at less than 28 weeks), very preterm (at less than […]
Underweight people at as high risk of dying as obese people, new study finds
Being underweight puts people at highest risk of dying, just as obesity does, new research has found. The connection between being underweight and the higher risk of dying is true for both adults and fetuses. This is so even when factors such as smoking, alcohol use or lung disease are considered, or adults with a […]
Diets high in animal protein may help prevent functional decline in elderly individuals
A diet high in protein, particularly animal protein, may help elderly individuals maintain a higher level of physical, psychological, and social function according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Due to increasing life expectancies in many countries, increasing numbers of elderly people are living with functional decline, such as […]
Pregnancy study for overweight women leads to fewer high birth weight babies
The world’s biggest study offering healthy eating and exercise advice to pregnant women who are overweight or obese has shown a significant reduction in the number of babies born over 4kg (8.8 pounds) in weight. The LIMIT Study, led by researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Institute and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, involved […]
How To Choose A High Protein Diet For Weight Loss
High protein and low carbohydrate diets have been followed for years to achieve weight loss success. The diets come in a range of varieties, but all focus on reducing unhealthy carbs from the diet, while increasing protein from foods or supplements. The diets are not without controversy, but their proponents support them with gusto. Once […]
High Fiber Content Makes The Best Fruit For Weight Loss Purposes
When it comes to losing weight, the common wisdom is that one should include plenty of fruits and vegetables in the nutritional plan. In fact, many diets say that unlimited amounts of fruits and vegetables can be eaten without breaking the plan. However, it might surprise you to know that not all fruits are optimal […]