Research RoundUp August 2023
• Nuts are Good for the Heart. Eating just one handful of nuts (about 30 grams) a day can lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by up to 25 percent, researchers say. A review of more than 40...
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Peripheral Artery Disease in Women
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that about 8.5 million Americans have peripheral artery disease (PAD). The condition is particularly common in older adults...
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Managing Diabetes Reduces Heart Disease Risk
Diabetes and heart disease are closely linked, and individuals with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease compared with those without diabetes. “The majority of...
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Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?
About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate higher risk for a number of serious health conditions. Knowing if you are one of them gives you a...
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Taking Statins After a Stroke Lowers Future Stroke Risks People who have had a hemorrhagic stroke and start taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of another stroke,...
View ArticleCheck Your Nutrition Knowledge!
In 2023, we provided the latest evidence-based information on a wide variety of health and nutrition topics—including heart health issues, product labeling, physical activity, and supplements. Have you...
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Do You Have Pulsatile Tinnitus?
People with tinnitus hear sounds like ringing, buzzing, hissing, or whistling, which can occur in one or both ears occasionally or all the time. The cause for the most common type of tinnitus is not...
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Health Benefits of Supplemental Collagen
Collagen is a natural protein in the body and in animal-based foods, but it lacks the essential amino acid tryptophan, making it an incomplete protein. However, incorporating it into a balanced diet...
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Understanding Atherosclerosis
About half of Americans between the ages of 45 and 84 have some degree of atherosclerosis, and many don’t even know it. That’s worrisome because atherosclerosis can lead to a heart attack or stroke, as...
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Ultraprocessed Foods Associated with Risk for Multiple Diseases at Once Studies have shown consumption of ultraprocessed foods is association with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2...
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