Choosing dietary sources of unsaturated fats has many health benefits
It is now clearly established that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats (monounsaturated or polyunsaturated) is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Effectiveness of exercise to prevent and mitigate diabetes: An important role of the gut microbiota
In overweight, prediabetic and sedentary men, exercise induced changes in the gut microbiota that are correlated with improvements in blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.
Spicing up the prevention of cardiovascular disease with chili peppers
A study reports that people who regularly consume chili peppers have a reduced risk of dying prematurely from a heart attack or stroke.
Exercise reduces cardiovascular inflammation by modulating the immune system
Voluntary and regular exercise in mice decreases the number of inflammatory leukocytes (white blood cells) in the bloodstream. The underlying mechanism involves a decrease in the secretion of the hormone leptin by fat cells.
The importance of maintaining normal cholesterol levels, even at a young age
One study reports that young adults with high blood cholesterol levels are much more likely to be affected by cardiovascular disease later in life.
Exercise on an empty stomach to burn more fat
Exercising on an empty stomach, rather than after a meal, could burn twice as much fat according to a randomized controlled study.
Quitting smoking in favour of e-cigarettes leads to rapid improvement in cardiovascular health
A randomized clinical study shows that blood vessel function is significantly improved only 1 month after the transition from tobacco to electronic cigarettes.
Bedtime may be the best time for taking antihypertensive medication
Hypertensive people who take their antihypertensive medication at bedtime have better control of their blood pressure and a lower risk of cardiovascular events and mortality than people who take their medication in the morning, according to a new study.
How much exercise to live longer?
The most recent studies indicate that there is no limit to the amount of weekly exercise to obtain beneficial effects on longevity.
Even a small reduction in caloric intake improves cardiovascular health
A fairly modest reduction in caloric intake (300 calories per day) over a two-year period is associated with a significant improvement in several cardiovascular risk factors.