This is a summary of a systematic review that evaluated the recent evidence regarding the effects of omega-3 fatty acids (FAs), primarily from marine oil supplements, on clinical and selected intermediate cardiovascular (CV) outcomes (i.e., blood pressure, lipid concentrations) and the association of omega-3 FA dietary intake and biomarkers with CV outcomes. The systematic review included 147Continue reading “Link between fish consumption and cardiovascular (CV) health”
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CQ10 for seniors and the aging brain
Coenzyme Q10 is a molecule found in mitochondria. It has a critical role in producing energy for the body. When you are taking statins meds for hypercholesterol, CQ10 is recommended. Some cosmetics for firming and toning the skin include CQ10. I take CQ10 after an intense workout. Those with chronic fatigue needs CQ10 supplementation. ConnieContinue reading “CQ10 for seniors and the aging brain”
Patients who undergo Fontan surgery for congenital heart defect have liver fibrosis risk, study reveals
Patients who undergo Fontan surgery for congenital heart defect have liver fibrosis risk, study reveals Download PDF Copy Patients who undergo the Fontan operation as children for a complex congenital heart defect are at risk of developing progressive liver fibrosis, a buildup of fibrous deposits, as a result of the circulation created by the surgery,Continue reading “Patients who undergo Fontan surgery for congenital heart defect have liver fibrosis risk, study reveals”
Caffeine, drugs, iron, zinc, heart and latest research
Coffee is a complex mixture of chemicals that provides significant amounts of chlorogenic acid and caffeine. Unfiltered coffee is a significant source of cafestol and kahweol, which are diterpenes that have been implicated in the cholesterol-raising effects of coffee. The results of epidemiological research suggest that coffee consumption may help prevent several chronic diseases, including type 2 DM,41 Parkinson’s disease69Continue reading “Caffeine, drugs, iron, zinc, heart and latest research”
Recognizing the most common warning signs of a stroke
Three telltale symptoms occur in 75% of all strokes, often in combination. Don’t ignore them — even if they’re short-lived. Published: June, 2017 Image: © American Heart/Thinkstock Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Also known as “brain attacks,” strokes result from an injury to a blood vessel that limits bloodContinue reading “Recognizing the most common warning signs of a stroke”
Save $5000 per year by taking care of your heart and liver
If you exercise, eat right, and follow other heart-friendly habits, you’re probably less likely to end up in the hospital with heart problems, which translates to far lower health care costs. A recent study on heart disease concluded that health care costs were about $5,000 less per year in people with the most heart-healthy factorsContinue reading “Save $5000 per year by taking care of your heart and liver”
Highest Average Expenses for Common Conditions
AHRQ Stats: Highest Average Expenses for Common Conditions For the nine most commonly treated conditions among U.S. adults in 2013, the highest average expenses per person were for the treatment of heart conditions ($3,794 per person), trauma-related disorders ($3,070) and diabetes ($2,565). (Source: AHRQ, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Statistical Brief #487: Expenditures for Commonly Treated Conditions among Adults Age 18Continue reading “Highest Average Expenses for Common Conditions”
Link between liver disease and heart problems
Physiologically, blood and bile intimately tie liver and heart health together: · Blood – The liver receives 25 percent of the blood pumped by the heart and filters over two quarts of blood a minute. To ensure optimal circulation and filtration, the heart pumps blood while the liver cleans it. · Bile – To dissolveContinue reading “Link between liver disease and heart problems”
Pain killers damage to the liver and the heart
What Parts of the Body May Be Severely Damaged by Painkiller Abuse? Lungs: Because opiates and similar drugs suppress the body’s ability to breathe, they interfere with the normal function of the lungs. Thus medical research has found that opiate abuse is associated with a greater risk of pneumonia. The inhalation of painkillers, as whenContinue reading “Pain killers damage to the liver and the heart”
Sugar , transfat and poor lifestyle – causes of American death in last 35 years
Smoking , alcohol, meds/drugs and poor lifestyle (absence of exercise, clean water, air and whole foods) contributed to poor health in the southern part of the United States. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/mortality-rates-united-states/cardiovascular/#2014
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USPSTF Statin medication guidelines
Major Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) grades its recommendations (A, B, C, D, or I) and identifies the Levels of Certainty regarding Net Benefit (High, Moderate, and Low). The definitions of these grades can be found at the end of the “Major Recommendations” field. Summary of Recommendation and Evidence The USPSTF recommendsContinue reading “USPSTF Statin medication guidelines”
Greater Stroke Risk for Generation X Than Baby Boomers
Summary: The stroke rate has more than doubled in Generation X’ers over the past 20 years, a new study reports. Source: Rutgers. Obesity and diabetes likely causes of a reversal in a downward trend in stroke occurrence. Older baby boomers–those born between 1945 and 1954–can proudly boast a new label: the “stroke-healthiest generation,” according toContinue reading “Greater Stroke Risk for Generation X Than Baby Boomers”
Increase the body’s oxygen carrying capacity with exercise, EPO and whole foods
How does food and supplements effectively increase EPO namely the body’s oxygen carrying capacity? There is a distinct difference between unethical, harmful EPO-blood doping interventions and safe nutrition that effectively increases individual oxygen carrying capacity without compromising the athlete’s health or integrity. Stimulates the production of red blood cells (RBC) with EPO hormone EPO levelsContinue reading “Increase the body’s oxygen carrying capacity with exercise, EPO and whole foods”