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Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Mortality: Three Cohort Studies in the United States and United Kingdom
Generous consumption of ultra-processed foods may elevate cardiovascular and total mortality risk in men and women. This study clarified the link between the intake of ultra-processed foods and mortality risk. Researchers tracked the diets and death...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/ultra-processed-food-consumption-and-mortality-three-cohort-studies-in-the-united-states-and-united-kingdom -
Coronary heart disease and stroke disease burden attributable to fruit and vegetable intake in Japan: projected DALYS to 2060
Sticking to a diet high in fruits and vegetables may be beneficial for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). This study aimed to predict the impact of high fruit and vegetable diets on the burden of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/coronary-heart-disease-and-stroke-disease-burden-attributable-to-fruit-and-vegetable-intake-in-japan-projected-dalys-to-2060 -
Association between physical exercise and all-cause and CVD mortality in patients with diabetes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Adopting a physically active lifestyle may reduce cardiovascular and total mortality risk in diabetic patients. This study analyzed the influence of physical exercise on mortality risk in diabetic patients using a meta-analytic approach. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/association-between-physical-exercise-and-all-cause-and-cvd-mortality-in-patients-with-diabetes-an-updated-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Fruit and vegetable consumption and mortality in Eastern Europe: Longitudinal results from the Health, Alcohol and Psychosocial Factors in Eastern Europe study
in fruits and vegetables may improve an individual's odds of evading premature deaths resulting from stroke and cardiovascular disease. This study assessed mortality risk based on different levels of consumption of fruits and vegetables. The study...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-and-mortality-in-eastern-europe-longitudinal-results-from-the-health-alcohol-and-psychosocial-factors-in-eastern-europe-study -
Daily sodium consumption and CVD mortality in the general population: systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies
The odds of dying from cardiovascular disease are stacked against daily consumers of salty foods. This study examined whether daily ingestion of foods rich in sodium (Na) could increase cardiovascular mortality risk. Researchers analyzed nutritional...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/salt/daily-sodium-consumption-and-cvd-mortality-in-the-general-population-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-prospective-studies -
Biomarker-Calibrated Red and Combined Red and Processed Meat Intakes with Chronic Disease Risk in a Cohort of Postmenopausal Women
Habitual meat consumption may spur the development of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disorders, in postmenopausal women. This study evaluated the ingestion of a meaty diet and it's relationship with the development of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/biomarker-calibrated-red-and-combined-red-and-processed-meat-intakes-with-chronic-disease-risk-in-a-cohort-of-postmenopausal-women -
Effect of soy isoflavones on circulating C-reactive protein in postmenopausal women: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
protein in postmenopausal women. Elevated serum level of C-reactive protein (CRP) is one of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This study examined the effect of generous intake of isoflavones from soy foods on plasma concentrations of...
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Sugar sweetened beverages consumption and risk of coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
Consistent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages may increase likelihood of developing of coronary heart disease (CHD). This study investigated the link between high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and the odds of developing coronary heart...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-classifications/vascular/sugar-sweetened-beverages-consumption-and-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease-a-meta-analysis-of-prospective-studies -
Acute blood pressure lowering, vasoprotective,and antiplatelet properties of dietary nitrate via bioconversion to nitrite.
Nitrate-rich fruits and vegetables may lower high blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular disease risk. This study examined the effect of dietary nitrate on blood pressure, vasoprotection, and platelet aggregation. Researchers fed healthy subjects...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/acute-blood-pressure-lowering-vasoprotective-and-antiplatelet-properties-of-dietary-nitrate-via-bioconversion-to-nitrite -
The effect of vegetarian diets on plasma lipid and platelet levels.
heart disease and atherosclerosis development. Platelet fatty acid and plasma lipid levels are important markers of cardiovascular health. This study was carried out to determine the effect of vegetarian diets on serum lipid and platelet concentrations....
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Fruit and vegetable intake and risk of major chronic disease.
Adequate intake of fruits and vegetables may cut down the risk of chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular ailments. This study investigated the effect of the consumption of fruits and vegetables on chronic disease risk. Researchers tracked the...
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Fruit consumption and physical activity in relation to all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among 70,000 Chinese adults with pre-existing vascular disease
Adopting a lifestyle that promotes the intake of fruits and physical activity could extend the lifespan of patients suffering stroke, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease. This study examined whether imbibing the habit of consuming fruits regularly...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/fruit-consumption-and-physical-activity-in-relation-to-all-cause-and-cardiovascular-mortality-among-70-000-chinese-adults-with-pre-existing-vascular-disease -
Misleading Ads Promote Cardiovascular Disease
Approximately 20 years ago, the American Heart Association, along with several consumer groups, and the Federal Trade Commission, executed successful legal action which urged the egg industry to stop misleading and false advertising that eggs "had no...
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The effect of a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle intervention on serum HDL levels and the implications for metabolic syndrome status - a cohort study.
Low-fat, plant-based diets are associated with low plasma levels of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) and improved cardiovascular health. The level of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) in the blood is commonly used as an indicator of cardiovascular and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-food-plant-based/the-effect-of-a-low-fat-plant-based-lifestyle-intervention-on-serum-hdl-levels-and-the-implications-for-metabolic-syndrome-status-a-cohort-study -
Intestinal microbiota metabolism of L-Carnitine, a nutrient in red meat, promotes atherosclerosis.
L-carnitine, a major component of red meat, may increase an individual’s susceptibility to cardiovascular disease, such as atherosclerosis, and adverse cardiac events, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Red meat is a major source of L-carnitine,...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/atherosclerosis/intestinal-microbiota-metabolism-of-l-carnitine-a-nutrient-in-red-meat-promotes-atherosclerosis -
Inverse Association between Fruit and Vegetable Intake and All-Cause Mortality: Japan Public Health Center-Based Prospective Study
Increased intake of fruits and vegetables may protect us from dying prematurely from cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and other chronic diseases. This study assessed if avid consumption of fruits and vegetables could extend the lifespan of men and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/inverse-association-between-fruit-and-vegetable-intake-and-all-cause-mortality-japan-public-health-center-based-prospective-study -
Low Intake of Fruits, Berries and Vegetables Is Associated With Excess Mortality in Men: The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor (KIHD) Study
Imbibing the habit of eating fruits, vegetables, and berries regularly may knock down cardiovascular and total mortality risk in middle-aged men. This study determined if there is a connection between the level of consumption of fruits, vegetables, and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/low-intake-of-fruits-berries-and-vegetables-is-associated-with-excess-mortality-in-men-the-kuopio-ischaemic-heart-disease-risk-factor-kihd-study -
Red Meat, Gut Bacteria and Heart Disease
Research indicates that eating red meat increases the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. This is consistent with the results from the Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up study , that involved 120,000 people. It was estimated...
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Vascular events in healthy older women receiving calcium supplementation: randomized controlled trial.
ischemic heart attack, and sudden death. This study was carried out to determine the effect of calcium supplements on cardiovascular events, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, and sudden death. Researchers administered calcium supplements to 732...
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A low-fat vegan diet improves glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in a randomized clinical trial in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
The findings of this study show that low-fat vegan diets may improve the glycemic control, lipid profile, and cardiovascular risk factors of type 2 diabetes patients.
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/low-fat/a-low-fat-vegan-diet-improves-glycemic-control-and-cardiovascular-risk-factors-in-a-randomized-clinical-trial-in-individuals-with-type-2-diabetes
