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Heavy drinking occasions in relation to ischaemic heart disease mortality-- an 11-22 year follow-up of the 1984 and 1995 US National Alcohol Surveys
Heavy users of alcohol may be prone to die prematurely from ischemic heart disease. This study explored how alcohol drinking can affect an individual's risk of dying from ischemic heart disease (IHD). Researchers monitored the rate of alcohol use and...
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Exploration of Metabolic Biomarkers Linking Red Meat Consumption to Ischemic Heart Disease Mortality in the UK Biobank
The probability of suffering from deaths arising from ischemic heart disease may be high among individuals, especially men, who enjoy consuming processed and unprocessed red meat. This study looked at the death toll from ischemic heart disease among...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/processed-meats/exploration-of-metabolic-biomarkers-linking-red-meat-consumption-to-ischemic-heart-disease-mortality-in-the-uk-biobank -
Effects of soluble dietary fiber on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and coronary heart disease risk.
may help lower blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and guard against the development of coronary heart disease. High concentration of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is a well-documented and strong risk factor for...
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Lignan Intake and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Greater consumption of lignan-rich foods may improve an individual's likelihood of fending off coronary heart disease (CHD). This study evaluated the influence of dietary intake of lignan on the burden of coronary heart disease (CHD) in men and women....
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Dietary Flavonoid Intake and Incident Coronary Heart Disease: The REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study
A decline in coronary heart disease risk is associated with frequent consumption of flavonoid from food sources. This study investigated the hypothesis that regular ingestion of flavonoid-rich foods may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD)....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/dietary-flavonoid-intake-and-incident-coronary-heart-disease-the-reasons-for-geographic-and-racial-differences-in-stroke-regards-study -
The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook: Over 125 Delicious, Life-Changing, Plant-Based Recipes
The long-awaited cookbook companion to the revolutionary New York Times bestseller Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. "I hope you'll treat yourself to one of these recipes and just open that door. I guarantee you won't close it!" —Samuel L. Jackson...
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Meat consumption and risk of ischemic heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sticking to a high red meat diet may raise an individual's odds of having ischemic heart disease (IHD). This study conducted a meta-analysis on data drawn out from 13 studies that looked at the effect of high dietary ingestion of red meat on the risk...
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Coffee consumption and death from coronary heart disease in middle aged Norwegian men and women.
Consistent consumption of coffee is associated with high coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality risk. This study examined the association between habitual consumption of coffee and the likelihood of dying from coronary heart disease (CHD). Researchers...
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A review on studies of smoking and coronary heart disease in China and Hong Kong.
Cigarette smokers may be more liable to develop coronary heart disease (CHD). This meta-analysis examined the impact of smoking on the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in Chinese populations. Researchers compiled data from 42 eligible...
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Is Olive Oil Really "Heart Healthy?"
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 it? Perhaps it doesn't really protect our hearts after all....
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Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health
The Plant-Based Way to Health What if one simple change could save you from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? For decades, that question has fascinated a small circle of impassioned doctors and researchers, and now their life-changing research is...
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Super Bowl Food/Stress Can Trigger Heart Attacks
According to two studies published in 2008 and 2011, intense emotional strain, excitement, and distress experienced during viewing dramatic athletic games such as the Super Bowl can trigger a cardiovascular event. A study published in the 2008 New...
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Fruit and vegetable intake and risk of CHD: results from prospective cohort studies of Chinese adults in Shanghai
Sticking to a high fruit and vegetable diet may reduce a woman's susceptibility to coronary heart disease (CHD). This research work examined if there is a connection between frequent intake of fruits and vegetables and decreased risk of coronary heart...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/fruit-and-vegetable-intake-and-risk-of-chd-results-from-prospective-cohort-studies-of-chinese-adults-in-shanghai -
Electronic Cigarette Use Is Associated With a Higher Risk of Stroke.
The use of e-cigarettes may trigger the onset of stroke, heart attack, and coronary heart disease. The aim of this study was to determine the role e-cigarettes play in the development of stroke, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and coronary heart...
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Endothelial Cells to the Rescue!
If you're familiar with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., world famous and renowned author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease , then you're familiar with the term "edothelial cells" and the role these cells play in the prevention of heart disease. The...
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Vegetable intake is associated with lower Frammingham risk scores in Korean men: Korea National Health and Nutrition Survey 2007-2009
Men who want to minimize their risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) should create more room for vegetables in their diet. The Framingham Risk Scoring System predicts an individual's chances of acquiring coronary heart disease (CHD). This study looked...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/vegetable-intake-is-associated-with-lower-frammingham-risk-scores-in-korean-men-korea-national-health-and-nutrition-survey-2007-2009 -
Coronary heart disease and stroke disease burden attributable to fruit and vegetable intake in Japan: projected DALYS to 2060
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 stroke and coronary...
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 -
Statin Drugs and Cholesterol Reduction
Heart disease has become our nation's number one killer, with coronary heart disease being the most common type of heart disease, causing more than 385,000 deaths per year. This results in a heart attack occurring within every 30-40 seconds. Having a...
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Red Meat Linked to Heart Disease
to the well known fact that saturated animal fats significantly increase the risk factors associated with developing heart disease. The compound that was discovered in red meat is called...
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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...
https://www.drcarney.com/articles/desirable-cholesterol-numbers
