You don’t have to be a marathoner to benefit from boosting this part of your training. In the pursuit of fitness goals, whether it’s conquering your first 5K, setting a new half marathon record, swimming laps at your local pool, or merely cycling to your yoga class without gasping for air, there’s one fundamental aspect […]
England is engulfed in a cardiovascular disease emergency, health bosses have said, as stark figures reveal there have been almost 100,000 excess deaths since the start of the Covid pandemic. Analysis of official government data suggests that more than 500 people a week are dying needlessly from heart disease, heart attacks or strokes. There have […]
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers aimed to understand the association between wine consumption and cardiovascular mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and coronary heart disease (CHD). The researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis using longitudinal studies, including cohort and case-control studies retrieved from multiple databases, which they searched from their inception […]
On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The qualified health claim covers products that contain at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols per serving and at least 4 percent of naturally conserved […]
The elderly are especially vulnerable, which means that the worsening of ozone pollution, climate change and the rapid aging of the world’s population may lead to higher risks for these ailments in the future. Ozone pollution damages the heart and blood vessels, but the evidence on its influence on the risk of cardiovascular diseases is […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Doctors are warning people to be careful before starting a pre-summer diet. A new study shows “keto-like” diets may be linked to a heightened risk for cardiovascular events. The results of the study were presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 2023 Annual Scientific Session & Expo Together With World Congress […]
Exceeding the World Health Organisation (WHO) ozone limit is associated with increases in hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke, says a study by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Ozone pollution The study, authored by Prof. Shaowei Wu of Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, was published in European Heart Journal, a publication of […]
The keto diet may increase one’s risk of chronic cardiovascular diseases The goal of the ketogenic diet is to encourage your body to burn fat for energy by taking relatively few carbohydrates and replacing them with fat. Losing weight and reducing your risk of contracting certain diseases are two health advantages. The low-carb, high-fat ketogenic […]
Despite the COVID-19 global pandemic, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain to be the most common causes of death in the country and around the world. Heart attack and stroke top the list, followed closely by cancer. But how much do we know about these diseases? A known cardiologist weighs in on the importance of knowing your […]
Share on PinterestCould a high-fat, low-carb diet similar to keto diets affect cardiovascular health? Image credit: Alejandro Moreno de Carlos/Stocksy. Researchers investigated whether high-fat, low-carbohydrate, keto-like diets increase cardiovascular risk. Keto-like diets were linked to twice as many cardiovascular events as standard diets. Further research is needed to confirm the results. The ketogenic or “keto” […]