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Inverse
6 days ago
Wellness

This Research Breaks Down How Much To Sit, Stand, And Sleep Each Day For Optimal Health

Optimal health balance includes 8.3 hours of sleep and 2.2 hours of light and moderate to vigorous activity each. [ more ]
Alternative Medicine Magazine
1 week ago
Alternative medicine

The Top Health Concerns for Men and What to Do About Them

Men's health concerns are prevalent and impactful, with heart disease, inguinal hernias, and reproductive health issues being key areas of focus. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 week ago
OMG science

Meerkats Keep Dropping Dead From Heart Failure

Meerkats with heart disease provide genetic insights for human health research. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Health

Why Fish Oil Supplements Can Be Dangerous for the Heart

Regular fish oil supplements may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke in individuals without a history of heart disease. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Scientists Are Studying Weight-Loss Drugs for Way More Than Weight Loss

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, based on GLP-1, have broader applications beyond weight loss and diabetes. [ more ]
www.pilotonline.com
1 week ago
Health

Women's heart risk spikes after menopause, study shows

Nina White's heart attack was initially misdiagnosed; women's heart disease often goes unrecognized; postmenopausal women face increased heart risk due to dropping estrogen levels. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Wellness

Doctors give essentials for heart health, recommend special scan after Warriors coach dies

Heart disease is the number one killer among all people in the US.
Good diet, exercise, quitting nicotine, good blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels, weight, and sleep are important for heart health. [ more ]
#cheese
Independent
5 months ago
Health

What's the healthiest cheese? The calories, saturated fat and salt content of your favourite cheeses

Not all cheeses are equal in terms of their health benefits.
Reducing intake of saturated fat can help reduce the risk of heart disease. [ more ]
Independent
5 months ago
Health

What's the healthiest cheese? The calories, saturated fat and salt content of your favourite cheeses

Not all cheeses are equal in terms of their health benefits.
Reducing intake of saturated fat can help reduce the risk of heart disease. [ more ]
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Independent
5 months ago
Wellness

What's the healthiest cheese? The calories, saturated fat and salt content of your favourite cheeses

Not all cheeses are equal in terms of their health benefits.
Reducing intake of saturated fat can help reduce the risk of heart disease. [ more ]
Queerty
6 months ago
Health

Study says people over 40 with HIV would benefit from also taking this medication

The British HIV Association recommends that everyone over 40 living with HIV should be offered statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, regardless of their cholesterol levels.
The recommendations are based on the findings of the REPRIEVE study, which showed that participants assigned statins had a significantly lower risk of developing major cardiovascular problems. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
6 months ago
Health

Diabetes and obesity rising in young Americans, study finds

Rising rates of diabetes and obesity among young adults in the United States are putting them at higher risk for heart disease.
Black and Hispanic people, particularly Mexican Americans, are at a higher risk for these health issues and could bear the brunt of the consequences.
Structural racial inequities in American society contribute to the disparities in health outcomes among young adults. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
Wellness

Doctors Reveal The Damage That 1 Day Of Thanksgiving Food Can Do

Part of what makes Thanksgiving so special is that many of the foods on the table are only enjoyed during this particular meal - and you get to have them all at the same time!
#heart health
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Health

The experts: Cardiologists on 20 simple, successful steps to a healthy heart

Regular exercise is key for maintaining heart health.
It's important to be aware of your body's capabilities and risk factors for heart disease.
Overexertion can be dangerous, especially for those with underlying heart conditions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Health

The experts: Cardiologists on 20 simple, successful steps to a healthy heart

Regular exercise is key for maintaining heart health.
It's important to be aware of your body's capabilities and risk factors for heart disease.
Overexertion can be dangerous, especially for those with underlying heart conditions. [ more ]
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#gene editing
Inverse
6 months ago
Health

Goodbye Statins? New Gene Editing Therapy Slashes High Cholesterol

A novel gene editing therapy using base editing lowered "bad" cholesterol levels in individuals with FH by as much as 55 percent.
The therapy could potentially provide a single-course treatment option for deep LDL lowering for decades without the need for daily pills or intermittent injections. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Health

New Gene Editing Treatment Cuts Dangerous Cholesterol in Small Study

Gene editing treatment shows promise in lowering cholesterol levels in patients with severe heart disease
Treatment has the potential to transform preventive cardiology [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Health

New Gene Editing Treatment Cuts Dangerous Cholesterol in Small Study

Gene editing treatment shows promise in lowering cholesterol levels in patients with severe heart disease
Treatment has the potential to transform preventive cardiology [ more ]
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www.npr.org
6 months ago
Health

For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol

Preliminary results show that gene-editing can reduce high cholesterol levels in patients with a genetic condition.
More research is needed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
This could potentially provide a new way to prevent heart attacks and strokes. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Health

For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol

Preliminary results show that gene-editing can reduce high cholesterol levels in patients with a genetic condition.
More research is needed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
This could potentially provide a new way to prevent heart attacks and strokes. [ more ]
#semaglutide
time.com
6 months ago
Health

Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Can Also Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Events, Study Shows

The weight loss drug semaglutide, sold under brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus, has been found to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease in some patients.
A study involving over 17,000 people without diabetes but with a history of heart issues showed that those who received semaglutide lost about 9% of their body weight and reduced their risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from a heart event by 20%.
The results of the study were presented at the American Heart Association meeting and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
Health

Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Can Also Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Events, Study Shows

The weight loss drug semaglutide, sold under brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus, has been found to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease in some patients.
A study involving over 17,000 people without diabetes but with a history of heart issues showed that those who received semaglutide lost about 9% of their body weight and reduced their risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from a heart event by 20%.
The results of the study were presented at the American Heart Association meeting and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
Health

Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Can Also Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Events, Study Shows

The weight loss drug semaglutide, sold under brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus, has been found to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease in some patients.
A study involving over 17,000 people without diabetes but with a history of heart issues showed that those who received semaglutide lost about 9% of their body weight and reduced their risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from a heart event by 20%.
The results of the study were presented at the American Heart Association meeting and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Exercise

You'll never walk alone: 10 great UK walking festivals for spring and summer

May is national walking month a good excuse to do something you've been putting off, or to expand your repertoire of rambles.The weather is perfect for hiking, the days lengthening, and spring flowers greeting walkers in rural spots.Walking cleans and heals the brain and body as well as the environment, and many festivals are designed to welcome those taking to the outdoors for the first time.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Health

Chocolate doesn't cause acne but carrots do help you see in the dark: the best and worst health myths and wisdom

TRUE When you've got a cold, the best thing you can eat is a hearty, nutritious soup, says Lambert.Chicken contains vitamin B12, plus other antioxidants and vitamins which support the immune system and aid digestion.It's also rich in protein, which is good for cellular repair.Adding more veg also increases the vitamins and minerals that are needed to aid recovery.
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