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Desirable Cholesterol Numbers
Unfortunately, most physicians today still consider a " normal cholesterol " level to be under 200 mg/dl. The average American's cholesterol is 210-220. However, Dr. John Mcdougall points out, "This level predicts a 50% chance of premature death from...
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Is Olive Oil Really "Heart Healthy?"
Olive oil is as American as baseball and apple pie. Its monounsaturated omega-3's have long been touted for being "heart healthy." But if olive oil ready did protect our hearts from heart disease, then why do one out of every three Americans die from...
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Unscrambling the Truth About Eggs
Are eggs really that "incredible" or are the industry's marketing strategies "incredible?" You might be surprised to learn how big industries use clever marketing strategies to boost the sale of their products. One technique that Dr. John McDougall...
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of nut consumption and incident risk of CVD and all-cause mortality.
discovered that subjects with high nut intake had slight chances of developing cardiovascular disease, such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and low total mortality risk. The results of this study reveal that decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-nut-consumption-and-incident-risk-of-cvd-and-all-cause-mortality -
Dietary fiber intake and mortality from cardiovascular disease and all cancers: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
of diets with high fiber content reduced the chances of dying from cancer and cardiovascular ailments, such as coronary heart disease (CHD). The findings of this review indicate that individuals on diets rich in fiber are less likely to die from cancer-...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/dietary-fiber-intake-and-mortality-from-cardiovascular-disease-and-all-cancers-a-meta-analysis-of-prospective-cohort-studies -
Vegetarian Diets Clean-Up Cholesterol Numbers
blood correlate strongly with higher chances of suffering from a heart attack, stroke, or other complications from coronary heart disease . Physicians often prescribe statins, a class of drugs used to lower blood levels of cholesterol. However, like...
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Soft Drinks May Boost Osteoporosis and Bone Fracture Risk
been implicated as a contributing factor to the development of many diseases , such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and Alz... Similar Products
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Statin Use Increases Cataract Risk
in your blood increases your risk of developing stroke, diabetes , high blood pressure, skeletal muscle damage , coronary heart disease, and heart attacks. Statins...
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Why Eating Legumes May Help Your Heart
Whenever possible, eat a daily serving of legumes, which are an essential component of every heart-healthy diet . (Beans! Beans! Good for your heart!) The legume family of split peas, beans, lentils, and dal is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and...
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The Associations of Fruit and Vegetable Intakes with Burden of Diseases: A Systematic Review of Meta-Analyses
derived from a pool of 64 scientific publications. The team of researchers found a reduced incidence of cancer, coronary heart disease, and all-cause (total) mortality among habitual consumers of fruits and vegetables. In contrast, regular intake of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/the-associations-of-fruit-and-vegetable-intakes-with-burden-of-diseases-a-systematic-review-of-meta-analyses -
Association between multiple cardiovascular risk factors and atherosclerosis in children and young adults.
The severity of asymptomatic atherosclerosis is related to the number of cardiovascular risk factors in young people. This study examined the relationship between multiple cardiovascular risk factors and atherosclerosis in young people. 204 subjects...
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Association of cannabis use disorder with cardiovascular diseases: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Individuals battling with cannabis use disorder may have heightened risk of developing several cardiovascular diseases, particularly stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, coronary artery disease, and...
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Decline in Mental Function Seen After Bypass Surgery
The statistics are distressing. Eighty-one million Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease, making it our nation's leading cause of death for both men and women. Every year, 1.5 million people suffer a heart attack in the U.S., killing 1 out of...
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How do the Majority of Heart Attacks Occur?
Because heart disease is called "the silent killer," many patients aren't aware that they have cardiovascular disease until they experience chest pain or have their first heart attack. In fact, 64% of women and 50% of men who have suffered a major...
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ED is a Warning Sign of Clogged Arteries
Did you know that Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is often referred to as " the canary in the coal mine ?" This expression originates from the time when coal miners would carry caged canaries into the mine to detect carbon monoxide or other poisonous gas...
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Yes! Heart Disease Can be Reversed Using Diet!
If you or someone you love has heart disease, please watch and share this video. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Approximately 1.5 million people will suffer a heart attack this year. From these, approximately 1 million deaths...
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Nathan Pritikin Shows Heart Disease is Reversible
Meet Frances Greger, Dr. Michael Greger's grandmother (in the above two videos). Dr. Greger says that his grandmother "was given a medical death sentence at the age of 65." Seeing his grandmother's health improve is what inspired Dr. Greger to pursue a...
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Low-Carb Diets Impair Blood Flow
Low-carb, high-protein diets such as the Paleo or Zone diet, have become very popular, especially among many fitness-minded groups such as CrossFit. To their credit, low-carb diets such as the Paleo diet eschews dairy, refined foods, and added...
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Could Erectile Dysfunction Save Your Life?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S ., (killing one out of every three persons ), so it's no surprise that men in the U.S. have the highest percentage of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), since ED is indeed a cardiovascular...
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Cannabis Use Predicts Risks of Heart Failure and Cerebrovascular Accidents: Results From the National Inpatient Sample
Cannabis use may precipitate the onset of stroke and cardiovascular ailments, such as hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease (CAD), and sudden cardiac death. This study assessed the use of cannabis in relation to the subsequent...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/cannabis/cannabis-use-predicts-risks-of-heart-failure-and-cerebrovascular-accidents-results-from-the-national-inpatient-sample
