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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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Sugared Beverages Increase Metabolic Syndrome Risk
More than 75 billion dollars worth of soda is purchased yearly. Sugar-sweetened drinks not only drain the pockets of millions of Americans, but these beverages are a drain on the health of the nation as well. Heavy consumption of sugary beverages, such...
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Dietary fat intake and risk of epithelial ovarian cancer.
Women who frequently consume saturated fats and cholesterol-rich foods may have a high tendency of developing ovarian cancer. This study examined the correlation between the ingestion of saturated and unsaturated fats and ovarian cancer development...
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Whole grain consumption and the metabolic syndrome: a favorable association in Tehranian adults.
Generous intake of diets high in whole grains may significantly cut down metabolic syndrome risk. This study evaluated the correlation between whole grain and refined grain intakes and metabolic syndrome risk. Using validated food frequency...
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Fiber's Role in Preventing Breast Cancer
What is Fiber and What is its Purpose Besides "Keeping us Regular?" The word "fiber" may bring many thoughts to our minds. Helping us "stay regular" would be the most prominent thought for most of us. This is certainly true; however, fiber plays a much...
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The Scoop on Poop
For most people, discussing bowel function can be almost as painful as being constipated! Although it is an embarrassing topic for many, most people are concerned whether or not their bowel habits are normal. If you're curious about this topic, you've...
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Sandra Never Expected to Become so Slender!
My first medical appointment with Dr. Carney was on June 6th, 2016 but I had previous encounters with Dr. Carney through the ATX Alive PlantPure Potlucks starting many months prior to that. I had also met Dr. Carney earlier as she presented at some of...
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Effect of walnut consumption on blood lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors: a meta-analysis and systemic review.
High consumption of diets rich in walnut may confer substantial protection against cardiovascular disease and mortality. Walnut is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids. This research work was carried out to determine the effects of walnut...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/effect-of-walnut-consumption-on-blood-lipids-and-other-cardiovascular-risk-factors-a-meta-analysis-and-systemic-review -
Whole Grains Like Oats and Barley Reduce Cholesterol
For individuals dignosed with high levels of cholesterol in the blood (hypercholesterolemia), reducing blood cholesterol concentrations is extremely important. Out of control cholesterol levels can lead to serious health problems , such as...
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Dietary cholesterol and egg yolk: not for patients at risk of vascular disease.
High consumption of dietary cholesterol promotes the development of vascular diseases. This research work was carried out to determine the relationship between the consumption of dietary cholesterol and egg yolk and vascular disease development....
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Cholesterol crystals and inflammation.
High serum concentrations of cholesterol crystals may elevate vascular inflammation in cardiovascular ailments and atherosclerosis risk. This research work was carried out to investigate the correlation between cholesterol crystal deposition and...
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Total cholesterol and cancer risk in a large prospective study in Korea.
Depending on the site, high consumption of cholesterol may increase cancer development risk in healthy adults. This study investigated the relationship between cholesterol intake and cancer development risk. Using data obtained from the Korean National...
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Inverse association of legume consumption and dyslipidemia: Isfahan Healthy Heart Program.
A healthy lipid profile and low cardiovascular disease risk are associated with frequent consumers of legumes. Dyslipidemia is a condition in which abnormal amounts of lipids are present in the blood. This study evaluated the consumption of legumes in...
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Incredible Egg? or Incredible Marketing?
Scrambled, fried, hard boiled, or poached - there's a way to prepare eggs to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. I'm sure many people have fond memories of eating bacon and eggs for breakfast with their families on weekend mornings. Eggs are heavily...
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Breakfast Beans to Beat the Hangries
When I say " From Sun to Plant to Plate ," I really mean it. Not only should we eat plant food in as close to its original state as is possible and palatable, but the dawning of the morning sun should remind us to start the day with plant energy on our...
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Heart Attack Proof Your Holidays
Heart Disease Kills One Out of Every Three People. The statistics are distressing. Heart disease is our nation's leading cause of death for both men and women. Dr. Joel Fuhrman reports, "More than 1.5 million people will have a heart attack this year,...
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Lower Your Cholesterol Using Fiber!
If you're tired of all the side effects from taking statins to reduce your cholesterol, you may be interested in trying another approach that's safe, side-effect free, and shown to reduce cholesterol more than statins . What does this new approach...
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Paul Laughs Out Loud But Tries Just in Case
I first saw Dr. Carney in June of 2010 after I had moved to the area and chose her clinic since it was on my medical plan insurance. I wanted to establish a health history here in Texas since I moved here from out of state. I wasn't feeling well for...
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What Percentage of Americans Eat Healthy?
Life expectancy in the U.S. is listed as number 27 or 28 of the 34 OECD free-market democracies. In the video below, Dr. Michael Greger explains how the overall patterns of healthy lifestyles have declined in the last 18 years. When U.S. health trends...
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Beans, Beans the Magical "Cholesterol Pill"?
Beans are an important part of a Starch-Smart ® diet. Their rich fiber content helps to fill us up, keeping us fueled and satisfied until the next meal. Now, we can add heart health to the growing list of bean benefits . Scientific studies prove that a...
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